Comments on: Can Rupert Murdoch Remain King Of Content?

By: Seltzer Cole

Seltzer Cole — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:06:25 +0000

The author clearly lays out the (almost insurmountable) challenge to Murdoch in successfully controlling and monetizing content in the age of the ‘serially unfaithful’ consumer. However, the mention of the BBC is a little puzzling. The ‘Beeb’ is the unique position of having guaranteed annual funding (currently circa £3.5 billion) from a licence fee plus another £900 million or so from its commercial arm. In an age of virtually limitless choice, the licence fee has actually risen. As a global player, the BBC is a formidable opponent with what could not unreasonably be seen as an ‘unfair’ advantage, even against the likes of the mighty News Corporation.

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By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:40:50 +0000

Excellent article, with lots of valid points. Rupert really is an enigma – while his operations and plans are apparently “transparent”, none of us really know what he’s thinking. Bert Hardy, late of the London Evening Standard, once described Murdoch Snr as “the only man I know who can see around corners”. I have no reason now to doubt that judgement. And with News International trying to [re]gain full control of SKY, I also wonder how James Murdoch’s thought processes are working…
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