"Hey, it’s Chad" – The Stories (and rambling) of a 20 Something

I have been unbelievably busy at work and have not been blogging nearly as much due to this. I am not implying that I don’t have anything to say, but sometimes I just need some time away from the computer…hopefully this will change soon though for my sake (I find blogging to be a fun experiment and a challenge).

I am still in the process of creating my new blog space (or new page on my existing blog) for “the evolution of a painting” or whatever much better name emerges. Pretty much I picked up the oil pastels again and thought it would be cool to show a series of pictures that show how a painting transforms through the painting process (sometimes the painting is unrecognizable from the original concept). I thought this would be a cool idea, but who knows how well this will go over.

But this post is really about “what is going on with the media world right now?”

Site reps (for example):  I know the economy is a bit rough and your company may not be doing so well, but I find it shocking (and stupid) to hassle me (or other media pals) all day long about why you did not receive a request for proposal, etc. etc. etc.

Are you kidding me? It’s none of your business. Don’t get pushy.

I am still fairly new to the media game, but I have been shocked in 2009 so far with the lack of etiquette I have seen from some individuals seeking business. Afterall, people that delight and charm may be remembered, but the people that get under your skin are 110% ingrained into your memory.

I don’t mean to rant about this too much, but it actually served as a reality check for myself to make sure I pay attention to what I say and how I say it. You never know how your words can rub off on someone.

A little extra wisdom never hurt me anyway!

– C