Dealing with the Press

From: John Lawson <jpl15_at_panix.com>
Date: Thu Oct 23 20:10:21 2003

On Thu, 23 Oct 2003, Mike wrote:

>
> Any words of caution when dealing with the press?
> Anything that I should make a point to emphasize?
>

 1. They'll get something wrong.

 2. Continually emphasise the 'preservation of technology' aspect - though
they might try to drag you into the "goofy guy with stupid collection"
box. Depends on what angle they're going for.

 3. They're likely to get stuff wrong - remember: K.I.S.S.

 4. Getting into collecton valuation is difficult enough here - I'd steer
clear of the money part and play up the archival and preservation parts.

 5. Keep it simple and clear. These guys are journalists - NOT computer
collectors. They might get some things wrong.

 6. Ask if they might let you check the copy before it goes to press.

 7. Because, in my experience, they always get something wrong.


  Just my .02 millidollar...



John
Received on Thu Oct 23 2003 - 20:10:21 BST