Comments on: AOL, GMC Strike Broadband Video Deal

By: TW Refugee

TW Refugee — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:56:31 +0000

May not be fair in terms of economics (which is probably a shareholder issue on both parts) but seems to me the Global Media Group has come through with creativity. It seems like a win/win for AOL, GM and the consumer from an execution perspective But let's face it…ultimately the consumer will decide what provides value and whether this is a valid use of a new platform to engage on a marketing level. I suspect we'll find out in short order.

By: whoindatgarden

whoindatgarden — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:03:17 +0000

Seems the deal is not fair as GMC comes out with a better deal.
Two struggling companies forming a partnership is interesting. Both have glorious pasts but somewhere along the journey, arrogance, a sense of entitlement and a multitude of missteps have brought these companies to where they are. Now they are trying to scrounge and put together deals, that don't necessarily reflect a true fiduciary responsibility on the part of the Management teams at the respective companies.