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?

    <p>By negotiating better terms with OCOGs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased television fees and the Rome Formula</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Growing popularity of sports television</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Clash between OCOGs and the IOC</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Marketability as a television property</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Escalating fees of hosting the Olympics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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