Steve Case Quotes

I think it took us nine years to get one million subscribers to AOL, and then in the next nine years we went from one million to 35 million.

We don't want to turn the TV into a computer.

When I first got started in the late '70s, early '80s, and first was thinking about the interactive world, I believed so fervently that it was the next big thing, I thought it would happen quickly.

You have to get along with people, but you also have to recognize that the strength of a team is different people with different perspectives and different personalities.

We went from one million to 20 million subscribers in the past five years. That's great, but a billion people watch CNN.

We all share the goal of protecting children. Unfortunately, Congress passed this law without understanding the many technological tools available and under development that empower parents, rather than the government, to determine what their children receive on the Internet.

There's no question that we're on the eve of an explosion in consumers' move to wireless and how they use interactive devices.

If you net out the impact [of the end of long-term ad deals], 2003 will be, on an operating basis, an up year, ... We don't want to make light of disappointing numbers. But as to the question of has AOL bottomed out yet as a business, we think the answer is yes.

We share with Sun a vision for the future in which consumers will be able to access America Online brands anywhere, at any time, and from any device, and we believe that with this alliance, we can make this happen more quickly.

lead the convergence of the media, entertainment, communications and Internet industries.

Car-sharing is poised for explosive growth, as it enables consumers to save on the expense and hassle of car ownership, while reducing traffic and pollution.

We don't want to suddenly mess around with people's normal viewing habits and force them to do interactive things. Above all, we want to expand the viewer's experience, either through a very simple directory or by providing additional information to the program that's currently showing.

We do not intend to limit content diversity on any of our systems. If we limit content, if we do not promote a diversity of voices ... then consumers will waste no time migrating to other Internet and media services.

I strongly believe that AOL - once the leading Internet company in the world - can return to its past greatness. Over the past few months, I have been pleased to see a renewed focus on AOL at Time Warner, and the emergence of so many strategic alternatives.

When I saw it, I really thought it could be more of a lifestyle brand, much like Nike.

Jon's hiring represents an important step forward for America Online and the entire company.

We regret the inconvenience this may have caused our customers, and we will work to ensure that the problem does not reoccur.

I think it's now clear to everybody the Internet has arrived and everybody is talking about how to reinvent their businesses to take advantage of e-commerce, ... While many companies talk about this opportunity, no company is better positioned to take advantage of this situation than AOL.

Bill sees and understands the possibilities of a connected world and has the expertise and the experience to help make it a reality, ... As more and more consumers want to take their connectivity with them beyond the desktop, Bill's vision will be critical in charting the company's future course and delivering on the promise of AOL Anywhere.

Coca-Cola's legacy dates back more than a hundred years, whereas the AOL brand is barely a decade old, but today Coca-Cola and AOL are two of the most recognized and powerful consumer brands in the world, ... We look forward to helping Coca-Cola use the online medium to extend its legacy into this new Internet century.

It's about building partnerships. If we view this industry as just about AOL, phones, PCs, and TVs, we'll be in trouble.

As we strive to build Revolution into an iconic brand like Virgin, one that stands for the build-to-last values of a company like Berkshire Hathaway, we need a first-rate communications executive and are delighted to welcome Brad.

In less than a year Revolution has gone from being a concept to a reality, with three rapidly growing sector companies, overseeing a dozen acquired firms that collectively employ more than 2,500 people. But we're just scratching the surface in terms of the potential to build Revolution into a new kind of company that gives consumers more choice, control and convenience in the important aspects of their lives.

It's another avenue that students have to get out and meet other people, and get away from the normal academic environment.

I think the support of the other team at AOL and everybody's really shared passion and belief about this and - saying that some day everybody was going to be on line.