Dish Network Chief Talks About Auto Hop

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In a rare interview with the Wall Street Journal, DISH Chairman Charlie Ergen talked about his daughter's braces, poker and why he wants Dish's Hopper DVR to Auto Hop all network TV ads for recorded primetime shows.

As a viewer, I totally agree! Why make viewers sit through 18 minutes of ads per hour? You know they will walk away and tune out anyway. I often resort to muting the commercials because they are so annoying.

My take on Auto Hop and why network ads execs should think of creative solutions rather than start an ugly fight.

TV Networks Want to Pause Dish Network’s 'Auto Hop' Ad-Skipping DVR

Interesting articles in WSJ and NY Times that mirror my thoughts/experiences

WSJ: Customers Say to Cable Firms, 'Let's Make a Deal'
Want cheaper cable television? Try asking for it, says the WSJ.
Here is how I chased and got an awesome deal on cable's Triple Play.
First Person: Chasing Discounts on TV Service


Why Books Are Better than e-Books for Children
New research suggests when we read with a child on an e-reader, we may actually impede our child’s ability to learn. Here is the NY Times article.
Here is why I won't be buying an e-book reader anytime soon.
First Person: I Am Not Buying or Gifting an E-book Reader This Year