Comments on: RIP KOHD http://www.hackbend.com/2010/03/06/rip-kohd.php Getting the most out of Bend, Oregon Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:26:48 +0100 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jason Carr http://www.hackbend.com/2010/03/06/rip-kohd.php/comment-page-1#comment-1567 Jason Carr Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:15:06 +0000 http://www.hackbend.com/2010/03/06/rip-kohd.php#comment-1567 I think there is room for two stations. Honestly, Part of the problem was the amount of money spent at the outset to build the station with HD capabilities, and the cost to purchase the the license. Given how long it takes to change viewer's habits, and build a solid sales revenue stream, I think KOHD just ran into a basic economics problem, that was both self-induced and related to the recession. <br /> <br /> I agree that it sucks. Competition in the market is better for everyone, including the viewers. I think there is room for two stations. Honestly, Part of the problem was the amount of money spent at the outset to build the station with HD capabilities, and the cost to purchase the the license. Given how long it takes to change viewer’s habits, and build a solid sales revenue stream, I think KOHD just ran into a basic economics problem, that was both self-induced and related to the recession.

I agree that it sucks. Competition in the market is better for everyone, including the viewers.

]]> By: Dylan Darling http://www.hackbend.com/2010/03/06/rip-kohd.php/comment-page-1#comment-1565 Dylan Darling Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:45:16 +0000 http://www.hackbend.com/2010/03/06/rip-kohd.php#comment-1565 Bummer. Its going to be hard for another news channel to step into the Bend market. Its going to take something fresh and different to capture an audience. KTVZ has gotten a lot better though. Bummer. Its going to be hard for another news channel to step into the Bend market. Its going to take something fresh and different to capture an audience. KTVZ has gotten a lot better though.

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