http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005 by the authors Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:31:10 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/21/055203.php#comment-121314 TTC is one step behind... There is a system ot there that gives you full-on TV experience; choice of multiple networks to watch and individual AUDIO feed to every person,without creating noise pollution.. ...it 'll be massive! Paul 121314@blogcritics.org Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:31:10 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/21/055203.php#comment-86722 Good points Eric - seems like everyone wants a free ride at the cost of invasion of every nook and cranny with advertising Thanks for the insight on the experience, The Proprietor Ryan, my concern with this plan is that it makes it as if everything is for sale and there is no way to get away from the media messages Cheers Jason 86722@blogcritics.org Wed, 22 Sep 2004 21:33:42 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/21/055203.php#comment-86577 don't they do someting like this in London? Or is the "animation" effect what makes this novel? Did NYC use this effect? Advertising is speading to every possible purface and venue - look at blogs. When the concept was proposed two years ago it seemed preposterous, but in general, people don't want to pay directly for information and entertainment and advertising is really the only way to subsidize it. 86577@blogcritics.org Wed, 22 Sep 2004 09:58:26 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/21/055203.php#comment-86573 The first couple of times it was a cute novelty, and drew some conversation in the train car, but the novelty went away quickly. The ad campaign itself was unmemorable (I can't remember who the sponsor was); however I think that something akin to the humorous Super Bowl commercials might have a great impact in this venue. Although it's an interesting thought to try on the NYC subway system, I think the only place it would work would likely be in the East River tunnels. Anyone who rides the Lexington Avenue IRT during rush hour can attest to the sardine can conditions and frequent between station stops of the expresses, thus ruining the effect. 86573@blogcritics.org Wed, 22 Sep 2004 09:50:09 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/21/055203.php#comment-86528 Maybe NYC should consider something like this, if it'll keep the MTA from raising the MetroCard rates AGAIN. 86528@blogcritics.org Wed, 22 Sep 2004 02:03:32 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/21/055203.php#comment-86488 The Proprietor, did you have any strong feelings about the project and images or did they just fade into the background for you? Thanks for posting Jason 86488@blogcritics.org Tue, 21 Sep 2004 21:32:49 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/21/055203.php#comment-86401 The PATH system had similar images on the 6th Avenue portion of the line two years ago. Somewhat interesting in that they didn't try to use them in the Hudson River tunnels for a longer presentation, but it did get a bit of conversation going on the way to Jersey. 86401@blogcritics.org Tue, 21 Sep 2004 11:20:30 EDT