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Big Tips...How about AUML just in the last 60 or less days? Came out at .12 ..........went up to $4 before doing a 5 for 1 forward split(that took it down to .80)....then went up to over $1 (post split). I'm out now, but that was a real money maker.....and ALL in the last 60 days. It retreated to .32, I bought a ton and it went back up to $1 where I left. Let's hope QBID has the same kind of legs....but the O/S was only 64 million post split for AUML. That's still our "albatross around our necks"....But, even that will be dealt with. IMHO Neal
"Door opener"...so, QBID Can access Time Warner on a market by market basis. So, how do you get each and every Time Warner market to carry QBID? You use a door opener. By convincing each market head to carry the humanitarian free subscription for AIDS victims, you also (Co-incidentally) make QBID available to everyone else on a paying basis. Sounds good to me. Good business move. IMHO Neal
Big Tips...we've always had Time Warner...... 19 Feb 04: In Press Release, Frank Olsen indicates satellite broadcast of TTN signal to run indefinitely...will commence in two months; also officially underscores ten-year contract with Time-Warner Cable that "enables us to place our signal throughout the Time-Warner system on a market-by-market basis:"
So, it only makes sense that Frank has gotten approval from one of the stations there. Hopefully this will be viewed as a good humanitarian act on QBID's part. Neal
Big Tips...you may be the only one interested, but let me revise the figures some. And then you can revise the QTN figure. I gleaned these figures from 10Q's and one must be careful reading the presentations. I should have been more careful. Actually, the figures are correct, but Liberty is only only a percentage (majority) owner, so after consideration, we must weight the figures with this is mind: Starz 100% owner....Discovery 50% owner...Court TV 50% owner....GSN 50% owner and QTV 56% owner. So, for example in the case of Discovery, the revenue figure only represented 1/2 of the actual revenue for the year as they can only report their revenues. Hope that's clear?
Other tid bits.....PAX (AMEX)...family shows...is at $2.83/share with an O/S of 68 million and a LOSS of 3.14/share. NOOF ( Nasdaq) is at $7.24/share with an O/S of 22 million, and a profit of .52/share.....adult entertainment (Erotic Network).....this one is doing well. (SEX pays)
Anyway...reviewing their operations, I don't see why QBID can't be a player.....it's a matter of acceptance and how the G/L community takes to it. Within reason, this could be in the dollars in some years to come......that would fit the profile, $2.00 - $8.00 established and close to a profit. The vast majority of my research shows almost everyone gets bought out by the big boys.....I smell a sale in the future. No time frames....that's impossible to guess. IMHO Neal
For those not familiar with QVC:
- QVC--consolidated subsidiary that markets and sells a wide variety of consumer products in the U.S. and several foreign countries, primarily by means of televised shopping programs on the QVC networks and via the Internet through its domestic and international websites.
You might enjoy chewing on these annual revenue figures that I've put together:
Discovery Channel.....1.1 Billion
QVC...................2.5 Billion
Starz.................470 Million
Court TV..............109 Million
(GSN) Game Show network...43 million
:~) Neal
For those with time...check out gaycrawler.com a search engine for gays and lesbians.....we're on it! Neal
IMHO..Skunks (as usual) is CORRECT relative to National DO Not Call list. It does not apply to anyone you have a connection with. For example, you have a Sears credit card....Sears can call you. You don't have a Playboy card....they can't call you for the free night with the bunny! That's the way it works. IMHO Neal
We are QTN not...QTV.(that's a magazine) But, I'm sure we can find mention of us there. Neal
We are QTN not...QTV.(that's a magazine) Neal
Thanks Skunk....that sure answered that. Neal
Anyone know what happened to HTVN......looks like it was on Nasdaq, but not now? Bought out? Was a second or third black TV network.
Time Warner Cable Brings HTVN, The Nation's Newest Spanish Language Programming to Houston
Time Warner Customers in Texas' Largest City to Begin Viewing Hispanic Television Network, "Television Hispana" Today!
FORT WORTH--(HISPANIC PR WIRE - BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2001-- Hispanic Television Network, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTVN), the United State's fastest growing Spanish-language television broadcaster announced over the weekend that in accordance with its recently signed long-term distribution contract with Time Warner Cable, it will begin airing today, June 4, 2001 in Houston, Texas' largest city.
The Houston launch enables the network dedicated to the United State's 35 million Hispanics to potentially reach over 600,000 subscribers through the new "Canales Latinos" Hispanic Tier that are part of the Houston Time Warner System. Programming will include news, entertainment and sports from the recently announced programming arrangement with CNI Canal 40 directly out of Mexico City in addition to HTVN productions.
Michael Fletcher, chief operating officer for HTVN commented, "HTVN is excited about Houston and other major metropolitan areas requesting HTVN programming. This is an important step for serving U.S. Hispanics with culturally relevant programming. HTVN is focused on the Mexican and the Mexican-American viewer and Time Warner Cable is demonstrating its commitment to diversity in entertainment and selection for its Hispanic audience."
The Fall 2001 Programming tier is expected to be announced soon. HTVN, one of only three broadcast networks in the United States that provides Spanish-Language Programming 24 hours a day, is rapidly expanding its reach across the United States through affiliates and cable distributors.
Special Note
This press release is intended as a forward-looking statement within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operations, performance, development and results of the Company's business include but are not limited to (i) technology changes in the television business, (ii) the success of the Company's expansion and marketing strategies, (iii) competition within the industry, (iv) the ability of the company to raise capital, and (v) the ability of the Company to motivate and retain the services of its key personnel to meet evolving staff requirements.
We need some clarification on the terms "Carrier", Broadcaster", and "Network" and "television station".
FWIW....check out GBTVK, Granit Broadcasting. Recently delisted from Nasdaq and now on BB at .50/share. A review of many "Broadcasters" reveals a downward trend in all of the pps. Relative to GBTVK take a look at the last 10Q for details on revenue, who they are associated with, etc. Very interesting. Neal
McSierra...thanks for the "UVN" symbol and info. Will research it tonight. Any other research out there which gives us a few samples of networks for comparison with QBID? TIA Neal
ron2w...gravity probe B? Not my area....want to get into Cassini or the Huygens piggy back spacecraft to Titan...I can assist. Even my name is on that craft.
Back to stocks......I'm just looking for something to compare QBID to...I found an old reference to HTVN (hispanic television network) back in 2001.....was supposedly listed on Nasdaq...but, can't find it today. Maybe a different symbol...maybe sold...who knows. Do you know of any symbols for television networks...preferrably in niche markets....chinese...asian....black...women....aborigenese...:~)
Neal
Ron...well, why don't we play the game with another network....on the BB and with a pps of .50......would relate a lot better, as we can see carriers, incomes, losses, etc.? Now, I'm newer to this board....but, we have all done that havn't we? I'm probably talking of old stuff. I hope! Neal
spockster202...I see. I pay over $100/mo. with Directv. But, assume I'm not average ( I'm sure I'm not) you don't expect the $30 figure to be on the total income line do you? There's much more involved with RCN than that. However, that's a good start. Then, multiply it by 3 to get a quarterly figure. That'll be closer....36 million. Then read the 10Q and start adding up all the possible incomes......looks about right. I would guess we can basically trust the figures......they need to be correct with the re-structuring from BK....lot's of people looking at it.
Anyway...I see what the $30 represented. Thanks....Neal
Ahhh Coffee......My favorit is Sumatra organic. We grind our beans right here at the observatory....African Columbian....Hawaian...some really good stuff. That's how we can stay up all night looking at the stars! LOL Neal
Big Tips....if I understand the question correctly, you are asking why wouldn't they just put the three zero's after all of the revenue figures? SPACE! And virtually every accounting doc you see will be that way....well, unless we're talking about a single hot dog stand located in the painted desert. LOL Take a look at a few other 10Q's from other companies....they're all that way. IMHO Neal
Big Tips...maybe this helps...notice at the top about thousands:
RCN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2004
2003
2004
2003
Revenues
$ 121,281 $ 114,461 $ 242,541 $ 232,055
Costs and expenses, excluding non-cash stock based compensation, depreciation and amortization
Direct expenses
44,133 42,139 85,361 82,212
Operating and selling, general and administrative
55,765 68,915 123,706 150,912
Non-cash stock based compensation
1,553 2,798 2,633 4,847
Impairments (recoveries) and other charges, net (Note 7)
1,584 6,571 (238 ) 6,651
Depreciation and amortization
58,707 45,224 128,414 95,668
Operating loss
(40,461 ) (51,186 ) (97,335 )
spockster good math...but, what does $30 represent? Neal
Big Tips.....try adding three zero's to the math (other than stock figures) if you want to discuss the revenues. Neal
Skunks...not sure if ALL is available.....and maybe other carriers want to see programming in effect live....updated newscast etc. to see that they have the capability of performing in a professional manner. Just caution on their part....perhaps...and just a guess on my part. Neal
dmphoto...are you dmusephoto on RB? Neal
Time Warner management may simply be conservative and they want to see the launch at RNC first, so they can view the programming to make sure it's not some dumpy sex Capade programs. There are built in prejudices that need to be overcome. I think the launching in Sept. with RCN will start things with other carriers on the edge. IMHO Neal
Lot's of coverage out there indicated in the last 20 or so posts...maybe there's a media blitz going on and we don't even know it? IMHO Neal
I wasn't thrilled with my research, but here it is anyway, to be digested, torn apart, agreed with or whatever:
By: nealgalt
15 Aug 2004, 03:51 PM EDT
Msg. 11375 of 11377
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newair....here's some of the notes from my research relative tp pps and O/S of other networks.
YBTVA $18.22 O/S 17 million
SBGI $13.31 O/S 45 million
GBTVK $1.70 O/S 19 million
TVL $23.44 O/S 50 million
NXST $12.50 O/S 13 million
NTN $2.98 O/S 48 million
PR $15.77 O/S 54 million
Now it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that if you divided each of these companies into 9.5 billion shares, you'd reduce the pps to under a penny.
We do need work on the O/S and Frank has indicated there would be some.....like retiring 25%. That would help a lot. Also, I think we have much more potential in revenue than the indicated companies, but that remains to be seen.
But, I think all should at least agree that the O/S is a problem and probably is what holds down our pps. IMHO Neal
DKross.....I wonder if the larger carriers have the luxury of being able to say....."we only accept NEW networks who are already on at least one or more carriers.......in order to make sure of their content, etc. etc."
The thought crossed my mind a few times that the standards may be higher to get on....don't know...just a thought.
Using that logic we may see some of the smaller carriers first, then a larger one once acceptance is obtained. Neal
Canned response from Directv: Thank you for your inquiry. Currently, we do not carry the channel
QTelevision Network. We are always looking for ways to enhance our
services. Your suggestions are valuable and we use them to judge
interest in various programming sources. In fact, we have added channels
as a result of viewer feedback.
We have forwarded your comments to our programming department. Please
continue to visit our web site at DIRECTV.com for the latest news and
information about our services.
Sincerely,
Amit
DIRECTV Customer Service
Although a canned response from Directv....if they receive a few thousand of these, it'll get someone's attention. Neal
Thank you for your inquiry. Currently, we do not carry the channel
QTelevision Network. We are always looking for ways to enhance our
services. Your suggestions are valuable and we use them to judge
interest in various programming sources. In fact, we have added channels
as a result of viewer feedback.
We have forwarded your comments to our programming department. Please
continue to visit our web site at DIRECTV.com for the latest news and
information about our services.
Sincerely,
Amit
DIRECTV Customer Service
Come on Big Tips...with great respect for your postings, you know that if the populations are 14 million where RCN is located, they still only have 438,000 or so subscribers. You're playing the semantics game and building a huge expectation which probably isn't realistic. How many of the 438,000 current subscribers are G/L and would have ANY interest in a G/L channel. Probably an exxageration to say 8% which is 35,000 subscribers.
We need to have many more carriers with larger subscriber numbers....we need advertising outside of RCN to obtain that. Need a grass roots momentum here to get this thing up to a pps of $1 .50 .25 or whatever....and a lot less O/S for that to happen. Lot's of work needed here for our company. I'm all for a positive view, but let's be positive within the correct parameters. I'll be thrilled to see .05....amazed to see .13 (and out buying Mt. Palomar at that point). Sure hope there's enough buyers to pay all the holders $100,000 for each 100,000 shares we hold. Can you even guess the number of shares held by people on chat boards?
Having said all of that.....YES! There's HOPE! Many areas to be looked at, and can't be done in a month. Lot's of hard work ahead of QBID for our dreams to be realized. Possible? YES! And all IMHO. Neal PS Don't flame me...I live in Arizona and already have a sunburn. Just do what you can to help......if you own a piece of this company, it's in your best interest.
behoof.....the only positive I can find in delaying the advertising until close to the launch is the concept that the average person has a retention span of about 5 days relative to advertising. However, having said that, it seems like the programs for selecting your channels are now out (with RCN anyway) and we should be advertising in order to get people to sign up. But, I could be wrong.....this isn't my area of expertise. Neal
yelmight...incorrect, respectively! Neal
Hmmm...lot's of dendritic activity (thinking) going on. Throw in cruise ships.
We ARE the owners of this company (a part anyway) therefore it only makes sense to promote our business any way we can.
Last thought.....we are also dealing with a community that may be larger than we think......closets are full?
Neal
Hey...another point. Where are all of the G/L investors who are holding that 500 Billion in disposable income? We need to be better at getting the word out to the G/L community and get their investment support. Where's that media blitz? Lot's of room for improvement here, I think. Neal
dr_silkworth2002...I too have DirectV and live in a rural area (got to be dark for astronomy). And I would switch to....but, then you and I have ulterior motives....to analyze the content, etc. I guess that means there may be another 12,000 or so investors out there, who may not be gay or lesbian, but would be paying customers. That's a point! Neal
You know...I just keep thinking that there are so many gay or lesbian musicians, actors,etc.(famous personalities) that we really need ONE recognized personality to To be a "spokesperson" of sorts.....a major promoter of QTN.....where is he/she? I just know that would be a BIG plus! However...IMHO Neal
Big Tips....that is a valid point....so, they'd have to sign up with RCN to get QTN? What percentage of the 14 million population can RCN reach physically and what percentage do you estimate is G/L? And what percentage of that G/L population would sign up for RCN to get QTN....all of them? If that's the case...RCN stands to gain BIG Time!
I realize we're just kicking figures around, because we don't really have the data we need. I suppose, we have just looked at the Max and the minimum.....maybe???? Somewhere between the means? Neal
1 million viewers @$100/year? I like enthusiasm...but????? At $7.95/month....how much does QBID get? RCN must take a healthy cut. Maybe QBID gets $2????? RCN only has 436,700 customers in the US. Assume 8% G/L that might have an interest....that's about 35,000 X 2 = $70,000/month. Must have many more carriages and hopefully larger ones to start talking about $1-5/share.
But, HEY! What do I know????? Not much! I just need .13/share to buy Mt. Palomar......so, I really LIKE your figures. Should make my expectations and hopes EASY! IMHO Neal
Skunks....so, using deductive reasoning.....RCN is not available in San Diego. QTV plans to braodcast the surfing competition in San Diego. QTV must have a carrier. So, either the carrier is COX or it os Time-Warner. Probably Time-Warner from the following PR, but it still could be COX is an un-named carrier at this point.
9 Feb 04: QBID's TTN to be available to about 10,000 cable television companies throughout the United States and Puerto Rico for $2 a month for each subscriber. Time Warner Cable television has agreed to make the signal available to any of its local system operators that want to broadcast it.
Anything sound logical here? Neal