TW not carrying the NFL Network. NFL fights back. - Page 2

**BigRedChief** · 07-28-2006, 08:00 AM

I don't understand this? Why won't Time Warner get the NFL Network?

Every time there is a new cable channel they always say its too expensive. MTV, ESPN even TNT they said cost too much. Why?

so what if they think its too expensive. Pass whatever they are asking on to the consumer. Let the consumer decide if its too expensive

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/footb...-network_x.htm

NFL pushes NFL Network on cable operatorsUpdated 7/28/2006 9:02 AM ET By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY
The NFL is preparing to launch a $100 million attack ad campaign over the next six months in an attempt to force cable TV operators to carry its NFL Network channel, which will begin airing regular-season games in November.

If the cable providers don't sign up, the NFL will urge consumers to switch to satellite TV operators that carry the channel, NFL Network spokesman Seth Palansky says.

The 2½-year-old channel also has basic cable and/or digital distribution deals with at least 75 cable operators, including Comcast, the nation's top cable provider, and reaches 41 million homes. With the NFL Network airing regular-season games beginning Thanksgiving night, the league thinks it has the leverage to force its way into 25 million more homes this season. The TV, radio, print and magazine ads, which will target cable operators by name, could begin as early as next week, Palansky says.
"We think it's asinine that Time Warner (the nation's No. 2 cable provider) carries 12 shopping channels and 50 other channels you don't want — but can't find room for one dedicated to the most popular sport in this country," Palansky says. "We're replacing the kid gloves with bare knuckles."
One ad aimed at Time Warner says, "Don't let Time Warner ruin your football season. You'll miss NFL games if you don't call and demand NFL Network now." Another targeting Cablevision, a provider in metro New York, warns, "Don't let Cablevision shut you out." The ad lists the channel's games and a toll-free number for NFL Network.
Time Warner Cable spokesman Mark Harrad says it "is still having discussions with the NFL Network." Cablevision's Marie Stenberg declined to comment.

Mosbonian · 07-28-2006, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelH

I live in North Carolina and I have Time Warner Cable. The internet is ok but I won't be getting the Thanksgiving game on the NFL Network as I understand it. This sucks ass.

I wish I could dig up my post about my experiences with Time Warner when I lived in the Carolina's.....

One thing I should thank them for....their total indifference to the needs of the customers drove me to search out DirecTV 8 years ago.

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VonneMarie · 07-28-2006, 06:41 PM

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07-28-2006, 08:00 AM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-741038 VARSITY	TW not carrying the NFL Network. NFL fights back. I don't understand this? Why won't Time Warner get the NFL Network? Every time there is a new cable channel they always say its too expensive. MTV, ESPN even TNT they said cost too much. Why? so what if they think its too expensive. Pass whatever they are asking on to the consumer. Let the consumer decide if its too expensive http://www.usatoday.com/sports/footb...-network_x.htm NFL pushes NFL Network on cable operatorsUpdated 7/28/2006 9:02 AM ET By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY The NFL is preparing to launch a $100 million attack ad campaign over the next six months in an attempt to force cable TV operators to carry its NFL Network channel, which will begin airing regular-season games in November. If the cable providers don't sign up, the NFL will urge consumers to switch to satellite TV operators that carry the channel, NFL Network spokesman Seth Palansky says. The 2½-year-old channel also has basic cable and/or digital distribution deals with at least 75 cable operators, including Comcast, the nation's top cable provider, and reaches 41 million homes. With the NFL Network airing regular-season games beginning Thanksgiving night, the league thinks it has the leverage to force its way into 25 million more homes this season. The TV, radio, print and magazine ads, which will target cable operators by name, could begin as early as next week, Palansky says. "We think it's asinine that Time Warner (the nation's No. 2 cable provider) carries 12 shopping channels and 50 other channels you don't want — but can't find room for one dedicated to the most popular sport in this country," Palansky says. "We're replacing the kid gloves with bare knuckles." One ad aimed at Time Warner says, "Don't let Time Warner ruin your football season. You'll miss NFL games if you don't call and demand NFL Network now." Another targeting Cablevision, a provider in metro New York, warns, "Don't let Cablevision shut you out." The ad lists the channel's games and a toll-free number for NFL Network. Time Warner Cable spokesman Mark Harrad says it "is still having discussions with the NFL Network." Cablevision's Marie Stenberg declined to comment.
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