Looking at the SMH headlines this morning left me with a rather sinking feeling. The good news is there are so many inspirational news stories out there, the bad news is that so few of them are reported or at the very least given any news priority. I remember being in a news conference years ago as a cadet at The West Australian, when the pictures for the day were placed on the editor’s table to decide which one would make tomorrow’s front page. There were two similar pictures for different stories, both of fairly young kids holding toys and looking into the camera. I can’t remember the exact details of the stories behind the photos, but one was about a child who had come out on the winning end of a rare cancer. The other story was about a child waiting for a procedure with little immediate hope in sight. Guess which one made the front page? The good news story eventually appeared in the back news pages (technically, the pages that appear after the Letters to the Editor).
Just a quick shout out to Rich and Grum and for the stellar job they did on Scouta TV - episode 0.
Scouta TV is a new podcast covering the most interesting videos that come through Scouta recommendations.
I love the videos they picked and I think the show has a lot of potential. The biggest controversey to date appears to be what they ought to wear
I’m sure it will only get better as they find their groove and get their post-production techniques down pat. But for a first off it was great and worth watching if you haven’t done already.
I love receiving mail in shiny silver envelopes – you can pretty much guarantee it’s not a bill.
So I was pleasantly surprised to find one waiting for me at home. Even more surprised that it was an invite to the Walkley Awards with a loving letter that said all the right things like “Australia’s best media”, “massive contribution” and “vital work”. Let’s just ignore the fact it’s a standard issue letter and assume that they really want me to attend, should I go?
I don’t want to attend and just be another guest, I want to be the Walkley star! The Glen Milne of 2007 Only not escorted out and much loved and admired.
I’m thinking of wearing a T-shirt that reads something like “Make way for new media”. Oh, and I need a date that will agree to wear a shirt that reads “Broadcast TV is dead”. So what do you think? Should I do it?
UPDATE: I’ve said yes, so if I can get myself organised I’ll be there!
