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Post by uvula on Mar 20, 2016 20:51:32 GMT -5
I wondered why we did not have much media coverage when SNY was in charge of marketing, but now the "why" is pretty obvious.
After April 5 maybe we will start to get some real media coverage and it won't cost MNKD a penny. Al Mann, FDA, Martin Shkreli, AfrezzaUser, Austrailia guy's hypo experiment video, etc. It would make a fascinating segment on 60 Minutes or 20/20. |
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Post by lynn on Mar 20, 2016 22:24:26 GMT -5
FWIW , I just sent an email , like I said I've become jaded (slightly ) so I'll be pleasantly surprised if 60 minutes shows interest in the story of Alfred Mann & Mannkind . I hate to say it but the Networks seem to be bought & paid for and we see what " they " want us to see but I'd Love to be wrong !  I gave links to Afrezzauser , Afrezza down under & Afrezza just Breathe ... Ironically, I'm not holding my breath for a reply ,) but perhaps they haven't all sold their Souls .... |
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Post by kdaddyfresh2000 on Mar 20, 2016 23:38:52 GMT -5
FWIW , I just sent an email , like I said I've become jaded (slightly ) so I'll be pleasantly surprised if 60 minutes shows interest in the story of Alfred Mann & Mannkind . I hate to say it but the Networks seem to be bought & paid for and we see what " they " want us to see but I'd Love to be wrong ! I gave links to Afrezzauser , Afrezza down under & Afrezza just Breathe ... Ironically, I'm not holding my breath for a reply ,) but perhaps they haven't all sold their Souls .... I sent a similar email about a year ago, obviously, to no avail. Follow the money. CBS gets paid tens of millions of dollars if not more, by BP advertisers. Yet "60 Minutes" has attacked Big Tobacco, Big Oil, the Big 3, the Big Banks, etc. I wonder why they haven't picked up on this.... |
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Post by robsacher on Mar 21, 2016 3:47:25 GMT -5
FWIW , I just sent an email , like I said I've become jaded (slightly ) so I'll be pleasantly surprised if 60 minutes shows interest in the story of Alfred Mann & Mannkind . I hate to say it but the Networks seem to be bought & paid for and we see what " they " want us to see but I'd Love to be wrong ! I gave links to Afrezzauser , Afrezza down under & Afrezza just Breathe ... Ironically, I'm not holding my breath for a reply ,) but perhaps they haven't all sold their Souls .... Lynn, I sent a letter to both 60 Minutes and 20/20 when Afrezza entered the market about a year ago. Never heard back or received a response. Perhaps your effort will prove more successful… |
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Post by mindovermatter on Mar 21, 2016 7:16:26 GMT -5
FWIW , I just sent an email , like I said I've become jaded (slightly ) so I'll be pleasantly surprised if 60 minutes shows interest in the story of Alfred Mann & Mannkind . I hate to say it but the Networks seem to be bought & paid for and we see what " they " want us to see but I'd Love to be wrong ! I gave links to Afrezzauser , Afrezza down under & Afrezza just Breathe ... Ironically, I'm not holding my breath for a reply ,) but perhaps they haven't all sold their Souls .... I sent a similar email about a year ago, obviously, to no avail. Follow the money. CBS gets paid tens of millions of dollars if not more, by BP advertisers. Yet "60 Minutes" has attacked Big Tobacco, Big Oil, the Big 3, the Big Banks, etc. I wonder why they haven't picked up on this.... Because the producers at 60 Mins do not believe it is an interesting story. It is that simple. |
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Post by tayl5 on Mar 21, 2016 8:47:26 GMT -5
It may be that the difficulty of proving what we assume to be true is a deterrent. To nail down even one of the tin foil hat conspiracies we've postulated might take hundreds of hours of investigation. Even if they don't chase down the evildoers, it would be wonderful to see the story laid out with interviews and something like a conclusion.
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Post by uvula on Mar 21, 2016 8:48:30 GMT -5
I'm sure 60 Minutes gets positive emails from thousands of investors in every company and negative emails from thousands of people who are pissed off at someone or something. Maybe the new CCO knows how to contact the right people.
Emails sent by unknown people with a direct financial interest will do nothing.
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Post by BlueCat on Mar 21, 2016 10:11:16 GMT -5
I sent a similar email about a year ago, obviously, to no avail. Follow the money. CBS gets paid tens of millions of dollars if not more, by BP advertisers. Yet "60 Minutes" has attacked Big Tobacco, Big Oil, the Big 3, the Big Banks, etc. I wonder why they haven't picked up on this.... Because the producers at 60 Mins do not believe it is an interesting story. It is that simple. There's really two components: 1. Big media is run by big $. Yea, sounds Foil Hat but is actually true. Its a business for profit, and it aligns opportunistically (see also: Murdoch, Clear Channel, etc). Gotta clear this hurdle - a bit. 2. Big$ is interested first and foremost in Big $. A story that will command significant ad $ and ratings is required. Thus - belief that general public will bite and buy. What would get the producers interested? Probably the high concept combo triple play that would run something like this: - Study/trial data proving it reverses early TII. Same type of storyline as the doctor that sorted that most ulcers are caused by bacteria. Overcoming medical community rigor mortis. Cannabis story would add sizzle too with TS.
- Shows the ineptitude of medical care in US/FDA/etc. Another major government buys large quantity and within 6mos to 1 yr of implementing with populace, has statistics showing dramatic reduction in overall medical costs (see also: obamacare), and better outcomes (significantly fewer diabetic deaths). Or a conservative angle suggesting that FDA reg is the problem.
- Evidence of Wall Street corruption blocking the above. See also "What Killed the Electric Car". A progressive angle suggesting more Wall Street reg is needed.
Whatever the politics - there is an element to what Big $ will support based on what they think will resonate with populace which in an election year, is well metered by poll results.
Otherwise short of a 60 mins story that has to run middle of road - the rhetoric driven outlets (e.g. Fox and CNBC) might carry it with lower bar depending on what 'evidence' comes through and they can swing and spin to their audiences for ads and ratings ....
Just my .02 from Foil Hat contingent. Follow the money.
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Post by BlueCat on Mar 21, 2016 10:19:22 GMT -5
FWIW , I just sent an email , like I said I've become jaded (slightly ) so I'll be pleasantly surprised if 60 minutes shows interest in the story of Alfred Mann & Mannkind . I hate to say it but the Networks seem to be bought & paid for and we see what " they " want us to see but I'd Love to be wrong ! I gave links to Afrezzauser , Afrezza down under & Afrezza just Breathe ... Ironically, I'm not holding my breath for a reply ,) but perhaps they haven't all sold their Souls .... Lynn, I sent a letter to both 60 Minutes and 20/20 when Afrezza entered the market about a year ago. Never heard back or received a response. Perhaps your effort will prove more successful… Add on to my commentary - my guess is that these outlets want to come out "Right" in the end. BK isn't a certain. But neither is success. These folks are going to put their angle on it and want to be on the right side of the gamble. And without the strong-enough medical evidence (still anecdotal at this stage), the financial story alone won't carry it. Not yet ! |
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Post by dreamboatcruise on Mar 21, 2016 11:11:50 GMT -5
It may be that the difficulty of proving what we assume to be true is a deterrent. To nail down even one of the tin foil hat conspiracies we've postulated might take hundreds of hours of investigation. Even if they don't chase down the evildoers, it would be wonderful to see the story laid out with interviews and something like a conclusion. The type of evil involved is garden variety and way to common to be a big news story. |
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Post by mindovermatter on Mar 21, 2016 11:51:41 GMT -5
Because the producers at 60 Mins do not believe it is an interesting story. It is that simple. There's really two components: 1. Big media is run by big $. Yea, sounds Foil Hat but is actually true. Its a business for profit, and it aligns opportunistically (see also: Murdoch, Clear Channel, etc). Gotta clear this hurdle - a bit. 2. Big$ is interested first and foremost in Big $. A story that will command significant ad $ and ratings is required. Thus - belief that general public will bite and buy. What would get the producers interested? Probably the high concept combo triple play that would run something like this: - Study/trial data proving it reverses early TII. Same type of storyline as the doctor that sorted that most ulcers are caused by bacteria. Overcoming medical community rigor mortis. Cannabis story would add sizzle too with TS.
- Shows the ineptitude of medical care in US/FDA/etc. Another major government buys large quantity and within 6mos to 1 yr of implementing with populace, has statistics showing dramatic reduction in overall medical costs (see also: obamacare), and better outcomes (significantly fewer diabetic deaths). Or a conservative angle suggesting that FDA reg is the problem.
- Evidence of Wall Street corruption blocking the above. See also "What Killed the Electric Car". A progressive angle suggesting more Wall Street reg is needed.
Whatever the politics - there is an element to what Big $ will support based on what they think will resonate with populace which in an election year, is well metered by poll results.
Otherwise short of a 60 mins story that has to run middle of road - the rhetoric driven outlets (e.g. Fox and CNBC) might carry it with lower bar depending on what 'evidence' comes through and they can swing and spin to their audiences for ads and ratings ....
Just my .02 from Foil Hat contingent. Follow the money.
The only way the Mannkind story as it pertains to Afrezza will ever get onto 60 minutes or get any national attention is if Donald Trumps says, "Diabetics are a big bunch of losers if they are not using Afrezza" Other than that, don't hold your breath. |
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Post by roseylv on Mar 21, 2016 13:58:55 GMT -5
We'd need the whole 60 minutes LOL.
chart of events as follows:
The yearning for the cure of Diabetes around the world
Al Mann's pursuit (Billions spent) & legacy
The FDA corruption (Shkreli, black label etc)
The huge short postion (whose behind them & why)
The SNY relationship and changing of the guard (New CEO and insider trading that was leaked regarding lack of buy-into Afrezza and subsequent dropping the drug)
The vocal users and their success stories
The insurers, doctors who, have never heard of a potential life changing drug
The Big Pharma companies who don't want to lose market share (needles )
RLS partnership........
I'll stop there lol
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Post by traderdennis on Mar 21, 2016 14:31:06 GMT -5
Without the support from the Endocrinology community, I doubt a positive story on the benefits of Afrezza would even move the RX needle, if we could get it run.
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Post by BlueCat on Mar 21, 2016 15:59:19 GMT -5
I think the key point is for the audience "Why You Care".
If its proven or reasonably believed to be life-saving or disease reversing for a large percentage of population, then the rest of the back story makes a difference - Ok.
Otherwise, not really anyone else would care besides us, some doctors and diabetics, and the the morbidly curious.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 16:14:02 GMT -5
FWIW , I just sent an email , like I said I've become jaded (slightly ) so I'll be pleasantly surprised if 60 minutes shows interest in the story of Alfred Mann & Mannkind . I hate to say it but the Networks seem to be bought & paid for and we see what " they " want us to see but I'd Love to be wrong ! I gave links to Afrezzauser , Afrezza down under & Afrezza just Breathe ... Ironically, I'm not holding my breath for a reply ,) but perhaps they haven't all sold their Souls .... Seem? There is not one honest channel out there. Maybe Viceland Op-There was a CNBC special on Legalizing weed in Colorado and one of the companies highlighted was like an e cigarette for Weed. The stock price went through the roof every time the episode aired. If there was a 60 minute special high lighting the conspiracy theory that many have cooked up you we might actually see that $100 a share price everyone talks about lol |
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