Chapter 402: 10 million subscriptions!

Akito does not speak secretly, not to mention that Brian Roberts has already done a detailed investigation.

"Comcast's cable business has expanded as far as it can expand. The transmission network needs a lot of content to fill, and video-on-demand through broadband needs a lot of film and television to support it."

"Wait!" Dunn interrupted him, looking surprised, "Video on demand? Brian, are you serious?"

Brian Roberts gave him a deep look and smiled: "You don't think the Internet is the future trend? Didn't you also invest in several Internet companies?"

Tang En paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Brian, are you moving too fast? It will take at least a year for the major assets of at&t you acquired to be integrated, right? Do you still have the energy to reach out to the content industry?"

Brian Roberts said indifferently: "Always make arrangements in advance. Isn't this in line with your corporate thinking?"

"Okay, what are your thoughts?"

Dunn pouted again and again, he had already guessed that Brian Roberts would tell him these things, it must be his strategic development, and it was related to himself.

Brian Roberts lowered his voice: "Disney movies, abc TV news, and espn sports are just what Comcast needs."

Sure enough!

In the previous life, Comcast made a high-profile acquisition offer to Disney during the chaos and turmoil of the 2004 Disney internal change and Michael Eisner's ouster.

Now, because of Dunn's appearance, in 2001, Michael Eisner's position was already in jeopardy, and Roy Disney, the second-in-command, had contacted many parties and wanted to oust him internally.

Dunn worked so hard to bring Disney into chaos, and Comcast wanted to take advantage of the fire and win Disney, which was obviously not in Dunn's interests!

Disney's assets, Dunn is still very jealous!

Especially Disney animation and espn!

Tang En twitched his mouth and said lightly: "Brian, to put it nasty, Disney is the 'British Royal Family' in the media industry, while Comcast is the 'upstart'. I'm not optimistic about this acquisition."

Brian Roberts said disapprovingly: "Disney is a veteran, but is Disney's foundation deeper than at&t? Don't forget, the most important thing Comcast lacks is cash flow!"

The installed capacity of the sta TV network in North America is about 45 million. For each encrypted box, home users need to pay a deposit of $20 to Comcast, which is $900 million in cash!

And cable TV operations, operators usually end every six months, that is to say, Comcast has available funds "borrowed" from other companies. For example, the subscription fee for the sta TV network is now on Comcast's books.

Comcast's TV users are far more than sta, but cover 30% of the United States!

The cost of intellectual property rights in the United States is extremely high, and household TV consumption is a major expenditure. In addition to TV operating fees and subscription fees, many TV contents require additional payment to watch.

Such as teaching and training video content;

For example, in Tyson's boxing, the subscription fee for a match was as high as $100;

For example, for many small games that are not favored by TV stations and do not provide broadcast services, if fans are interested, they have to pay extra for subscriptions, and the prices are ridiculously high.

According to statistics, the average monthly TV entertainment consumption of home users in North America is as high as $80!

This level of consumption is the only place in the world in North America!

Then it can be calculated next. Comcast occupies nearly 30% of the market share of 110 million household users in North America, and each household consumes $80 per month for a total of 6 months...

After half a year, the cash "deposit" in Comcast's hands is nearly 16 billion US dollars!

Although these are all debt cash flows, for the company, it is the most reasonable operation to tear down the east wall to make up the west wall.

Five lids, ten teapots... For smart people, as long as it works properly, it is an opportunity!

Tang En worked hard for Disney. Of course, he didn't want to watch Brian Roberts take advantage of it. He frowned and said, "Disney's brand value and revenue potential are too great, and it's hard to eat with money."

Brian Roberts laughed: "It's very simple, suppress the stock price! You have done well in the past two years, and you have beaten Disney in the film field."

Dunn shook his head and said, "This has nothing to do with me. The main reason is that the performance of the abc group is too poor, which has dragged down Disney's stock price."

"You are too humble! Disney's stock price has fallen, and in my opinion, most of it is due to you!" Brian Roberts complimented and whispered: "Let's shoot together, you suppress Disney movies, I suppress Disney TV. I can guarantee that in no more than two years, Disney shareholders must collapse!”

Dunn sneered in his heart.

He has already found a nuclear warhead that will collapse Disney shareholders, and does he need to join forces with Comcast?

In any case, Disney is a Hollywood company and Comcast is just an outsider.

Dunn Pictures teamed up with outsiders to fight against Hollywood companies. This is bringing wolves into the house.

Even if you win, it doesn't look good on the face.

It is more appropriate and reliable to cooperate with Roy Disney.

Dunn looked around and said with a smile: "Okay, Brian, this topic is too big. Dunn Pictures is busy developing the sta TV network, and Comcast is busy integrating the major assets of at&t. Your energy is limited! Hehe, in my opinion, you should hurry up and announce the good news, but I can't wait!"

...

Since September, the subscribers of the sta TV network have grown rapidly, with more than 500,000 members growing every day.

So far, the subscribers of sta TV network have reached 8.84 million!

Today is Friday, the last working day, and there should be an outbreak.

"Will the growth in a single day exceed 1 million?"

Not only does Tang En have such guesses in his mind, but all the executives of Tang En Pictures have such a prospect.

Hbo has been operating for decades, with a large industry and many channels. Although the number of users has been surpassed by sta, in terms of overall revenue, hbo is still the industry leader.

However, the development momentum of sta TV network is too good. According to this momentum, within half a year, sta may truly surpass hbo and become the largest professional cable TV station in the United States!

Brian Roberts had come to the front stage, where the microphone had been set up, and he was in his forties, looking high-spirited.

"There are many friends here today, including colleagues from Comcast, and guests from Dunn Pictures. We are here tonight for one purpose, to celebrate the miracle of sta TV network growth! In the past two weeks, Dunn Pictures and Conca Sta launched a new cooperation, and at the same time made efforts to promote the popularity of sta TV network, and now it seems that the effect is very good!"

"According to the latest... oh no, yesterday's data, the subscribers of sta TV network have exceeded 8.84 million! Among them, there are nearly 4 million users, which is the result of the past half month. It can be seen that Comcast and The series of cooperation launched by Dunn Pictures is successful, gratifying and eye-catching!"

Brian Roberts paused for a moment, and the people from Comcast immediately applauded, but the number was small and sparse.

People on the Tang En Films side are all pricking up their ears, waiting for the latest results, and they are not interested in these empty-headed nonsense.

Brian Roberts was slightly embarrassed and coughed lightly, "So, I hope that Comcast and Dunn Pictures can cooperate in more business..."

Tang En's face sank, for fear that he would coerce him and bring up the matter of Disney, he hurriedly said, "Brian, I can't wait, tell me, how many new users are on the sta TV network today? Will you forget?"

In the roar of laughter, Brian Roberts took out a note from his jacket pocket and smiled brightly, "Now I announce that sta TV network, on September 7th, has added subscribers The quantity is..."

He paused, pulled a long tone, and shouted: "1.46 million!"

"How much? 1.46 million?"

Dunn was stunned for a moment, and the Tang family, including Bill McNick and Chris Albrecht, showed a bit of astonishment.

An increase of 1.46 million subscribers in a single day is too exaggerated, right?

Dunn imagined that the number of new users on this day may exceed 1 million.

I never imagined that there could be so many!

Previously, the sta TV network already had 8.84 million subscribers, and adding this 1.46 million, doesn't it mean that...the total subscribers ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ exceeded 10 million?

This is absolutely a miracle in the TV world!

No less than the $1.26 billion global box office myth of "Spider-Man" in the movie circle!

You know, the industry leader, hbo, had only about 8 million subscribers at its peak in North America.

The North American subscribers of sta have exceeded 10 million. This achievement is enough to make all the peers jealous!

"Wow!"

Suddenly, everyone ignored the etiquette of the banquet, and there was a burst of cheers.

Bill McNick and West Cotton hugging, Chris Albrecht and Tosca Musk high-five, Moritz Eckhart and Dunn toasting...

10 million subscribers, definitely an amazing achievement!

"The total global subscribers of hbo have exceeded 12 million. If possible, I hope to completely break it!"

Dunn strode to the side of Brian Roberts and said loudly into the microphone.

For a time, the scene became more and more active.

"Bang!"