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Subject: Everyone's thoughts onTeen USA ditching the swimsuit competition? Author: 3 [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 06/29/16 2:26:53pm 2 [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: I love the idea and I hope TX uses this format at state so their girls can be prepared Author: Helen [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/29/16 3:20:36pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: I think it's a bit silly since the bombshell fit girls will choose athletic wear that covers little more than a bikini. Author: Ridiculous. [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/29/16 4:27:54pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: I don’t like it as well. They are changing the entire format of the USA system. Soon, there will be no USA.. They might has well be competing for World. Author: Sparkle [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/30/16 6:31:46am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: If it's not broken, don't fix it. IMG just needs to sit down. Stop trying to make groundbreaking changes. Author: Leave the incredibly successful USA system alone- [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/30/16 7:11:23am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: That's what people don't recognize that the USA system IS broken. Ratings have been down for years and IMG is trying to find a way to save the system by increasing ratings and interest. So far their marketing campaigns have been successful so they are doing something right. Yesterday the announcement of the swimsuit change was featured on MSNBC, CNN, FOX, NBC, CBS, etc. Not to mention how many times it's been shared on Facebook. They are predicting that if the states don't fall in line and adopt this procedure prior to competition there will be a large media backlash. IMG is connecting with the average individual and family which seems to be working. Author: Marketing girl [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/30/16 7:20:26am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: It was on every network and shared thousands of times because the pageant is already so popular, that everyone is interested in the news. The current popularity of the pageant has nothing to do with anything these IMG geniuses are doing. In fact, I'm seeing that the changes are turning people off. I wonder if our teens are going to have to have a "story of meaning and purpose beyond pageants"? Puuuleeeze, this all kinda makes me wanna barf. Author: Leave it alone. - Also a marketing girl [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/30/16 11:27:10am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: As much as I would like to agree with you I am afraid your statement is just not accurate. The ratings plummeted last year and this year they were down again over a staggering 25%. To appeal to America and keep the system on the air IMG understands it must appeal to a new extended audience. I don't think anyone has to have a story but I don't think there is anything with showing a moral ethical background. Author: hooray for all the marketing guru's. [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/30/16 1:30:02pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Ratings were down because they couldn't find a network. Then when they did, it was some obscure channel. Author: Your argument is weak. [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06/30/16 3:57:24pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: ^^^^^ above comment has no relevance because this year the show was broadcast on one of the largest networks around and was still down. They haven't had a really good year since 2011. Author: Try again [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 1/16 6:28:40am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Ok, so I'm sure 20 somethings who now have a "purpose of depth beyond pageantry" (yawn) and teens in workout clothes will make the ratings SOAR!!!! Author: I'm done with this idiotic thread. Too much ignorance for a Friday. [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 1/16 6:33:29am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: I am really over the rude comments about girls having a purpose. What's wrong with making something of your life? Moving on because you people are just negative Author: Get over it [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 1/16 6:52:41am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: They've always had a purpose, that what their volunteerism, platform and charity work was. IMG is now placing additional pressure by making them feel their regular charity endeavors are not enough. Now you'll have to have a story like the current Miss USA. You'll have to have a powerhouse career, advanced degrees, extensive charity work and look like a supermodel. The purpose/platform they had before IMG was enough. The changes IMG is making will do nothing for the ratings. No additional people will tune in to see teens in activewear and young ladies save the world. People tune in for light entertainment along with beauty and glitz. It was fine the way it was. Author: I guess we'll see [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 1/16 7:59:43am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: I agree that IMG is wanting too much of these girls! They have no idea the stress they are under as it is! Author: Concerned parent [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 2/16 10:40:59am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Playing devil's advocate here - don't you think that's partially the problem? That it was "enough" for the pageant to be only about beauty and glitz? Like that we think its okay to only expect that from our young adults/college aged students? In this age where men are living with their parents until their 30's and women are becoming famous on instagram for literally no reason, I think its a good thing to expect more from them - MOST of these girls have amazing stories to tell, but they've forgotten how to tell them in this age of social media fame and looks being all that is required. Author: . [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 4/16 6:42:06am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: I agree that it's important to have a purpose, but that's what platforms were. Now they're going to have even more of a purpose, and I personally don't think that will draw new viewership. Author: More stress for everyone except the pageant [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 4/16 3:03:33pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: I think people are making a lot of assumptions and being really over dramatic. I am sure platforms still work but the point is a lot of ladies in the USA do not have any kind of platform and the only community service they do is the appearances the systems makes them attend. I see nothing wrong with having a greater purpose outside of pageantry. You are a representing the country or your state when you win one of these titles. Why would they not want someone with an interesting background Author: Wondering [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 5/16 7:53:34am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: So will they have SS or sports wear? Author: I like SS better [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09/ 5/16 10:51:59pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]