Davo5 Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 Hope this isn’t classed as too positive https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/super-league-reveals-record-audiences-43486/?fbclid=IwAR0RLrcv5SyVnqpynHTR5qhxlFzxDUtznP2LM46CVjmcN07FdB39VdDbtIg 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 A couple of things. Surely this suggests that we don't have a major issue as a TV spectator sport. The value sky are paying is more ruthless nowadays and basically reflects that they have no competition. But I think we should have confidence that our figures are strong and we don't need to change everything. Also, it is frustrating that a supposed partner like Sky are taking such a hard stance to a sport that pretty much keeps one of their channels afloat and provides a lot of viewers during Summer. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 That's all really good to hear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 10 minutes ago, Davo5 said: Hope this isn’t classed as too positive https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/super-league-reveals-record-audiences-43486/?fbclid=IwAR0RLrcv5SyVnqpynHTR5qhxlFzxDUtznP2LM46CVjmcN07FdB39VdDbtIg It is good news. I'm going to try and find a version that doesn't just splurge everything out so you're not quite sure how all the points relate to each other but it is good news. 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 I'm always slightly wary of stuff like this - for example when celebrating increased averages is it not likely that in the last few years the averages were a bit suppressed by things like Catalan Saturday afternoon games and however they decide to measure middle 8s. This next line though is undoubtedly positive and seemingly can't be challenged and is indeed great news - More games than ever before broke the 200,000-viewer mark. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 2 minutes ago, Dave T said: A couple of things. Surely this suggests that we don't have a major issue as a TV spectator sport. The value sky are paying is more ruthless nowadays and basically reflects that they have no competition. But I think we should have confidence that our figures are strong and we don't need to change everything. Also, it is frustrating that a supposed partner like Sky are taking such a hard stance to a sport that pretty much keeps one of their channels afloat and provides a lot of viewers during Summer. This is a bit of RL insularity though. The only exceptions to hardball tactics/reduced offers from broadcasters are sports whose rights didn't really exist before. So women's soccer now has a multi-million pound deal, The Hundred has a deal but even the Premier League is seeing a squeeze on income from broadcasters and missing targets on broadcast income. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 This is great. Can’t wait to read the usual suspects’ comments - it’s because people aren’t going to games, the game is dying etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 Great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted September 23 Author Report Share Posted September 23 Now if we can only get Harry’s grandson access on Sheepdip TV,the sport will be saved. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 33 minutes ago, M j M said: This next line though is undoubtedly positive and seemingly can't be challenged and is indeed great news - More games than ever before broke the 200,000-viewer mark. And, as the next line in the article says, involving 10 different clubs. So we don't need to keep repeating the 'big' clashes to attract an audience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentoffagain2 Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 Positive figures as SKY Europe have lost 4 million subscribers over the last 4 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexRL Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 Obviously good news but I will echo the response to this over on Twitter - how come the TV deal is less is the sport is attracting more viewers? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 4 minutes ago, EssexRL said: Obviously good news but I will echo the response to this over on Twitter - how come the TV deal is less is the sport is attracting more viewers? Because sky have lost so many subscribers but still need to pay £££ for football? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 This is really great news! Is this sort of thing allowed on this forum..? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 With games played behind closed doors/to reduced attendances and everyone stuck at home for a considerable part of the season you’d expect more fans to be watching on tv. As for how this goes with a big reduction in the tv rights deal, that’s a tough one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 (edited) 17 minutes ago, EssexRL said: Obviously good news but I will echo the response to this over on Twitter - how come the TV deal is less is the sport is attracting more viewers? Value of the market? I don't know how much science goes into it from Sky but I'd imagine its increasing. Edited September 23 by Tommygilf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 20 minutes ago, EssexRL said: Obviously good news but I will echo the response to this over on Twitter - how come the TV deal is less is the sport is attracting more viewers? Because it's going down for all sports even those with increasing viewing figures. 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 40 minutes ago, EssexRL said: Obviously good news but I will echo the response to this over on Twitter - how come the TV deal is less is the sport is attracting more viewers? In part because it is now September and the new deal was signed in April. Negotiations will have been based on previous viewing figures, not these. Now, with some good news from season 2021 and a successful '21 World Cup we would have been in a very strong position for a negotiation when the current 2 year deal expires. The timing of the World Cup at the end of the 2022 season is not perfect now but we still appear to be developing a stronger hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The storm Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 2 hours ago, Davo5 said: Hope this isn’t classed as too positive https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/super-league-reveals-record-audiences-43486/?fbclid=IwAR0RLrcv5SyVnqpynHTR5qhxlFzxDUtznP2LM46CVjmcN07FdB39VdDbtIg So why has the value of the deal gone down The sky deal is also costing millions in loss attendance fugures and match day sales 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 3 minutes ago, The storm said: So why has the value of the deal gone down The sky deal is also costing millions in loss attendance fugures and match day sales How is the new Sky deal reducing attendances and match day sales? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 3 minutes ago, The storm said: So why has the value of the deal gone down For the third time and I will keep saying it BECAUSE IT ISN'T JUST RUGBY LEAGUE but virtually all sports are seeing virtually all their deals take a hit. 2 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 Just now, gingerjon said: For the third time and I will keep saying it BECAUSE IT ISN'T JUST RUGBY LEAGUE but virtually all sports are seeing virtually all their deals take a hit. But why has the TV deal gone down? Good news on the audience figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted September 23 Author Report Share Posted September 23 7 minutes ago, The storm said: So why has the value of the deal gone down The sky deal is also costing millions in loss attendance fugures and match day sales Bet your fun at parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 Just now, GeordieSaint said: But why has the TV deal gone down? 2 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted September 23 Report Share Posted September 23 Record viewing figures although Super League took money off loyal fans for their overseas service, http://live-rugby-league.com , pocketed the cash and failed to deliver the service. Disgraceful. 3 https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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