Well, at least they respond...
Much to my surprise, certain companies actually responded to my pleads for help in regard to Angel. Naturally, they said they could do nothing about it, but it was still somewhat encouraging to know they are paying attention, and maybe word will reach the WB. It definitely motivated me to keep trying.
If you received any different messages from the companies, that you felt were helpful or nice, please feel free to post them for other fans to see.
As for the next step, I'm going to start concentrating all my energy on the WB and UPN.
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From: Target
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Dear Allison,
Thank you for your e-mail regarding the cancellation of the television show "Angel."
The purchase of commercial airtime is a complicated process. As a matter of course, Target contracts with each television network to communicate our needs. Each network then provides us with a block of programming time. Whenever we purchase airtime, we do our best to reach a specific audience that most closely matches the Target customer profile in gender and age range.
The determination about whether or not to continue airing any television
program is that of the network. Target Corporation only takes positions on issues that affect our retail business agenda. While I understand your disappointment with the cancellation of this series, we arenot able to intervene in this matter.
We value you as our guest and thank you for shopping at Target.
Sincerely,
Peeyush
Target Guest Relations
www.target.com
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From: Dr. Pepper
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Thank you for contacting us regarding our advertising placement on the WB network, which, until recently, aired the Angel television series.
We have received numerous inquires about the role Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. plays in a television network¿s decision to ¿pick up¿ or ¿drop¿ a series.
While Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. advertises on most of the major television networks, we do not have any influence with the networks when it comes to their programming. Our company purchases blocks of media time from a network depending on the time of day we think our consumers will be watching that network. Our 2004 advertising with the WB network has already been allocated based on that time of day frame.
We thank you for sharing your views with us and hope you will continue to enjoy our many soft drink brands, including Dr Pepper.
Sincerely,
Consumer Relations
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From: Old Navy
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Dear Allison,
Thank you for your e-mail regarding the WB series Angel. We value you as a customer and would love the opportunity to discuss your concerns directly with you. If you would be so kind as to call Old Navy Customer Relations at 1-800-OLD-NAVY, option 4, option 1 and finally option 2, one of our qualified representatives would be happy to assist you with this issue. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Eastern Time.
We look forward to talking to you soon. Thank you again for your time
and comments.
Sincerely,
Ryan
Customer Service Consultant
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Much to my surprise, certain companies actually responded to my pleads for help in regard to Angel. Naturally, they said they could do nothing about it, but it was still somewhat encouraging to know they are paying attention, and maybe word will reach the WB. It definitely motivated me to keep trying.
If you received any different messages from the companies, that you felt were helpful or nice, please feel free to post them for other fans to see.
As for the next step, I'm going to start concentrating all my energy on the WB and UPN.
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From: Target
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Dear Allison,
Thank you for your e-mail regarding the cancellation of the television show "Angel."
The purchase of commercial airtime is a complicated process. As a matter of course, Target contracts with each television network to communicate our needs. Each network then provides us with a block of programming time. Whenever we purchase airtime, we do our best to reach a specific audience that most closely matches the Target customer profile in gender and age range.
The determination about whether or not to continue airing any television
program is that of the network. Target Corporation only takes positions on issues that affect our retail business agenda. While I understand your disappointment with the cancellation of this series, we arenot able to intervene in this matter.
We value you as our guest and thank you for shopping at Target.
Sincerely,
Peeyush
Target Guest Relations
www.target.com
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From: Dr. Pepper
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Thank you for contacting us regarding our advertising placement on the WB network, which, until recently, aired the Angel television series.
We have received numerous inquires about the role Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. plays in a television network¿s decision to ¿pick up¿ or ¿drop¿ a series.
While Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. advertises on most of the major television networks, we do not have any influence with the networks when it comes to their programming. Our company purchases blocks of media time from a network depending on the time of day we think our consumers will be watching that network. Our 2004 advertising with the WB network has already been allocated based on that time of day frame.
We thank you for sharing your views with us and hope you will continue to enjoy our many soft drink brands, including Dr Pepper.
Sincerely,
Consumer Relations
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From: Old Navy
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Dear Allison,
Thank you for your e-mail regarding the WB series Angel. We value you as a customer and would love the opportunity to discuss your concerns directly with you. If you would be so kind as to call Old Navy Customer Relations at 1-800-OLD-NAVY, option 4, option 1 and finally option 2, one of our qualified representatives would be happy to assist you with this issue. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Eastern Time.
We look forward to talking to you soon. Thank you again for your time
and comments.
Sincerely,
Ryan
Customer Service Consultant
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