Why can't the iTunes store notify me when new TV episodes are available?
Many times, I have had to purchase a TV show that isn't (yet) offered as a SeasonPass. Then, I have to check each week and buy the shows one at a time for the whole season. How difficult would it be for the iTunes store to offer a notification system telling me when a new episode is available... or, better yet, allow me to have the store automatically sell me the next episode when it is available (upgrade to Season Pass?). Apple iTunes Store is missing out on sales by not providing a simple solution to a simple problem. They already know which shows I've purchased, how tough would it be to provide some followup? --- Same holds true for when additional (previous) seasons are offered... why is the store making their customers do all the work?
Here again, Dave, I appreciate your answer...and it is probably the exact excuse that iTunes Store executives use to justify not correcting the situation. However, it too is a load of bull.
Apple has a database of the purchases of its customers. It also knows which shows were purchased on an episode basis (as opposed to a Season Pass)...generally because the show's producer didn't allow (or provide for a Season Pass for whatever reason). But again, regardless of the shows producer's "deal" with Apple regarding the show, there is NO excuse for Apple to not provide an easy mechanism for iTunes Store customers to track, and buy missing episodes. This is a win/win/win situation... the iTunes Customer, Apple, and the show's producer all get something! Don't tell me that Apple can't write an application that does this! We are not talking rocket science here. Most "sales" organizations attempt to upsell... create additional sales. Missed opportunity here.
I'm not even suggesting that the process be an "upgrade" to a Season Pass as far as pricing goes... merely a mechanical notification that additional episodes are available! This is clearly different than the "complete my album" system and would have absolutely nothing to do with the contractual relationship between Apple and the show's producers.
Again... it's too bad that Apple doesn't take these discussion comments seriously... there are substantial missed opportunities for TV show sales. Don't you guys that monitor these boards have any pull with Apple? After all, you've got almost 100k items of commentary on these boards...!!!
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