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Derick · 2 years ago

Looks like Apple is trying to turn the tables back on NBC now - by passing on displaying any new NBC shows for the rest of the year.

Tim · 2 years ago

Feeling shafted by NBC’s proposed $4.99 an episode price hike that got their new fall season kicked out of iTunes?

Kevin Wick has been kind enough to look up the contact information for the NBC Executives that are key to getting this situation reversed.

Amy Zelvin, NBC Universal Digital Media Communications, (212) 664-7436 amy.zelvin@nbcuni.com
Joe Libonati, NBC Universal Television Group Publicity, (818) 840-3050 joe.libonati@nbcuni.com

(edit) Some additions-

Jeff Zucker, President and Chief Executive Officer, NBC Universal (212) 664-4444 jeff.zucker@nbcuni.com
Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and NBC Universal Television Studio ben.silverman@nbcuni.com

Now, please don’t call these people and threaten them, cuss them, or yell at them. That’s not going to get anything accomplished.

If, however, you want to politely let them know how you feel about their suggested price increase, and subsequent removal from iTunes, it might actually have some affect.

If enough people call, NBC just might listen…you never know.

Everyday Weekender · 2 years ago

Do you really think this is going to seriously hurt apple though? I'm mean its a blow to the bottom line, but by how much?

Lloyd · 2 years ago

I think it is a strategic mistake on NBC's part. Remember that consumers purchase NBC shows on iTunes because they have iPod, rather than purchasing the iPod to watch NBC shows. Besides, Apple still has the bulk of the market for portable media players so there goes that customer base. Bottom line: corporate greed.

Hulu · 2 years ago

Interesting that this happens with the launch of the Hulu project. I think it is clear what the real reason for the deal breaker is...

Steven Bradley · 2 years ago

Something tells me both Apple and NBC will be fine. Yeah, I'm sure this is all about price too. (I say with sarcasm dripping)

Of course given the current NBC programming is this really a huge loss to anyone.

Bushido · 2 years ago

If I were NBC, I'd steer clear from paid video. I'd open a free-for-all video site with ads. More companies should follow Google's example and start giving away stuff and watch their share grow.

Eric Lander · 2 years ago

That's crazy... Any times my DVR crapped out and I needed to catch the new episode of the Office, I'd head on over there. That was really the only reason left to USE iTunes.

Big loss there for Apple in my opinion.

租車公司 · 2 years ago

Do you really think this is going to seriously hurt apple though?

Jenna Flaubert · 2 years ago

So NBC and Apple, two multi-million dollar corporations, argue over money... and WE get screwed.

So Lame. I just want to download 30 Rock. Is that such a crime?

Internet Marketing Consulting · 1 year ago

Remember that consumers purchase NBC shows on iTunes because they have iPod, rather than purchasing the iPod to watch NBC shows.

Eva White · 1 year ago

iTunes will always be popular, but they need the shows more. Afterall if the tunes were not popularised by the shows who would want to hear them anyway?

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