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NBC's Zucker Hints At Return to iTunes
Bad corporate blood led to the collapse of the NBC/Apple business relationship in the fall of last year. Now, via the Engadget news feed, comes word that things may be thawing out between the two. A for-pay article in the Financial Times had words from NBC Universal's COE Jeff Zucker, saying: "'We've said all along that we admire Apple, that we want to be in business with Apple.' He then unexpectedly adds, 'We're great fans of Steve Jobs.' No telling what has caused the turnabout. Perhaps the writers strike gave both parties time to reflect on their mounting lost revenue." The site also notes that NBC signed a deal as part of the recent movie rental announcement, possibly contributing to the thaw. They link to a BusinessWeek article pointing out positive statements from Jobs reciprocating these 'feelings'.
NBC is reported to have asked Disney if Disney's friend, Apple, still liked NBC; and if so, did Apple just like NBC, or did it, you know, "like" like NBC.
Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine.
Me: Here, take my money!
NBC: No, thanks. Not until Steve says he's sorry.
Mea navis aericumbens anguillis abundat
Unless he was calling him fat in the process.
Andrea Jung joined Apple's board of directors a couple of weeks ago.
She's also on GE's board of directors.
GE owns 80% of NBC Universal.
(and since Kevin Bacon has no doubt worked for NBC Universal, I can connect Steve Jobs to Kevin Bacon in four steps)
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