Jimmy Schaeffler
Analyst Jimmy Schaefler covers a wide variety of topics, including direct broadcast satellite competition.
IPTV: Ready, Set NAB

Video carried over the Internet, a.k.a. IPTV. Just what is it? Is it a Holy Grail, a logical transition, or a lot of hype for nothing?
As the 2007 National Association of Broadcasters confab wends its way toward Las Vegas, one of the sessions likely to attract a goodly sum of curiosity seekers, and perhaps some answers to these questions, will be held early Tuesday morning, April 17. ... Read More
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Any Shot of XM-Sirius Merger?

After compiling data and developing arguments for the government review of EchoStar’s effort to purchase DirecTV during the 2002-03 time frame, I see many similarities — and some notable differences — comparing a possible merger between the satellite-radio duopolists, Sirius and XM. That said, it’s a good time to vent some ideas and analysis. This comes especially... Read More
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