High Fidelity
The mix tape - the timeless sign that he, or she, might dig you, just a little. The mix tape seems to be a dieing concept, one that only exists in 1989 or in the classic John Cusack film, High Fidelity.
The dieing art still exists, even in today’s high tech world, but in a new form – the burnt CD. I have several burnt CD’s from past and current love interests. These CD’s, in some respects, are a message about whatever stage in the relationship we were at. This may seem like a cheesy or lame concept, and well it is.
But I love burnt CD’s. I love discovering the new music, artist and songs that each CD contains. I love the surprises it brings years after the fact.
The closest thing to a mix tape revival was The Hour’s “Operation Disc Drop”. For those of you who don’t know what this is check it out < http://www.cbc.ca/thehour/blog/drop.html > and participate. Revive the mix tape!
Mixing a CD should not be taken lightly. It is a serious process that requires thought. It is an art. In High Fidelity, Cusack’s character Rob Gordon gives the step-by-step guide to making the perfect mix tape. Tip one - start with an attention grabber.
Going for the Gold: Are Canadian Althletes Media Trained?
In my media relations class one of the first things that I learnt was you should always media train your CEO/spokesperson/ anyone who will ever be interviewed or appear on television. This of course is a good idea, particularly in light of the recent outburst from Toronto City Councillor, Maria Augimeri.
As I watch the continuous coverage of the Olympics Games, I am amazed by the composure of Canadian ahletes. I am often left wondering if the vast major are horded into a room and given a crash course on “Dealing with the Media after Defeat”.
When an athlete loses a race, or fails to qualify for their event, the journalists are the first on the scene to interview them, on national television, about how they feel to have let their country down, or what their new goal is after their failed attempt at the gold medal.(I don’t think journalist are wrong to this this since it is breaking news and they are asking the questions everyone at home is wondering). The athlete’s reaction is remarkable. For the most part they are calm, composed and demonstrate the highest level of sportsmen like conduct.
Of course, I doubt Canadian athletes are media trained, however I think some political figures, CEOs and other big-wigs in this country could learn a thing or two about dealing with the media from watching Canadian athletes.
The Great Experiment
For the past year I have debated about starting a blog. I would flip flop back and forth about if I should start a blog, what the blog would be about and everything in between. About two months ago I decided to give it a try, but, in usually fashion, I procrastinated.
Yesterday I finally finished my eight-month public relations postgraduate program at Humber and I figured this would be the perfect time to start my own blog.
This is my great experiment into the blogger realm. I hope people will stumble upon and like what they read.
Enjoy!
-Am.
