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$1 Billion dollars, is the number to ensure the Olympics happen on TV
No this is not a request from Dr. Evil in Austin Powers, but it is the kind of money the Olympic organizers want for broadcasting rights to ensure the Olympics happen this summer in Tokyo...
This won't ensure the current pandemic won't effect the games or athletes, but it may ensure a green light go writes Morgan Campbell of CBC Sports, now, he is cautious about the risks of this happening this summer, but he feels based on previous sports having taken place this year, that it might be possible to host. (maybe without the crowds)...
Here is more on this story...if I was a broadcaster, my feeling is the price tag is really steep and I would want assurances of some big time ROI.
Enjoy the read.
The world would be so good if it weren't for some people...
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The Olympics get great ratings, both summer and winter. And because they have been delayed and with lack of regular programming, they could be record setting next time around.
- MJ Vancouver
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grilled.cheese wrote:
Do people still watch the Olympics?
Winter Olympics in Canada are huge, especially for hockey.
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No this is not a request from Dr. Evil in Austin Powers, but it is the kind of money the Olympic organizers want for broadcasting rights to ensure the Olympics happen this summer in Tokyo...
Who says it'll be Tokyo? How about Florida instead? & Does that change the price?
(NBC would LOVE Florida for easier access to live events, maybe?)
Florida?
- Prod Guy
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Do people still watch the Olympics?
In the US 25 or 30 million people watch the opening ceremonies usually. They often get a 30 or 40 share during the competition. Those are monster numbers.