American Idol is now down to the final three contestants: the front runner Melinda, the up-and-comer Jordin, and the dark horse Blake. Personally, I'm voting for Blake or Jordin...I've never been a big Melinda fan.
Anyway, the ratings continue to soar and the number of votes cast each week continues to rise (or at least that's what FOX says). Either way, it looks like they are heating up for one heck of a finale in a couple of weeks.
As for CKX, they continue to expand both their Idol and Elvis brands. Idol has paired with King.com, the world's largest skill games site, to give away 2 tickets to the finale on May 23.
"This is the first time that any skill game has introduced viral gaming on such a big scale," said Toby Rowland, co-founder and co-CEO of King. "King continues to lead the industry by combining TV entertainment and games in the most innovative ways. By bringing top-rated TV shows such as American Idol, Deal or No Deal, and 1 vs 100 to the online communities, fans can now experience their favorite television programs online and continually be a part of them."
from: http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=249371
In addition, some people donating blood this week will receive a commemoritive Elvis T-shirt.
"Lifeblood donors can save lives and receive the first of four new exclusive Elvis™ designs on a commemorative T-shirt when they give blood at any of Lifeblood’s area donor centers the week of May 7-12."
from: http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=54039d10-0008-4e58-8b69-a0dee6c727b3
Finally, I'm very disappointed that the success of Idol has not had a positive impact on CKX's stock price: it currently sits at just $11.29. Like I said in an earlier post, I'm glad I didn't bet the house on it!
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
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