View Full Version : NY Times Article on FSW (& BigSoccer)
cosmosRIP
25 Jan 2003, 10:13 AM
Good article in tomorrow's Arts & Leisure section on FSW, BigSoccer is mentioned and Bill Archer quoted. I took a look but I don't think it's up on their site yet.
Tea Men Tom
25 Jan 2003, 02:39 PM
Saw a promo on FSW today saying they're one of the 10 fastest growing cable channels in America or something like that.
I hope that "growing" means in ad revenue.
Dr. Wankler
25 Jan 2003, 02:43 PM
Originally posted by Tea Men Tom
Saw a promo on FSW today saying they're one of the 10 fastest growing cable channels in America or something like that.
I hope that "growing" means in ad revenue.
Wasn't there a phrase in their about "most requested cable channel" or something?
I hope they're cleaning up on that hand-held sewing kit. That's getting to be almost as tiring as Ener-X.
Toffees_rule
25 Jan 2003, 02:47 PM
Originally posted by Dr. Wankler
Wasn't there a phrase in their about "most requested cable channel" or something?
I hope they're cleaning up on that hand-held sewing kit. That's getting to be almost as tiring as Ener-X.
I don't know how much more strength or stamina I can take.
kevbrunton
25 Jan 2003, 03:01 PM
Originally posted by Tea Men Tom
Saw a promo on FSW today saying they're one of the 10 fastest growing cable channels in America or something like that.
I hope that "growing" means in ad revenue.
My guess would be "growing" would mean in number of homes and/or viewership. But that would also mean ad revenue if they're doing they're job.
Chris M.
25 Jan 2003, 03:26 PM
Originally posted by Toffees_rule
I don't know how much more strength or stamina I can take.
FSW is expanding its programming allowing increased ad revenue targeting specific areas of the bod . . . I mean demographic :)
Labdarugo
25 Jan 2003, 03:37 PM
Originally posted by cosmosRIP
Good article in tomorrow's Arts & Leisure section on FSW, BigSoccer is mentioned and Bill Archer quoted. I took a look but I don't think it's up on their site yet.
It's actually in the Sunday (1/26) edition of the NYT some sections of which are delivered to homes on Saturday. The article "Sorry, Honey, but Today's Soccer Sunday" will be up on Sunday. So you and me, we get to read it a day early. :)
Look for the marvelous Bill Archer quote.
Re FSW, the first paragraph is my story too:
"Some people want their MTV. I've now got six MTV's, but the only reason I upgraded to digital cable was to get Fox Sports world, Channel 142 on my system in Northern New Jersey. ..."
When the guy from the cable company called at 6:30 pm and said that they were offering digital cable I nearly hung up. Telemarketers! But then he uttered the magic words "Fox Sports World" and I booked the first available installation date. I could not get it fast enough. I even told him that FSW was the only reason I went digital. I can only assume this kind of information gets back to the boys in the suits.
Fkesoccer
25 Jan 2003, 05:41 PM
Can someone post the whole article? thanks
skipshady
25 Jan 2003, 05:53 PM
Originally posted by Fkesoccer
Can someone post the whole article? thanks The article will be up tomorrow. Patience my dear.
Plus, posting a whole article violates copyright and against the TOS. <end nerdy voice>
tab5g
25 Jan 2003, 06:02 PM
Originally posted by skipshady
The article will be up tomorrow. Patience my dear.
Plus, posting a whole article violates copyright and against the TOS. <end nerdy voice>
that's good ethics.
what does TOS stand for?
JRstriker12
25 Jan 2003, 06:12 PM
Sounds like a good article. Will someone post a link when it becomes available? Just the link (not the article).
jmeissen0
25 Jan 2003, 06:16 PM
Originally posted by tab5g
that's good ethics.
what does TOS stand for?
terms of service
JohnnyRev
25 Jan 2003, 06:23 PM
Has anyone tried that dent remover thing? I would be tempted to buy it, if it wasn't for the annoying voice of the guy selling it.
branko97
25 Jan 2003, 09:01 PM
Originally posted by JohnnyRev
Has anyone tried that dent remover thing? I would be tempted to buy it, if it wasn't for the annoying voice of the guy selling it.
HI, BILLY MAYS HERE FOR EVERYTHING YOU'VE NEVER WANTED!
Scoey
25 Jan 2003, 10:42 PM
Discussing FSW is always a very discreet topic.
nancyb
25 Jan 2003, 11:03 PM
Originally posted by Toffees_rule
I don't know how much more strength or stamina I can take.
That's what she said. :D
Labdarugo
25 Jan 2003, 11:20 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen,
the link:
"Sorry, Honey, but Today's Soccer Sunday"
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/26/arts/television/26BELL.html
dark knight
25 Jan 2003, 11:40 PM
Cool article - thanks Jack Bell. Everyone should take the time and write the NYTimes thanking them for the work Jack Bell does covering soccer. I always thought the NYTimes should do a BigSoccer article -- and this comes close to what I was thinking about.
Tea Men Tom
25 Jan 2003, 11:47 PM
Great column. And he even mentioned Comcrap.
Hopefully that article gets called to someone's attention there who can influence whether FSW can at least be offered in all those markets where they seem to think no demand exists.
FlashMan
25 Jan 2003, 11:48 PM
Good stuff.
Bill Archer's story is hilarious.