Comments on: Redbox CEO: We are Converting People to Long-Time Customers

By: Analyst: Redbox Beginning to Feel Pain from Delayed Titles | Inside Redbox

Analyst: Redbox Beginning to Feel Pain from Delayed Titles | Inside Redbox — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:31:52 +0000

[...] the new release delays imposed on it by several studios, Redbox may be having a little more trouble than it’s admitting. According to Richard Greenfield, an analyst with Pali Capital, the availability of select new [...]

By: Redbox CEO: We Save Consumers $50-$60 Million Every Month | Inside Redbox

Redbox CEO: We Save Consumers $50-$60 Million Every Month | Inside Redbox — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:53:25 +0000

[...] undeserved blame on Redbox for their current predicament. Many of the arguments Lowe makes are ones we have heard before, but he also makes some bold and interesting claims. Here are some [...]

By: John Small

John Small — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:03:22 +0000

You are mistaken if you think that I am anti-Redbox.

I am against their policy of undercharging for movies.

I think their CEO has unneccesarily antagonized the studios with his approach and that he is a detriment to the corporation.

However, I do think there is some good money to be made by Coinstar (through Redbox) if they approach things properly.

Sadly, I do not believe Mr. Lowe is capable of running this ship much longer without sinking it.

By: RunninWild

RunninWild — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:19:13 +0000

You know what would be a really cool idea John Small? How about YOU start an anti-redbox website? I’m serious. I’d love to check in on your posts and threads to see how it goes. Would you have any interest in that?

By: Rich

Rich — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:38:34 +0000

Redbox of course :)

By: John Small

John Small — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:14:33 +0000

Redbox has the elements of a collapsing pyramid in place. Lowe knows this and is concerned that the media is figuring it out as well.

Drastic changes are neede for Redbox to survive. Is Lowe the guy to do it?

By: KenV

KenV — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:50:11 +0000

The Redbox near me is on the other side of town, a good 15 min ride each way. Blockbuster is putting a kiosk outside the Tedeschi food store a 5 min ride from my house. Guess who is going to get my business ? Unless of course the blockbuster machine sucks ;-)

By: The Hoff

The Hoff — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:22:31 +0000

Redbox isn’t a recessionary business. it was thriving well before the economy tanked. A value proposition thrives regardless of what’s happening in the external economy.

Packaged media has a 5-10 year relevance. Ever notice the name of redbox is ‘redbox automated retail’ and not ‘redbox dvd rental’? Kind of like netflix isn’t DVD-By-Mail? redbox’s asset is the network and the relationships with retailers. One thing I know redbox is aware of is that in 10 years they won’t be renting the saem way they are now. Trust me when i say there are a lot of bright minds already working on the next iteration of retail offering via redbox.

By: John Small

John Small — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:40 +0000

Question #1 – Spin and dancing

Question #2 – Spin and dancing (he really does not like this idea!)

Question #3 – Spin and dancing (he knows that Redbox is a recessionary business)

Question #4 – Ultra-spin. Do you think the fact that Redbox has only a 5-10 year viability factor makes Coinstar investors happy?

Question #5 – He answers this one fairly.

BTW Shane, the full quote from the CEO is “We believe we’re converting…” not “We are converting…”. There is a big difference between the Ceo’s opinion and a statement of fact as you have presented it. A little extra spin from Insideredbox.com for the home team?

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:15 +0000

LOL. ROFLs even. “Dancing around the questions” how? Pssst. There’s also that whole 2012/Mayan Calendar/Nostradamus thing if you want to spread more FUD. Doom and gloom.

You astroturfers make it too easy to spot you ;)