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[Adam SLATER \(H0llyw00d H0gan\)]

Is there an e-mail contact for channel 9 Melbourne?

[yoo-hoo]

"Adam SLATER (H0llyw00d H0gan)" <Youwish@home.com> wrote in message
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> Is there an e-mail contact for channel 9 Melbourne?
>
>

Google is your friend.

[David Angelovich]

It depends on who and what you want to contact them for....



"Adam SLATER (H0llyw00d H0gan)" <Youwish@home.com> wrote in message
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> Is there an e-mail contact for channel 9 Melbourne?
>
>

[Hugh Jorgan]

"Adam SLATER (H0llyw00d H0gan)" <Youwish@home.com> wrote in message
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> Is there an e-mail contact for channel 9 Melbourne?
>
>

Did you even look at the web site?
--
Hugh Jorgan

[Garry Ozols]

Nein have gone to great lengths to hide any sort of contact from some low
life "Viewer" ( and I mean that of all of us ) they don't want contact with
anyone that might have some form of criticism or constructive ideas.
Good luck
Garry
--
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." - Lazarus Long
..

"David Angelovich" <fake@fake.com> wrote in message
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> It depends on who and what you want to contact them for....
>
>
>
> "Adam SLATER (H0llyw00d H0gan)" <Youwish@home.com> wrote in message
> news:TKeqd.51002$K7.48205@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > Is there an e-mail contact for channel 9 Melbourne?
> >
> >
>
>

[Garry Ozols]

--
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." - Lazarus Long
..

"Hugh Jorgan" <staring@the.moon> wrote in message
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>
> "Adam SLATER (H0llyw00d H0gan)" <Youwish@home.com> wrote in message
> news:TKeqd.51002$K7.48205@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > Is there an e-mail contact for channel 9 Melbourne?
> >
> >
>
> Did you even look at the web site?
> --
> Hugh Jorgan


please show me where their email address is in here, this is directly from
the ninemsn web site because Nine likes to hide behind the first paragraph
:-)
Garry

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[Hugh Jorgan]

Neither 7, 9 or 10 have "general" email addresses. Some of the individual
show may have.
Can you imagine the number of emails they would get if there was? You have
to either ring or write.
--
Hugh Jorgan

"Garry Ozols" <garryozols at optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> --
> "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." - Lazarus Long
> .
>
> "Hugh Jorgan" <staring@the.moon> wrote in message
> news:s%gqd.51117$K7.31589@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> >
> > "Adam SLATER (H0llyw00d H0gan)" <Youwish@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:TKeqd.51002$K7.48205@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > Is there an e-mail contact for channel 9 Melbourne?
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Did you even look at the web site?
> > --
> > Hugh Jorgan
>
>
> please show me where their email address is in here, this is directly from
> the ninemsn web site because Nine likes to hide behind the first paragraph
> :-)
> Garry
>
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as
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matter,
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>
> The Programming Department
> Channel Nine
> In Your Local City
>
> NSW Viewers: PO Box 27 Willoughby, NSW 2068
> Vic Viewers: PO Box 100 Richmond, Vic 3121
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>
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[Matt McLeod]

In article <dhhqd.51143$K7.39666@news-server.bigpond.net.au>,
Hugh Jorgan <staring@the.moon> wrote:
>Can you imagine the number of emails they would get if there was?

The ABC do have such an address, and they seem to manage. They even
give individual responses -- not form letters.

The commercial networks really aren't interested in viewer feedback.
Viewers are the product, not the customers. It'd be like a bank
asking if the money feels comfortable.

Matt

[Hugh Jorgan]

"Matt McLeod" <matt@boggle.org> wrote in message
news:crmo72-2s7.ln1@zim.its.unimelb.edu.au...
> In article <dhhqd.51143$K7.39666@news-server.bigpond.net.au>,
> Hugh Jorgan <staring@the.moon> wrote:
> >Can you imagine the number of emails they would get if there was?
>
> The ABC do have such an address, and they seem to manage. They even
> give individual responses -- not form letters.
>
> The commercial networks really aren't interested in viewer feedback.
> Viewers are the product, not the customers. It'd be like a bank
> asking if the money feels comfortable.
>
> Matt
>
Yeah, but who give a rats about the ABC?
--
Hugh Jorgan

[The Family]

Everybody.

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"Hugh Jorgan" <staring@the.moon> wrote in message
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>
> "Matt McLeod" <matt@boggle.org> wrote in message
> news:crmo72-2s7.ln1@zim.its.unimelb.edu.au...
>> In article <dhhqd.51143$K7.39666@news-server.bigpond.net.au>,
>> Hugh Jorgan <staring@the.moon> wrote:
>> >Can you imagine the number of emails they would get if there was?
>>
>> The ABC do have such an address, and they seem to manage. They even
>> give individual responses -- not form letters.
>>
>> The commercial networks really aren't interested in viewer feedback.
>> Viewers are the product, not the customers. It'd be like a bank
>> asking if the money feels comfortable.
>>
>> Matt
>>
> Yeah, but who give a rats about the ABC?
> --
> Hugh Jorgan
>
>

[David Angelovich]

Not me....

Companies often don't like email feedback because it is easily discarded.
Letters/faxes usually have to be filed or forwarded to management etc.
The company I work for does this. If a customer calls up to complain or
comment, we tell them to put it in writing.
I think email is treated as a phone call.... Once you hang up/delete, it
never existed....


"The Family" <someone@somewhere.com> wrote in message
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> Everybody.
>
> --
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> Wine produced with the aid of milk products and sone traces may remain.
> 5c refund at collection depots when sold in SA.
> Errors and omissions excepted.
> Biodegradable.
> Does not include tax or tip.
> 2.1 standard drinks.
> Your mileage may vary.
> Some contents may have settled in transit.
> Use twice, then recycle.
> No user-serviceable parts inside.
> Flammable.
> 100% Australian owned and operated.
> May contain traces of fruit or nuts.
> Unlimited.
> Terms and conditions apply.
> If pain persists, see your doctor.
> If pain continues to persist, see your lawyer.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>
> "Hugh Jorgan" <staring@the.moon> wrote in message
> news:Wzjqd.51365$K7.27669@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>
>> "Matt McLeod" <matt@boggle.org> wrote in message
>> news:crmo72-2s7.ln1@zim.its.unimelb.edu.au...
>>> In article <dhhqd.51143$K7.39666@news-server.bigpond.net.au>,
>>> Hugh Jorgan <staring@the.moon> wrote:
>>> >Can you imagine the number of emails they would get if there was?
>>>
>>> The ABC do have such an address, and they seem to manage. They even
>>> give individual responses -- not form letters.
>>>
>>> The commercial networks really aren't interested in viewer feedback.
>>> Viewers are the product, not the customers. It'd be like a bank
>>> asking if the money feels comfortable.
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>> Yeah, but who give a rats about the ABC?
>> --
>> Hugh Jorgan
>>
>>
>
>

[dude]

: Companies often don't like email feedback because it is easily discarded.
: Letters/faxes usually have to be filed or forwarded to management etc.
: The company I work for does this. If a customer calls up to complain or
: comment, we tell them to put it in writing.
: I think email is treated as a phone call.... Once you hang up/delete, it
: never existed....

Yep.

Also, it's just 'too easy' to complain/whinge via e-mail. Consequently the
numbers of e-mails received would be seriously insane. The commercial stations
are not stoopid - there is very little in it for them to have a department
examining copious e-mails received from loopy illiterate fcuks. Sure, the ABC
does it and manages. The ABC has two distinct advantages: a smaller viewership;
who are generally more intelligent and articulate!

It sorts the wheat from the chaff for viewers/customers etc., for stations to
make it difficult (if not impossible) to complain via e-mail. To have to just go
that extra yard and print it out, address and stamp and envelope and post it is
a good 'filter'. If one feels strongly enough about their concerns being 'heard'
that's not too difficult, but I would reckon the percentage of intended
complainers drops off sharply in the move from phone/e-mail to written letter
complaints (or compliments!).

[Matt McLeod]

In article <41aa6796@news.alphalink.com.au>, dude <x@x.com> wrote:
>Also, it's just 'too easy' to complain/whinge via e-mail. Consequently the
>numbers of e-mails received would be seriously insane. The commercial stations
>are not stoopid - there is very little in it for them to have a department
>examining copious e-mails received from loopy illiterate fcuks. Sure, the ABC
>does it and manages. The ABC has two distinct advantages: a smaller viewership;
>who are generally more intelligent and articulate!

Personally, I'm not interested in complaining to TV networks. It seems
quite pointless. I would, however, like to be able to ask (for example)
Channel Nine if or when they plan to run season 5 of _The West Wing_.

(Well, actually, no, I probably wouldn't even bother with that, as I've
got sick of waiting around and have grabbed the episodes online instead.
But you see the sort of thing I mean, yes?)

I don't know if the ABC bothers with personal responses to whinges,
but they certainly *do* respond to that sort of question. And while
they may not have as many TV viewers as Nine, I reckon once you take all
their radio stuff into account the volume of mail is going to be
comparable, if not rather greater.

But again, as I noted earlier, the commercial networks really don't
give a shit. We're the product, not the customer.

Matt

[Soixante Une Vieilles Viandes De Jour]

Matt McLeod wrote:
>
> In article <41aa6796@news.alphalink.com.au>, dude <x@x.com> wrote:
> >Also, it's just 'too easy' to complain/whinge via e-mail. Consequently the
> >numbers of e-mails received would be seriously insane. The commercial stations
> >are not stoopid - there is very little in it for them to have a department
> >examining copious e-mails received from loopy illiterate fcuks. Sure, the ABC
> >does it and manages. The ABC has two distinct advantages: a smaller viewership;
> >who are generally more intelligent and articulate!
>
> Personally, I'm not interested in complaining to TV networks. It seems
> quite pointless. I would, however, like to be able to ask (for example)
> Channel Nine if or when they plan to run season 5 of _The West Wing_.
>
> (Well, actually, no, I probably wouldn't even bother with that, as I've
> got sick of waiting around and have grabbed the episodes online instead.
> But you see the sort of thing I mean, yes?)
>
> I don't know if the ABC bothers with personal responses to whinges,
> but they certainly *do* respond to that sort of question. And while
> they may not have as many TV viewers as Nine, I reckon once you take all
> their radio stuff into account the volume of mail is going to be
> comparable, if not rather greater.
>
> But again, as I noted earlier, the commercial networks really don't
> give a shit. We're the product, not the customer.

No, you are the audience. The product is the stuff they air, and the
customer is the advertisers. It really isn't that difficult.

[Matt McLeod]

In article <41AA717A.2F6CB392@yahooo.fr>,
Soixante Une Vieilles Viandes De Jour <suvvdj@yahooo.fr> wrote:
>Matt McLeod wrote:
>> But again, as I noted earlier, the commercial networks really don't
>> give a shit. We're the product, not the customer.
>
>No, you are the audience. The product is the stuff they air, and the
>customer is the advertisers. It really isn't that difficult.

Dude, the product is what they sell. And what they sell is eyeballs
on advertisements. Whatever terminology they use, whatever pretense
they put up to not seem like heartless bastards, *we* are the product.

Matt

[Hugh Jorgan]

"Matt McLeod" <matt@boggle.org> wrote in message
news:u5eq72-5hl.ln1@zim.its.unimelb.edu.au...
> In article <41AA717A.2F6CB392@yahooo.fr>,
> Soixante Une Vieilles Viandes De Jour <suvvdj@yahooo.fr> wrote:
> >Matt McLeod wrote:
> >> But again, as I noted earlier, the commercial networks really don't
> >> give a shit. We're the product, not the customer.
> >
> >No, you are the audience. The product is the stuff they air, and the
> >customer is the advertisers. It really isn't that difficult.
>
> Dude, the product is what they sell. And what they sell is eyeballs
> on advertisements. Whatever terminology they use, whatever pretense
> they put up to not seem like heartless bastards, *we* are the product.
>
> Matt
>
The product they sell is advertising air time. They do this by buying or
making programs we may or may not want to watch. We are helping them make
money by watching those programs, thereby increasing the ratings of those
programs, which in turn increases the value of the advertising time during
the higher rating programs. Maybe we should all get a cut of the profits.
--
Hugh Jorgan

[Garry Ozols]

you seem to miss the point, without all those eyes watching, or not watching
those programs with the adds in them, they would be unable to sell the air
time to all those desperate producers out there.
The Station, can say " we have 100,000 viewers for this show every night,
for X dollars we can show your super duper turbo turd to those 200,000
eyes", now, if only 50,000 eyes were watching then they can only charge half
of X, you see they have to sell our eyes to the advertisers, therefore
making us the PRODUCT, TV makes money from advertising, they sell it by
selling us, the viewer.
Garry

--
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." - Lazarus Long
..

"Hugh Jorgan" <staring@the.moon> wrote in message
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>
> "Matt McLeod" <matt@boggle.org> wrote in message
> news:u5eq72-5hl.ln1@zim.its.unimelb.edu.au...
> > In article <41AA717A.2F6CB392@yahooo.fr>,
> > Soixante Une Vieilles Viandes De Jour <suvvdj@yahooo.fr> wrote:
> > >Matt McLeod wrote:
> > >> But again, as I noted earlier, the commercial networks really don't
> > >> give a shit. We're the product, not the customer.
> > >
> > >No, you are the audience. The product is the stuff they air, and the
> > >customer is the advertisers. It really isn't that difficult.
> >
> > Dude, the product is what they sell. And what they sell is eyeballs
> > on advertisements. Whatever terminology they use, whatever pretense
> > they put up to not seem like heartless bastards, *we* are the product.
> >
> > Matt
> >
> The product they sell is advertising air time. They do this by buying or
> making programs we may or may not want to watch. We are helping them make
> money by watching those programs, thereby increasing the ratings of those
> programs, which in turn increases the value of the advertising time during
> the higher rating programs. Maybe we should all get a cut of the profits.
> --
> Hugh Jorgan
>
>

[Hugh Jorgan]

Yer, ok...

"Garry Ozols" <garryozols at optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:41aaf326$0$12876$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.a u...
> you seem to miss the point, without all those eyes watching, or not
watching
> those programs with the adds in them, they would be unable to sell the air
> time to all those desperate producers out there.
> The Station, can say " we have 100,000 viewers for this show every night,
> for X dollars we can show your super duper turbo turd to those 200,000
> eyes", now, if only 50,000 eyes were watching then they can only charge
half
> of X, you see they have to sell our eyes to the advertisers, therefore
> making us the PRODUCT, TV makes money from advertising, they sell it by
> selling us, the viewer.
> Garry
>
> --
> "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." - Lazarus Long
> .
>
> "Hugh Jorgan" <staring@the.moon> wrote in message
> news:HhCqd.52283$K7.24592@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> >
> > "Matt McLeod" <matt@boggle.org> wrote in message
> > news:u5eq72-5hl.ln1@zim.its.unimelb.edu.au...
> > > In article <41AA717A.2F6CB392@yahooo.fr>,
> > > Soixante Une Vieilles Viandes De Jour <suvvdj@yahooo.fr> wrote:
> > > >Matt McLeod wrote:
> > > >> But again, as I noted earlier, the commercial networks really don't
> > > >> give a shit. We're the product, not the customer.
> > > >
> > > >No, you are the audience. The product is the stuff they air, and the
> > > >customer is the advertisers. It really isn't that difficult.
> > >
> > > Dude, the product is what they sell. And what they sell is eyeballs
> > > on advertisements. Whatever terminology they use, whatever pretense
> > > they put up to not seem like heartless bastards, *we* are the product.
> > >
> > > Matt
> > >
> > The product they sell is advertising air time. They do this by buying or
> > making programs we may or may not want to watch. We are helping them
make
> > money by watching those programs, thereby increasing the ratings of
those
> > programs, which in turn increases the value of the advertising time
during
> > the higher rating programs. Maybe we should all get a cut of the
profits.
> > --
> > Hugh Jorgan
> >
> >
>
>

[Soiixante Une Vieilles Viandes De Jour]

Garry Ozols wrote:
>
> you seem to miss the point, without all those eyes watching, or not watching
> those programs with the adds in them, they would be unable to sell the air
> time to all those desperate producers out there.
> The Station, can say " we have 100,000 viewers for this show every night,
> for X dollars we can show your super duper turbo turd to those 200,000
> eyes", now, if only 50,000 eyes were watching then they can only charge half
> of X, <snip>

Dude, I hate to break this to you, but half of 200,000 is 100,000, not
50,000.

[Garry Ozols]

ummm............its logarithmic..........yeah that's it..........'Doh
Garry

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"Soiixante Une Vieilles Viandes De Jour" <suvvdj@yaahooo.fr> wrote in
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> Garry Ozols wrote:
> >
> > you seem to miss the point, without all those eyes watching, or not
watching
> > those programs with the adds in them, they would be unable to sell the
air
> > time to all those desperate producers out there.
> > The Station, can say " we have 100,000 viewers for this show every
night,
> > for X dollars we can show your super duper turbo turd to those 200,000
> > eyes", now, if only 50,000 eyes were watching then they can only charge
half
> > of X, <snip>
>
> Dude, I hate to break this to you, but half of 200,000 is 100,000, not
> 50,000.