I remember a couple other formats!
Not that long ago Radio reigned supreme, Imagine that
Comedy, music, horror, adventure could be heard in the
privacy of your own living room. America learned to love the radio.
They loved the new technological age. But then a new format was
born. Somehow the technical innovators figured out how to
send a picture through the air, and a moving picture at that.
They called it: Television, imagine, not only could sound be sent
on a trip through the air, but a picture as well. A picture and sound
could now be received in a wooden box that concealed a lot of funny looking glass tubes. These boxes were expensive at first, and the companies that built them struggled. But destiny was at hand, and a new innovation was born, which would later become a smash success. The American people fell in love with this brand new format, and rightfully so for this new format delivered that what had never been seen before and with quality images that were thus brought to life into many living rooms.
There were other new formats as well, like the record player, the eight track tape. There was the cesset tape, and the CD. Each time there was a new innovation that new innovation succeeded. So then what has all this taught you? It has thought me that history is a good teacher. Although I expected rewards sooner, I feel this is my only mistake, for I know this new format will succeed in blockbuster proportions, so then time as I see it is the only factor.
The industry has taken a blow, first ESST then CUBE, and then that other guy called Thompson. OK so the street wants results, and they want them now .No problem for that's the way it works, that's the
way it is. Some of us were wrong including myself, for I expected much
hype, better sales sooner, but I take comfort knowing that I'm not totally wrong, but realize that only it's my timing is that is off a tad. This new format will be a blockbuster format, it's just simply a bit early. History has taught me that this new idea will succeed. This group does need some repair, but the hype will come, you can know that by looking at history, and you can take that to the bank! Cube is a leader in this industry, and one should use that knowledge to make himself a basket full of golden eggs!
good luck c-ya! |
