******POINTS OF PROGRESS***THE FUTURE OF TSIG.COM******
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To: +Jazzbo (20606 )
From: +REW
Tuesday, Mar 16 1999 6:39PM ET
Reply # of 20622
There are a few additional things in the mix for the future expansion of TSIG.com. The
expansion will be in many areas. All will be directly related to increasing the revenue and
exposure of TSIG.com.
1. The My MusicCard web site nears completion. It has been loaded and checked out
for functionality. Cosmetics are the big item right now. Fix those and make the operators
familiar and then bring on the public.
2. RG has stated TSIG will become one of the major supporters of the charitable
industry. Already TSIG is represented by The National Music Foundation and the Babe
Ruth League and Lifetime Learning. Indications are there will be additional
representations shortly and compounded growth in this area over the next few months.
The impact could reach to 1/3 of the top 50 charities in a short period of time.
3. The PromoCard is also alive and well. The first deal is apparently near done. Did he
say one million cards a week? I bet we recognize the name. Also he indicates we could
see additional PromoCard deals at up to one a month. The revenues are indicated up to
5 million and possibly more per national PromoCard deal. These revenues come
quickly.
4. The Signature deal begins April. With the acquisition of Signature by GE Capitol their
customer base has risen from 14 to 71 million. Signature can't handle the load, so they
are coming to TSIG to speak with Gordon about helping to alleviate the load. More
business for TSIG. Also remember when calculating earnings, just leave out Signature
and add up the rest. Signature should pay for all the expenses of TSIG.
5. I forgot to ask about future teleservices contracts but the breeze says there are nice
things brewing. Disregard this if you think it is hype but Mr Gordon and Keith Wine
probably would agree they intend to grow this Division.
6. The sports area is alive. We have signed the Lightning and the Ice palace for all
events. Esposito is still out there and could pop up anytime with something else.
Kimberly Haber was also just hired as VP of Sales & Mkting for the Products and
Services Div. She has experience in the sports area also.
7. There will also be several additional hirings in the structural levels to further enhance
the efficiency and growth of TSIG.
8. The Card product line has expanded to include the PhotoCard endorsed by Kodak.
I'll be waiting for the My PhotoCard site.
8a. Further additions to the My Card line may be in store for us as TSIG progresses.
9. The My MusicCard has been enhanced with the addition of the functions provided by
Amplified and TEMPO. Further enhancements could be right around the corner. TSIG
should be prepared to accept market changes in order to stay abreast with continuing
demands.
10. The Hispanic market is not to be neglected by TSIG. Look for the Hispanic MY
MusicCard site to be constructed.
11. Also the Hispanic bank mentioned in the Signature PR is alive and well.
12. The expenses of TSIG have just been lowered by over .05/share(my guess) with the
elimination of VSI. RG mentioned we now have very little debt and have cash in the bank.
The draws from the PP should stop at or short of the first 2.5 million.
13. Look for partnering with a big internet software company in a couple of months or
so. I wonder who and what and how.
14. The instructional manuals, "Perfect Pitch", for the Lifetime Learning account detailing
the MusicCard and the PhotoCard are being printed and are scheduled to be sent to the
over 100,000 school's principals, music dept heads, and heads of PTAs early April.
15. The Babe Ruth League is now getting it together to represent the MusicCard. There
should be a very nice push coming up for the All Stars competition. From what I
understand, the expenses are high and the kids work diligently because the parents
make up any deficits.
16. Watch for continuing alliances between TSIG and other internet companies as the
expansion of it's presence is felt. Success begats attention.
17. Remember Gordon's commitment to have no real advertising expenses. I bet there
are innovative ways to advertise without the line item.
18. There is a feeling, with the known revenue deals and with what is anticipated, that
TSIG should attain profitability in May give or take a month.
19. John Hwang will be establishing an office in Silicon Valley. I think there is a street
address already. This office, in addition to doing TSIG's continuing site developments,
will offer next-generation ISP products and services to businesses on a subscription
basis. These products and services will include e-commerce packages and industry
vertical solutions. This office is anticipated to employ 15-20 employees once business
established.
20. There is anticipated the addition of a PR firm to represent TSIG in a very short time.
It has been indicated the firm has offices in both NY City and Silicon Valley. That
allows the New york office to meet with and represent TSIG to analysts. The Silicon
Valley office also allows Hwang to write and get published articles in various trade
magazines.
21. There was a PR designating TSIG's entry into the sale of all DVDs. Could that be
the first evidence of a VideoCard? I don't think they are included in the My MusicCard
site.
22. Go to the PRs and look at the companies Signature, TEMPO, and the NMF are
associated with. Those could be close contacts for TSIG.
23. Go to the PRs and look at the newly hired high officers of TSIG. Check their
credentials. Look at their contacts. These individuals should be bringing a block of
additional business before they are through. Why would this caliber of a group join
TSIG?
24. RG visualizes the expansion of TSIG to cause the necessity to relocate the first of
the year.
25. The one burning desire of Gordon is to go to the NASDAQ. He wants to be there
this year. I think he can do it.
As always, this is how I see TSIG.com developing.
Bob |
