37 Quotes by Bill Carroll

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    That was the test to see if they still had a big enough following to carry over to Sunday night. And it appears that it didn't.

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    There certainly was a sense, at least in watching the live audience at the end of last season, that they were supporting her.

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    The only thing the Olympics can do pretty consistently is raise awareness of a new project, and you can usually elicit sampling. Once you've done that, it really comes down to whether the shows deliver at that point.

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    The other networks want to avoid losing momentum and the way you can lose momentum is by saying we're going to put a Gone Fishing sign up and come back after the Olympics.

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    There's no trial and error - this is a science. They study this day in and day out.

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    Is it a guaranteed bet? No. Is it a good, reasonable roll of the dice? Yes. I think they have a good chance of people who don't normally watch their networks checking them out, without alienating their core audience.

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    These days, real estate is the hottest game to get into, and Tycoon City: New York offers everyone a chance to test their skills ? with no mortgage broker approval necessary! With over two dozen in-game partners, world-renowned landmarks and true-to-life neighborhoods, Tycoon City: New York puts players in the thick of the action in the world?s most exciting city.

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    Advertisers work on the premise that younger people haven't established a brand preference yet haven't decided on a car, haven't decided on a fast food restaurant, and that they are more likely to be influenced by advertising. Whereas older viewers have already chosen their brand of toothpaste.

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    Advertisers for the Super Bowl tend to be willing to pay a reasonable premium to reach a special audience. We don't have Olympic viewing parties. Pretty much to me, that says it all. This happens every four years. But it seems that the Super Bowl and Olympics somehow find a way to co-exist.

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