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10 quotes by Charlie Ergen

Charles William Ergen better known as Charlie Ergen (born March 1, 1953) is an American businessman and is the co-founder and current Chairman of the Board, and former President and CEO of Dish Network and EchoStar Communications Corporation. He stepped down as CEO in May 2011. He remains Chairman of the Board of both companies. Ergen owns 52 per cent of Dish and Echostar shares and holds 88 percent of its total voting power.
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There are only two kinds of employees that I've run across in 30 years. There are ones that get results, and ones that make excuses. If... →

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Allowing your kids to watch TV doesn't have to mean they have no choice but to see commercials for junk food and alcohol.

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When you deal with change, you have a couple choices: you can lead it and make the rules, or you can be a fast follower, or you can be a slow... →

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I believe it's less risky long-term to embrace change.

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I care about our employees more than anybody in my company. I care about my kids, too, but that doesn't mean I give them everything that they... →

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Ultimately, broadcasters and advertisers have to change the way they do business or they run the risk of linear TV becoming obsolete.

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Some people are averse to change, but the advertising model is going to change with or without the Hopper. What we're saying to the broadcasters... →

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The world is changing... I don't, as a consumer, want advertising that's not relevant. If we're going to take a side, let's take the... →

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If the broadcasters were to win on their claims, they'd outlaw the DVR.

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I don't want to kill ads. I think advertising is great, and I'm very aware that there's multiple revenue streams in television... →

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