Journalists’ top five event pet peeves

Many of the events we organise involve invitations to the media.  We know what turns them off and what captures their imagination. When we offered them the chance to sound off about events, they didn’t hold back.  So take note and please share your views and experiences with us too…

“I think people forget that we’re in the ‘news’ business.  I don’t mind attending events, but I like to know – before I accept – whether I’m going to go away with a story”.

“Most press conferences covering business issues don’t work.  The best way to learn about something is through a sit-down or telephone session with the main man.  If I can’t have that, just send me the information in an email and then I may follow-up with some questions.”

“I don’t mind getting one reminder – I’m bad about replying to invitations – but don’t bombard me.  If I don’t reply, it’s because I don’t want to come.”

“Why do speakers have to trot out so much preliminary waffle?  If I’m going to flog up from Docklands, I want to get straight to it; I don’t want to waste time hearing stuff I could pick up from the company’s web site.”

“Why do they make me wear a badge?  I’ll let people know who I am when I speak to them.”