Programme planner
My idea is so simple that it does not need a long description. Though, when implemented it might give you valuable information about your viewers' watching habits.
Simply make a Java or Flash applet looking like an ordinary program chart of a TV channel. But, let the viewer drag 'n drop different programmes to different time slots to create their most optimal programming - suited to their lifestyle and personal schedule. It should just be made simple enough so that it would be simple drag 'n drops - few minutes and you're done.
Viewers could be motivated to use the applet by making it as 'game-like' as possible or by offering prizes. Also the sole fact that giving out their opinion might affect how the programming is made in the future might be enough of a motivator. Many people would love an opportunity to even possibly affect to the TV programming of their favourite channel. The applet is also positive in matter of company image as it gives out the image of the channel really listening to their viewers.
Benefit to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ? Well, another piece of code could interpret the statistics and find patterns to create simple information about your viewers and how they see the programming to suit their personal schedule. This would create enormous amounts of practically free, useful information. Just ask for the viewer's age and zip code for example, and there you go.
I live in Finland and have had this idea for some time now, but your competition was the first one to actually write it down to a sensible forum. Hope you find it useful as well.
Regards,
Erik Lyden
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