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> Do they? Clearly they do or NBC wouldn't pay approximately eleventy quadtrillion dollars every time the contract is up to renew. NBC makes billions on the O
by DrillShopper 2y ago
> Do they?
Clearly they do or NBC wouldn't pay approximately eleventy quadtrillion dollars every time the contract is up to renew. NBC makes billions on the Olympics though running advertising and advertisers are willing to pay NBC's rates therefore at least enough people care for NBC to profit massively.
- hindsightbias 2y agoMaybe there should be some ethical consideration of a culture of prizing American/German/Chinese/Russian mostly semi-pro and literally pro athletes stomping mostly real amateurs from the rest of the world in the olympiad. They could all save a lot of money and it would probably be more interesting to watch.
- unsupp0rted 2y agoAdvertisers might be paying due to historical inertia and the need to compete with other advertisers during these times. And NBC rakes in the money just like Google does from local pest control companies who pay $10+ per click. They don't want to pay that much, they may not really profit from paying that much, but they can't let their competitors take the customer for free.
- Auracle 2y agoExcept NBC barely broadcasts any sports other than swimming, gymnastics, and track and field (summer). If you’re good at one of those you’re probably good financially as well. If you’re a decent shot..putter? Nobody particularly cares, other than other people in the sport. The only reason they might show you is if you win a medal for the US.