In 2008, ITV Group had revenue of over 3.5 bn USD. How many
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ITV Executives Reportedly 'Furious' Over Rumored Apple TV Name Change
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In 2008, ITV Group had revenue of over 3.5 bn USD. How many
TVs does it take to generate that annual figure? Don't underestimate poor television for the masses!
No, Apple Inc didn't win any court case against Apple Corps. They just threw so much money at Apple Corps that they couldn't say "no".
Since ITV wants to involve lawyers: As a frightening example how lawyers can mess up things completely if you just let them, have a look at www.nissan.com .
Then it'd be a Vic and Bob joke!
Vic: I'd like aTv please.
Bob: Okay, which one?
Vic: aTv!
Bob: Yes I know you want a TV, but which one?
... and so on and so forth.
What a strange naivety some of you live in. ITV is one of the most successful TV NETWORKS here in the UK. It's not simply a channel but a network of a whole host of advertising, marketing and TV channel companies. It's market cap is about £2 billion I think. Regardless of what you think of ITV (Im personally not a fan), it is a very profitable business in the distribution of tv shows, advertising and films. I agree the iPhone comment was a cheap shot but suppose a large 3rd party came along 50 years after Apple was started and brought out a computer-like product delivering very similar functionality and called it "The Apple Computer" or "The iMac". "The Mighty Apple" would be furious and you know it. That said, it was just an article in a tabloid newpaper and just a rumour anyways... Perhaps Apple will change the name to NBCTV, abcTV, or FoxTV /sarcasm
Who said Britain was worried about its reputation? ITV is. They were the first to air "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire", the most successful show on the planet. They were the first to air "Pop Idol" which was sold in the US as "American Idol", now the biggest show in the US. They were the first to air "Britain’s Got Talent" - sold to the US as "Americas Got Talent". They are by no means a small company. I don't like any of their shows, but they DO have a big reputation to protect.
Add USA to the list of exclusions because ITV (the company) owns ITV trademark in USA too.
Easy solution: don't sell the iTV in the UK. For all the video content that's worth buying from the UK iTunes store, I doubt anyone would miss it. (And double that sentiment for Ireland, where we've only just got any movies at all, and no TV content.)
"Noting problems with Apple's new iPhone 4, one "insider" at the network worries about possible damage to its reputation should Apple make the name change."
Oh brother. Have you ever SEEN iTV's programming? Barf-o-rama.
They were the first to air "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"..."Pop Idol" which was sold in the US as "American Idol"... "Britain’s Got Talent" - sold to the US as "Americas Got Talent".
And that's the HIGH end of their programming, which still had to be polished (a lot) before they would be palatable to American audiences.
It's a branding thing. Has to be "i" not "Apple". Nothing Apple makes (except Apple TV, which is the point) has a brand name containing "Apple", and the "i" draws customers of Apple's other "i" products (iPod, iPhone, iMac).
Oh brother. Have you ever SEEN iTV's programming? Barf-o-rama.
They were the first to air "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"..."Pop Idol" which was sold in the US as "American Idol"... "Britain’s Got Talent" - sold to the US as "Americas Got Talent".
And that's the HIGH end of their programming, which still had to be polished (a lot) before they would be palatable to American audiences.
It's a branding thing. Has to be "i" not "Apple". Nothing Apple makes (except Apple TV, which is the point) has a brand name containing "Apple", and the "i" draws customers of Apple's other "i" products (iPod, iPhone, iMac).
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Itv could sell the name and use the money to make some actual decent TV.
Itv could sell the name and use the money to make some actual decent TV.
How do the folks at elgato.com (the makers of the freaking awesome eyeTV) feel?
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What about the iPhone app makers i.TV? Awesome app BTW.
You're absolutely right about all of this. That's why I don't believe it's true, unless Apple is already negotiating behind the scenes (out of the headlines) and perhaps this is all posturing by ITV to drive up the price. Apple has a fairly competent legal staff managing a very large patent and trademark portfolio, and they're likely quite aware of ITV, as it only take s couple of minutes to do a search, which is part of the due diligence process.
I have my doubts about this claim and is simple fat news to fill in space for friday
Canada has an iTV news channel and nothing coming outta this?
That means UK should be going after iTV in Canada as well, when iTV in Canada has been around a very, very long time.
Who's infringing who?
Maybe UK should shut the F*%^ up Canada iTV may just come after them for using iTV name after Canada established it loooong ago.
Shuv that up your a** UK
GO CANADA
Canada has an iTV news channel and nothing coming outta this?
That means UK should be going after iTV in Canada as well, when iTV in Canada has been around a very, very long time.
Who's infringing who?
Maybe UK should shut the F*%^ up Canada iTV may just come after them for using iTV name after Canada established it loooong ago.
Shuv that up your a** UK
GO CANADA
I find it hilarious that some company in the UK would get their panties in a bunch over a rumor. A RUMOR! And they are afraid of having their brand image tarnished by possibly causing consumer confusion between them and the best selling iPhone in history?
Anyone remember that data center Apple was building on the east coast somewhere? Doesn't that sound oddly coincidental given the iTV rumors of low storage, primarily streaming device? AppleTV was, according to Apple, nothing more than a "hobby". Now Apple appears to be getting serious - Google is developing desktop TV products as well, and Apple needs to be in this space to expand iOS market share. A re-branding of AppleTV to iTV will signal the emergence of that product from a "hobby" stage to a serious money maker.
I would gladly terminate my Dish subscription if I could simply order whatever programming I wanted on demand using an iTV product. I would be thrilled, actually.
Anyone remember that data center Apple was building on the east coast somewhere? Doesn't that sound oddly coincidental given the iTV rumors of low storage, primarily streaming device? AppleTV was, according to Apple, nothing more than a "hobby". Now Apple appears to be getting serious - Google is developing desktop TV products as well, and Apple needs to be in this space to expand iOS market share. A re-branding of AppleTV to iTV will signal the emergence of that product from a "hobby" stage to a serious money maker.
I would gladly terminate my Dish subscription if I could simply order whatever programming I wanted on demand using an iTV product. I would be thrilled, actually.
You should watch "The Thick Of It", which in the loop is a watered down version of - In The Loop is a disney film compared to thick of it, go try...
You know it isn't "The UK" saying this, it's some god awful TV company.
Although honestly, I blame Canada.
Some great posts again. No trademark infringement ?
I suppose starting a TV station called Coca Cola TV wouldn't infringe either
ITV is a **** station ?
Of course, that makes all the difference. Judges always throw these cases out if the plaintiffs run crap companies.
I suppose starting a TV station called Coca Cola TV wouldn't infringe either
ITV is a **** station ?
Of course, that makes all the difference. Judges always throw these cases out if the plaintiffs run crap companies.
Oh, ITV network...
Besides, Apple and England are pretty cozy. Seems like just about all of Apple's in-house designers are Brits. I'm sure this won't come to much.
All Apple would have to do is say, "OK, then we won't offer it in England." Riots in the streets ensue.
So what about Scotland ... can we have it ? Britain isn't just England you know.