Robert Eckelman
Return to the office, work from home, find a new job, there are tradeoffs in everything
A quick scan of the latest headlines regarding Return To Office -Bosses winning the return to office battle, Employers get tougher on...
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Robert Eckelman
- 6 days ago
- 1 min
CTV| Streaming A lot for a little, well way less than my cable bill.
I am a heavy streamer, I subscribe to 7 different Streaming services and several stand-alone apps. I readily admit this is a bit of...
Robert Eckelman
- Sep 15
- 1 min
Amaton, that's not a typo. Amazon to start selling Peleton.
I am not sure if this is a brilliant move on Peloton's part or a last-ditch effort. The company was a high flyer at beginning of the...
Robert Eckelman
- Sep 15
- 1 min
NBC CBS ABC...future-proofing their business by moving viewers to streaming platforms
The major television networks all owned streaming platforms. NBC/ Peacock, ABC / Hulu CBS / Paramount plus. T They all know that...
Robert Eckelman
- Sep 15
- 1 min
9/12/22 Emmys TV's tent pole event hits a new low
I posted about award shows back in July 2022. My post was not about award shows lack of relevancy, all of the awards show ratings have...
Robert Eckelman
- Aug 26
- 1 min
Streaming | CTV | OTT skyrocketing to surpass cable viewing
This is an impressive chart. Remember it is not about where we are now, it's where we are headed. This is not a 1-month spike, it is a ...
Robert Eckelman
- Aug 26
- 1 min
The amazing rate of growth in CTV | Streaming makes it difficult to measure.
Instead of looking for an absolute accurate number we look at trends and reliable sources. Two sources good sources are eMarketer/Insider...
Robert Eckelman
- Jun 17
- 1 min
Broadcast & Cable audiences are shrinking CPMs increase & reach decreases. This is a bad combo.
Advertisers have been slow to shift budgets. Here is your wake-up call Nearly all (94%) of US linear ad impressions were served to just...
Robert Eckelman
- Jun 17
- 1 min
Business post about lessons my dog taught me! Get real
On Monday I lost Luck my dog of almost 15 years. Although it was gut-wrenching and she took a bit of my heart with her this is not a sad...
Robert Eckelman
- Jun 17
- 1 min
With names like the Terminator and the Eraser who know Arnold could be so positive
Good video for motivation
Robert Eckelman
- Apr 29
- 1 min
Would Nostradamus have predicted the incredible growth of CTV?
I don't think so, but I have been in the business for the last 36 years and did not think I would see the day when Newspapers would be...
Robert Eckelman
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Can' wait for the next: Fireside chat, interaction with a virtual assistant, or next robocall- Not.
I recently place an order for some company merchandise. I was placing the order with the company that I have used several times with...
Robert Eckelman
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Here is what Netflix subscribers said they would do if offered a cheepe Ad- Supported Tier in 2019
Now that Netflix is actually considering an Ad-Supported tier, (my bet is that it will happen), I wonder what will happen. Back in 2019...
Robert Eckelman
- Apr 20
- 1 min
In Due Time- Netflix is now open to Ad-Supported option.
Reed Hastings the long-standing CEO of Netflix has always said No Advertising. Well, it looks like always said may change. Hastings is...
Robert Eckelman
- Mar 22
- 1 min
From To-Do to To-Done. 2 letters different but a world apart.
To-Do List- A list of things you need to do. Typically a call list (calls you need to make but often don't get done. In business this may...
Robert Eckelman
- Mar 21
- 1 min
Wonder why Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount +, Discovery +, & Disney+ offer Ad-Supported CTV
It is what viewers want. 49% choose Ad-Supported options over ad-free. Only 22% go for the higher-priced ad-free versions. It is all...
Robert Eckelman
- Feb 28
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Robert Eckelman
- Feb 23
- 1 min
In Business Trust and Honesty are king.
In Business Trust and Honesty are keys to building strong lasting relationships and referrals. They take years to build and can be...
Robert Eckelman
- Feb 3
- 1 min
An Attitude of gratitude can take some work but pays big dividends
Morning routine that sets the tone for the day. Up early Quiet and deep breathing (Wim Hof Breathing, or Box Breathing) Mentally...
Robert Eckelman
- Jan 3
- 1 min
What you say about others says a lot about you
Here is a little addition to one of the golden rules we all should have learned when we were in elementary school. “If you have nothing...
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