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denphone

08-08-2013 09:23

Re: US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media

Liberty chief sets out Virgin growth plans.

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/b...059033.article

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Liberty Global founder John Malone has addressed rank-and file Virgin Media employees and Chellomedia content staff at a town hall meeting in London.

Malone, who rarely travels by plane, made a trip from the US to rally staff at the meeting and cement plans to grow the cable business over the next few years.

During an open question-and-answer session at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Malone talked about his history in the UK – he was previously a shareholder in Telewest – and how the market has changed over the past 10 years.

Malone also talked through growth opportunities, particularly around innovations for Virgin Media’s television service and quad-play offer.

Liberty Global acquired Virgin Media in February for £10.2bn and Malone reiterated that the deal was designed to quickly add significant scale in Europe’s largest and most dynamic media market.

passingbat

08-08-2013 13:05

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35607237)

Liberty chief sets out Virgin growth plans.

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/b...059033.article

What we really want to know is what he said about the future (and hope he didn't use the word Horizon).

denphone

08-08-2013 13:07

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35607325)

What we really want to know is what he said about the future (and hope he didn't use the word Horizon).

Indeed but as usual its pretty vague.

spiderplant

08-08-2013 13:13

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35607326)

Indeed but as usual its pretty vague.

Good. Do you really want them to tell their plans to the competition?

passingbat

08-08-2013 13:18

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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35607327)

Good. Do you really want them to tell their plans to the competition?

Fair point.

denphone

08-08-2013 13:28

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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35607327)

Good. Do you really want them to tell their plans to the competition?

But having plans are one thing SP but plans need to be acted on and not put in a dusty cupboard for a few years while your rivals make hay.:)

passingbat

08-08-2013 13:33

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35607334)

But having plans are one thing SP but plans need to be acted on and not put in a dusty cupboard for a few years while your rivals make hay.:)

MRS springs to mind. A truly excellent USP wasted because non of the main viewing channels are on it. How long have we had MRS for now...?

Arthurgray50@blu

08-08-2013 19:16

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Well there won't be much growth, if they don't get BT Sport. They will lose customers.

Mr Banana

09-08-2013 03:37

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35607490)

Well there won't be much growth, if they don't get BT Sport. They will lose customers.

And continue to gain customers who are not interested in BT Sports, from what I hear people are not leaving in droves Arthur.

howardmicks

09-08-2013 08:24

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Originally Posted by Top banana (Post 35607640)

And continue to gain customers who are not interested in BT Sports, from what I hear people are not leaving in droves Arthur.

Not yet ! Prem starts next Saturday lets see how many go then

denphone

09-08-2013 08:35

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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35607652)

Not yet ! Prem starts next Saturday lets see how many go then

Indeed that will be the testing point for them Howard.

howardmicks

09-08-2013 10:54

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35607654)

Indeed that will be the testing point for them Howard.

Personally I hope a lot do they might get a move on if they don't.the usual will happen sit back on there laurels and give us nothing:(

Mr Banana

09-08-2013 13:37

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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35607652)

Not yet ! Prem starts next Saturday lets see how many go then

Think it will arrive by then and in a way that will please a lot of people, however if not I still don't think people will leave in droves.

denphone

09-08-2013 13:46

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Originally Posted by Top banana (Post 35607732)

Think it will arrive by then and in a way that will please a lot of people, however if not I still don't think people will leave in droves.

In other words you believe it will be on a certain package if it arrives TB?.:)

Jimi	12-08-2013 20:03

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Originally Posted by Top banana (Post 35607640)

And continue to gain customers who are not interested in BT Sports, from what I hear people are not leaving in droves Arthur.

Four of my mates already packed in VM,one still holding on in the hope that all will come good on Saturday,me,I'm sticking with VM although I honestly thought we'd be getting BT even if,like my mate who works for VM says,there may a monthly charge of £2.50/£3.00.

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