Thursday, February 27, 2020

Charleston. Who Interviewed Me? Who Took Photographs?


At every debate I am approached by many reporters and photographers. Once the interview is done or the photos are taken all that is left are the memories. I ask for business cards but very few people from the media carry them. This makes it difficult to follow up. Enter the trusty notebook. For the first time, I brought a steno pad with me to the debate scene. When it was possible, I wrote down the name and contact information for those I interacted with. This made it easier in some cases to search for media placement. I could also follow up with some reporters by email.


While standing outside the Gaillard Center, someone walked by and told me, “You’re a great American.” Another person said, “Hey. I just saw you on TV….I think it was Channel 4.” Angela Brown was the reporter who interviewed me for Channel 4, WCIV (ABC).

I was also interviewed by Danielle Hinsley for Channel 2, WCBD – Charleston. I had additional interviews with reps from Channel 5, WCSC – Charleston and Channel 22, WJCL (ABC) – Savannah. Derrick from Channel 46, WTAT (FOX) – Charleston interviewed me, too. https://www.fox46charlotte.com/news/dem-debate-takes-over-streets-of-charleston-tuesday-ahead-of-primaryAn excerpt from that one found its way into the Charleston City Paper.

I spoke with Logan Cyrus, a representative from AFP (French media). His interview and photos were picked up by MSN.com.  

The Washington Post
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/elections-2020/did-the-bloomberg-campaign-stack-the-debate-audience-with-supporters-doesnt-appear-so/ar-BB10oyo9?ocid=st2%3A%3A%3AI



The Washington Post

The Washington Post

Reuters

The Washington Post

Associated Press

Greenville News - South Carolina

Newsweek

CBS News

Newsweek

Newsweek


Greenville News - South Carolina


I had an interview with a representative from the Charleston Grit but was unable to find and ink from that interaction.

Other stories and/or photographs placed in publications included:

Greenville News - South Carolina

PressFrom.info

                                                                                                           

Independent Mail


Voiceofthehighway.news

USA Today

Greenville News (USA Today network)

The first time I located coverage on Twitter was as a result of an interview with Caitlyn Byrd. https://twitter.com/MaryCaitlinByrd/status/1232388425703153668.


When a reporter from Reuters Video asked if I would talk with him I, of course, agreed. https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/de/idUSKBN20J1KE 

Likewise when Ben Briscoe from CBS told me he had a Facebook page where he posted his interviews and overviews.
https://www.facebook.com/watchdogben/videos/140660137147355/



And what fun it is to see coverage in foreign publications. Erik Bergin from the Swedish Daily News (Svenska Dagbladet) spoke with me and included a photo and nice mention in Swedish! https://www.svd.se/hon-skriver-valmusikal-om-att-dumpa-trump




I spoke with Emily Benson from the Bertelsmann Foundation, Lydia Blackstone from the State in Columbia as well as a representative from Bloomberg News. A photographer from AP shot a few stills. I have not been able to locate any press from these sources – but they may be out there somewhere.

Technical Vilas -  2.29.20
https://www.technicalvilas.com/2020/02/south-carolina-democratic-agitation.html

All in all, my time in Charleston was productive. The added bonus is that while I am working, I am having a lot of fun.