I suggested back in November that the Cable TV industry could be in for some major changes, especially if Disney (which owns ESPN) ever decided to allow the sale of ESPN apart from a cable “bundle.” At the same time — in part to make a point — I “cut the cord” myself, putting digital antennas […]
Tracking media evolution is harder than it looks – and it looks pretty hard!
Originally published in Auctioneer Magazine, November 2014. Used here by permission. One headline on my favorite financial news site screamed, “Market has hit a ‘V’ Bottom – Bulls are Back!” The same day, another headline declared that “This market rally is for suckers.” You can see the same on any given day. That amuses me, […]
Why I “cut the cord” and why it may not matter
Note: This has started happening. Go here for an update. I dumped my cable company. I no longer get ESPN, CNN, FOX or MSNBC. A couple of years ago, the very idea would have been unthinkable. But when I wrote my check to the cable company last month (about $100 for 300-400 channels, of which […]