My luckiest career break may well have been a literal one. It happened 40 years ago this month. I could be a very happy headmaster somewhere now if it hadn’t happened. Though I suspect my break really was for the best.
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Podcast 3: Mark Little – Off Message 44
The third Off Message media-mad podcast features Mark Little, a man who’s already been around the media block more than once.
As you might imagine we had a lot to talk about, from the nitty gritty of his new business venture, to his reaction when Rupert Murdoch came sniffing round his last one, to the importance of genuine critical feedback, to how his own personal media consumption has changed radically over the years, and loads more.
Rejection Dejection – Off Message 42
Christmas may well be the season for giving but in the particularly unforgiving media business rejection happens all year round; and the festive season is no exception.
Dealing with all this negativity successfully is vital if you want to stay the pace.
Violence In News (Huh), What Is It Good For? – Off Message 39
Violence and the news go hand in hand.
But given their special relationship, are those arguing violence should be reported less simply wasting their time?
Probably, for a handful of rarely acknowledged reasons.
Beaten By The Punch – Off Message 31
I got a nice black eye Saturday night. Despite taking selfies cataloguing the ever-darkening wound I resisted the temptation to publicly post them. Til now.
It got me thinking about how our mainstream media’s concentration on violent crime helps propagate an atmosphere of fear.
Mentor As Anything – Off Message 25
For the past 6 years I’ve participated in DCU’s annual mentorship programme.
Here’s why: if I’ve passed on even the occasional useful titbit, it’s job done.
Unlicensed To Thrill – Off Message 17
When Radio Eireann had a monopoly on Irish airwaves pirate radio was the only realistic outlet for the majority of folk with any broadcasting ambitions.
Including yours truly.
And Then There Were Three… – Off Message 15
And Then There Were Three compiles a a few articles about some damn fool from the past while.
One contains a video clip I imagine will raise the giggles.
Get Lucky – Off Message 13
In media or any other business don’t ever underestimate the importance of luck.
Likewise don’t over-estimate the role of your own talents and hard work.
Choose Me – Off Message 12
How humiliating are auditions?
I’ve only ever done ten; and I got three of those, a pretty decent batting average.
Unsurprisingly so I’ve never minded them.
Happy Anniversaries – Off Message 9
There are quite a few varyingly significant personal anniversaries in the air this year.
Some are more significant than others.
All have a story to tell.
