Category Archives: Entertainment

Tim Tebow and the Jets – a good marketing story

Posted on March 23, 2012 by markkolier

While I readily admit I am not overwhelmed with Tim Tebow’s prospects as an NFL starting quarterback, he is not without assets that could help my favorite NFL team – the New York Jets. In fact the sting of Tebow’s … Continue reading →

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Why isn’t professional tennis marketed in the U.S.A?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by markkolier

I’ve been playing tennis since I was a teenager and have been a fan of the game for longer than that. For many Americans professional tennis in the United States is all about the United States Open and little else. … Continue reading →

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Oscar Sunday night – live from the USA for now and forever?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by markkolier

One of the great things about watching the Oscars (aside from seeing movie stars decked out in the finest duds on the planet) is that we all watch it at the same time. There are not many events left that … Continue reading →

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Now’s the time for more social networks but do you have time for more social networking?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by markkolier

Who’s got more time for social networking? Already I find myself spending less and less time on Facebook. It may seem like I am on FB all the time to some people but I leave the tab open on my … Continue reading →

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Cutting the cable cord but not the network cord – the crowdsource knows the score

Posted on February 15, 2012 by markkolier

Today (Valentine’s Day 2012) a company called Aereo announced (Barry Diller of IAC did the announcing) in the NY Times Media Decoder blog from Brian Stelter http://nyti.ms/y5uJfZ it will begin offering a new television service that will stream local television … Continue reading →

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I will again spend my New Years Eve without Dick Clark

Posted on December 30, 2011 by markkolier

I don’t have anything against the American legend Dick Clark. In fact I briefly met him at an event about ten years ago and found him to be a nice and friendly man. I don’t know about you, but watching … Continue reading →

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Today’s 3D movies don’t add much value except to the cost of a ticket

Posted on December 26, 2011 by markkolier

When I went to see Avatar in 3D in 2009 I felt it was an interesting and worthwhile experience. What I did not realize is that the story and imagery were woven so well together that they transcended the fact … Continue reading →

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New models of distribution from Louis C.K. and Unbound.co.uk

Posted on December 21, 2011 by markkolier

Over the past week and a half I have become aware of two separate stories that I believe are closely related. Last week there were reports circulating on comedian Louis C.K. (who I have only seen in passing on cable … Continue reading →

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Will people listen to today’s pop stars in 2050?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by markkolier

Everyone knows Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones is still performing well into his sixties. One of my very favorite musicians, Darryl Hall is sixty-five years old. And the voice is still strong and amazingly distinctive. His more than thirty-five … Continue reading →

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Western Union hangs on and then some

Posted on December 7, 2011 by markkolier

I heard a radio spot last week from Western Union (WU) regarding singing telegrams. The first thought I had was – Western Union? Is that company still even around? A little research divulged that not only is Western Union still … Continue reading →

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