BDE's plans for a nationwide TV broadcast Auction Channel have been set down on their web page. A bunch of the investors last June were TV moguls in both the U.S. and Europe, and they just hired a bunch of execs away from Chisties, E-Bay and the antique's roadshow, so we should soon see what is going on behind the scenes.
They will be putting up auctions other than their own - for a fee of course.
theauctionchannel.com
The Auction Channel Programming and Schedules
The Auction Channel will broadcast
live interactive coverage of world-wide auctions via cable and
satellite television and the Internet, backed up by a full schedule of
quality support programming. Ultimately airing some 800 events a year,
ranging from fantastic auctions such as the 'Beatles for Sale' and
magnificent Works of Art and Old Masters to smaller and more
specialised events, schedules will comprise two or three auctions a day
from venues around the world. Live coverage will be 3-4 hours duration
from each auction house on television, but unlimited on the Internet.
Viewers immediately see on-screen exactly how things work and how to
take part, with extensive use of graphics, sub-titles and indigenous
language commentary.
The full television schedule of support programming will make The
Auction Channel a viewing 'must' appealing to a very wide range of
tastes and interests. Programmes include regular news bulletins,
previews of forthcoming sales, highlights of recently completed sales
with sales results, game shows, documentaries, profiles and 'behind the
scenes' and crime watch. The television programming will highlight the
Internet auctions, encouraging viewers to participate in, and become
accustomed to, the bidding process.
In addition to active NetBidLive area, The Auction Channel website,
www.theauctionchannel.com, will feature news and discussion forums,
expert features and a fully stocked department store and much more - it
will be a global resource for everyone interested in auctioning, whether
buying or selling. |
