Comments on: Pass or Fail: Twitter’s Reality TV Plans

By: gantrants

gantrants — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:14:40 +0000

this giant mistake is being paid for as we speak. user backlash has pretty much killed the already stupid idea. But the founders are still talking about ways to expand their brand: http://www.newsy.com/videos/twee_vee_twitter_ge...
they are already over-exposing themselves going commercial so early on is only going to hurt the brand

By: CycloneHog

CycloneHog — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:48:40 +0000

Twitter TV may not be the only plan in the works to generate revenue.

According to this Newsy.com report, http://www.newsy.com/videos/twee_vee_twitter_ge...

...Twitter may be exploring ways to charge businesses with Twitter accounts to connect with their customers.

By: Ashton Kutcher Uses Twitter to Punk the Media | webmarketingexperts.com.au

Ashton Kutcher Uses Twitter to Punk the Media | webmarketingexperts.com.au — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:52:57 +0000

[...] Kutcher (@aplusk) is threatening to quit Twitter over (not so true) rumors the micro-blogging service had signed a TV deal. His exact [...]

By: tv

tv — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:03:54 +0000

FAIL! What, they've already perfected everything else with their service? Please….

By: Teen Flipper

Teen Flipper — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:36:37 +0000

Twitter can do what it feels is necessary to drive in the consumers that they are looking for.
Personally, I think a Twitter reality show would be … boring. Actually, I can't think of a reality show that is actually good or worth watching (thinking specifically of a program on TLC which has gotten a lot of press lately). I can't imagine that a Twitter reality show would be any different, as far as not being boring I mean. And as for reality shows, I don't think they are all that “real” anyway, I think it is totally scripted. Anyhoo, that is just my .02 cents.

By: Jessica Gottlieb

Jessica Gottlieb — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:15:08 +0000

Having a production company interested in your show doesn't mean it'll get on TV.

Am I missing something?

By: Ari Herzog

Ari Herzog — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:42:22 +0000

Agreed. You don't think TV will monetize Twitter? After all, the Twitter management aren't saying no to that.

By: Brennan

Brennan — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:10:40 +0000

I think the contract may be just one of those “if we do it” type of contracts. I don't know at this point if it would be a good idea I think it really would depend on the format but it would be tough. I think Twitter gets enough air time between all of the news networks, Oprah, and random mentions to do well. The main thing right now with Twitter is they must have a way to monetize their network and also find a way to keep it interesting for the average user. Yes I think internet marketers will stay on Twitter for awhile as it gives good traffic but for the average user there is much noise about it gets pretty boring after awhile since they see no indirect benefits like marketers.

By: CK Chung

CK Chung — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:01:13 +0000

There is no official Twitter TV show—although if there were it would be fun to cast! In dealing with networks and production companies we sometimes have simple agreements. Regarding the Reveille and Brillstein project reported today, we have a lightweight, non-exclusive, agreement with the producers which helps them move forward more freely.

http://blog.twitter.com/2009/05/twitter-goes-ho...