Why have there been an absurd number of ad breaks during the Olympics Coverage?

Question

Why have there been an absurd number of ad breaks during the Olympics Coverage?

Answer 1

i know its so annoying.

They say 24 hour coverage but i swear if you added up all the add brake time over the whole 10 or so days the adds would take about 2 days worth or it away

Answer 2

More money for the broadcaster,  

Answer 3

becos they kno that loads of ppl are watchin the olympics so tehy might as well show more adds because more ppl will see them.. this then makes ppl buy more stuff (wat thy see on the adds) so that the ppl makin teh ads get rich

Answer 4

I'm noticing that as well.  NBC seems to really be taking advantage of  their advertising opportunity.  Capitalism over Communism perhaps?

Answer 5

This would greatly depend on the network you're watching it from.

Here in europe... no ad breaks... except for the occasional nike swooshes on the athlete's clothing.

Answer 6

Because Channel 7 need the money and that's all they care about I feel....It's a SHOCKER.....but it seems they do not listen or just ignore the real issues.....nothing can be really done except change channels.