US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media
08-08-2013, 09:23
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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.
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08-08-2013, 13:05
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Re: US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media
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Originally Posted by denphone
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What we really want to know is what he said about the future (and hope he didn't use the word Horizon).
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08-08-2013, 13:07
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Re: US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media
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What we really want to know is what he said about the future (and hope he didn't use the word Horizon).
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Indeed but as usual its pretty vague.
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08-08-2013, 13:13
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Re: US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media
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Indeed but as usual its pretty vague.
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Good. Do you really want them to tell their plans to the competition?
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08-08-2013, 13:18
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Re: US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media
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Good. Do you really want them to tell their plans to the competition?
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Fair point.
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08-08-2013, 13:28
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Re: US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media
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Good. Do you really want them to tell their plans to the competition?
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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. 
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08-08-2013, 13:33
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Re: US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media
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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...?
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08-08-2013, 19:16
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Re: US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media
Well there won't be much growth, if they don't get BT Sport. They will lose customers.
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09-08-2013, 03:37
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Re: US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
Well there won't be much growth, if they don't get BT Sport. They will lose customers.
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And continue to gain customers who are not interested in BT Sports, from what I hear people are not leaving in droves Arthur.
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09-08-2013, 08:24
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And continue to gain customers who are not interested in BT Sports, from what I hear people are not leaving in droves Arthur.
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Not yet ! Prem starts next Saturday lets see how many go then
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09-08-2013, 08:35
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Not yet ! Prem starts next Saturday lets see how many go then
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Indeed that will be the testing point for them Howard.
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09-08-2013, 10:54
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Re: US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media
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Indeed that will be the testing point for them Howard.
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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 
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09-08-2013, 13:37
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Re: US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media
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Not yet ! Prem starts next Saturday lets see how many go then
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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.
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09-08-2013, 13:46
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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.
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In other words you believe it will be on a certain package if it arrives TB?.
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12-08-2013, 20:03
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Re: US Cable Giant Liberty Global buys Virgin Media
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And continue to gain customers who are not interested in BT Sports, from what I hear people are not leaving in droves Arthur.
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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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