I am not sure if it has been seen before, but look under the "P's" and see what name you see!!!!!
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alright kev thanx no rush on my side lets do this right and not interupt what q has planned.im embarressed to say i have never pm'ed anyone and dont know how to do that.
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See the two little people shaking hands by the envelope right above this post? Just click there. I'll e-mail you.
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Rasenberger Media employs a traditional “tops down, bottoms up” strategy for gaining carriage for new networks, creating brand and demand at the system level, while marketing the network and negotiating their affiliate agreements at the corporate level of each MSO and DBS operator.
I highlighted the first section because I thought it was funny when thinking of the Q!
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Here is a reminder to us what was said about the buy back. I don't know what could stop it. Except Frank himself. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PALM SPRINGS, Calif.--April 29, 2005--Q Television Network (Pink Sheets: QBID) announced today that with proceeds specifically allocated for production equipment, the company will immediately begin to aggressively buyback QBID stock. "I am committed to running a well-rounded company. One that serves the purpose of the gay and lesbian television community and also keeps investor sentiment high," stated Frank Olsen, President and CEO of Q Television Network. "This immediate investment in our company will also allow us the resources to purchase even better equipment for the Gay Games," added Olsen. About Q Television Network This television network was organized to create and develop a network devoted to providing television programming for the gay and lesbian community. While the company expects much of its subscriber base to 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. The company's programming will be available on a subscription basis to those desiring its programming. The network will broadcast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the network across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Q Television Network is the Network for the Gay Games IIV. For further information on programming and subscriptions, please visit www.qtelevision.com. 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 certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; the television network'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. Press Release Information Source: Q Television Network
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I’m going to post your question here, because others may be thinking the same question based on my post. He asked me “what plans?”
I wondered if anyone would pick up on that. I don’t know anything specifically. I have been talking with some at Q about some marketing efforts I would like to initiate in the NYC area. I’m not going to do anything unless I coordinate with them. I have been told they have marketing plans in place and my ideas may or not fit in with their marketing strategy. We are still talking.
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Another interesting article... It makes you wonder who is helpin gto finance the Q!
Want to Start a TV Channel? See Amy Banse
By George Anders, Wall Street Journal, 01/19/2004
Lots of people dream of starting cable-television channels that will show their favorite programming round the clock. Serious contenders end up talking to Amy Banse.
The 44-year-old Ms. Banse runs programming investments at Comcast Corp., the nation's largest cable operator. Comcast traditionally hasn't bankrolled many cable channels, but that is changing. The company's chief executive officer, Brian Roberts, says that some of his biggest regrets involve forgone chances many years ago to take stakes in CNN and the Discovery Channel at bargain prices. Now, Mr. Roberts says, he doesn't want to miss another round of opportunities.
So Ms. Banse, a lawyer by training, has been transformed into a hyperactive talent scout. Each year, she and a few aides scan about 200 pitches from programming entrepreneurs that are seeking Comcast's support. Recent ideas that haven't clicked include a joke channel, a women's sports channel, Spanish-language cartoons and nonstop B-movies. Japanese anime films are getting a closer look, appearing in some markets as a video-on-demand feature.
"There are a lot of people who wake up one morning and suddenly want to be in TV," Ms. Banse says. "They're passionate about their area -- and they're convinced that someone out there wants to watch their passion 24 hours a day."
Most contenders don't make it. Sometimes there isn't a clear demographic audience that will appeal to advertisers, Ms. Banse says. Other times, rustling up viewable programming can't be done cheaply enough. Often, she fears that management teams aren't up to the task.
But once or twice a year, Ms. Banse sees an idea that she believes should be a winner. If she can persuade other top Comcast executives to endorse the deal, the Philadelphia company invests anywhere from $20 million to vastly larger amounts, in return for a significant equity stake. It then uses its clout to help ensure that the channel gets widely distributed.
For cable start-ups, Comcast's backing is the equivalent of a full scholarship to Harvard. "If you've got Comcast behind you, you're practically guaranteed of being a success," maintains Cathy Rasenberger, a New York consultant to many cable-programming start-ups. Because Philadelphia-based Comcast has 21.4 million subscribers -- nearly twice its nearest rival -- it can do a lot to put favored new channels in front of a big audience.
One of Ms. Banse's projects is scheduled to make its on-air debut Monday. TV One, a channel aimed at African-Americans over age 25, will go live in Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and a half-dozen other Comcast markets. Availability in still other cities, where different cable companies call the shots, is still being negotiated.
"We call Amy our Earth Mother," says Johnathan Rodgers, the CEO of TV One. "She's nurtured this project for more than a year." When TV One executives made some of their early business pitches with only a PowerPoint presentation, she gently told them they would do a lot better if they created a five-minute videotape showing potential programming highlights. "We made a tape right away," Mr. Rodgers recalls.
When TV One's early budgets assumed that other cable companies would pay vast sums for the privilege of showing the new channel, Ms. Banse insisted on a more realistic view. "She got us to lower our numbers," recalls Alfred Liggins III, chairman of TV One. "She kept us from being laughed out of the room."
But Comcast's support doesn't come cheap. The cable company last year acquired about a 40% stake in TV One for just $20 million. By contrast, Radio One Inc., a Lanham, Md., broadcaster that caters to African-American audiences, paid $74 million for a comparable stake. "There's a lot we can do for TV One, and the terms of the deal reflect that," Ms. Banse says.
When Ms. Banse joined Comcast's legal department in 1991, she didn't even have cable at her home. Over the next few years she worked a lot with Comcast's two most powerful executives, Brian Roberts and his father, Ralph, sorting out contract details on a series of complex transactions. When Comcast in 1995 acquired a minority stake in the Golf Channel, the cable operator was offered a seat on the channel's board. Ms. Banse's boss, Brian Roberts, asked her to assume that director's role.
Ms. Banse by her own account didn't know much about golf. "But she was a very engaged board member, and she asked very insightful questions," recalls Paul FitzPatrick, a former Golf Channel executive who currently is Hallmark Channel's chief operating officer. When Comcast had a chance in 2000 to take majority control of the Golf Channel, Ms. Banse argued strongly in favor of the deal. Comcast executives went ahead and say they're glad they did; Wall Street analysts currently value the channel at roughly $1.5 billion, double its value four years ago.
Over time, Ms. Banse has cobbled together an eclectic programming portfolio for Comcast. The company controls the E! channel, best known for running provocative talk-show host Howard Stern, as well as TV One, the Outdoor Life Network, the Style channel and G4, a videogame channel.
Comcast's CEO, Mr. Roberts, says that at some point, he may want to hire an experienced programming expert to help the company pick its investments. But for now, he contends that Ms. Banse's nontraditional background can be an advantage. "She's got a tremendously open mind," he says. "She isn't biased by her own experiences, the way someone with a programming background could be."
Several years ago, for example, Ms. Banse was trying to decide whether to invest in G4, the videogame channel. Executives at the company urged her to attend a giant gamers' convention in Los Angeles, so she could gauge users' intensity first-hand. She arrived just as big overhead monitors flashed previews of "Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos."
Debra Green, G4's chief operating officer, remembers Ms. Banse gawking at thousands of young men watching a showdown between the Night Elves and the Undead Scourge. "Amy said: 'This is so foreign to me, but something amazing is happening here, and we have to be part of it,' " Ms. Green recalls. Shortly after that encounter, Comcast bought G4 and agreed to invest $150 million in the channel.
Ms. Banse says she doesn't remember her exact words, but she confirms the convention-floor visit. More generally, she says: "This isn't about creating television that Amy wants to watch. I'm not the customer for most new channels. What I'm looking for is passionate management, a clearly defined niche that isn't being served and affordable programming."
If a new-channel proposal flunks those tests, Ms. Banse won't invest, no matter how much she personally likes the concept. Ms. Banse says she has turned down multiple proposals for women's sports programming, even though she helped organize the now-defunct women's pro soccer league.
"Women aren't interested in sitting at home at 2 p.m. Saturday and watching the game," she says. "The concept won't work. It's discouraging, but true."
So far, Comcast has built up its programming portfolio mostly by incubating relatively minor channels. But both Ms. Banse and Mr. Roberts suggest that bigger moves may lie ahead.
"We have as good a distribution platform as anyone in the country," Ms. Banse says. "I'd like to see our own content grow accordingly." Part of that growth will come from continuing to develop niche channels that are distributed as part of premium, digital-cable packages, she says. If Comcast wants to move faster, she says, that implies acquiring bigger, well-established cable channels.
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Also remember that comcast HQ is in Philadelphia... "the City of Brotherly Love"....
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Here is the last notification of a retirement of stock. It seems like frank could have sold those and made a bundle if he was just after a quick buck.IMO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – April 15, 2005 – Triangle Multi-Media, (Pink Sheets: QBID) announced today that Triangle Multi-Media received notice that the retirement of 1,000,000,000 shares of QBID stock, which began in December 2004, is now finished, and the reduction in float has been complete.
The 1,000,000,000 retired shares are QBID common stock that was personally held by Frank Olsen, President and CEO of Q Television Network.
About Q Television Network This television network was organized to create and develop a network devoted to providing television programming for the gay and lesbian community. While the company expects much of its subscriber base to 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. The company's programming will be available on a subscription basis to those desiring its programming. The network will broadcast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the network across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. For further information on programming and subscriptions, please visit www.qtelevision.com.
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; the television network’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.
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FOT thars a good bit of info. Cathy is suppsed to be working on Q carriers and she said already that the BLTG sector is the most underserved in the industry. It doesn't mention omcast take on it , however. But it does ring of a niche. CHA-CHING.
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It was fun being with Nick and the crew of "Q on the Move" for some of the Orlando Gay Days.My 5m buy at .0019 fell 82k short today, but I've had that buy in for a week now. I also have a 15m buy in at .0018. If the bashers keep bashing I'll probably get that one too. If not thats ok, I already have a ton of stock. I'm ready to let it roll anytime. It's just a matter of time. A short time
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Jennifercd10, you have already released 10 cds, have 250k invested in the Q, and your still buying more?
quote:Originally posted by Jennifercd10: It was fun being with Nick and the crew of "Q on the Move" for some of the Orlando Gay Days.My 5m buy at .0019 fell 82k short today, but I've had that buy in for a week now. I also have a 15m buy in at .0018. If the bashers keep bashing I'll probably get that one too. If not thats ok, I already have a ton of stock. I'm ready to let it roll anytime. It's just a matter of time. A short time
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I can't come to a conclusion as to whether I should buy another 10 mil shares or not. Theres a couple of other good stocks out here too.
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I am not sure if it has been seen before, but look under the "P's" and see what name you see!!!!!
Interesting that she represents Pridevision TV and "Q" hummm are we getting closer to a deal?
No speculation here, just a solid believer
GO QBID!!!!!!! Bring On The Green
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Hey Doc,do you think the buyback is near over? I think we have bought back 2-2.5 billion and was wondering how many more Q will buy.(The more the better )
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As far as PridVision and Q is, that will be up to the court, Bill Craig is delaying it as long as he can. I think the end is near and so far Q has the only offer on the table.
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quote:Originally posted by Rich735: Hey Doc,do you think the buyback is near over? I think we have bought back 2-2.5 billion and was wondering how many more Q will buy.(The more the better )
Not sure but we have to hear something soon or it's not going to have any effect on the PPS
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quote:Originally posted by FatherOfTwo: JenCD10.. .do you know AndrewAAB?
or maybe 1step2step
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quote:Originally posted by Jennifercd10: As far as PridVision and Q is, that will be up to the court, Bill Craig is delaying it as long as he can. I think the end is near and so far Q has the only offer on the table.
Good post. I tend to forget that little deal is still in the works!
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quote:Originally posted by Jennifercd10: I have not released any cds,I have far more than 250k invested in Q and, yes, I'm still buying Q.
Hi Jennifer, this is by no means an attack. But being that your id is new i have to question your "i have far more invested that 250k" comment. This is a pink sheet stock, not even the kool aid drinking CMKX faithful would have invested that much money into a stock that "may" hit it big. Statements like yours don't do any service to new members on this thread looking for a balanced opinion on the stock. Someone new sees your comment, with no history in the stock market, and they think "WOW, someone has that much invested, something must be good here, i will invest as well".
New members reading posts like Jennifer's, please take the time to research the stock yourself, the good and bad of it must be looked at before you part with your money. I mean who would sink 250k into a lottery with only a hope of winning.
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I am not sure if it has been seen before, but look under the "P's" and see what name you see!!!!!
Interesting that she represents Pridevision TV and "Q" hummm are we getting closer to a deal?
No speculation here, just a solid believer
GO QBID!!!!!!! Bring On The Green
Betting Babe pointed that out almost a year ago! It does look promising doesn't it!
Yep the "Babe" sure did point that out.
All I get from their programming director (Wendy Donnan) is that they have the "Q" encoder in place and operational, she only talks about shared programming and nothing more. Never any talk of a takeover.
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quote:Originally posted by Jennifercd10: I have not released any cds,I have far more than 250k invested in Q and, yes, I'm still buying Q.
Hi Jennifer, this is by no means an attack. But being that your id is new i have to question your "i have far more invested that 250k" comment. This is a pink sheet stock, not even the kool aid drinking CMKX faithful would have invested that much money into a stock that "may" hit it big. Statements like yours don't do any service to new members on this thread looking for a balanced opinion on the stock. Someone new sees your comment, with no history in the stock market, and they think "WOW, someone has that much invested, something must be good here, i will invest as well".
New members reading posts like Jennifer's, please take the time to research the stock yourself, the good and bad of it must be looked at before you part with your money. I mean who would sink 250k into a lottery with only a hope of winning.
Hey! Who's to say Jennifercd10 isn't "Deeppockets"?
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The amount of buyback will depend on the money Frank dedicates to it. We don't know the $ amount or the average price. Obviously it's in the .002 range but without the investment amount we just don't know. We all will know when there finished. We have to cool our jets till then about that subject. Pride is subject to the Court...more cooling of our jets. The audit always takes time and depending on what needs fixing and their fix time, that will come to light too. Off the pinks when we are passable with the audit, more cooling of jets. Carriers and advertisers are waiting for fully reporting...after the audit. Australia in the next few weeks or month...those jets are just waiting. Probably other countries in the next few months...patience. Huge media blitz due to Logo we ride that shirt tail big time...next few weeks. Q getting huge exposure through out the country in the next few weeks...just sit back and hold the hand rails. All this and a lot more is comming to a focus in the next few weeks more or less. Q is beyond critical mass. The pps is down because of the lack of news. The buyback will be complete befor the audit is released. Check the news/pps relationship history. A great time to buy, so much so that Q is buying it. There buying their stock, hiring mid level/tech people continuously, moving into their own studio. Motivated workforce and huge volunteer support force, all this spells success. Q has been building a solid foundation. All this and more is why I'm still buying. When these elements start to come together many will ask themselves "why didn't I when I had the oppertunity?"
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Current Open Orders Action Qty Symbol Price T.I.F. Status
BUY 15000000 QBID Limit: 0.0018 GTC OPEN BUY 87190 QBID Limit: 0.0019 GTC OPEN
Real-Time Account Info (Details) Approximate Liquidation Value (including options) $ 555,127.09 Total Money Balance $ 255,301.47 * This account is not Restricted
Trading Cash Cash / Settled Funds $ 255,301.47 Unsettled Funds $ 0.00 Trading Cash $ 228,135.81 View IRA Contribution Information
Real-Time Positions Symbol Qty Acct Type Quote Value
QBID 149912810 CASH 0.002 299825.62 Total Market Value $ 299825.62
Hope that issue is settled!
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