It was announced this afternoon that DirectTV will join those providers carrying the SECN on its launch date of August the 14th. In the same release it was said that Charter is close to coming on board as well.
(08-04-2014 07:15 PM)JRsec Wrote: [ -> ]It was announced this afternoon that DirectTV will join those providers carrying the SECN on its launch date of August the 14th. In the same release it was said that Charter is close to coming on board as well.
Here is the link...the SEC Network is now available in 87 Million Homes:
DirectTV joins Bright House Networks, Comcast, Cox Media, Dish Network, Time Warner Cable, and AT&T U-Verse as companies that will carry the network. Verizon FIOS has not reached a deal yet with ESPN to feature the network.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca...978882#_=_
Good news for all of the ESPN related schools.
You wonder how long the PAC will wait until they ask ESPN to take over marketing for their network.
(08-04-2014 07:32 PM)XLance Wrote: [ -> ]Good news for all of the ESPN related schools.
You wonder how long the PAC will wait until they ask ESPN to take over marketing for their network.
If Charter is indeed added we will be in 91 million homes. I think it's safe to say that this is way ahead of even the most optimistic estimates for carriage at the open of the network.
(08-04-2014 07:35 PM)JRsec Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:32 PM)XLance Wrote: [ -> ]Good news for all of the ESPN related schools.
You wonder how long the PAC will wait until they ask ESPN to take over marketing for their network.
If Charter is indeed added we will be in 91 million homes. I think it's safe to say that this is way ahead of even the most optimistic estimates for carriage at the open of the network.
This bodes well for the projected 2017 start of the ACC's network. ESPN and the SEC are doing a great job of laying a great foundation for the SEC's future.
charter has a deal i believe. verizon is the biggest one without a deal
(08-04-2014 07:35 PM)JRsec Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:32 PM)XLance Wrote: [ -> ]Good news for all of the ESPN related schools.
You wonder how long the PAC will wait until they ask ESPN to take over marketing for their network.
If Charter is indeed added we will be in 91 million homes. I think it's safe to say that this is way ahead of even the most optimistic estimates for carriage at the open of the network.
Basically everyone but Verizon. Kind of surprised they haven't signed up yet. UVerse and Verizon are usually the early adopters. Caught up in "available" to the Big 10 network on day 1.
Big 10 has 57 million actually subscribed out of the 90 million it is available to.
UVerse customer here.
It's funny, they moved the Big Ten Network so they could put the SEC Network right after the ESPN networks (which makes sense, since it's an ESPN product and the BTN isn't). I think Steve Spurrier was behind that move.
(08-04-2014 07:51 PM)XLance Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:35 PM)JRsec Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:32 PM)XLance Wrote: [ -> ]Good news for all of the ESPN related schools.
You wonder how long the PAC will wait until they ask ESPN to take over marketing for their network.
If Charter is indeed added we will be in 91 million homes. I think it's safe to say that this is way ahead of even the most optimistic estimates for carriage at the open of the network.
This bodes well for the projected 2017 start of the ACC's network. ESPN and the SEC are doing a great job of laying a great foundation for the SEC's future.
Was thinking the same...both parties can see what worked and what doesn't...
(08-04-2014 09:30 PM)Maize Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:51 PM)XLance Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:35 PM)JRsec Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:32 PM)XLance Wrote: [ -> ]Good news for all of the ESPN related schools.
You wonder how long the PAC will wait until they ask ESPN to take over marketing for their network.
If Charter is indeed added we will be in 91 million homes. I think it's safe to say that this is way ahead of even the most optimistic estimates for carriage at the open of the network.
This bodes well for the projected 2017 start of the ACC's network. ESPN and the SEC are doing a great job of laying a great foundation for the SEC's future.
Was thinking the same...both parties can see what worked and what doesn't...
Their Prez said they learned from the struggles of the BTN and LHN to get carriage.
I will not pay one f*#!*ng nickel for the SEC network. If DirecTV raises my rate, I will cancel and watch only free antenna TV (I receive 21 channels with rabbit ears) and DVD's.
wow. Conservatively saying 20 million per school. Yeah, I think the SEC will be ok.
(08-04-2014 07:35 PM)JRsec Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:32 PM)XLance Wrote: [ -> ]Good news for all of the ESPN related schools.
You wonder how long the PAC will wait until they ask ESPN to take over marketing for their network.
If Charter is indeed added we will be in 91 million homes. I think it's safe to say that this is way ahead of even the most optimistic estimates for carriage at the open of the network.
It really is impressive. The SEC has done in six months what it took the BTN several years to do. It testifies to the power of the SEC brand right now.
(08-04-2014 09:44 PM)bullet Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 09:30 PM)Maize Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:51 PM)XLance Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:35 PM)JRsec Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:32 PM)XLance Wrote: [ -> ]Good news for all of the ESPN related schools.
You wonder how long the PAC will wait until they ask ESPN to take over marketing for their network.
If Charter is indeed added we will be in 91 million homes. I think it's safe to say that this is way ahead of even the most optimistic estimates for carriage at the open of the network.
This bodes well for the projected 2017 start of the ACC's network. ESPN and the SEC are doing a great job of laying a great foundation for the SEC's future.
Was thinking the same...both parties can see what worked and what doesn't...
Their Prez said they learned from the struggles of the BTN and LHN to get carriage.
Yes, in business one often hears talk of "first mover advantages" and those do exist, but sometimes you can profit by being the third-mover who sits back and lets the pathfinders bear the costs of clearing the path and learns from their trials and errors.
(08-05-2014 08:10 AM)Gray Avenger Wrote: [ -> ]I will not pay one f*#!*ng nickel for the SEC network. If DirecTV raises my rate, I will cancel and watch only free antenna TV (I receive 21 channels with rabbit ears) and DVD's.
Yep, we all believe that. Good luck ever seeing your Memphis Tigers on antenna tv.
(08-05-2014 09:29 AM)quo vadis Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:35 PM)JRsec Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:32 PM)XLance Wrote: [ -> ]Good news for all of the ESPN related schools.
You wonder how long the PAC will wait until they ask ESPN to take over marketing for their network.
If Charter is indeed added we will be in 91 million homes. I think it's safe to say that this is way ahead of even the most optimistic estimates for carriage at the open of the network.
It really is impressive. The SEC has done in six months what it took the BTN several years to do. It testifies to the power of the SEC brand right now.
It is impressive, but listening to Clay Travis's financial projections is like asking a Pitt fan for an objective evaluation of WVU. Kind of like going to a Sushi place and asking for a well done hamburger.
The SEC will have availability, but
not necessarily carriage in nearly as many homes as the BTN does now. They will be making a higher average rate. BTN averages around $1 in market and $.10 out of market. ESPN was
asking $1.40 in market and $.25 out of market. BTN paid out roughly seven and a half million last year to the 11 continuing members several years into their network with all the initial startup costs paid now. $20 million per school for 14 members now or in the first few years with startup costs doesn't seem realistic based on those facts. I haven't read the Clay Travis link, but I've seen enough of his stuff to know its worthless. Actually all of his stuff is worthless, not just the financial stuff.
(08-05-2014 09:29 AM)quo vadis Wrote: [ -> ]It really is impressive. The SEC has done in six months what it took the BTN several years to do. It testifies to the power of Disney and the effectiveness of its "Southern Strategy" right now.
FYP
Among the last steps would be for Disney (ESPiN) to drop content inconsistent with that strategy. It's just business.
(08-05-2014 09:29 AM)quo vadis Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:35 PM)JRsec Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014 07:32 PM)XLance Wrote: [ -> ]Good news for all of the ESPN related schools.
You wonder how long the PAC will wait until they ask ESPN to take over marketing for their network.
If Charter is indeed added we will be in 91 million homes. I think it's safe to say that this is way ahead of even the most optimistic estimates for carriage at the open of the network.
It really is impressive. The SEC has done in six months what it took the BTN several years to do. It testifies to the power of the SEC brand right now.
To be sure, it really speaks to the power that ESPN has (which is the single most powerful entertainment company on the planet as of now). DirecTV is going through a negotiation for ALL Disney channels (including ABC, ESPN, the Disney Channel, etc.), so it was perfect timing for Disney to use that as leverage for SEC Network carriage.
Also, let's make sure that we don't overstate the subscriber numbers. Being "available" in 91 million homes is quite different than actually being in 91 million homes. A network can be "available" in homes but is only part of a sports pack that has to be bought specifically (as opposed to the basic package). This isn't just an SEC Network thing, as the Big Ten Network does the exact same thing in touting its "available homes" number.
What ultimately matters is if the SEC Network is getting a full amount in its home footprint and, by all accounts, they have been successful there. Anything else is gravy.
