I’ve done my little spot on network TV, on Good Morning, for this week. Wouldn’t say it was fantastic, though my co-panellists, Barry Soper and Paul Sinclair, are excellent, and the host, Brendon Pongia, kept things moving well.
   It’s the usual rush of live TV that I enjoy, though prior to airing I was told that my pin, with the Lucire logo, could elicit complaints from the producer. However, I was also told in advance that the name of the magazine would be announced on air—it wasn’t. Not exactly the best way to get someone in the best mood before they go on air.
   A bit of quid pro quo, since the pay is appalling, would have been appropriate. I observed the other rules: I didn’t mention Lucire myself in anything I said. Cooperation is the name of the game, or at least it should be, in business. Just prior to our segment, they did interview a cyclist emblazoned with sponsors’ logos, none of whom had paid consideration themselves. My logo is part of my attire, too.
   It’s either this or my Mohammed cartoon pin (since this network had little problem showing those images).
   Still, next week’s Breakfast live cross should be easier, albeit earlier, with fewer of these non-commercial restrictions. Or I hope so. Posted by Jack Yan, 21:39  permalink

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