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Even more buzz....

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Donald Trump TV is a tantalizing idea. But it could be even harder to pull off than a presidential campaign.

Breitbart News executive chairman Steve Bannon's new role on the Trump campaign has rekindled talk about a Trump-branded conservative media venture -- potentially something that would challenge Fox News from the right.

After Election Day, if Hillary Clinton wins, Trump's anti-media campaign could naturally turn into a marketing pitch like this: "The media rigged the election against us. That's why we need our own channel."

http://money.cnn.com/2016/08/19/media/donald-trump-tv/index.html



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Re: Trump TV may be in the works; but can it turn voters into viewers?
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2016, 10:58:22 pm »
Even more buzz....

Is it possible the Trumo campaign was a charade meant as a launching pad for another of his business interests?

He gets the dough and we get Hillary?

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Re: Trump TV may be in the works; but can it turn voters into viewers?
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2016, 11:35:57 pm »
Is it possible the Trumo campaign was a charade meant as a launching pad for another of his business interests?

He gets the dough and we get Hillary?

That's the rhino in the room. It is a big gamble, but it is actually in line with how Trump operates. Trump has zero problem in running a losing venture if his downside is protected. Generally, that downside he is working for is building his brand. Remember, he has run for President before even though he knew he would lose. But it was all about building his brand and selling books.

Personally I think this one started as another brand building stunt and it got out of hand.

Another big question, how will his fans react if they feel like they were being used?  I'm sure the most loyal believers won't feel used, but a lot may realize they were being riled up for a publicity stunt.