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Message: [QUOTE="OldAlum, post: 2047758, member: 4533"] The thread on ESPN got me thinking about how WCBB is (and is not) promoted. First, ESPN has done a lot in airing games and advertising the "bigger" games. But it seems to me that they miss their opportunity to promote a product they have invested in even more. First, why not have a Women's Basketball Show? Choose a reliable time and use the analysts they already have to spend a half hour or more each week discussing women's college and WNBA basketball. Fans would know when to tune in and you may catch some casual viewers as well. Give them stories, predictions, and analysis to draw them into the games. Doesn't have to be a great time slot as most people can DVR. But a favorable time slot with great clips may catch some new viewers. Website info is great, but TV time may get more viewers. Second, encourage your commentators to stick to women's basketball as much as possible during games. Too often the commentators talk about men's BB or other sports during a game. It is like telling the viewer "Don't pay too much attention here - there are more interesting things to talk about!" Not productive (I, of course, excuse the inevitable promotion of other sports they are airing soon!) Personally I would like more technical analysis about different screens, defenses, etc. But during game time, I feel that many commentators could do a better job of following the game with enthusiasm when things are close and letting the game excitement do the selling. And if the game is out of hand, the discussion of womens BB and play analysis might give viewers a reason to stay tuned in. (OF course UConn fans stay regardless!) Other ideas? [/QUOTE]

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