History of Olympic Television Rights

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What prompted the establishment of a Television Subcommittee in 1973 by the IOC?

Need to improve communication with OCOGs

Increased revenue from satellite TV (correct)

Inability to enforce the Rome Formula

Strained relationship with OCOGs

Why did the Munich tragedy highlight the need for enhanced security measures and specialized expertise during live broadcasts?

To avoid strained relationships with OCOGs

To increase television rights fees

To separate television rights from technical services

To handle crisis situations effectively (correct)

What was a consequence of the IOC's failure to execute due diligence in reviewing agreements?

Enhanced communication between IOC and OCOGs

Conflict over technical services

Improved negotiation terms for Munich

Increased revenue for OCOGs (correct)

How did the Montreal negotiators address the issue of television rights for the Olympics?

By negotiating better terms with OCOGs Signup and view all the answers

What mismatch led to displeasure from OCOGs according to the text?

Increased television fees and the Rome Formula Signup and view all the answers

What caused a strained relationship between organizing committees and the IOC?

Growing popularity of sports television Signup and view all the answers

Why did Avery Brundage's negotiating model become unworkable in the 1970s?

Clash between OCOGs and the IOC Signup and view all the answers

What was a major point of contention between involved parties regarding the Olympic games?

Marketability as a television property Signup and view all the answers

Why did Munich and Montreal argue against the IOC's distribution policy?

Escalating fees of hosting the Olympics Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Munich precedent according to the text?

Challenges to the IOC's distribution policy by subsequent OCOGs Signup and view all the answers

History of Olympic Television Rights

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What prompted the establishment of a Television Subcommittee in 1973 by the IOC?

Why did the Munich tragedy highlight the need for enhanced security measures and specialized expertise during live broadcasts?

What was a consequence of the IOC's failure to execute due diligence in reviewing agreements?

How did the Montreal negotiators address the issue of television rights for the Olympics?

What mismatch led to displeasure from OCOGs according to the text?

What caused a strained relationship between organizing committees and the IOC?

Why did Avery Brundage's negotiating model become unworkable in the 1970s?

What was a major point of contention between involved parties regarding the Olympic games?

Why did Munich and Montreal argue against the IOC's distribution policy?

What was a consequence of the Munich precedent according to the text?

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