Tivus, Inc. (TIVU)

[blahdude]

These systems will always exist (somehow) in the hospitality world. I had a recent visit with a few top execs and their development team for a major hotel chain -- they still envision the television (and the television systems) as an integral part for their room designs (5 year plan) for all areas of the world they serve.

However, they are very frustrated at the lack of innovation in the hospitality television industry -- so much so that they are looking into developing their own product to fit their vision (which is pretty impressive but technically doable!).

Even though TIVU offers a unique advertising component to its system (and appeals to some in the hospitality world, etc), it is not the game changer that everyone thinks it can be. It is clear to me that they are looking for something much more in terms of brand standards that integrates todays technology and "home" lifestyle -- with this, they can raise the rack rate and make money that way.