General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5. - Page 39

howardmicks · 10-10-2013, 20:32

Don't worry chaps it ain't gonna go quiet,just means gonna be only confirmed channels will be posted.better for all anyway no one is going anywhere

johnasimmons · 10-10-2013, 20:32

On The VM forum there are a few posts saying that something big will happen on Thursday 31 October... But it's only a forbidden rumour

Media Boy UK · 10-10-2013, 20:37

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons

On The VM forum there are a few posts saying that something big will happen on Thursday 31 October... But it's only a forbidden rumour

Are you on about what Blue666666 some hours ago on Cable Forum?

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35630336-post525.html

cdf90 · 10-10-2013, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

We cant say anymore.

Take that as

If VM had any concept of keeping their customers informed with upcoming channels then I'd forgive them for stopping "insider" information, but they don't. I wouldn't even notice new channels sometimes unless I read this forum.

TAZMANUK · 10-10-2013, 20:41

Maybe insider leaks and rumours delay launches just a theory big brother watching us all.

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Originally Posted by cdf90

Take that as

If VM had any concept of keeping their customers informed with upcoming channels then I'd forgive them for stopping "insider" information, but they don't. I wouldn't even notice new channels sometimes unless I read this forum.

Customer news and virgin social media feeds

OLD BOY · 10-10-2013, 20:44

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

Don't worry chaps it ain't gonna go quiet,just means gonna be only confirmed channels will be posted.better for all anyway no one is going anywhere

Yes, but 'confirmed channels' are only known when they appear because VM don't give any advanced publicity at all!

Well, looks like the Changelog is the place to go now.

We can only assume that VM have clamped down on the leaks with threats of dismissal if anyone dares to speak out of turn. It's easy to lay traps with misleading information so they get to find out who it is.

Still, what we do know is that Netflix and Fox + are definitely on their way, the new BBC channels will be with us soon and Sky appear to be pretty well on board for their missing channels to appear on VM.

If that all comes to pass before Christmas, then I will be pretty happy, I must say.

denphone · 10-10-2013, 20:49

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons

On The VM forum there are a few posts saying that something big will happen on Thursday 31 October... But it's only a forbidden rumour

l wonder what Chad's crystal ball predicts.

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Yes, but 'confirmed channels' are only known when they appear because VM don't give any advanced publicity at all!

Well, looks like the Changelog is the place to go now.

We can only assume that VM have clamped down on the leaks with threats of dismissal if anyone dares to speak out of turn. It's easy to lay traps with misleading information so they get to find out who it is.

Still, what we do know is that Netflix and Fox + are definitely on their way, the new BBC channels will be with us soon and Sky appear to be pretty well on board for their missing channels to appear on VM.

If that all comes to pass before Christmas, then I will be pretty happy, I must say.

And me too.

alwaysabear · 10-10-2013, 20:50

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Originally Posted by cdf90

Take that as

If VM had any concept of keeping their customers informed with upcoming channels then I'd forgive them for stopping "insider" information, but they don't. I wouldn't even notice new channels sometimes unless I read this forum.

I agree with you.

vincerooney · 10-10-2013, 21:00

Can't we make the thread members only and only secure members or something haha

howardmicks · 10-10-2013, 21:08

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Originally Posted by cdf90

Take that as

If VM had any concept of keeping their customers informed with upcoming channels then I'd forgive them for stopping "insider" information, but they don't. I wouldn't even notice new channels sometimes unless I read this forum.

Totally agree bud

RichardCoulter · 10-10-2013, 21:11

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Originally Posted by TAZMANUK

Maybe insider leaks and rumours delay launches just a theory big brother watching us all.

I don't think that a launch would be delayed simply because word had got out that the channel would be launching.

My contacts at VM over the years have mostly given me the impression that they don't care about leaks (after all, Sky viewers simply monitor off EPG tests to get a heads up on what's coming to their platform). If anything, they are often amused by some postings! A "leak" of this nature is, after all, simply advance knowledge that a channel is coming to the platform. Most carriage agreements don't forbid platform operators from disclosing that a channel is due to arrive and whilst it may be viewed by some as unprofessional, at the end of the day it does help to reduce churn by attracting and retaining customers.

The only exception to this that I know of was BT Sports.

In the main, adding a new channel is viewed simply as an administrative matter by VM. If someone gets to know a little early that The Africa Channel +1 is starting, it's no big deal, in fact a little extra free publicity is probably welcomed by both parties.

VM are aware of and do monitor forums such as this for many and varied reasons. The main reasons are to ensure that staff are interacting with customers, suppliers etc appropriately and to try to gauge a cheap and easy (but rough) idea of public opinion etc. CBS Drama was not an expensive channel to buy and many people were asking for it on forums. The fact that it was added to the platform was not a mere coincidence

Now, having said all that I have found that people are being tight lipped about Sky Atlantic and nobody knows anything about Baby TV going into XL.

If SA does arrive, maybe a big advertising blitz is planned??

okun69 · 10-10-2013, 21:19

Can I just ask, is the not posting any more rumours a permanent measure or is it just a temporary measure?

howardmicks · 10-10-2013, 21:21

Don't believe insiders and leaks are a big issue,it's just the rumour mill as got very active and it may well be vm are still negotiating for some of these channels and that could delay a deal,it's just best to go back to what it was a coming soon thread amongst friends with confirmed channels rather than what might be and maybe's.remember been a good year for vm and still plenty on the way so there is still a lot to smile about and I'm sure we will see a mb exclusive confirmed channels post very soon

Media Boy UK · 10-10-2013, 21:22

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Originally Posted by okun69

Can I just ask, is the not posting any more rumours a permanent measure or is it just a temporary measure?

We do not know at time of posting.

Last night someone PM me to say that I was holding channel launches up by saying that (name channel) may launch tonight.

howardmicks · 10-10-2013, 21:25

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Originally Posted by okun69

Can I just ask, is the not posting any more rumours a permanent measure or is it just a temporary measure?

Who knows bud for the minute it best to confirm rather than rumour

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

We do not know at time of posting.

Last night someone PM me to say that I was holding channel launches up by saying that (name channel) may launch tonight.

Think prob we were finding out before some of there staff and someone as spat there dummy out