New Advertising at Wrigley

[Butcher]

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If your definition of a few years is 25 years, I agree. However, for the general public, that ain't happening anytime soon.
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25 years?! I wasn't suggesting abandoning public transportation and automobiles for hovercrafts.

We're practically there already. If there's a way (and I'm sure there is) to make Wrigley a giant hotspot, most people who go to Cubs games would already have this capability. The MLB app on my iPhone does all of that already -- the only problem is the drag on the network.
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We're not even close to there, I bet not even 10% of the people at the game even have smartphones. You're dreaming if you think anything like that is happening in less than a decade or 2.
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10% of the American population, maybe. 10% of people who can afford to attend a Cubs game? Too low.

The last rain delay game I went to at Wrigley, during the delay, so many people had their phones out checking the weather radars. I have no hard numbers, obviously, but it certainly seemed like the majority of those in attendance had some sort of iPhone/Blackberry device.

I know arguing with you on a subject like this is a fruitless endeavor, so I'm not sure why I feel compelled to continue.

Two decades, though? With how quickly computer technology advances and becomes smaller and more affordable? C'mon. An iPhone is $99 now. In 5 years, you'll be able to buy that same device off eBay for $10, if that. Everyone will have a device that can stream instant media -- and it will be much quicker than 25 years.

In 25 years, they'll be able to zap the instant replay into a microchip embedded inside of your brain.