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Showing posts with label PR AS NEWS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PR AS NEWS. Show all posts
2.8.09
When in doubt, play the person
And make sure your have a referee that is 'selective'.
Watched the Sunday Andrew Marr Show.
A very able substitute interviewer in Stephanie Flanders, though I did feel she softened a tad for her last guest (ms. Harperson). Sisterhood? As I have heard this 'if all else fails' strategy trotted out by Labour ad nauseam, and unclarified/checked by some who sit across from their spokespersons, is it really true that the Opposition is spending all its time 'arrogantly' claiming the election is in the bag. If so it would indeed by unwise, but I cannot recall personally having heard any such thing. The Conservatives can hardly be blamed for the claims of the media about them, much as some in the media might see merit in allowing a very tired Government to try and spin things this way.
Telegraph - Pandora's outbox: good luck burying bad news in the Internet age
Here was me thinking it was going to be a more political commentary in nature.
And I was going to challenge it.
Because, with a few notable exceptions, the Westminster brigade do a pretty good job of ensuring that what the MSM covers on TV and in print seldom comes close to what actually seems to surface and simmer a while in the blogosphere.
For instance, Ms. Harman is doing the rounds of the BBC claiming the Tories are crowing they have the next election in the bag, when I have heard no such thing (dumb if they did). Oddly, to date no interviewer seems to have been as rigourous as some out there in the ether in asking where they might see evidence of this.
As to this, I’d hardly put it under ‘burying bad news’. It’s more a caution on having odd reporting standards, poor editorial check and balance systems and how not to handle the PR crisis management of a cock-up subsequently.
Burying bad news is a whole new level of cynical news management and, sadly, too many are still getting away with it… or being allowed to by a way too comfy selection of lazy media types who seem to think they are an ‘elite’ by having access, in turn granted only by the audience their employers provide those with a story to spin (or hide).
Watched the Sunday Andrew Marr Show.
A very able substitute interviewer in Stephanie Flanders, though I did feel she softened a tad for her last guest (ms. Harperson). Sisterhood? As I have heard this 'if all else fails' strategy trotted out by Labour ad nauseam, and unclarified/checked by some who sit across from their spokespersons, is it really true that the Opposition is spending all its time 'arrogantly' claiming the election is in the bag. If so it would indeed by unwise, but I cannot recall personally having heard any such thing. The Conservatives can hardly be blamed for the claims of the media about them, much as some in the media might see merit in allowing a very tired Government to try and spin things this way.
Telegraph - Pandora's outbox: good luck burying bad news in the Internet age
Here was me thinking it was going to be a more political commentary in nature.
And I was going to challenge it.
Because, with a few notable exceptions, the Westminster brigade do a pretty good job of ensuring that what the MSM covers on TV and in print seldom comes close to what actually seems to surface and simmer a while in the blogosphere.
For instance, Ms. Harman is doing the rounds of the BBC claiming the Tories are crowing they have the next election in the bag, when I have heard no such thing (dumb if they did). Oddly, to date no interviewer seems to have been as rigourous as some out there in the ether in asking where they might see evidence of this.
As to this, I’d hardly put it under ‘burying bad news’. It’s more a caution on having odd reporting standards, poor editorial check and balance systems and how not to handle the PR crisis management of a cock-up subsequently.
Burying bad news is a whole new level of cynical news management and, sadly, too many are still getting away with it… or being allowed to by a way too comfy selection of lazy media types who seem to think they are an ‘elite’ by having access, in turn granted only by the audience their employers provide those with a story to spin (or hide).
20.9.08
Harry Potter and The Long, Drawn Out Downward Spiral of Denial
Fairness is still our guide
And the sword of social justice strong in its sheath?
Who writes this guff?
I guess... journalists:
Harry Potter author JK Rowling gives £1 million to Labour
I know everyone is at it, but I would have liked my national broadcaster and its crack squad of blonde Whitehall building attendants to help me understand one small thing that immediately struck me from such as this:
'But a source indicated that Miss Rowling's money would not simply be swallowed up in debt repayments, but would allow the party to continue with its work.'
Oddly this echoes the 'story' in the BBC, too.
Reads more like a press release than a bit of Whitehall chat.
Other than just how many 'sources' there are these days to issue such speculative gems, how does this work?
If I have massive debts and get some money, no matter what happens isn't the effect just to defray the debt and its effects slightly?
So If I owe the Government for tax or the BBC for its licence fee because I am broke (ironically thanks to their best efforts on behalf of my family), they can't come after it if it arrives in my bank account because 'it is allowing me to carry on with my work'?
Seems like a multiplicity of standards to me, at best, but I am sure there good and legal, if not ethical accounting practices to justify it all.
BBC - Newsnight - Won't let me post, amazingly, again, for some reason (who knows why? Apologies for the rerun, but I did need to tweak it a tad):
One for Monday maybe...
"Fairness is still our guide"
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/sep/20/economy.labour?commentpage=3&commentposted=1
"And the sword of social justice strong, still, in its sheath!"
Who writes this guff?
I guess... journalists:
"Harry Potter author JK Rowling gives £1 million to Labour"
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/3021309/Harry-Potter-author-JK-Rowling-gives-1-million-to-Labour.html
I know everyone is at it, but I would have liked my national broadcaster and its crack squad of blonde and/or bald Whitehall building attendants to help understand one small thing that immediately struck me from such as this:
'But a source indicated that Miss Rowling's money would not simply be swallowed up in debt repayments, but would allow the party to continue with its work.'
Oddly this echoes the 'story' in the BBC, too.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7626589.stm
Reads more like a press release than a bit of Whitehall chat.
Other than just how many 'sources' there are these days to issue such speculative gems, how does this work?
If I have massive debts and get some money, no matter what happens isn't the effect just to defray the debt and its effects slightly?
So If I owe the Government for tax or the BBC for its licence fee because I am broke (ironically thanks to their best efforts on behalf of my family), they can't come after it if it arrives in my bank account because 'it is allowing me to carry on with my work'?
Seems like a multiplicity of standards to me, at best, but I am sure there good and legal, if not ethical accounting practices to justify it all.
Telegraph - Labour rebels call a truce for the party conference
Telegraph - Harry Potter says: Vote Labour - I think I like my headline better, but great minds. But I still see some mileage here: 'He who's name must not be spoken... Gordemort'. Oh rats... now I've said it. Maybe no one will notice. There seem to be a few other versions that have been conjured up (sorry) already.
Telegraph - NEW - JK Rowling must expect criticism after £1 million Labour donation
For the donation? Not so sure. Her money, her reasons.
For the press release that went with it? For sure. Head... parapet. You want to play in other areas, be ready to catch the attention of snipers.
And the sword of social justice strong in its sheath?
Who writes this guff?
I guess... journalists:
Harry Potter author JK Rowling gives £1 million to Labour
I know everyone is at it, but I would have liked my national broadcaster and its crack squad of blonde Whitehall building attendants to help me understand one small thing that immediately struck me from such as this:
'But a source indicated that Miss Rowling's money would not simply be swallowed up in debt repayments, but would allow the party to continue with its work.'
Oddly this echoes the 'story' in the BBC, too.
Reads more like a press release than a bit of Whitehall chat.
Other than just how many 'sources' there are these days to issue such speculative gems, how does this work?
If I have massive debts and get some money, no matter what happens isn't the effect just to defray the debt and its effects slightly?
So If I owe the Government for tax or the BBC for its licence fee because I am broke (ironically thanks to their best efforts on behalf of my family), they can't come after it if it arrives in my bank account because 'it is allowing me to carry on with my work'?
Seems like a multiplicity of standards to me, at best, but I am sure there good and legal, if not ethical accounting practices to justify it all.
BBC - Newsnight - Won't let me post, amazingly, again, for some reason (who knows why? Apologies for the rerun, but I did need to tweak it a tad):
One for Monday maybe...
"Fairness is still our guide"
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/sep/20/economy.labour?commentpage=3&commentposted=1
"And the sword of social justice strong, still, in its sheath!"
Who writes this guff?
I guess... journalists:
"Harry Potter author JK Rowling gives £1 million to Labour"
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/3021309/Harry-Potter-author-JK-Rowling-gives-1-million-to-Labour.html
I know everyone is at it, but I would have liked my national broadcaster and its crack squad of blonde and/or bald Whitehall building attendants to help understand one small thing that immediately struck me from such as this:
'But a source indicated that Miss Rowling's money would not simply be swallowed up in debt repayments, but would allow the party to continue with its work.'
Oddly this echoes the 'story' in the BBC, too.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7626589.stm
Reads more like a press release than a bit of Whitehall chat.
Other than just how many 'sources' there are these days to issue such speculative gems, how does this work?
If I have massive debts and get some money, no matter what happens isn't the effect just to defray the debt and its effects slightly?
So If I owe the Government for tax or the BBC for its licence fee because I am broke (ironically thanks to their best efforts on behalf of my family), they can't come after it if it arrives in my bank account because 'it is allowing me to carry on with my work'?
Seems like a multiplicity of standards to me, at best, but I am sure there good and legal, if not ethical accounting practices to justify it all.
Telegraph - Labour rebels call a truce for the party conference
Telegraph - Harry Potter says: Vote Labour - I think I like my headline better, but great minds. But I still see some mileage here: 'He who's name must not be spoken... Gordemort'. Oh rats... now I've said it. Maybe no one will notice. There seem to be a few other versions that have been conjured up (sorry) already.
Telegraph - NEW - JK Rowling must expect criticism after £1 million Labour donation
For the donation? Not so sure. Her money, her reasons.
For the press release that went with it? For sure. Head... parapet. You want to play in other areas, be ready to catch the attention of snipers.
8.9.08
Double speak
I just watched a Breakfast news 'report' on the Cabinet's jaunt to Birmingham.
How, in the name of all that is only gimmicky and lacking in substance, can this be described straight-faced by the political correspondent person as an attempt to show 'they are listening to the people'?
A bunch of pols and their entourages and media hangers-on and all the admin. and logistical and security screens take a time consuming and expensive trip between two different venues in the course of meeting each other and that's 'listening to the people'?
Of all the nonsense to learn from the EU, such a vast waste of almost everything in the name of silly gestures is the last thing we need, and a truly ridiculous example to set.
And should be highlighted as such , not PR'd.
BBC - Brown seeking to rally ministers
Newsnight
Whoopsie. Too late for today's meeting (does that mean what we get late evening) is locked down 12hrs previous? I think my local paper can better that).
Just a thought, but maybe something about the 'Caravan of all the talents' on its regional tour Brumwards to show the people (quote BBC news) 'that it is listening'.
I do wonder what a mobile bunker of ministers, staff, security and hangers on will actually hear, let alone pay attention to, but there you are.
Still a great example in these parlous financial and environmentally aware times, and as an exhortation to those that actually earn their pay to cut back and be more efficient it's waaay up there with our masters in the EU decamping betwixt two cities in their 4x4s or private trains just because some in the contingent need to let the chat out or leave a note to the homme du lait.
Times - NEW - Gordon Brown's gang goes back to school - Worked a treat, then:)
How, in the name of all that is only gimmicky and lacking in substance, can this be described straight-faced by the political correspondent person as an attempt to show 'they are listening to the people'?
A bunch of pols and their entourages and media hangers-on and all the admin. and logistical and security screens take a time consuming and expensive trip between two different venues in the course of meeting each other and that's 'listening to the people'?
Of all the nonsense to learn from the EU, such a vast waste of almost everything in the name of silly gestures is the last thing we need, and a truly ridiculous example to set.
And should be highlighted as such , not PR'd.
BBC - Brown seeking to rally ministers
Newsnight
Whoopsie. Too late for today's meeting (does that mean what we get late evening) is locked down 12hrs previous? I think my local paper can better that).
Just a thought, but maybe something about the 'Caravan of all the talents' on its regional tour Brumwards to show the people (quote BBC news) 'that it is listening'.
I do wonder what a mobile bunker of ministers, staff, security and hangers on will actually hear, let alone pay attention to, but there you are.
Still a great example in these parlous financial and environmentally aware times, and as an exhortation to those that actually earn their pay to cut back and be more efficient it's waaay up there with our masters in the EU decamping betwixt two cities in their 4x4s or private trains just because some in the contingent need to let the chat out or leave a note to the homme du lait.
Times - NEW - Gordon Brown's gang goes back to school - Worked a treat, then:)
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