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Nickelodean for instance, as a network stood for kids Vs parents,
kids Vs teachers and to sum it up kids Vs adults. The channel was
a raving success in the US, but when entered the UK and German markets,
the channel fell flat on its face. Hence the channel was repositioned
as 'Nick is kids'
Another key point which drove immense take home value was that
a channel needs to stand out for one key proposition, as it then
makes it a lot simpler for the viewers to make a choice. A case
in point was the TNT channel, which positioned themselves as 'drama',
hence all their promos, and activities focused on them stating 'TNT
= Drama'
Although, if the above strategy is adhered to, from a creative
stand point one could find it extremely frustrating, but this kind
of consistency not only creates a niche but also a fair share value
in the minds of the viewer.
Coming to vision Vs mission, if vision is one's long term business
plan, mission stands for one's immediate business plan, which in
turn translates into measurable tangibles and success of a channel.
This may mean achieving n number of rating by a particular point
or looking at a particular extent of distribution by a given point
of time.
Showcasing unique ways of how to weave values, creation of an industry
buzz within the industry, Hunt stressed on the innovative use of
promos to ensure promo efficacy. Eg: Cartoon Network stating 'The
best place for cartoons' although a mundane promise was impactful
due to its execution.
Coming to the genre of sports, although it is a genre of parity programming;
the differentiating factor become the unique means of communication.
The concluding message to the audience was that as stewards of
one's channel, it becomes a bigger responsibility to ensure the
different ways of making a programme successful as well as be as
responsible for the messages that go out to the viewers of the channel.
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