So I just saw a poll at the US Swimming web site that asked:
In the last twenty years, who do you think has changed more in the sport of swimming?
The choices were swimmers or coaches.
Thought it would be a good thread to talk about. Should we also throw in swimming equipment for good measure?
Talk amongst yourselves...
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People are going to watch sports that they find interesting. I think they would broadcast swim meets if the market was big enough, regardless of whether are boring or not. Golf, in my opinion, is the most boring sport to watch ever, but since there are a lot of people in the US that play golf, then you can get away with showing it for hours a day. Unfortunatly, most advertisers and market buyers don't see broadcasting swimming as a good way to spend money. It's all about the cost per thousand and if that number is too high, then it's not worth buying the media time to show it because you're never gonna get your money back.
~Kyra
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Former Member
People are going to watch sports that they find interesting. I think they would broadcast swim meets if the market was big enough, regardless of whether are boring or not. Golf, in my opinion, is the most boring sport to watch ever, but since there are a lot of people in the US that play golf, then you can get away with showing it for hours a day. Unfortunatly, most advertisers and market buyers don't see broadcasting swimming as a good way to spend money. It's all about the cost per thousand and if that number is too high, then it's not worth buying the media time to show it because you're never gonna get your money back.
~Kyra
