Since I was in my early twenties, at ABC, I was always only interested in things that were not already being done.
“Since I was in my early twenties, at ABC, I was always only interested in things that were not already being done.” Barry Diller
The world is changing. Networks without a specific branding strategy will be killed. I envision a world of highly niched services and tightly run companies without room for all the overhead the established networks carry.
“The world is changing. Networks without a specific branding strategy will be killed. I envision a world of highly niched services and tightly run companies … Read More
People have paid for content. They always have.
“People have paid for content. They always have.” Barry Diller
I absolutely believe the Internet is passing from its free days into a paid system. Inevitably, I promise you, it will be paid.
“I absolutely believe the Internet is passing from its free days into a paid system. Inevitably, I promise you, it will be paid.” Barry … Read More
Ticketmaster does not set prices. Live Nation does not set ticket prices. Artists set ticket prices.
“Ticketmaster does not set prices. Live Nation does not set ticket prices. Artists set ticket prices.” Barry Diller
The American public tunes in every night hoping to see two people screwing. Obviously, we can’t give them that but let’s always keep it in mind.
“The American public tunes in every night hoping to see two people screwing. Obviously, we can’t give them that but let’s always keep it in … Read More
Facebook’s the real deal. Nobody can buy Facebook now. Everybody has taken an angle at it. But Facebook may be the place that organizes everybody’s personal information. It’s got a very good chance of being that.
“Facebook’s the real deal. Nobody can buy Facebook now. Everybody has taken an angle at it. But Facebook may be the place that organizes everybody’s … Read More
It’s not that you don’t want to earn as much money as you can – it is your obligation, of course – but companies have obligations beyond that and they certainly have obligations beyond that at certain times, in the times in which they operate. And they also certainly ought to know that meeting and beating expectations is probably yesterday’s game and it will be increasingly so, which would be by the way very healthy for companies. Running a company that meets and beats expectations, and that runs their company accordingly, are companies that I would question why anyone would invest in.
“It’s not that you don’t want to earn as much money as you can – it is your obligation, of course – but companies have … Read More
The entertainment business hasn’t had a new idea in years.
“The entertainment business hasn’t had a new idea in years.” Barry Diller
I still believe in synergy, but I call it natural law.
“I still believe in synergy, but I call it natural law.” Barry Diller
Hollywood is a community that’s so inbred, it’s a wonder the children have any teeth.
“Hollywood is a community that’s so inbred, it’s a wonder the children have any teeth.” Barry Diller
I like businesses in transition, first of all. If ever there were a business in transition, it is publishing.
“I like businesses in transition, first of all. If ever there were a business in transition, it is publishing.” Barry Diller
The ability for consumers to receive broadcast over the air signal is their right.
“The ability for consumers to receive broadcast over the air signal is their right.” Barry Diller
No one can solve an issue where there is no economic model yet.
“No one can solve an issue where there is no economic model yet.” Barry Diller
My opinion, young people go to the Internet. To the Internet distribution system right now, you put it up there and it’s accessed by the world.
“My opinion, young people go to the Internet. To the Internet distribution system right now, you put it up there and it’s accessed by the … Read More
I’ve always said AOL is great opportunity for somebody.
“I’ve always said AOL is great opportunity for somebody.” Barry Diller
I don’t want to set the world up for surprises.
“I don’t want to set the world up for surprises.” Barry Diller
This is a world in which reasons are made up because reality is too painful.
“This is a world in which reasons are made up because reality is too painful.” Barry Diller
If you have too many epiphanies, you’re on some kind of drug.
“If you have too many epiphanies, you’re on some kind of drug.” Barry Diller
All forms of commerce are adversarial.
“All forms of commerce are adversarial.” Barry Diller