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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 6:10 pm
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Originally Posted by theblakefish
So, in comparing the "product-first" mentality of Bethune vs. the "bottom-line first" mentality of Kellner that you speak of, what do you see on the horizon with Smisek? He already came out in the media and said that meals at mealtimes might be gone soon, so I am curious to see what you and others are anticipating...

This is a great thread...^
My crystal ball isn't working all that well right now

All I know is that comment about meals, so this is not a sign that the Bethune approach is likely to make a comeback any time soon.

I wonder, though, with the UA integration, if Smisek might give E+ a closer look?

I actually think E+ can be a big success financially, even if UA has never made monetizing E+ a major priority.
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