FYI, New Scientist sent all its 4 keen interns to cover the conference this
year, so the sessions were teaming with journalists. My impression is that
yes, most newspaper writers were huddled in the press room. But freelance
and magazine writers were filling in the gaps elsewhere.
Nicola.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Kenward [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 18 October 2000 13:00
To: Psci-Com (E-mail)
Subject: RE: BA Festival Forum, 17 October 2000
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<< The Press >>
There was little discussion of the Press. It was noted that they don't care
about the sessions and events and don't go to them. Coverage was a good this
years as previously.
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This is based on the false assumption that the press="Fleet Street".
While the newspaper writers sit in a huddle in the press room at the BA, you
will find many others roaming the lecture rooms in search of feature
material, interesting contacts and the general stuff of articles.
MK
PS Does anyone have any views on the RI's proposed Science Media Centre?
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