EPTAlthough I'm the one that posted the second article, now that I read it over again, it seems nothing more than something temporary to quell the press. Looking pretty grim.
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doothegee
Korea (South)3011 Posts
Although I'm the one that posted the second article, now that I read it over again, it seems nothing more than something temporary to quell the press. Looking pretty grim. | ||
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UkGracken
United Kingdom129 Posts
 Sc1 FIGHTING! Bork v flashdong!! | ||
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sqrt
1210 Posts
It's no secret that kESPA wasn't the biggest money printer in Korea, and with nearly 50% of the coverage gone they may decide that the investment isn't worth it. Seriously, put yourself in the shoes of the investors, would you really agree with throwing millions (salaries + big house + a lot of other side expenses) on a team that get's broadcasted exclusively on one TV channel? If you were the CEO how would you justify this? The prime-time has been cut in half, this means only half the teams will get to see the light of the day. Sure, KT and SKT are fine, they almost always have someone up there and as long as OZ have Jeadong they don't have to worry about anything, but the others? Good luck putting someone out there to show your sponsors logo. I know I wouldn't, probably billboards would be a better deal. I wish I am wrong | ||
BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES51038 Posts
On July 27 2011 17:46 moopie wrote: Well maybe Anibox will take over for MBCgame and hire the mbc commentators, or ogn hires them and does all SPL on their own, though that requires a lot more money from them, not to mention we'd still be down a league. worse,lolgom might pick them for SC2...Shivers... | ||
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Katsuge
Singapore7730 Posts
What about MBSea? + Show Spoiler + | ||
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Sd13
Vietnam186 Posts
So sad | ||
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ZoW
United States3983 Posts
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MBV
United States83 Posts
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101toss
3232 Posts
On July 27 2011 17:46 doothegee wrote: Although I'm the one that posted the second article, now that I read it over again, it seems nothing more than something temporary to quell the press. Looking pretty grim. Noes you ruined my hope QQ | ||
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EvilTeletubby
Baltimore, USA22259 Posts
On July 27 2011 17:48 Sd13 wrote: It was because of last year match fixing scandal that bw 's almost killed off, it has barely survived until now and with the last hurrah of PL final in Shanghai, maybe it's really coming to an end. So sad Kinda thinking that myself... the PL final in Shanghai thing just seems too little too late, actually somewhat validated with this news. OGN/MBC should have looked to branch out into the foreign realm yeeeeeeeears ago. As much as it pains me to say this, GOM was the most visionary of the bunch. | ||
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doothegee
Korea (South)3011 Posts
On July 27 2011 17:48 sqrt wrote: Truth be told I'm more worried about the sponsors. It's no secret that kESPA wasn't the biggest money printer in Korea, and with nearly 50% of the coverage gone they may decide that the investment isn't worth it. Seriously, put yourself in the shoes of the investors, would you really agree with throwing millions (salaries + big house + a lot of other side expenses) on a team that get's broadcasted exclusively on one TV channel? If you were the CEO how would you justify this? The prime-time has been cut in half, this means only half the teams will get to see the light of the day. Sure, KT and SKT are fine, they almost always have someone up there and as long as OZ have Jeadong they don't have to worry about anything, but the others? Good luck putting someone out there to show your sponsors logo. I know I wouldn't, probably billboards would be a better deal. I wish I am wrong The sponsors were never in the business for a financial profit, it was more about improving their company image, mostly to the younger generations that watched Starcraft. Indeed, companies like STX were largely unknown in Korea to most of my/our generation before BW, but now I would figure they have gained a bit more name value since sponsoring SouL. I don't think this whole thing is a financial thing, but it's more of MBC wanting to restructure its company and MBCGame being one of the things that is cut. | ||
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Legatus Lanius
2135 Posts
On July 27 2011 17:49 MBV wrote: Even though I am primarily a SC2 player, I have a massive amount of respect for BW. Good luck to all of you and the entire BW community. thank you for the kind words | ||
Fionn
United States23455 Posts
I hope the PL final in Shanghai is the greatest ever. | ||
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TheKefka
Croatia11752 Posts
On July 27 2011 17:48 sqrt wrote: Truth be told I'm more worried about the sponsors. It's no secret that kESPA wasn't the biggest money printer in Korea, and with nearly 50% of the coverage gone they may decide that the investment isn't worth it. Seriously, put yourself in the shoes of the investors, would you really agree with throwing millions (salaries + big house + a lot of other side expenses) on a team that get's broadcasted exclusively on one TV channel? If you were the CEO how would you justify this? The prime-time has been cut in half, this means only half the teams will get to see the light of the day. Sure, KT and SKT are fine, they almost always have someone up there and as long as OZ have Jeadong they don't have to worry about anything, but the others? Good luck putting someone out there to show your sponsors logo. I know I wouldn't, probably billboards would be a better deal. I wish I am wrong I remember watching some kind of Korean talk show on youtube,after the match fixing. They were,amongst other things,talking about how companys don't really make money off the investments in Esports,they just do it for the image and marketing. Someone linked it here on TL i don't know what its called. | ||
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HighTemper
Canada3867 Posts
The epicness... The dedication... The gladiators... The battles... The APM... The honor... You have made history, MSL. My templar inside me has died... | ||
Klogon
MURICA15980 Posts
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Umbrella
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BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES51038 Posts
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Temujin1
Singapore4 Posts
:~( | ||
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Telcontar
United Kingdom16710 Posts
On July 27 2011 17:54 Klogon wrote: This is incredible. Wow. This MSL will truly be historic. Epic tears will be shed by players, fans, commentators and staff alike. I'm getting teary just thinking about what the finals will be like...... T____________T | ||
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