This ( THIRD ) compilation of questions ( from May 28 - June 1 ) addresses the interactive Webcast meeting with Ed Bramson scheduled for June 28, 1999. For the rationale behind this effort, see: Message 9838146
ADVERTISING PUBLIC RELATIONS and CORPORATE BRANDING
*********** NEW QUESTION **************
With all the developments concerning Ampex the last six months, doesn't it seem odd that not one; solitary, forward looking analyst, has seen fit to pick up coverage or put out a recommendation? Even with AXC's chosen path of keeping a low profile I find it hard to fathom that no one else is watching this company. Surely we AXC longs are not the only ones who see the potential?
...John M - SI 6/1
FINANCING
Where's the money to fully develop Ampex's plans going to come from?
...Hal Campbell - SI 5/28
JOINT VENTURES and PARTNERING
Ampex may need financing soon and Kodak needs digital expertise due to the Video Market going digital. Is Ampex doing any joint venture research with Kodak who has great photographic expertise?
...Skip Miller - SI 5/28
Do we have some potential partners yet with the clout and cash? Is anyone even interested? No names need be mentioned, but a confirmation to that would be satisfying for now. That's all I need to know. Without one, it'll be tough.
...Al Cassaro - SI 5/28
******* NEW QUESTION ****************
Some further elaboration on the joint venture - Executive Branch TV. What events are likely to be covered? When does Ed Bramson anticipate roll out? Any plans, if Executive TV is successful, for similar coverage of Congress?
...Sleeper - SI 6/1
****** NEW QUESTION ****************
In that Internet II is about to come upon us in the near future and looking at this link, I see a bunch of well known names already involved. Where is Ampex and why is it not on this list? As the company always states that it was one of the first to help evolve the Internet, why is it not there for Internet II? See:
internet2.edu
john adriaan kolenberg - SI 6/1
AFFILIATE OPERATIONS and RESULTS
As TVW grows are they remaining profitable?
...digger - SI 5/29
What "rights" to "shows", ie "Sonny & Cher" does AENTV actually own if any?
...digger - SI 5/29
Are TVW & AENTV keeping stats on hits to sites and is there any % change worth noting?
...digger - SI 5/29
My main question at this point regards the business plan for AENTV. What is their source of revenue? Advertising?
...Carl R. - SI May 29
ROYALTIES and RELATED
Is Ampex Data Systems receiving any royalties from digital cameras?
...digger - SI 5/29
Does Ampex feel royalties will grow from here?
...digger - SI 5/29
CORE BUSINESS COMPETITION
How can AXC compete for content with broadcast networks that have in some cases been in existence for over 50 years?
...JoCo - SI 5/29
Can AXC provide any value added to archived network content by digitizing?
...JoCo - SI 5/29
As is indicated by the LA and NY Ampex sites currently under development, what is the Ampex Corporate Production and Distribution strategy? While references in Ampex announcements and news-releases have indirectly compared this effort to that of TVW and AENTV, what does this initiative really mean in terms of an Ampex specific strategy?
...B. A. Marlow - SI May 31
********* NEW QUESTION **************
Given the Ampex West Coast production facility's proximity to the wealth of talent in the movie industry, and the intended relocation of AENTV to that facility, it appears that emphasis on that facility's operation will slanted towards that wealth of resources / talent. No such inkling thus far for the east coast facility. Will the East Coast & West Coast production facilities have separate mandates or emphasis, or will there be overlapping emphasis for these two facilities?
...DrD - SI 6/1
NEW INITIATIVES
Is Ampex working in the direction of development, acquisition, licensing or utilization of existing AMPEX technology for a video and/or internet video search engine? For example, Search FasTV.com has one for a video news, information and entertainment search engine.
See: fastv.com
...Tom Kirwin - SI May30
Wouldn't it be in Ampex's. TVoW's, AENTV's interest and any of the new channels soon to be put on the web by Ampex and it affiliates, to be on all known video viewers and or tv video card slots or hdtv cards and all new ones that come out in the future, instead of just staying with RealNetworks and Microsoft media viewer?
...john adriaan kolenberg - SI May 31
Is Ampex looking into developing / buying a video viewer and improving it with Ampex technology? For example the up and coming video viewer done by tranz-send combines server software and a special PC player device. See:
wired.com
tranz-send.com
...john adriaan kolenberg - SI May 31
LEGAL MATTERS and SETTLEMENTS
Regarding details of the Mitsubishi settlement. While not related to the operational aspects of the Internet strategy, it can be argued that it is a funding source. I haven't seen any evidence that this question was asked at the annual meeting (hope I'm wrong on this).
...JoCo - SI 5/29
SHAREHOLDER SPECIFIC
One of the first questions that comes to my mind is actually a request of Ampex HQ to grant participation of any IPO's that may arise to be offered on favorable "insider" terms to long term shareholders.
...digger - SI 5/29
GENERAL and MISCELLANEOUS
How was the banana bread at the June 28 Annual meeting?
...Hal Campbell - SI 5/28
What is his price target for when he will consider selling some of his axc holdings?
...digger - SI 5/29
Will there be a company sponsored field trip to Malta for the grand opening of TVW Europe?
...digger - SI 5/29
Footnotes:
This compilation is under development and can change. Any suggestions are encouraged.
The more clearly you present your question, the more closely it can be represented.
So far, flickerful, Ed Perry and B.A. Marlow are contributing to this effort. Other volunteers are welcome to take one step forward.
For the purpose of getting their early response, we are e-mailing a pre-view of this list to Karen and Dave. Gardy.
As soon as the mechanics of this effort are in place, with a hot link, we could open the question collection to the Yahoo and Raging Bull message boards. |
