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Dealing with the media: Tips and tricks.

Hey!

 

So, i have been approached by a reporter from a prominent Western Australian news paper, and asked to be involved in an article on Dh skateboarding. I have made it very clear that:

 

1. I want to know what the 'angle' of the story is.

 

2. I want a transcript of questions before the interview.

 

3. And probably most importantly, i want copy approval.

 

4.?

 

So does anybody out there who has experience/ had dealings with the media have any pointers to give me?

 

I figured this would be an interesting discussion, and probably a good resource for people to look over in future, WHAT ARE YOUR TWO CENTS!

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Ian McGlynn on April 12, 2011 at 12:51
Hey, Cheers for all of the great advice guys, much appreciated. I personally dont want to go anywhere near the media, but if i don't, (i, being me, who has actually used critical thinking, and asked for advice) then somebody else will, and they may not be so proactive. This will make it harder again for us to skate without hassle, and in the end thats all i want. I have neither committed myself to doing this, or rejected the idea, i am simply looking into it. Though i must say if it all falls through, sending them ASRA's way for a quote is an excellent idea.

Will keep you all posted when i know more, thanks again!

ASRA AdminPermalink Reply by bernie on April 12, 2011 at 14:31

Lets not pretend that Longboarding is not Skateboarding Also!


Mike River said:

Lets not pretend that speedboarding is not skateboarding. and every seasoned skateboarder knows, that no matter what.  


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by The Dave on April 12, 2011 at 14:33

Lately I've taken to comparing speedboarding to snowboarding - it is effectively the same activity but on a different surface (and with cars thrown in for extra thrills...)

Maybe that comparison will help together with all the other advice here, then againmaybe not.

I find it works well for shutting down the usual nonsense about "aren't you a bit old for that sort of activity?" where my response is "When did you last go skiing? Aren't you a bit old for that?...."

Permalink Reply by Steven Rose on April 12, 2011 at 18:03
Pointing them asras way will make them pic the 3-4 out. Of a thousand videos with people not wearing helmets and shit will get blown out of proportion

Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Trav on April 13, 2011 at 12:08

Exactly Mike, general public have no desire (and won't) to learn and understand a scene that they have no intention in being involved in, as we've seen in the past (and more recently) most efforts to defend yourself just get twisted back on you, whatever sensationalises a story and gets them more hits.. News is a business.

I think street skaters learnt long ago to not bother and just keep skating.

One good thing that will come out of 'over population' is a legitimate / purpose built locations to skate. Councils / gov. won't build anything for us, until they absolutely have to. ie skateparks were built to keep street skaters off the street and give them a place to go. - they put huge amounts of resources into making rad skateparks in effort to reduce numbers on the street, not because they are interested in skateboarding.

 

Ian you should take a copy of Heelside and show them that is its a legitimately developed scene with lots of company backing, but yes otherwise stay away and skate. 

 

 

Mike River said:

Problem- overpopulation.

Solution???

 

The Catch 22 of speedboarding. Yes its great to have more people to do it with. But with more people comes more problems from the law, other road users, authorities etc. Keep the numbers down, and its possible to go un noticed, but then you dont have lots of people to skate with. (and of course the skate companies and retailers dont benefit from the rising sales)

 

Which is better? large longboarding scene, or being able to skate with no hassle?


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Ian McGlynn on April 18, 2011 at 19:21

Ok, so an update.

 

After a short correspondence with the reporter, i had to peace out and go to Adelaide for the outlaw (It was sick, you missed out if you weren't there). In my absence it appears younger members of the community have been approached by this same reporter for comment. It appears she is looking for someone less media-savy.

 

Any thoughts kids?

Permalink Reply by Mike River on April 18, 2011 at 19:53
educate the kids. Tell them if they want to keep skating, dont talk to the media!
Permalink Reply by Will Smith on April 21, 2011 at 20:59
did anyone hear what happened on 7 news tonight? i missed it

Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Jake Elliott on April 21, 2011 at 22:33
Yo Ian,

I think there may need to be a post to the West Aus Riders group for people to button the fuck up and say nothing to the media, what do you reckon?

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