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Steven Harnsberger, Principal

Steven HarnsbergerPrincipalFreestyle Digital Media What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Hulu Stuck Between a Rock and the Entertainment Industry

January 28, 2011

Hulu Reworks Its Script as Digital Change Hits TV - Hulu Online Cable Move? | online.wsj.com

Hulu is trying to reinvent itself as a paid service, either as a SVOD provider  or a replacment cable service .  Because of conflict between the Board of Directors and its management, there is little chance that Hulu will ever be able to offer a subscription TV service like the one discussed in this article.

Steven Harnsberger, Principal

Steven HarnsbergerPrincipalFreestyle Digital Media What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

$30 Premium VOD is the Biggest Loser

November 17, 2010

Let's adapt to changing dynamics - Hollywood's answer: $30 Premium VOD | www.appmarket.tv

Studios are getting squeezed by torrid growth of kiosks and NetFlix, so they are trying a new $30 premium VOD windows.Its simply a bad idea and threatens to undermine the theater owners while alienating consumers.   The recession has driven consumers to find lower cost entertainment options, this one won't work.

Steven Harnsberger, Principal

Steven HarnsbergerPrincipalFreestyle Digital Media What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Hollywood Internet Movie Download Sites - Still Looking for a Business Model

November 6, 2009

(Hollywood) Industry Slowly Embracing New Media | www.hollywoodreporter.com

Good article - the ugly truth about digital movies on the web is that no stand alone digital video content service makes money today, not CinemaNow (Sonic Nasdaq SNIC), Amazon, Vudu, or BlockBuster.  The business model is missing, the revenue share small and the demand absent.Many have tried and failed including: Intertainer, MovieLink, Akimbo, Moviebeam - even CinemaNow was sold because it could not make money. The digital movie business model is broken....

Zeke MargolisSenior Account ManagerKEY CODE MEDIA, INC. What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Dell + Wal Mart = A Bad Channel Strategy

May 31, 2007

Dell to sell computers through Wal-Mart | www.ft.com

1. Dell needs to move into the indirect channel to remain competitive with HP and IBM. 2. Wal Mart is not the right partner. 3. Entry level desktops are not the way to gain market share and profitability.

Zeke MargolisSenior Account ManagerKEY CODE MEDIA, INC. What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

3D Projection - Feature Film Exhibitors Silver Bullet?

May 29, 2007

U2 performs 'Streets' on Croisette | www.hollywoodreporter.com

1. Exhibitors Need to Find New Ways to Differentiate in the Marketplace 2. The Movie Going Publics expectations of exhibitors is increasing 3. CGI and Live Action content is enhanced by 3D Projection Technology

Zeke MargolisSenior Account ManagerKEY CODE MEDIA, INC. What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Hardware Margins Overlook the Real Profit Opportunity of iPhone

January 29, 2007

Apple to rake in 50% margin on iPhone | www.telecoms.com

1. Apple and AT&T will earn more after the sale than on it
2. The cost of making the phone is not the cost of goods to providers

Zeke MargolisSenior Account ManagerKEY CODE MEDIA, INC. What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

More Choices = More Costs for Consumers

January 29, 2007

Will 'unlocked' cellphones free consumers? | www.usatoday.com

1. Without carrier subsidies, consumers will pay more for phones
2. Too many choices will confuse consumers
3. Quality of service experience may suffer
4. Carriers will find ways to recoup the lost revenue

Paul ConnollyIndependent ConsultantPaul Connolly What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

YouTube Gets Googled

October 12, 2006

YouTube's New Deep Pockets | www.businessweek.com

Google expands its core competency to generate advertising revenues.
Broadband internet usage is on the rise.
Google gets sticky.

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