'RCTI' responds<\/p>\n
Soccer has become a global industry aimed at profit-making.
\nKirch Media spent a huge sum of money to secure the World Cup
\n2002 broadcasting license from FIFA. Kirch Media required that
\nRCTI pay US$5 million for the right to broadcast in Indonesian
\nterritory. The high cost also applies to other countries
\ninterested in the same license.<\/p>\n
People are fortunate to be in Indonesia to watch World Cup
\nmatches for free. Many other countries like Italy and India
\ncharge their viewers fees because the license is held by cable TV
\nor obliges them to pay per view. RCTI imposes no charges,
\nalthough entitled to do so, in order to cover the big license
\ncost and to turn a profit.<\/p>\n
To RCTI, the satisfaction of viewers in Indonesia, most of
\nwhom are fond of soccer, is more important than mere profit-
\nseeking. Therefore, it is only natural if commercials as the only
\nsource of income of private TV stations are featured at
\nintervals, especially for a program of the caliber of the World
\nCup 2002.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, RCTI continues to strive to make commercials
\nappear more tasteful, without disrupting too much the enjoyment
\nof viewers and at the same time without ignoring our commitment
\nwith advertisers. RCTI has made a marked improvement since June
\n3, 2002, in which matches are presented in full with the names of
\nplayers and national anthems. It is indeed difficult to please
\nall parties.<\/p>\n
TEGUH JUWARNO<\/p>\n
PT Rajawali Citra<\/p>\n
Televisi Indonesia<\/p>\n
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