Forgetting the "City of Oakland's Claudia Herrera fix-the-parking-system issue" for the moment, we turn to the important Internet business matter of "Steve Phillips' girlfriend". That's the ESPN sex scandal I blogged about Wednesday.
Anyway, I just got an email from Rich "Big Vinny" Lieberman of "The Rich Lieberman Report" that made me howl. It's regarding his blog post on the ESPN sex scandal and idea that's sure to send shivers down the spines of Bay Area Media types. This is what he wrote at his blog:
IT FINALLY DAWNED ON ME.All I can say is it's better to be real careful with that stuff, Rich. Anyone can name a name doing a thing, but that doesn't mean it's true at all. And in this case, Richard, someone could send you an email that points in the wrong blogging direction and could wind up in a nasty lawsuit.
The Bay Area media needs a good 'sexscapade story sort of like the ESPN/Steve Phillips story. Think of the possibilities. Hell, just take a look at the NY Post! Can you imagine the PR gold?!
Oh sure, there'd be a temporary hit, but long term, we're talking PR bonanza. And judging from the stories I've heard and frankly know about, there's a bevy of stories out there in our vast 415-408-510 TV/radio media wasteland involving high line station execs, cute, girly, preppy interns and "staff assistants"--so I'm betting all we need is one good, albeit verified story and account.
Like I said, everyone benefits. "Friend with benefits?" Yeah, sure. But even more, lots of PUB and potential appearances on the Ronn Owens program.
Here's what I propose. If you know of a friend, say, an intern that's been banging the company boss at any given outlet, (media only please) send me the info. I'll be discreet, as should you. Be specific. If its you that's doing the banging, then do provide all the juicy details and I'll try to investigate. That's why I'm ME and that's why you be you. We're all in this together, right? The juicier the better.
Fringe benefits? Take a look at that headline above the mast?!! You can't even get that pub if you win a Nobel peace prize!
See, the media people do have agents and lawyers to protect them. It's one thing for an affair to go public because a disgruntled ex-boyfriend is caught by the Feds while extorting a famous talk show host, or because a police report against an ex-girlfriend was filed, or because a blogger recorded her personal experience with a current or a former lover complete with emails exchanged, but slinging mud without concrete evidence is dangerous and hurtful to those involved.
Now if you had a video camera...
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