Re: How would you compete against sportscenter?
How about an HBO all sports channel? They already have some great, smart analysts in Costas, Gumbel, etc. and tons of money to spend hiring more and purchasing rights to games/events. Their no frills approach and the lack of advertising would carry great appeal for hardcore fans and sports intellectuals who feel abandoned by ESPN. This is also the type of audience who won't be deterred by subscription costs. A strong daily headlines show a la SportsCenter would of course be at the heart of such an undertaking.
Now that I think about this I'm really suprised HBO hasn't gone for it yet. Perhaps it's already in the works? They have certainly shown plenty of willingness to expand their channel lineup in the past when they sense a demand exists.
Thoughts?
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