Re: internet.com / IAB censorship
Pesach Lattin wrote in part:
<little snip>
> An essential part of the freedom of the press is press
> access.
"Press access" does not mean FREE (no pay $$) access.
> I'm willing to go to bat to ensure that *I* have access to events as a
>journalist, and more importantly all advertising related publications also.
>If you think this is not important, then remember that the very principles
>that give us the right to advertise are at stake when companies like this
>start trying to control the press through these types of pressures. I can't
>go to their event, I can't even get in the door, because I might write
>something "bad" about it, because I'm not one of their little soldiers.
What you describe as access is really the desire to get a freebie.
Please explain to the readers of O-A why you are "entitled" to a
press credential when you operate a business that is directly
competitive with that operated by internet.com.
Issuance of "press credentials" is a time tested method used by
public relations and communications managers to help get their
message out.
Real journalists and real publications interested in covering a
story are not put off by having to buy a ticket. In fact, many
editors might see this as a challenge to get the real story and
send in a reporter "under cover," complete with purchased
access. Don't forget, symposium sponsors have costs
associated with every chair that has to be set out.
Pessach, tell me, is your glass half full or half empty?
Stop whining about internet.com and buy a ticket if you
want to go to their event.
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My $ 0.02.
John Gaskill
jg_at_Info-Central-USA.com
http://Info-Central-USA.com
Received on Fri Aug 16 2002 - 07:13:55 CDT
