re: Badge BadgeringThis post doesn't even mention how horrific the badges are from a waste/carbon footprint standpoint. Or the "sponsored by" lanyard that makes your neck look like the news-scroll on Times Square.
I understand that show producers need to sell such "advertising opportunities," but why not take a lesson from the iPhone and make something classy? The PGA gives its pros a cool little clip that they all have to wear -- on their cap, on their belt -- why not a similar one for trade press?
Then at least we could pretend we're like real professionals. Fore!
re: Badge BadgeringThis post doesn't even mention how horrific the badges are from a waste/carbon footprint standpoint. Or the "sponsored by" lanyard that makes your neck look like the news-scroll on Times Square.
I understand that show producers need to sell such "advertising opportunities," but why not take a lesson from the iPhone and make something classy? The PGA gives its pros a cool little clip that they all have to wear -- on their cap, on their belt -- why not a similar one for trade press?
Then at least we could pretend we're like real professionals. Fore!
re: Badge BadgeringJust take the thing off. When people ask who you are just say "You don't know who I am? I guess you aren't looking for any press coverage from Lightreading". Watch as PR person drops to knees and begs. Laugh maniacally.
Or wear a mask and when people ask who you are just say "I am the Phantom."
re: Badge BadgeringIf you take your badge off and someone asks who you are, you can just say (over and over) "Hello. My name name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." The asker will either laugh at your pop culture awareness and wit or will back away carefully, never taking their eyes off the lunatic in front of them. Either way, you're good.
I like the cowbell idea to warn people not to speak to press folks...bastages!
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