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 … Read More
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 … Read More
People have paid for content. They always have.
“People have paid for content. They always have.” Barry Diller
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 … Read More
The entertainment business hasn’t had a new idea in years.
“The entertainment business hasn’t had a new idea in years.” … Read More
I still believe in synergy, but I call it natural law.
“I still believe in synergy, but I call it natural law.” … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
No one can solve an issue where there is no economic model yet.
“No one can solve an issue where there is no economic … Read More
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 … Read More
I’ve always said AOL is great opportunity for somebody.
“I’ve always said AOL is great opportunity for somebody.” Barry … Read More
I don’t want to set the world up for surprises.
“I don’t want to set the world up for surprises.” … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
All forms of commerce are adversarial.
“All forms of commerce are adversarial.” Barry Diller
Well, the Internet is this miracle. It is an absolutely extraordinary idea that you can press a send button, and you are publishing to the world.
“Well, the Internet is this miracle. It is an absolutely extraordinary … Read More
I never thought I was a very good manager.
“I never thought I was a very good manager.” Barry … Read More
We need an unambiguous rule – a law – that nobody will step between the publisher and the consumer, full stop.
“We need an unambiguous rule – a law – that nobody … Read More
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 … Read More