" TELEVISION Gay-per-View Why do media moguls think pink is so fab? It's simple: Gay and lesbian Americans command an estimated $475 billion in spending power, and advertisers want to reach them. In mid-May, Triangle Television Network plans to launch the first cable and satellite channel for gays and lesbians. Programming will initially be limited to a few sitcom reruns, documentaries, and movies (The Wizard of Oz, anyone?), but watch the competition; Bravo and Showtime have beefed up ratings with gay-friendly fare, and Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone has ordered MTV to accelerate plans for the launch of its own gay channel. "
OPINIONS??? ADDITIONS????
HOPE THIS MAKES IT A LITTLE EASIER TO E-MAIL OUT WITH CURRENT INFO.
SINCE THIS IS UPDATED NOW I WILL CONTINUE MY E-MAILING. IT HAD GOTTEN SO OUT OF DATE THAT I HAD STOPPED. YEEEHAAAA WE ARE ON AN UPWARD GO. LOL THANKS TO ALL THE OUTSTANDING DD OF MANY, MANY PEOPLE. YOU ALL KNOW WHO YOU ARE!! GREAT JOB!!
APRIL 23, 2004
WE DID THE BEST WE COULD TO COMPILE COMPLETE INFORMATION ON TRIANGLE MULTI MEDIA (QBID). OUR THOUGHTS WERE THAT IF SOMEONE WANTED TO SEND INFORMATION TO A FELLOW TRADER OR E-MAIL AS INFORMATIONAL PACKET TO ENLIGHTEN THEM TO THE OPPORTUNITY INVOLVED IN QBID, THEY COULD DO SO WITH MINIMAL EFFORT.
WE BELIEVE STATEMENTS MADE HERE ARE FACTUAL AND DOCUMENTED.
THERE IS POTENTIAL, SPECULATION, HOPES AND DREAMS. THAT IS A GIVEN.
WHEN THE NETWORK IS LAUNCHED IT WILL BE INCREDIBLE AND ALL OUR LIVES WILL BE BLESSED.
IF IT DOES NOT LAUNCH WE WILL ALL HIT THE SELL BUTTON AND MOVE ON TO ANOTHER HOPEFUL STOCK. THOSE ARE THE FACTS.
THIS IS NOT A "BUY THIS YOU ARE GOING TO BE RICH" THREAD. THIS IS A THREAD OF THE POTENTIAL LAUNCHING OF A GAY/LESBIAN T.V. NETWORK.
WILL IT OR WILL IT NOT? WE ALL PAWNED MY CRYSTAL BALLS TO BUY QBID. THE TIME THE PLACE AND POLITICAL SITUATION IS GOOD. WE ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME. STILL NO GUARANTEE'S. THAT'S THE FACTS. READ THE INFORMATION AND DO YOUR DD. VERY IMPORTANT.
THIS IS A GAMBLE NOT AN INVESTMENT. YOU ARE SITTING AT THE BLACKJACK TABLE AND THE DEALER HAS A BREAK CARD SHOWING. YOU HAVE A SOFT 17. DO YOU DOUBLE DOWN?
BY THE WAY IT MAY TURN INTO AN INVESTMENT. RIGHT NOW IT IS A GAMBLE. IMHO JUST LIKE ALL PENNY STOCKS.
WE WANT TO THROW OUT A THANKS TO DA MAN WHO STARTED THE 1ST THREAD. YOU KNOW WE LOVE YA AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!! RUFF RUFF
CURRENT DOCUMENTED INFORMATION:
CURRENT INFORMATION AS OF 4/23/04
JUST SOME FACTS: TAKEN FROM CONVERSATION WITH FRANK--PARAPHRASING OF PRESS RELEASES--AND OTHER POSTED OPINIONS ON QBID BOARDS.
NO. 1: CEO PROMISES NO REVERSE SPLIT WHILE HE'S CEO.
NOT ONLY IS THIS RARE BUT WITH A PINKIE, AMAZING.
NO. 2: STOCK BUYBACK BY QBID.
THIS ISN'T AS RARE AS NO. 1 BUT PRETTY CLOSE FOR A PINKIE.
NO. 3: WE JUST ADDED A FEMALE WITH 25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE THAT HAS ESTABLISHED HER OWN TV STATION, BEGAN A SMALL FIBER-OPTIC COMPANY THAT IS NOW THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD FOR COMMUNICATIONS, HAS WORKED FOR THE BIG 3 MAJOR NETWORKS IN AREA'S SIMILAR TO WHAT QBID IS TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH; HENCE "NEW" PROGRAMMING". SHE HAS WORKED IN EUROPE WHICH EAST AND WEST EUROPE WE'RE TRYING TO MARKET.
NO. 4: 10-YEAR DEAL WITH TIME-WARNER THAT PUTS THE SIGNAL ANYWHERE IN N. AMERICA THERE IS A DEMAND.
NO. 5: ALL SATELLITE SIGNAL HAVE BEEN COORDINATED TO PUT THIS SIGNAL ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
NO. 6: WE ARE NOW OFFERING COMPANY/CORPORATE INCENTIVES FOR 1ST YEAR ADVERTISERS AND CAMPAIGN FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTORS.
NO. 7: THE TIMING IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT FOR THE RELEASE OF THIS STATION. IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE THIS, JUST WATCH YOUR NEWS, READ YOUR PAPER AND IF YOU CAN'T FIND GAY/LESBIAN MARRIAGE, GAY THIS, LESBIAN THAT, YOU MUST BE LIVING ON ANOTHER PLANET.
NO. 8: COMPANY HAS ADDRESSED CUTTING BACK BUDGET AND EXPENSES TO THE TUNE OF 33,000 PER MONTH.
NO. 9: COMPANY HAS ADDRESSED INTERNAL CONFLICTS WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN A DRAWBACK. TEAMWORK HAS ALWAYS GOT TO BE IN PLACE IN ANY BUSINESS.
N0. 10: THE ABSOLUTELY MOST POSITIVELY OF THEM ALL. WE HAVE BEEN IN THIS POSITION BEFORE SOME 3 YEARS AGO AND DIDN'T GET OFF THE GROUND. YES-- HORRIBLE NEWS AND WHY IS THAT SO ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY GREAT YOU ASK???? THE STOCK HIT ALMOST $1/SHARE. JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO THIS STOCK TRADED AT .0001.
NO: 11: POLITICAL ISSUES HAVE TO ADDRESSED BRINGING A WHOLE NEW FORUM TO THE QBID TABLE...
NO: 12: SMART CEO'S DO HAVE VISION AND LEARN FROM PREVIOUS MISTAKES.
NO: 13: LARGE O/S. THAT HAS NOT STOPPED OTHER COMPANIES FROM SUCCESS. MOVED FROM .0001 TO .0171. DEFINITELY NOT IDEAL--BUT YA KNOW FOLKS WE JUST CAN'T HAVE IT ALL!
NO: 14: THE COMPANY NOW HAS THE QBID HOTLINE OPEN TO ANSWER QUESTIONS RE: QBID. THE MESSAGE IS UPDATED DAILY WITH NEW AND UPCOMING INFORMATION.
NO: 15: THE COMPANY HAS SECURED AN EXHIBITION BOOTH AT THE NATIONAL NETWORK CONVENTION IN NEW ORLEANS THE WEEK OF MAY 2ND, 2004. IDEAL LOCATION NEXT TO HBO--COURT T.V. AND THE WWF WRESTLING FEDERATION CHANNELS AT THE ENTRANCE/EXIT. DOES NOT GET MUCH BETTER THAN BEING NEXT TO HBO.
NO: 16: SINCE FEB. 2ND, 2004 THE STOCK HAS MOVED FROM .0001 TO .0171.
NO: 17: QBID NOW IS ATTRACTING ATTENTION OF INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS.
NO: 18: News from Business 2.0 Magazine - May 2004 issue, pg. 32
Also available on their website: http://www.business2.com/b2/web/article...85,00.html " TELEVISION Gay-per-View Why do media moguls think pink is so fab? It's simple: Gay and lesbian Americans command an estimated $475 billion in spending power, and advertisers want to reach them. In mid-May, Triangle Television Network plans to launch the first cable and satellite channel for gays and lesbians. Programming will initially be limited to a few sitcom reruns, documentaries, and movies (The Wizard of Oz, anyone?), but watch the competition; Bravo and Showtime have beefed up ratings with gay-friendly fare, and Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone has ordered MTV to accelerate plans for the launch of its own gay channel. "
Triangle Multi Media Pink Sheet: QBID Our Mission is to provide education, information, entertainment and other functions for the gay and lesbian community through the development of products, radio programming, television programming and advertising.
Located in sunny Palm Springs, California, Triangle Multi-Media Ltd, Inc, occupies a 12000 square foot state of the art studio complex.
Located in sunny Palm Springs, California, Triangle Multi-Media Ltd, Inc, home of Palm Springs Television Studios, is a publicly traded (QBID) company focused on the production, broadcast and distribution of programming with a special emphasis on integrating the platforms of radio, television and the Internet. Triangle Multi-Media is made up of two divisions:
Triangle Television Group A complete staff of production personnel including producers, directors, engineering staff and management, including Peabody Award winner, Richard Weiner.
The Triangle Multi-Media Technology Group The Triangle Multi-Media Technology Group is responsible for the creation and the implementation of cutting edge, interactive tools which allow Triangle Multi-Media to integrate the radio, television, and Internet platforms.
At TTN we are working hard to develop a line up of top quality GLBT programming that will provide entertainment to all aspects of our community.
Watch For Classic Films
No GLBT network would be complete without it's fair share of wonderful films from Hollywood and around the world. We are working to secure great titles to please the broad tastes of our community.
Watch For Original Programming
Providing our viewers with new and exciting series, we are pleased to be working with some of the top independent talent to develop shows to provide daily and weekly entertainment.
Watch For GLBT Films
Whether they are foreign, timeless, award winners or just plain terrific, GLBT films will find a home on TTN. We are working on securing the hottest titles.
Watch For Classic Television
What could be more fun than looking back at some of the great sitcoms, television series and specials that we cherished? TTN hopes to bring back classics that provided us with endless hours of entertainment.
Programs Designed For The GLBT Community
We will have an impressive lineup of programs designed to serve the GLBT community. From self-help programs to medical updates, TTN will cover all aspects of our lives by bringing documentaries and informative programming to one and all.
Special Event Coverage and More.
Current events, live presentations, concerts and more will be featured monthly on TTN. We will strive to bring you events ranging from, Circuit Parties, Pride Festivals, the Gay Games and many more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Triangle Television Network?
TTN is the United State's first television network broadcasting programming exclusively devoted to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) communities. TTN has been in the development stage for over 8 years. Our mission is to provide high-quality programming designed to entertain, educate and inform the GLBT community. TTN wants to bring our world to your home with programming created especially for you.
How do I receive TTN?
Please call your local cable provider and let them know that you want the Triangle Television Network! If you do not know who your local cable provider is, e-mail us at info@triangletelevisionnetwork.com and we will let you know.
What is the TTN programming standard?
Our broadcast standards are the same standards that channels such as Showtime and HBO adhere to. TTN programming will consist of a combination of originally produced programs, GLBT oriented movies, local programming from various cities across America, shows from around the world as well as special event programming. Future plans call for the development of both a full-scale news department and news magazine programs skewed to the gay and lesbian community. We will also cover national gay events, such as AIDS Conferences and Pride festivities worldwide.
Contact Information:
By Phone: 760-322-1217
By Fax: 760-323-4621
By Mail: Triangle Television Network 810 N. Farrell Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262
Triangle MultiMedia Soars on Launch of Gay and Lesbian TV Channel By Tom Bustamante, Staff Reporter PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Apr 14, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Triangle MultiMedia Ltd., Inc. (QBID) has announced that "TRIANGLE TO HAVE MAJOR PRESENCE AT NCTA CONVENTION." During a question and answer session between Triangle MultiMedia's CEO and President Frank Olsen with financial analysts, Mr. Olsen stated, "TTN is on schedule to become a major gay and lesbian television network. The `soft launch" (Previously announced in a press release on May 15th) is online to begin broadcasting to carriage industry corporations and advertisers nationwide. The creation of a new 24-hour channel television network featuring a broad spectrum of programming directed at gay and lesbian audiences, will be offered to cable and satellite systems throughout the United States. The network will feature original plays, motion pictures, series and documentaries as well as sports, travel and lifestyle programming combined with live news broadcasts and specials.
Olsen went on to say, "The recent validation of our concept in national media this past week continues to show the vast potential and unique viability of our network concept"
QBID Overview
The Triangle Television Network (the 'Company' or 'TTN'), a wholly owned subsidiary of Triangle Multi-Media Limited, Inc (QBID) was organized to create and develop a network devoted to providing both television programming for the gay and lesbian community. While TTN expects much of its subscriber base will be comprised of members of the gay and lesbian population, management also believes that quality programming about the gay and lesbian experience, designed to entertain, educate and inform, will attract many other segments of the viewing public. TTN's programming will be provided on a subscription basis to those desiring its programming. The Triangle Television Network will broadcast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the Triangle Television Network across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Safe Harbor Statement
As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; Triangle Multi-Media's ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; and the risks described from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
************************************ Survey: Gay Consumers Among The Earliest Technology Adopters By Newswire Report Thursday, July 17, 2003
Gay men and women are among the first to adopt new devices and online tools, making them an important demographic for online marketers. That's according to Forrester Research, Inc., which for the first time recently asked respondents to its annual Consumer Technographics Benchmark Study of 60,000 households to indicate their sexual orientation. "Gays Are The Technology Early Adopters You Want" includes data on device adoption and online behavior by gay men and women, as well as recommendations on how to best market to this influential group.
"Gay men and women are tech-savvy consumers who use the Internet and tech devices at significantly higher rates than their heterosexual counterparts for shopping, banking, entertainment, and community building," said Jed Kolko, principal analyst at Forrester. "Marketers need to take a close look at the consumer behavior of gay men and women to determine a strategy in targeting a group of consumers who have been consistently overlooked."
In addition to being wealthier and better educated, gay men and women are avid Internet users. Eighty percent of gay men and 76 percent of lesbians are online, compared with 70 percent of straight men and 69 percent of straight women. Gays are also one-third more likely to have broadband connections and have been online longer than heterosexuals. Twenty-nine percent of gay men and women have been online for more than seven years, versus 18% of heterosexuals.
Although any group of higher-income, more highly educated consumers will be earlier adopters of technology, significant differences in gays' technology behavior emerged after adjusting statistically for online tenure and demographic differences. Gay men, for example, are more likely to own portable MP3 players and browser-enabled phones, and they are more than two times likelier to own a personal video recorder (PVR) device like TiVo. Gay men and women also turn to the Internet in higher numbers for entertainment and community-building activities. The Internet makes it easier for gays to meet online without the pressures of losing one's anonymity and provides a link to the gay community through tools like text chat, instant messaging, and personal Web pages.
In an effort to reach gay consumers, Forrester recommends that marketers target gay audiences directly by advertising in gay publications and at gay events. Additionally, because gay men and women differ from heterosexuals in many of the same ways when it comes to consumer behavior, marketers can treat the gay market as a single audience. It may be best, however, to avoid asking consumers about their sexual orientation for direct marketing purposes. Twenty percent of respondents did not answer Forrester's sexual orientation question - for the time being, inquiring about consumers' sexuality may not be worth the effort and potential of alienating consumers. http://www.mediapost.com/dtls_dsp_news....sID=212572
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During the weekend for some reason streamer don't reflect correct values. Every Monday morning I get so excited seeing all the pink sheets in penny range. Even cmkx shows 20 cents...
quote:Originally posted by BaxterBessieMama: Hi Fellow Qbid-ites,
Could someone please explain to me how a stock could move on the weekend when there's no trading? Thanks so much!
Marketing to Reach the Gay & Lesbian Community What is the Gay Market? Gays and lesbians are sometimes elusive to quantify, but major advertisers have increasingly found that their efforts are well worth the investment to find them and for good reason. A recent study conducted by the Connecticut-based Greenfield Online, found that the average annual household income for gays and lesbians is $57,000. The New York-based Company, Spare Parts, Inc., which helps companies market to gays, estimates that the United States gay and lesbian population is between 15 million to 23 million. According to another study (Inter@ctive Week, August 30, 1999. Pg. 20.), the US gay community consists of over 19 million people with an estimated buying power of $800 billion. Worldwide, these figures are much larger.
Below is a benchmark that helps to bring this market more into focus, allowing us to compare it to other diversity niche communities in the US marketplace.
Market Population Buying Power Buying Power Per Capita African American 30 Million $535 Billion $17.8K Gay American 16.5 Million $450 Billion $27.3K Hispanic American 31 Million $383 Billion $12.4K Asian American 11 Million $229 Billion $21.0K Source: Selig Center for Economic Growth, University of Georgia
Sample Demographics Analysis From Various Gay & Lesbian Websites: (Click on links for more detailed demographics) GaySports.com - 90% Male / 10% Female GayWork.com - 70% Male / 30% Female GayWired.com - 96% Male / 4% Female ProudParenting.com - 30% Male / 70% Female Navigaytion.com - 82% Male / 18% Female LesbiaNation.com - 1% Male / 99% Female
Top Gay Regional Analysis From Various Gay & Lesbian Websites: Top Zip Codes (US) Top Counties (US) US States (Ranked 1-50)
Reaching The Gay Market: Reaching the gay market effectively means creating advertising and other marketing communications specifically directed toward their consumer mindset. In the early '90s, it was sufficient to run mainstream advertising in a gay publication to capture the attention of the market. Today, with more marketers vying for the gay consumer dollar, the bar has been raised. Gay consumers now expect advertisers to address them for who they are, directly and openly. In focus groups nationally, gay men and lesbians express a definite preference for advertising that specifically reflects their mindset and sensibilities.
Rarely can gay marketing efforts rely on traditional advertising alone. Extending your reach among this audience requires understanding the community infrastructure available to access them. The result is often a sophisticated mix of advertising, direct marketing, community presence and Internet promotions. http://www.gaymarketexpress.com/
(QBID) Main Corporate Site...http://www.qbid.net "Q Television Network" Site...http://www.qtelevision.com/
Shareholder's Hotline: 888-594-7766 General Information: 760-323-4455
QBID, via its wholly owned subsidiary "The Q Television Network," appears to be on the verge of becoming the first U.S. broadcaster of 24/7, family oriented TV tailored for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) Communities!
>>>>>>>> . N O W . A C C E L E R A T I N G . A L O N G . T H E . R O A D . T O . S U C C E S S !!! <<<<<<<<
===> 20 April 04: Q Television "Investor Hotline" came on line today Call 888-594-7766 for recorded daily updates.
===> 16 April 04: Name change from the TTN to "The Q Television Network" is official. (See news story below.) Home page of new website is up; remainder is imminent. Indications are very strong that company is taking extraordinary steps to make extra big "splash" at NCTA Convention, now just two weeks away. Strong rumors also abound that the Q Television Network is on schedule to "light-up" (for "soft broadcasting" launch) on 15 May 04. http://www.pinksheets.com/quote/news.js...Ftextpath% 3DCOMTEX%5Cbw%5C2004%5C04%5C16....
===> 13 April 04: AND A HEARTY WELCOME TO P E N N Y L A N D EVERYONE ... QBID broke $0.01 today at approximately 1:45 PM EST!!!
===> 01 April 04: Rumored "Q Television Network" (AKA QBID, AKA "The Triangle Television Network") to have major presence at May 1-5 NCTA Convention. "The National Cable and Telecommunications Association, formerly the National Cable Television Association, is the principal trade association of the cable television industry in the United States. NCTA represents cable operators serving more than 90 percent of the nation's cable television households and more than 200 cable program networks, as well as equipment suppliers and providers of other services to the cable industry. In addition to offering traditional video services, NCTA's members also provide broadband services such as high-speed Internet,. NCTA also hosts the industry's annual trade show, this May 2-4 in New Orleans, La. which serves as a national showcase for the cable industry's innovative services, including quality television programming, interactive television services, high-speed Internet access, and competitive local telephone service." http://www.pinksheets.com/quote/news.js...Ftextpath% 3DCOMTEX%5Cbw%5C2004%5C04%5C01....
===> 15 March 04: "Olsen and Lamont to Broadcast Gay Network - PALM SPRINGS, Calif., March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- Triangle MultiMedia Ltd., Inc. (QBID) announces the creation of a new television network. This 24-hour channel, featuring a broad spectrum of programming directed at gay and lesbian audiences, will be offered to cable and satellite systems throughout the United States."http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040315/nym013_1.html
===> 25 Feb 04: In PR today, Triangle's Steven Grunberg, President of Programming, announces a co-production deal with Red Soapbox Visual Media, LLC in which "TTN's first in-house production will be a current documentary on gay marriages in San Francisco and the politics involved." http://www.pinksheets.com/quote/news.js...Ftextpath% 3DCOMTEX%5Cpr%5C2004%5C02%5C25....
===> 19 Feb 04: In Press Release, Frank Olsen indicates satellite broadcast of TTN signal to run indefinitely...will commence in two months; also officially underscores ten-year contract with Time-Warner Cable that "enables us to place our signal throughout the Time-Warner system on a market-by-market basis:" http://www.pinksheets.com/quote/news.js...Ftextpath% 3DCOMTEX%5Cpr%5C2004%5C02%5C19....
===> 10 Feb 04: Simultaneous Press Release Announcements: Limited stock buy back program; 1 May 04 internal deadline to commence uplinking to cable headends and DDS companies; Negotiations for business combo with experienced company having seasoned television management and creative staff; 15B shares authorized, 7 1/2 B shares outstanding, 6000 existing shareholders. http://www.pinksheets.com/quote/news.js...Ftextpath% 3DCOMTEX%5Cpr%5C2004%5C02%5C10....
===> 9 Feb 04: QBID's TTN to be available to about 10,000 cable television companies throughout the United States and Puerto Rico for $2 a month for each subscriber. Time Warner Cable television has agreed to make the signal available to any of its local system operators that want to broadcast it. http://www.pinksheets.com/quote/news.js...Ftextpath% 3DCOMTEX%5Cko%5C2004%5C02%5C10....
===> 6 Feb 04: Rumored (Caution!): Look for continuation of breakthrough broadcasting related news early next week; 3+ billion shares traded today!
===> 5 Nov 03: Openly Gay African-American Elected Mayor of Palm Springs. http://www.notesfromhollywood.com/page....l&ID=5 51&sto.... Also from story: Three of five of Palm Springs' new leadership now openly gay or lesbian, while 35-40% of Palm Springs' populace is estimated to be gay or lesbian.
===> 31 Oct 03: Rumored (Caution!): Sample TTN broadcasts via Network Teleports, Inc. http://www.networkteleports.com/ possible tonight, with full time broadcasting to begin next Monday 3 Nov 03. Smaller press releases after 3 Nov leading up to big time news on about 15 Nov 03, coordinated by newly hired promotion company.
===> 15 Oct 03: MeTV Related ( http://www.metv.com ) - Microsoft introduces DSL broadband TV Platform to complement existing Microsoft Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) broadband modem platform http://www.microsoft.com/europe/telecom2003/#keepithere . . . Microsoft and Bell Canada team up to test Microsoft DSL TV http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104_2-5085202.html . . . MeTV is member of a 30 company consortium, "The Service Creation Community," that includes Microsoft, Oracle, Netcom, British Telecom, Juniper Networks, Siemens, and Goldman Sachs, whose purpose is to accelerate deployment of new broadband technologies into the marketplace http://www.servicecreation.org/members/directory.html . . . MeTV now advertises capabilities for internet DSL, internet broadband, and 2-way satellite television on its web site.
===> 12 Sept 03: Posted on TTN Site: "Triangle Television Network Reaches Agreement for Satellite Broadcast Services" http://www.ttntv.com/news.html
===> 14 Aug 03: Is the new TTN domain name (and maybe a refurbished web site as well) about to be fired up? http://www.ttntv.com
===> 8 Aug 03: Triangle's new logo now appears on MeTV site under "Sneak Previews." Using Microsoft Media 9 Series Software, MeTV can now deliver high quality TV programming via broadband to anywhere in the world at little expense to the user: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/window...fault.[/UR L] aspx
===> 21 July 03: Recent surge of major developments favoring acceptance of gay lifestyles has advertisers scrambling to compete for gay loyalties: [URL=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23970-2003Jul21.htm l]http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23970-2003Jul21.html
===> 13 July 03: Validation of Concept for 24/7 GLBT TV marches along, this time via heavyweight Bravo TV's upcoming new weekly, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" on 15 July. [URL=http://www.bravotv.com/Queer_Eye_for_the_Straight_Guy/]http://www. bravotv.com/Queer_Eye_for_the_Straight_Guy/ .
===> 8 July 03: From an article at Gay.com ... The plan, first announced by Showtime/MTV in Nov 02, to launch an all-gay, 24-hour cable television channel by the Spring of 03 has been placed on hold indefinitely, allegedly due to the poor state of the economy. After launch, this appears to allow TTN to lay claim to the title "First 24/7 gay TV network in the U.S."
===> 7 July 03: (Revised): There is evidence now, via persons communicating with TW, of TTN trying to arrange a first wave of simultaneous separate PRs issued through multiple local TW marketing units from around the country. Since there would be logistical complexities in getting this to all play together, a few extra days of delay in getting the PRs out should not be unexpected. See also http://xxxxxxxx.lycos.com/mboard/boar...read=70048 . In the meantime, "Pay Per View" and rival "Direct TV" have fired a shot (of sorts) across TWC's (and TTN's) bow: http://www.amtdrt.inlumen.com/bin/story...bKbytu0otu
===> 4 July 03: At a time when the summer heat is still heading in the upward direction, it seems intriguing that TMM is suddenly reversing itself by switching back to regular-season hours! It was only a short time ago that the company announced that it had scaled back to reduced hours for the summer (not unusual for P.S. businesses during the hot months). Yet, today's updated after hour phone recording states that TMM's "new" summertime hours will be 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM starting next Monday, 7 July.
===> 2 July 03: Triangle Multi Media President and CEO Frank Olsen gives audio interview on "Wall Street Reporter." Highlights 10 year, multi-city deal for TV carriage via Time Warner Cable, potential for retail product spinoffs, as well as goal to be listed on an exchange by end of 2004: http://www.******************.com/linke...MEDIA.html
===> 1 July 03: June 20-26 article affirms that popular actor and producer-director Bob Poirier (AKA Bobby Roger) is coming back to help spearhead TTN launch: http://www.portlandphoenix.com/televisi...958184.asp
===> 30 June 03: Amazing 737 million shares traded today! Intraday high upticked to $0.0003. Next best chance for first round of PR's seems to be immediately after the upcoming 4th of July weekend. Meanwhile, check out today's AOL TW's "Opportunity Investment Fund" announcement. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/030630/305395_1.html .Could one of the upcoming PR's be similar to this but with Triangle's name in it?
===> 27 June 03: Now prominently posted on Triangle's web sites: ON QBID SITE: <><> "Qbid takes Pride in the announcement of TTN, inc., in which Qbid has a vested interest, concerning their relationship with Time Warner Cable. For further information please see TTN's website at http://www.triangletelevisionnetwork.com " ... and ON TTN SITE: <><> "TTN PROUDLY ANNOUNCES A 10 YEAR NATIONAL CONTRACT WITH TIME WARNER CABLE. Target Cities and Launch Dates are currently being reviewed and will be announced soon. Watch For Further Announcements." <><> In the meantime, just two days ago a U.S. Supreme Court decision was handed down that overthrew Texas' anti sodomy law that was being used to discriminate against gay couples. And just a few days before that, Canada legalized same xxx marriages. Certainly we are at a point in history where acceptance of gay rights is accelerating and is in the forefront of the news. Is the order and close timing of the above events a complete coincidence, or is there something more going on here? The scope and (arguably) almost urgent tone of TTN's post sure seems to be signaling the possiblity that TW has now abruptly entered a "get TTN on the air around the country without delay" mode.
23 June 03: PR on 24 or 25 JUNE? Two callers reaching separate people at the company, and reporting on another board, are told there might be a PR tomorrow or Wednesday. Huge volume uptick today to over 97 million shares; price jump at end of day to close at $0.0002!
===> 21 June 03: IMPORTANT POSITIVE BREAKTHROUGH HAS APPARENTLY BEEN REACHED WITH TW IN ONLY LAST DAY OR TWO that will permit the release of considerably more information on the contractual relationship between TW and TTN. A PR may come out the week of 23 June that could reveal this relationship publicly for the first time. If so, the PR will likely also reveal fresh evidence of TW's attempts to get TTN launched at the first opportunity. This could finally mark the beginning of very exciting times for TTN (and for QBID Shareholders). Question:...Could news a couple of days ago proclaiming that same xxx marriages in Canada are now legal have anything to do with what is happening?
Travel industry excited about gay travel April 1, 2004
- By JASON STRAZIUSO PHILADELPHIA - The travel industry, already excited about the growing niche of gay tourism, hopes the recent surge in same-xxx marriage translates into a new travel segment: gay honeymoons.
In the wake of a handful of cities' granting marriage licenses to same-xxx couples, merchants catering to gay couples have seen a spike in business, as limousine services, photographers and vacation locations try to attract the dollars being spent by gay couples.
Gayweddings.com, an advertising portal for wedding resources and vacation getaways, has seen its number of advertisers increase fourfold since a November court ruling in Massachusetts that will allow gay couples to marry in mid-May.
"It's been a big boom," said K.C. David, president of the Web site, which has been online since 2000.
The travel industry is embracing the new segment nationwide, from Portland, Ore., where same-xxx couples can get a marriage license, to Pennsylvania, where couples are holding commitment ceremonies. Tour operators in several states have set up special rates for gay honeymooners.
The Bucks County Conference and Visitors Bureau in suburban Philadelphia had a booth at the Same xxx Wedding Expo held in New York last month, whose exhibitors included travel planners and hotels. Bucks County even has a dedicated gay Web site: www.gaybuckscounty.com.
"It's definitely a market that has a lot of potential for us," said Keith Toler, executive director of the Bucks County tourism bureau.
Gay marriage has provided "an economic boom" to Portland, Ore., as gay couples and their families fly in for weddings, said Joe D'Alessandro, president of the Portland Oregon Visitors Association.
"As this continues, people are planning receptions and much more formal weddings," he said. "As it matures, it becomes an even greater economic boost."
How same-xxx marriage might increase gay tourism was a hot topic last week at the fifth annual International Conference on Gay and Lesbian Tourism in West Hollywood, Calif., said conference attendee Jeff Guaracino, of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corp.
Regional tourism bureaus and companies like Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Avis attended the convention to see how they can attract business from gay tourism, which Guaracino said is in its "infancy stage." He said gay honeymooners are a "a niche within a niche."
"Destinations are wrestling with this new market and new opportunity," he said.
Gay travelers spend $54 billion a year, according to an analysis by Community Marketing Inc., a firm that monitors gay tourism and which hosted last week's international gay and lesbian tourism seminar.
The gay travel market is particularly lucrative because gays tend to have more disposable income and a greater propensity for travel than non-gays, according to Community Marketing.
Philadelphia, which launched a gay campaign last fall using the slogan "Get your history straight, and your nightlife gay," is now producing a commercial targeting gays.
That commercial will be the first by a city to target a gay audience, said Mike Wilke, executive director of the Commercial Closet Association, a nonprofit group that tracks gay representation in ads.
The commercial - combined with an increase in gay print advertisements from places like Key West, Fla., and Provincetown, Mass., the last several years - shows that awareness and acceptance of gays has reached a "critical mass," Wilke said.
"It's interesting that (the commercial) is coming from Philadelphia, which most people don't consider the gayest place," Wilke said.
Avis, which had a local representative at the California convention last week, has been courting gay travelers for years, said spokesman Ted Deutsch.
"We see the gay and lesbian market as significant in size and very brand loyal," he said. "And we believe in serving as many customers as possible."
I understand the potential of why we would move and that this weekend streamer is not reality, but what I'm trying to get is who/what moves it over the weekend with no trading? Some nebbish-y guy with a zillion screens who monitiors news, then just randomly adjusts quotes based on his opinion? Aliens? I guess I'm just obtuse! Thanks to my new family. It's beautiful here in Phx today and I'm sure Vegas is the same!
quote:Originally posted by cool1sh: During the weekend for some reason streamer don't reflect correct values. Every Monday morning I get so excited seeing all the pink sheets in penny range. Even cmkx shows 20 cents...
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No problem, Babe. People sure are fighting against having 1 thread, though. Now that they've started a fight on a couple of 'em, I doubt they'll be able to let go.
It just takes one guy to say anything bad and people get all excited to beat him down.
Sonny, I don't care what thread we use in the morning. Just as long as we can agree, I'm there.
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Sonny, I plan to post here, where the DD was carried over to. Hoping others do the same, as it could be really confusing to those who haven't been on since Friday. ~BB
quote:Originally posted by sonnydbar: anyone know what thread we will use in the morning for posting LII's, bid and ask, news release, etc.?
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BOOTY, Can you change the name of this post to reflect the real sequential number, VIII, since you started it? Does the board allow that? ~BB
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quote:Originally posted by betting babe: BOOTY, Can you change the name of this post to reflect the real sequential number, VIII, since you started it? Does the board allow that? ~BB
I can't see how to do it. We've certainly had more than 12. I know they weren't all home threads, but I also wanted to get past thread 10 which would be an "X". I was afraid people might mistake that for an X-rated network. LOL
I know that's a stretch, but QBID (X) could mislead a little. I don't mind if you wanna ask the moderator, though. It's all good
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Get your point, requested of moderator via email. Just to keep the order, as this is the only existing thread with DD, and as of close Friday we posted on VII.
IMO we are doing ourselves a disservice by confusing those who hear the news that --> THE SIGNAL TEST ROCKED SATURDAY and want to catch up on their DD.
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Whiz, Just wondering where you got this figure? Was it from the signal test this weekend or PR? thx, ~BB
quote:Originally posted by whizknock: ONE HALF TRILLION TARGETED AUDIENCE!
Consider if we only see 1% of that in revenue! Even if all 15 billion registered shares were outstanding we will easily see more than a buck a share if we only turn .1% of that $500,000,000,000 Billion in revenue!
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BB, BQ, i'll check in here first thing in the am see if we get a majority decision, i don't have LII but i do have bid/ask, sales, etc. i will be happy to post as needed or wanted.
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Does anyone know if they actually got this far in 2001 before the fallout with the dish network? Is this the first time for airing of gay programing ? I know it's not the first time on air I seem to remember reading something about bingo and auctions?Does anyone remember the rumors about Frank going to canada and a possible connection to Pridevision? One of the sitcoms in yesterdays test has the same name as a show currently airing on pridevision. Is it possible for a show to air on 2 different networks? I thought Qtelevision was going to be original programming?
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Could Pridevision (Canada broadcast only) be teaming up with Qtv USA?
From the Headline Media Group website, of which Pridevision is a subsidiary:
--> In December, 2003, PrideVision Inc. entered into an agreement to sell the Canadian operations of PrideVision TV. As part of the transaction, which is subject to approval by the CRTC, PrideVision Inc. will retain the rights to develop PrideVision TV outside of Canada, and a 9.9% interest in PrideVision TV’s Canadian operations.
And Annual and Special meeting of Shareholders report 2003 (dated Feb 26, 2004: --> objectives: Find a partner for Pridevision USA: No partner yet.. still working on this objective. --> Pridevision's SALE should generate a gain, projected for 2004
As krecik mentioned, Pridevison's programming was aired on Qtv's signal test this weekend.
This could answer a big question as to how Qtv plans to come up with a lot of quality programming really fast.
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Babe!!! Holy crappp, you could REALLY be on to something here. I've been wondering how there could be all this dormant gay programming sitting on some shelf somewhere.
And yes, Q sampled a show currently running on Pride! This would be extremely huge if this is a true connection. Maybe we'll find out next week.
quote:Originally posted by krecik: Does anyone know if they actually got this far in 2001 before the fallout with the dish network? Is this the first time for airing of gay programing ? I know it's not the first time on air I seem to remember reading something about bingo and auctions?Does anyone remember the rumors about Frank going to canada and a possible connection to Pridevision? One of the sitcoms in yesterdays test has the same name as a show currently airing on pridevision. Is it possible for a show to air on 2 different networks? I thought Qtelevision was going to be original programming?
this article makes it sound as if they did launch and no one was willing to pick the network up for ditribution. That doesn't seem to be a problem this time and remember the stock back then still went to .45
Gay TV in the US: Triangle, C1TV By Michael Wilke September 17, 2001
For years, several in the U.S. have dreamed of starting such a venture patterned after the Black Entertainment Network, but enormous startup costs, reluctant advertisers, distribution challenges and perhaps even late timing within the gay movement have brought significant obstacles.
After a series of false starts, Triangle Multi-Media Limited of Palm Springs also launched a 24-hour network last month -- but no one can see it yet as the company works out distribution issues. Earlier this year the company sought to be carried on Echostar's DISH network, but various disputes arose over costs and DISH's objection to the original name Gay Television Network, which was changed to Triangle Television Network.
Triangle spokesman Frank Olson says the company is now pursuing distribution on cable companies and is also in early discussions with DIRECTV, with hopes for some pickup of the network by late this year.
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Sonny, even though Pridevision benefitted by the must-carry rule in Canada, they were a paid-subscription channel. According to the website: --> PrideVision is distributed across Canada by cable and DTH satellite providers, and is sold on a premium basis, for between $5.95-7.95 per subscriber per month.
So, it still became successful because people were willing to pay for it (and remember those are canadian $$). The subscription price is very similar to the price point of Qtv (3.95 US I believe).
The difference is, I believe, people in the USA now want to exercise their gay rights. If Pridevison laid the groundwork Qtv could just expand the reach.
And the HMG website, owner of Pridevision, clearly states: --> In December, 2003, PrideVision Inc. entered into an agreement to sell the Canadian operations of PrideVision TV. As part of the transaction, which is subject to approval by the CRTC, PrideVision Inc. will retain the rights to develop PrideVision TV outside of Canada, and a 9.9% interest in PrideVision TV’s Canadian operations.
They entered into an agreement in Dec 2003. Frank Olsen's earliest PR, from what I can find, is Feb 2004. Hrm....
--> ...In addition, we continue to be excited about U.S. and international growth prospects for PrideVision TV, as we look to secure a strategic alliance to facilitate a launch of the service in the United States."
--> "... Patrick Michaud, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "During the past year, we completed two equity financings, improved EBITDA by $29.4 million, and --> successfully <-- found a partner for the Canadian operations of PrideVision TV.
Frank Olsen gave his first PR on Feb 19th. He began production of the gay marriage documentary Feb 25th.
Just speculation, but the facts are awfully coincidental. And there's that little matter of Pridevision's programming airing on Qtv this weekend...
Any opinions? ~BB
quote:Originally posted by betting babe: Could Pridevision (Canada broadcast only) be teaming up with Qtv USA?
From the Headline Media Group website, of which Pridevision is a subsidiary:
--> In December, 2003, PrideVision Inc. entered into an agreement to sell the Canadian operations of PrideVision TV. As part of the transaction, which is subject to approval by the CRTC, PrideVision Inc. will retain the rights to develop PrideVision TV outside of Canada, and a 9.9% interest in PrideVision TV’s Canadian operations.
And Annual and Special meeting of Shareholders report 2003 (dated Feb 26, 2004: --> objectives: Find a partner for Pridevision USA: No partner yet.. still working on this objective. --> Pridevision's SALE should generate a gain, projected for 2004
As krecik mentioned, Pridevison's programming was aired on Qtv's signal test this weekend.
This could answer a big question as to how Qtv plans to come up with a lot of quality programming really fast.
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Yeah, my opinion is I'm buying MORE at the bell!!!
GREAT freakin' sleuthing! Q knows dammm well how savvy our little group here is. They HAD to know we would make the connection of that show coming from Pridevision.
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on pridevision's web site you can sign up for info on their "outside the box" project, which is what i think they are calling their effort to come to the US.
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_ _ _ _ Gay TV channel projected for later this year Pridevision TV ‘keeping fingers crossed’ as Viacom laments postponement
By Christopher Seely Friday, April 09, 2004
By the end of 2004, U.S. audiences should have access to an all-gay television channel similar to one already available in Canada, according to John Levy, president and chairman of Canada’s Pridevision TV and its parent company, Headline Media Group.
Pridevision, which began airing gay-themed television in Canada in September 2001 and shows in 25,000 homes, anticipates a U.S. launch this fall, Levy said.
“We’re ready to go, and it’s just a matter of finalizing the funding aspect of this,” Levy said. “We’re keeping our fingers crossed, and hopefully we will be able to announce a firm launch date and finally get this lit up down there, which should have happened a long time ago.”
Talk of a gay-themed American channel has been ongoing for years, with at least three companies seriously considering the idea: Pridevision, Viacom and Triangle Television Network.
Pridevision signed a contract with cable distributor Time Warner in early 2003 that grants access to its cable systems in the U.S., but Pridevision does not plan to “launch in all of the markets simultaneously,” Levy said.
Instead, the gay station would most likely start off as a premium channel in which subscribers pay $7 to $10 per month, or have it packaged with other offerings like HBO or Showtime, Levy said.
Because Time Warner distributors do not cover every market in the U.S., Pridevision is now negotiating for a contract with both Direct TV and EchoStar, parent company for DISH Network, Levy said.
“We’ve had talks with both, but we’re further down the road with EchoStar,” he said.
If Pridevision secured a satellite distribution deal, “it would give us availability in all markets in the continental U.S.,” he said. _ _ _ _ _ The article goes on to talk about the competition between Triangle and Pridevision, noting that Triangle refused to comment in this article. Could it be because the had already entered into an agreement with Pridevision?
Pridevision clearly states in Dec 2003 that they are looking to sell their network. In Feb 2004 they confirm that they have entered into an agreement to sell to a partner, but in this article they suddenly are launching in the USA?
We already know Viacom is out. Pridevision mentions the contract with Time Warner and Qtv has mentioned the same.
I think the test signal and the show were a heads up!!
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Has anyone considered that just maybe Pridevision and QTV might just announce that they may have formed a merger of equals? Then 2 of the Largest contries in the North American continent will be airing Gay programing. If that did indeed happen just think what the pps would be then?
quote:Originally posted by Spunky Jay: Has anyone considered that just maybe Pridevision and QTV might just announce that they may have formed a merger of equals? Then 2 of the Largest contries in the North American continent will be airing Gay programing. If that did indeed happen just think what the pps would be then?
The Spunkster.
That's what we're thinking, my man. Is it Monday yet? How 'bout now?
quote:Originally posted by Booty Quest: Fox News is featuring the gay-marriage-in-Mass. every 10 minutes! It's crazy! And the protesters who vow to stop it. We should go up there with QTV Shirts on. What a great place to hand out Q chocolates
New to the site, however I have been following the site for a couple months now. Live in MA and live near one of the biggest gay and lesbian communities in New England (Northampton, MA). I have e-mailed newspaper editors in the area about q-television and have forwarded its press releases as well. All the talk recently around here has been about gay marriage Monday. I figured now was the time to get involved and help everyones investment along. Thank you everyone for your posts. I hope I can help you now that you've helped me all this time. Hopefully that beach front property will be around the corner.
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quote:Originally posted by betting babe: More sleuthing...
_ _ _ _ Gay TV channel projected for later this year Pridevision TV ‘keeping fingers crossed’ as Viacom laments postponement
By Christopher Seely Friday, April 09, 2004
By the end of 2004, U.S. audiences should have access to an all-gay television channel similar to one already available in Canada, according to John Levy, president and chairman of Canada’s Pridevision TV and its parent company, Headline Media Group.
Pridevision, which began airing gay-themed television in Canada in September 2001 and shows in 25,000 homes, anticipates a U.S. launch this fall, Levy said.
“We’re ready to go, and it’s just a matter of finalizing the funding aspect of this,” Levy said. “We’re keeping our fingers crossed, and hopefully we will be able to announce a firm launch date and finally get this lit up down there, which should have happened a long time ago.”
Talk of a gay-themed American channel has been ongoing for years, with at least three companies seriously considering the idea: Pridevision, Viacom and Triangle Television Network.
Pridevision signed a contract with cable distributor Time Warner in early 2003 that grants access to its cable systems in the U.S., but Pridevision does not plan to “launch in all of the markets simultaneously,” Levy said.
Instead, the gay station would most likely start off as a premium channel in which subscribers pay $7 to $10 per month, or have it packaged with other offerings like HBO or Showtime, Levy said.
Because Time Warner distributors do not cover every market in the U.S., Pridevision is now negotiating for a contract with both Direct TV and EchoStar, parent company for DISH Network, Levy said.
“We’ve had talks with both, but we’re further down the road with EchoStar,” he said.
If Pridevision secured a satellite distribution deal, “it would give us availability in all markets in the continental U.S.,” he said. _ _ _ _ _ The article goes on to talk about the competition between Triangle and Pridevision, noting that Triangle refused to comment in this article. Could it be because the had already entered into an agreement with Pridevision?
Pridevision clearly states in Dec 2003 that they are looking to sell their network. In Feb 2004 they confirm that they have entered into an agreement to sell to a partner, but in this article they suddenly are launching in the USA?
We already know Viacom is out. Pridevision mentions the contract with Time Warner and Qtv has mentioned the same.
I think the test signal and the show were a heads up!!
HereTV is hooked up with Dish (echostar) and DirecTV. So your line of thinking with Time Warner makes sense, add Cox into the mix with the test signal and we got ourselves into a good amount of homes. I cant imagine Dish and DirecTV having two gay channels.
New to the site, however I have been following the site for a couple months now. Live in MA and live near one of the biggest gay and lesbian communities in New England (Northampton, MA). I have e-mailed newspaper editors in the area about q-television and have forwarded its press releases as well. All the talk recently around here has been about gay marriage Monday. I figured now was the time to get involved and help everyones investment along. Thank you everyone for your posts. I hope I can help you now that you've helped me all this time. Hopefully that beach front property will be around the corner.[/B][/QUOTE]
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