Awful Quote by Eric Schmidt
“The thing that people seem to miss about not just Google, but also our competitors, Yahoo, eBay and so forth, is that there's an awful lot of communities that have never been served by traditional media.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public interview, 2009
The speaker points out that many online communities have been overlooked by traditional media, highlighting a gap in coverage.
In simple terms: Traditional media miss many online communities.
Key Takeaway
Consider underserved audiences in media strategy.
Themes
media
digital communities
inclusion
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
observational
strategic
When to use this quote
- marketing
- content creation
- public relations
Key Concepts
online platforms
community building
Questions to Reflect On
- What communities are still ignored?
- How can media better serve them?
A Different Perspective
Traditional media may still dominate mainstream narratives.
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