I went to the KRON-TV hosted blogger event on Saturday. They wanted us there because they’re interested in putting together a network of content producers that can help them react more quickly to relevant news stories. They want to leverage local blogging to assist with their own efforts at communicating with their viewers.
It’s a good thing I was invited to this historic gathering, because I think readers of this site know that I can offer many “synergies” with the traditional media due to my “important insights” and unique “local voice.” So, with that in mind, I proudly present my first post that covers significant events in my area--specifically, Moss Avenue in Oakland:
KRON, I was happy to “embrace the revolution” in order to “efficiently communicate” this “media rich” information. I’ll wait for your camera crew.
Oh, and for those who thought that my obsession with becoming a weatherman, per the post below, is “lame” or “pathetic” or “loserish,” I’d like you to take a good look at this picture. I believe that it will settle the matter of my qualifications and natural ability.
I think we all know who the loser is now. In your face.
i remember distinctly, that upon meeting you, i leaned over to Anna and remarked “Wow, you didn’t tell me he had news anchor hair!”
i shall sit glued to the weather channel in anticipation of Weather Aplenty.
you shoulda been pointing over your shoulder and looking down and to the left…
I’m a little sad I didn’t get to meet you. I was too busy fondling the buffet.
re: the photo ... too cute for words. and i know because, well, i’m all about the cute. i’m also all about the dorky and nerdy and goofy so there’s a tiny chance the picture could fall into any one of those categories as well, but i really think it’s 100% in the cute realm. yes.
excellent! congratulations on a dream realized. and i’m impressed - you’re even wearing the requisite weatherman red.
You would make a wonderful weatherman! Look at how naturally you sit in that chair. And you even have the weatherman’s hair. Very nice.
i forgot to ask… did you take off your pants whilst sitting at the news desk. i hear that’s what they do, you know.
Now if you would just say, ‘Boom! Goes the dynamite!’ the zeitgeist would be in full effect.
Here’s that Daily Show link I mentioned all about cable news stations covering Blogs as news:
http://www.jamespoling.net/archives/2005/05/the_daily_show_1.html
Oh, and here is another hilarious Daily Show piece on blogs from back in February:
http://homepage.mac.com/onegoodmove/movies/ds021605bloggers.html
I think you’d make as good a weatherman as Dennis Miller was a sports announcer—and for much the same reason. So when KRON hires you, I hope you’ll bring me on as your stylist. First thing- the t-shirt. You’re not a large, Mr. Howard. Your sleeves should start slightly past your shoulders and go no more than 6” beyond them. All the cool kids are shopping at American Apparel, but all the cool rich kids are buying James Perse. It’s a bandwagon, Greg, jump on! By the way, nice picture.
Unrelated topic: this is the first sight I’ve visited regularly where the ‘Remember my personal information’ actually remembers my personal information. I’m leary of that ‘Notify me of follow-up comments?’ box. I don’t think I’m ready for all that just yet.
Love it!
and like the little unchecked change here, I think you know what I am talking about.
You’re slouching, Greg. No slouching on TV. That’s for indie movies.
Wow, tomorrow’s going to be hot with a good chance of sexy.
So wait: you’re telling us a naked lady has gone missing in Oakland, and you don’t see a story? WAKE UP, HOWARD! Our media requires a steady diet of attractive presumably dead women, and this is going to make Aruba look like The Runaway Bride. Pitch in!
Andhile we’re at it, wipe that silly grin off your face. You’re going to wind up hosting Evening Magazine.