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February 11, 2009

Why The Trades Are Fading: Reason 237

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How many online surveys - a form that legitimate surveying companies don't seem to be able to comprehend is much less reliable than old school outcalling surveying - have we seen come and go over recent years?

And who sees The Hollywood Reporter as an investagative organization, seeking deep insight into Hollywood's future?

And who - outside of Wall Street firms who are often equally or more clueless - is going to drop $950 to read what they have to say about it all?

You have to know what your brand is... and what it is not.

The problem these days is - and not just with the trades - is that being what you are may no longer be enough to stay in business.

Posted by dpoland at February 11, 2009 11:45 AM

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At the risk of stating the obvious, you do realize that Nielsen and The Hollywood Reporter share the same owner, right? This is just an example of cross-branding. I don't see what the big deal is.

Posted by: gradystiles [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 11, 2009 05:31 PM

David, I think you are confusing cause and effect here.

This is not WHY the trades are fading but rather a symptom show that they ARE faiding. Even taking into the account the point that Grady made.

Posted by: Roman [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 11, 2009 10:31 PM

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