This is my personal opinion on how cool Television Broadcast Channels and their Brands are. I based this information on my limited knowledge of percentages and on how many cool shows, in my opinion, there are on that channel. Its also judged by the coolness of the shows that its showing and not by the amount (Reality shows do not count) CBS - 2 Broke Girls, How I Met Your Mother, The Big Bang Theory, Under the Dome. HBO - GIRLS, Game of Thrones, True Blood, Boardwalk Empire. FOX - The Simpsons, American Dad, New Girl, Brooklyn Nine Nine, GLEE. Mnet - Ray Donovan, Suits, Homeland, Nashville. eTV- How I Met Your Mother, Modern Family, The Young and the Restless.
I really enjoyed the Emmy's Choreography number. I really want to watch American Horror Story: Asylum. Yes.
Is a Television Show even a brand, or is the Company that pays for it and broadcasts it the Brand? Hmmm... We... with my amount of experience with brands and such things like Branding Strategy I... have no idea.
But I am going to try and make you believe that I know exactly what's going on here.
There are so many Television Broadcasters out there. Just in South Africa we have MNET (Did you know there's also an MNET in South Korea and Australia?), SABC 1,2,3 and eTV. Then we have DSTV with all it's 500 channels, like The Discovery Channel, the History Channel, the Style Network... the list is ENDLESS! Then you have to think about the huge corporations in America and England like Fox, CBS, HBO and the BBC. Television is a huge deal. It brings us all the news and entertainment we could ever wish for, right into our living rooms from around the world.
Let's not get in too over our heads here. Lets start small, not get to crazy over this thing. Its no big deal - its only Brand Strategy.
MNET: Mnet started way back in 1986 and has been going strong ever since, with loads of International hits and a bunch of locally produced shows like Carte Blanche. Over they years, Mnet has increased the viewer ship of their audience by spicing things up with the shows we have all been anxiously awaiting to watch from America and other places overseas. Earlier this year they were screening shows simultaneously to the States, which was pretty cool, because you didn't have to spend all your internet trolling time trying to avoid spoilers of your favourite shows.
"I really enjoy watching Mnet, it has my shows on!" - Kendyll, Durban.
Mnets logo is a blue 'M', in a ribbon that has been spiced up over the years to look more classy and sophisticated, doing the brand well to reach its target audience and really put itself on the map as worth while channel when DSTV came around. It as finally a worthy competitor taking on channels of a higher calibre.
Mnet has many ways of keeping its viewers entertained and in touch on a personal level, with initiatives like Mnet Cares.
There are also many opportunities for viewers to get involved with competitions and premium initiatives with Mnet and DSTV.
Mnets Sunday Night movies have always meant family time for people, and that's the kind of connection with the people of South Africa and the audience that Mnet has built up over the years. They're all about connecting people, bringing magic into their homes and lives.
"It's a good and bad thing. People are sleeping at that time, but the movies are good usually." - Daniel, Johannesburg.
Jimmy Hendrix T-Shirt; Denim High-waisted Shorts; Ankle Boots and a Navy Blue and Red Button-up Jumper. Accessories: Beige Sunnies; floral bracelets and a pair of over sized floral stud earrings.
The Carrie Diaries
Outfit Inspired by Carrie Bradshaw
Blue Cotton Blazer with Pinstripe detail on the sleeve; Pink patterned dress and, a Blue and White satchel handbag. Accessories: Light pink lace glove; Owl earrings with Turquoise inset stone and a flower detailed headband.
The Carrie Diaries
Outfit Inspired by Larissa Loughlin
Black Cropped T-shirt; High-waisted Plaid trousers with Black Velvet Pumps. Accessories: Black Glam Clutch bag; Red Sunnies and a Silver Rope headband.
Two Broke Girls
Outfit Inspired by Caroline Channing
Black Floral Cap Sleeved Blouse and
Rust coloured High-waisted shorts with button detailing.
Accessories: Bronze Chunky bracelets; Crystal pendant and Clock inspired earrings. Leopard print pumps paired with a Brow fedora and a Radio inspired handbag.
Two Broke Girls
Outfit Inspired by Max Black
Black and Red Plaid Collared Shirt, with a Black High-waisted A-line Skirt; paired with Black Platform, lace-up shoes with Pleather detailing on the toe. Accessories: Light Brown Skinny Belt and assorted Rings.
Tuesday the 17th of September, the day we've all been waiting for. New Girl Season Three is about to Premier in Northern Hemisphere.
I first started watching New Girl earlier this year after spending some time with my friends who were really into it. Obviously, succumbing to peer pressure is never a good idea unless Zoey Deschannel is involved, and even then I advise you to ask your parents first.
Let me tell you why New Girl is really great:
Nick Millers Grump Face
Cece's poker face thats just like: "Why am I friends with this Girl..."
Winston being so randomly there and not really apart of anything, especially that time he gets 'Sympathy Cramps'.
Jessica Day's vvery own theme song (which I can happily say I can play on the Ukulele. Winning life.)
I was sitting at VEGA at on of the tables, casually minding my own business, only a few episodes in and I heard someone at another table talking about what was happening in the episode they were on. It was at this point I found out about the Big Kiss. I now had to watch until I saw it - Episode 15 of Season 2. I was with all the other girls sitting in the edge of their chairs/beds/couches waiting with bated breath and sighing into their pillows at the though of finding someone to kiss as passionately as that.
Without further adieu, here's a New Girl Season 3 teaser trailer:
Enjoy. &Kathryn
PS. So excited can't keep down dinner. Only Joking! Or am I...
