General Virgin Media & UKTV+ITV Channels - Page 46

japitts · 03-08-2018, 15:15

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Indeed it would and these customers are unlikely to ever come back now that they have been made aware of the insecurity of the platform. Statistically they will also tell far more people about their negative experience with Virgin Media than people who had a good experience.

Even if VM achieve some of what they wanted, it will have cost them dearly.

Probably true - and I'll certainly be very uncomfortable recommending Virgin for a wee while, even if I'm not about to disconnect myself.

But... let's also look at this from an advertiser point of view. You've got long-term contracts with UKTV based on x million viewers: Your supplier has shown willingness to drop 4 million of those at a hat, and not much willingness to get those back. They've instead preferred a social media campaign which will certainly get a few thousand (I suspect), maybe even 10s of thousands of people to switch but 4million? I very much doubt it.

Mr K · 03-08-2018, 16:57

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Originally Posted by vincerooney

I would imagine no one is winning in this battle. VM have lost a lot of customers. did anyone get a discount? I sent an angry email in but just got an apology not a discount. Maybe i need to use certain words if anyone can help....

You need to ring and choose the 'thinking of leaving' option. Forget email/online chat. Be polite but firm and the goodies will come

Ben B · 03-08-2018, 17:48

Looks like talks have broke down https://twitter.com/uktv/status/1025...016836613?s=21

denphone · 03-08-2018, 17:56

More bullshitting and propaganda methinks.

alwaysabear · 03-08-2018, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Ben B

Looks like talks have broke down https://twitter.com/uktv/status/1025...016836613?s=21

More one sided rubbish.

MatthewEastaugh · 03-08-2018, 18:10

I have to say that the initial two posts of reaction surprise me somewhat. I mean firstly, of course it's going to be one sided. It's from one of the sides.

Secondly, I'd be very interested to know why Virgin Media verbally agreed a deal and then backed out.. so I'm hoping Virgin respond in some form.

denphone · 03-08-2018, 18:17

But who says that Virgin Media verbally agreed a deal and then backed out? as any Tom , Dick and Harry can say that but it should not mean we believe it what they say.

MatthewEastaugh · 03-08-2018, 18:19

This isn't any Tom, Dick or Harry. This is one of the two sides in the negotiations. If it's false, then I'm pretty sure Virgin will be refuting it shortly.

denphone · 03-08-2018, 18:23

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Originally Posted by MatthewEastaugh

This isn't any Tom, Dick or Harry. This is one of the two sides in the negotiations. If it's false, then I'm pretty sure Virgin will be refuting it shortly.

So you believe word by word everything both sides have thus said so far as that is akin to believing what comes out of the mouth of some of the obfuscating politicians that represent us in this country..

Raider999 · 03-08-2018, 18:23

As uktv is no longer on the virgin platform, shouldn't this thread be closed and moved to uktv forum (if there is one?)

Despite all the hot air from certain individuals, it seems very few have actually cancelled their virgin subs.

MatthewEastaugh · 03-08-2018, 18:31

Erm.. no. But good work assuming, there.

I do not believe either side it 100% telling the truth. I'm not one of those who thinks UKTV are angels, and that every new channel added as a replacement is shit. I've quite enjoyed Vice, Paramount and Love Nature for instance.

I think the timing of this tweet - 5.30pm, just as the Virgin corporate team no doubt go home for the weekend and hence a reply will be slow to come - is suspect. That being said, I'd probably do the same myself if I was in their shoes and trying to get my channels back on air...

Just a few examples, there. But equally, people have kept asking UKTV for updates. There's been many tweets directed at them as such today alone. Either you go the Virgin route - five statement s copied and pasted to death - or you try sharing actual news like UKTV have. Yes, a one sided version of it, but they're one of the sides, so it's not like they'd say 'we're being a bit dickish really'.

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Originally Posted by Raider999

As uktv is no longer on the virgin platform, shouldn't this thread be closed and moved to uktv forum (if there is one?)

Despite all the hot air from certain individuals, it seems very few have actually cancelled their virgin subs.

In a world full of bizarre opinions, declaring news on the negotiations between UKTV and Virgin Media off topic for a forum on Virgin Media may be a new peak.

I mean, it's literally there in the title of the topic. If you want to not read about it, then you could just ignore this thread and read all the other ones..

Dave42 · 03-08-2018, 19:42

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We have held constructive talks with UKTV and plan to continue these discussions. We won’t negotiate in public and our door remains open.

Mr K · 03-08-2018, 19:44

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We have held constructive talks with UKTV and plan to continue these discussions. We won’t negotiate in public and our door remains open.

More one sided twaddle

alwaysabear · 03-08-2018, 20:37

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More one sided twaddle

But VM are not issuing statements during negotiations trying effect the situation. They have clearly stated they are not negotiating in public!

Dave42 · 03-08-2018, 20:45

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But VM are not issuing statements during negotiations trying effect the situation. They have clearly stated they are not negotiating in public!

exactly best to keep it in private so don't get peoples hopes up then for something to mess deal up