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NFL CFO on Blackout Policy: "The blackout policy is really not driven by finance. It�s driven by the environment of the stadium experience for the fan..."

Posted by Ender (aka Ender) Sep 11 '09, 07:42

"The blackout policy is really not driven by finance. It�s driven by the environment of the stadium experience for the fan, it's about improving the fan experience. By having the blackout policy, it encourages fans to come to the stadium to enjoy the game in a live environment. And if we can do that, we can create a great environment for our fans."

I call bullshit. (www.cnbc.com)

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Pretty soon, you will be able to subscribe to watch your team's games in HD 3D. They have to have the rule in place to help that. -- nm - Spawn Sep 11, 08:11
I always thought it was profit, but I'm glad the league set me straight. -- nm - BB Sep 11, 07:55 2
- well, in truth the NFL could play to empty stadiums and still turn a profit. -- nm - Reagen Sep 11, 08:05 1
  - But the owners can get more of a profit by selling 80,000 tickets. - BB Sep 11, 08:10
Real answer: "The blackout policy is driven by the 'because we can' principle." -- nm - TFox Sep 11, 07:47
The blackout policy never made sense to me. -- nm - Krusty Sep 11, 07:46
he said that with a straight face? -- nm - znufrii Sep 11, 07:45

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