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Re: #MakeitLoud Ideas...

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Originally Posted by bduddy View Post
Just because spectators are allowed in for free doesn't mean that FIRST loses their broadcast rights, i.e. their rights to charge money to broadcast the event and bar everyone else from doing so that hasn't paid up. That being said, I don't see anyone paying FIRST money to show championships any time soon. In fact, it could possibly be a worthwhile investment for FIRST to buy time... has anyone ever considered that?
will.i.am bought an hour of ABC primetime with a couple of FIRST sponsors to promote the sport 2 years ago.