02-09-2011, 10:14 PM
SRB » Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:56 am
“Maybe splashing out on these boards will make the Scottish more professional/attractive to players, public and sponsors, but I don't know.”
Alex McFarlane » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:47 am
“The number of hits and unique viewers demonstrate that broadcasting the games is a popular service.
These figures (I don't have exact figures - maybe Andy can supply) show that there is a potential to attract sponsors.
It also raises the profile of chess in this country. foreign players can actually see that there is a chess scene in Scotland and may wish to investigate it further.
It is not cheap but for an event such as the Scottish it is almost compulsory nowadays and if you have the equipment then you must look at ways of maximising its use (and income).”
SRB » Thu Sep 01, 2011 12:19 pm
“I'm still not clear how it will make money, though.”
Alex McFarlane » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:47 am
“The number of hits and unique viewers demonstrate that broadcasting the games is a popular service.
These figures (I don't have exact figures - maybe Andy can supply) show that there is a potential to attract sponsors.”
PaulBlair » Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:27 pm
“The live feed software has advertising space available on it which can be sold.”
SRB » Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:14 pm
“but I'm just struggling to understand how anything significant could be brought in via this way.”
Alex McFarlane » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:47 am
“The number of hits and unique viewers demonstrate that broadcasting the games is a popular service.
These figures (I don't have exact figures - maybe Andy can supply) show that there is a potential to attract sponsors.”
PaulBlair » Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:27 pm
“The live feed software has advertising space available on it which can be sold.”
robin moore » Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:02 pm
“How significant does it need to be ? If I were a prospective advertiser on this completely new media, I would maybe be thinking....Every chess player in Scotland and beyond with internet access will see my company name and services at every congress in every round in all areas of our country and overseas. It's brand new to this scene and there is sure to be loads of interest. How much is this gonna cost me? How much? That's a bargain, if I get one customer buying my product or service, I will make a profit.”
David G Congalton » Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:02 am
“It does have the potential to raise funds though and that potential is only limited by the time and effort put in, the number of people who help and the imagination, innovation and creativity of those willing to be involved.”
SRB » Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:33 am
“However, I remain unconvinced that the benefits will be as wide-ranging as claimed. Sorry if that sounds negative, but it's just my opinion. I do not see how using the boards at anything other than, perhaps, the Scottish will generate significant interest/income.”
Alex McFarlane » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:47 am
“The number of hits and unique viewers demonstrate that broadcasting the games is a popular service.
These figures (I don't have exact figures - maybe Andy can supply) show that there is a potential to attract sponsors.”
PaulBlair » Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:27 pm
“The live feed software has advertising space available on it which can be sold.”
robin moore » Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:02 pm
“How significant does it need to be ? If I were a prospective advertiser on this completely new media, I would maybe be thinking....Every chess player in Scotland and beyond with internet access will see my company name and services at every congress in every round in all areas of our country and overseas. It's brand new to this scene and there is sure to be loads of interest. How much is this gonna cost me? How much? That's a bargain, if I get one customer buying my product or service, I will make a profit.”
David G Congalton » Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:02 am
“It does have the potential to raise funds though and that potential is only limited by the time and effort put in, the number of people who help and the imagination, innovation and creativity of those willing to be involved.”
Andrew McHarg » Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:19 am
“a focussed donation gives direction, and every tournament regular will see the direct benefits from their donations.”
Jacqui Thomas » Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:14 pm
“sell the advertising space & then no skinflints will be pressured to contribute & the congresses that already struggle to break even wont either.
Paul I am happy to take proposals to my work & I am sure others could also try approaching companies they work for or have contacts in. Please send me the figures to go in with.”
SRB » Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:39 pm
How many people are you expecting to watch the live games - both at the Scottish and other events at which the boards will be used? I'm not convinced we're talking about huge numbers.
Alex McFarlane » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:47 am
“The number of hits and unique viewers demonstrate that broadcasting the games is a popular service.
These figures (I don't have exact figures - maybe Andy can supply) show that there is a potential to attract sponsors.”..................
“Maybe splashing out on these boards will make the Scottish more professional/attractive to players, public and sponsors, but I don't know.”
Alex McFarlane » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:47 am
“The number of hits and unique viewers demonstrate that broadcasting the games is a popular service.
These figures (I don't have exact figures - maybe Andy can supply) show that there is a potential to attract sponsors.
It also raises the profile of chess in this country. foreign players can actually see that there is a chess scene in Scotland and may wish to investigate it further.
It is not cheap but for an event such as the Scottish it is almost compulsory nowadays and if you have the equipment then you must look at ways of maximising its use (and income).”
SRB » Thu Sep 01, 2011 12:19 pm
“I'm still not clear how it will make money, though.”
Alex McFarlane » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:47 am
“The number of hits and unique viewers demonstrate that broadcasting the games is a popular service.
These figures (I don't have exact figures - maybe Andy can supply) show that there is a potential to attract sponsors.”
PaulBlair » Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:27 pm
“The live feed software has advertising space available on it which can be sold.”
SRB » Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:14 pm
“but I'm just struggling to understand how anything significant could be brought in via this way.”
Alex McFarlane » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:47 am
“The number of hits and unique viewers demonstrate that broadcasting the games is a popular service.
These figures (I don't have exact figures - maybe Andy can supply) show that there is a potential to attract sponsors.”
PaulBlair » Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:27 pm
“The live feed software has advertising space available on it which can be sold.”
robin moore » Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:02 pm
“How significant does it need to be ? If I were a prospective advertiser on this completely new media, I would maybe be thinking....Every chess player in Scotland and beyond with internet access will see my company name and services at every congress in every round in all areas of our country and overseas. It's brand new to this scene and there is sure to be loads of interest. How much is this gonna cost me? How much? That's a bargain, if I get one customer buying my product or service, I will make a profit.”
David G Congalton » Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:02 am
“It does have the potential to raise funds though and that potential is only limited by the time and effort put in, the number of people who help and the imagination, innovation and creativity of those willing to be involved.”
SRB » Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:33 am
“However, I remain unconvinced that the benefits will be as wide-ranging as claimed. Sorry if that sounds negative, but it's just my opinion. I do not see how using the boards at anything other than, perhaps, the Scottish will generate significant interest/income.”
Alex McFarlane » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:47 am
“The number of hits and unique viewers demonstrate that broadcasting the games is a popular service.
These figures (I don't have exact figures - maybe Andy can supply) show that there is a potential to attract sponsors.”
PaulBlair » Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:27 pm
“The live feed software has advertising space available on it which can be sold.”
robin moore » Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:02 pm
“How significant does it need to be ? If I were a prospective advertiser on this completely new media, I would maybe be thinking....Every chess player in Scotland and beyond with internet access will see my company name and services at every congress in every round in all areas of our country and overseas. It's brand new to this scene and there is sure to be loads of interest. How much is this gonna cost me? How much? That's a bargain, if I get one customer buying my product or service, I will make a profit.”
David G Congalton » Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:02 am
“It does have the potential to raise funds though and that potential is only limited by the time and effort put in, the number of people who help and the imagination, innovation and creativity of those willing to be involved.”
Andrew McHarg » Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:19 am
“a focussed donation gives direction, and every tournament regular will see the direct benefits from their donations.”
Jacqui Thomas » Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:14 pm
“sell the advertising space & then no skinflints will be pressured to contribute & the congresses that already struggle to break even wont either.
Paul I am happy to take proposals to my work & I am sure others could also try approaching companies they work for or have contacts in. Please send me the figures to go in with.”
SRB » Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:39 pm
How many people are you expecting to watch the live games - both at the Scottish and other events at which the boards will be used? I'm not convinced we're talking about huge numbers.
Alex McFarlane » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:47 am
“The number of hits and unique viewers demonstrate that broadcasting the games is a popular service.
These figures (I don't have exact figures - maybe Andy can supply) show that there is a potential to attract sponsors.”..................
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