Comments on: “we are t.v.”

By: security

security — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:45:11 +0000

TV back then did not ‘suck’, simple entertainment that made you smile and feel invigorated was all that people needed for a pleasant evening at home.
Today, there is so much intentional excitement, one has to feel shell shocked to be memorably entertained

By: Vince Williams

Vince Williams — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 10:56:31 +0000

I, too, am astounded by the lack of regard for the viewer or listener in so much of video or podcasts.
Don’t make me wait for the message, and show some respect for the fact that your audience’s time has value.

By: vinny warren

vinny warren — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:54:03 +0000

great to hear someone who knows what he talks about based on actual experience in the mass media. refreshing.

By: John Dodds

John Dodds — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 03:04:39 +0000

Back then, there was limited choice of alternative entertainment so the audience was prepared to put up with crap. Today that is patently not true and the disregard for editing etc in most video and podcasts is astounding. The window of opportunity is going to be much, much smaller than it was for television.

By: Scott Smith

Scott Smith — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 02:14:45 +0000

You may want to drop by Scripting News. He has posted an idea for getting consumer input on brands that suck. It's better than that. http://stories.scripting.com/2007/03/23/manOnTheStreet.html