tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post363140281039458997..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: "Good Morning America" Hosts Danica On MondayDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6656417884856833622009-11-30T00:19:24.427-05:002009-11-30T00:19:24.427-05:00Not sure how this works with Thanksgiving, but is ...Not sure how this works with Thanksgiving, but is Monday still part of November sweeps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22477098852989202442009-11-30T00:09:40.342-05:002009-11-30T00:09:40.342-05:00Damon, I appreciate Mr. Moody and used to contribu...Damon, I appreciate Mr. Moody and used to contribute to his show on a regular basis. <br /><br />He has a NASCAR blog that updates information he has offered on his show. That kind of information is his and should be kept there.<br /><br />We are looking for reader opinions on Ms. Patrick and her TV activities, but I appreciate the info.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18363396737776820312009-11-29T18:23:28.406-05:002009-11-29T18:23:28.406-05:00Danica and Nascar clue #5: It's all about the ...Danica and Nascar clue #5: It's all about the Benjamins.<br /><br />Just read your note about Danica's scheduled appearances on Fox, owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. who also owns Speed. Another one of the big players in the Nascar TV contract trifecta other than Disney and Time Warner, who owns TNT and Sports Illustrated.<br /><br />Two of the three media companies involved in the $4.48 billion contract with Nascar just happen to have Danica on their networks for her big announcement on Monday morning. Interesting.<br /><br />People talk about Danica as a brand, well now she is Disney's, the News Corp. and Time Warner's hot, new item and they will do whatever it takes to make their product: Nascar TV programming, print and online content, have more value to their advertisers, who in turn will pay more for ads, which will earn them bigger returns.<br /><br />Again, welcome to Nascar, Danica.longtimeracefannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10214741522129031742009-11-29T17:23:09.147-05:002009-11-29T17:23:09.147-05:00The stars are aligning for Danica and Nascar and t...The stars are aligning for Danica and Nascar and the clues are just too hard to ignore.<br /><br />(1) The timing: first thing Monday morning of the Nascar Champions Week activities is not just coincidental, it's a PR person's dream come true. Now, for the next five days at least, an eternity on 24/7 news cycles, every time a Nascar related item is broadcast on any media, the question, "What about Danica?" will be raised . . . again and again and again.<br /><br />(2) The setting: ABC's Good Morning America, owned by Disney, who also owns ESPN. Disney will pay Nascar close to a billion (with a B) dollars for the rights to broadcast roughly 275 Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck races through the end of their contract in 2014. With over 2000 hours of programming, equaling approximately 30,000 minutes of ad time, their investment potential is huge. Good Morning America is the #2 rated weekday morning show with an average audience of 4 million, and is the perfectly logical place for Disney to announce Danica's Nascar debut.<br /><br />(3) Michael Waltrip's coy twitter about being a runner-up in the contest for Danica's services is almost a spoiler, given the fact that it was posted just minutes after Danica's. That also was not just coincidental.<br /><br />(4) Randy LaJoie's Nascar driver's seat with Danica's name on it. Guess we'll find out tomorrow where it will be installed.<br /><br />Welcome to Nascar Danica. Hope you enjoy the ride.longtimeracefannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77735550795021764802009-11-29T16:50:57.506-05:002009-11-29T16:50:57.506-05:00David, a ride in ARCA or even the Nationwide Serie...David, a ride in ARCA or even the Nationwide Series does not get you on GMA in between hard news and Tiger Wood gossip.<br /><br />Go Daddy does not get you on national TV unless they are going to talk about Super Bowl commercials.<br /><br />There is no leak because nothing except open wheel stuff is going on. <br /><br />Even GMA is mum.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72737787923086879722009-11-29T16:33:50.804-05:002009-11-29T16:33:50.804-05:00JD, the fact no one has a huge leak on the story b...JD, the fact no one has a huge leak on the story by now surprises me. Everyone seems to be reporting whispers....but I imagine someone will have a full scoop by sundown tonight.<br /><br />Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend by the way.<br /><br />If the GoDaddy website was planning to have her, and she is on GMA instead, one can assume this is a GoDaddy/Danica announcement. Jayski reports she's entered for the ARCA race, so in turn wouldn't one just reason to guess this would be Danica putting about 8 or so races together with JRM and GoDaddy sponsoring those races? That's my guess. Details as of what races are probably going to be omited as will car number since JRM really has no idea exactly what their plans are. Eury Sr has said it could be a single full time car, single part time or two part time cars. They just don't know yet.<br /><br />I find it interesting she has chosen GMA for it though. Maybe GoDaddy is expanding their involvement with Danica on both the IRL/NASCAR sides. GoDaddy car for the Indy 500...?<br /><br />This is a huge red flag though to SPEED AND ESPN that there NEEDS to be a racing show, even it is only once a week, in the offseason no matter what! NFL Live runs year round, you get NBA and MLB updates from time to time, so why can't ESPN put together a weekly midweek edition of NN to recap what is going on during the offseason? SPEED too.<br /><br />Confuses me how they do this since RPM used to run year round too.<br /><br />GMA might get some great "casual" viewers but in terms of its relevance to "race people" if it is a major announcement of her plans with a team and all, it seems to be the wrong audience for such a presser.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30861823829764067662009-11-29T15:29:31.883-05:002009-11-29T15:29:31.883-05:00That was a mention from Mr. Starr on the Racing We...That was a mention from Mr. Starr on the Racing West forum. No added details.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37350678151033207902009-11-29T15:05:40.299-05:002009-11-29T15:05:40.299-05:00Jayski didn't say it would be an ARCA announce...Jayski didn't say it would be an ARCA announcement tomorrow, he wrote that he's hearing she's entered in the ARCA race at Daytona in February.Damonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12503630418968750122009-11-29T13:37:38.933-05:002009-11-29T13:37:38.933-05:00Race or dont race already, real fans just dont wan...Race or dont race already, real fans just dont wanna hear the talk we're counting the SECONDS till the 24 hours in Jan<br /><br />Also Jayski says its an ARCA announcement, maybe theyre going to debut the car and as someone else said, max TV coverage for the new sponsor (i got a dollar says GoDaddy)WickedJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786052306720946487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49620821494868500232009-11-29T12:33:19.686-05:002009-11-29T12:33:19.686-05:00First, it should be mandatory that ALL drivers get...First, it should be mandatory that ALL drivers get at least 1 yr of experience in N'wide series before moving to Cup. Second, it drives me insane when anyone tries to make a statement by being a "female driver" or an "African-American driver." It doesn't matter where you come from or what gender you are, all I care about is that you're a "good driver." If you can qualify a car and race in a pack, the only thing that matters at that point is talent.racingirl99https://www.blogger.com/profile/12491095871131265544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7516644911161054852009-11-29T11:22:54.624-05:002009-11-29T11:22:54.624-05:00@osburnk -- laughing over the Freudian slip -- &qu...@osburnk -- laughing over the Freudian slip -- "shrewly"!GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58967733743608598742009-11-29T10:37:46.883-05:002009-11-29T10:37:46.883-05:00I think I have figured out why I don't like Da...I think I have figured out why I don't like Danica. IMO she's more about the BRAND than she is about the racing and that's a problem for me. Say what you will about Michael Waltrip and his sponser shilling, his passion for racing is obvious I just don't see that passion in Danica. It may be there and probably is but it's buried in those godaddy commercials so if she decides to dig it up I might change my mind.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65017994974064806032009-11-29T09:09:13.088-05:002009-11-29T09:09:13.088-05:00She's looking for a big morning nat'l audi...She's looking for a big morning nat'l audience and I guess her PR thinks GMA is it. I won't be watching. Her driving and media prowess doesn't impress me at all, I don't care one whit whether or not she comes to NASCAR.Donna DeBoerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794219924983285744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5050856610056060342009-11-29T07:18:55.207-05:002009-11-29T07:18:55.207-05:00Nothing surprises me about Danica, but I can't...Nothing surprises me about Danica, but I can't imagine her making an announcement in regards to 2010 on GMA. I like her and think it's good for racing that she's in it. Guess we'll have to wait and see what it's all about.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31488498767253255892009-11-29T07:08:41.725-05:002009-11-29T07:08:41.725-05:00Why GMA?? Millions of viewers vs maybe 100,000 on ...Why GMA?? Millions of viewers vs maybe 100,000 on 1st week Dec. racing show!!Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83136702246272431232009-11-29T01:26:30.123-05:002009-11-29T01:26:30.123-05:00I don't think she will do NASCAR. I think ever...I don't think she will do NASCAR. I think everyone has gotten into her head that she can't do both at the same time. And I think she has real concerns about the possibility of running in the NASCAR B-circuit and not being able to break the Top 25. <br /><br />She has a great thing going in Indy, with plenty of money and a decent chance to win. Is there that much more money in NASCAR for her? Not enough to risk looking like a chump, I say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5821640823138368942009-11-28T21:34:21.293-05:002009-11-28T21:34:21.293-05:00@ Glenn, I'm with you.
I don't know what...@ Glenn, I'm with you. <br /><br />I don't know what it is about Danica that just rubs me the wrong way. I just don't think she's all that.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52237650761488097652009-11-28T21:29:25.762-05:002009-11-28T21:29:25.762-05:00I can't see her talking about Super Bowl comme...I can't see her talking about Super Bowl commercials on an ABC show since the SB is being covered by CBS. Danica is very calculated with her "brand", so she can show up anywhere to make her "newsworthy" announcements. <br /><br />Of course, her decisions will make the news, and since the morning shows have become nothing more than entertainment venues rather than hard news programs, it's not surprising no matter where she shows up. GMA, Today Show, CBS Morning are nothing more than electronic versions of People and US magazines. While most would think that an announcement from a sports figure is more suited to ESPN, Danica is not one for going the usual route. Her announcement will cause a few ripples, unless she says she's signed and sealed for JR Motorsports, the interest in this will be a very small blip. If she decides to stick only with IRL, and God knows why anyone would want to continue to go down with that ship, no one will really care.Darcienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65008932538707122712009-11-28T21:24:18.805-05:002009-11-28T21:24:18.805-05:00To Glenn,
It's a SPONSOR generated announcem...To Glenn,<br /><br /><br />It's a SPONSOR generated announcement designed to get the most media coverage possible for the product.Damonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53255182015356228612009-11-28T21:01:40.572-05:002009-11-28T21:01:40.572-05:00JD, thanks for the info.
E-mail sux because there...JD, thanks for the info. <br />E-mail sux because there is no emotion. That part of it is bad. I am sincere in that.<br />I say that because I am interested that she will be on NATIONAL TV to tell us of her future, but seriously, does she deserve NATIONAL attention? <br />It's amazing to me that any racecar driver would use that platform to announce their future plans.<br />I can't imagine any NASCAR driver (or any popular racecar driver, other than her) going on a national morning show to announce anything.<br />I wish her the best, as I would anyone, but she is taking things a little to far. (imho)<br />I'm sure driving in the INDY CAR Series, as any professional series, is a tough gig, but why would you use a daily morning show "to announce your plans" unless you were just trying to pad your wallet?Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695831353283754366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40188375272929164362009-11-28T20:09:33.968-05:002009-11-28T20:09:33.968-05:00Danica is becoming as bad as the gopher with media...Danica is becoming as bad as the gopher with media overkill. She will drive more people away than she will draw in because the media (especially TV) will focus only on her. Have you already forgot about nothing but Johnson?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36085921747106073542009-11-28T19:27:04.383-05:002009-11-28T19:27:04.383-05:00I don't think she will be talking NASCAR. Has ...I don't think she will be talking NASCAR. Has she even been in a stock car? If she has, it's been the best kept secret. We've already read about some F1 guys just messing around in them.<br /><br />I think this is Danica's ploy of building excitement for herself. She is a brand you know. Since GMA is an ABC product as is BSPN, it's just their way to get people to tune in or record on DVR. <br /><br />I'll read about it or Twitter.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13932671897719507992009-11-28T18:35:54.319-05:002009-11-28T18:35:54.319-05:00I'm sick of the Danica mania. She has shrewly...I'm sick of the Danica mania. She has shrewly taken her driving skills and turned herself into a celebrity. If she races in NA$CAR, I expect we will be forced to watch a mid to back pack driver in everyh race she is in. We have experienced enough of that with Jr.in the cup series. <br /><br />Either do it or don't do it and shut up.OSBORNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265276174788619591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42566298014817622242009-11-28T18:28:06.793-05:002009-11-28T18:28:06.793-05:00I believe it does demonstrate her media and crosso...I believe it does demonstrate her media and crossover "power" and I suspect GMA has a bigger morning audience than any of the EESPN channels - and of course EESPN is part of the ABC complex.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54320239712885421062009-11-28T17:34:26.606-05:002009-11-28T17:34:26.606-05:00Makes no sense if it's NASCAR related & it...Makes no sense if it's NASCAR related & it does seem odd.<br /><br />Then again if it helps IRL in the least, I hope the show goes well.<br /><br />You know, I saw a body language expert last night say, if "you know" was used a lot during a brief interview, it shows vulnerability. Watch for DP to use that term on GMA. But lately she's tried to substitute "um". :-)Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.com