Twisted Mind

Who is this reporter who says one thing but does another thing? This reporter makes sure to tell everyone in his/her industry that he/she hates accepting gifts, winning raffles, or receiving tokens since according to this reporter, it is an indirect way of bribing the media.

But in reality, this reporter accepts invitations to travel abroad to cover events (and does not even write about it), gift certificates and accept products as gifts. His/her collegues will see this reporter using a new product and will ask how he/she was able to get one – this reporter will say that it was on a loan. A loan that lasted months? Who are you kidding?

What takes the cake was when after an event, this reporter commanded the PR staff of the event to get him/her the company giveaway as he/she does not want to queue. Just recently, this reporter got another gift and is now walking around showing-off his/her new toy. People saw you waited for hours just for you to get your gift. Where is your no-to-bribe principle?

To this reporter, if you think giving gifts is a form of bribe, what do you call reporters who receive them – noble? And worst, what do you call reporters who after receiving the gift will write a “kiss-toot” article about the company / gift?

And what do you call reporters who will write bad stories because they failed to get the business-favors they’re asking and/or to force companies to give them gifts and favors? And you even dare call yourself a legitimate reporter?

The industry already know your true color. Companies are giving you gifts and favors not to bribe you but because they pity you and to silenced you. You’re the only one left who still believes you’re holy. YUCK! So you don’t have to pretend. If I were you, its either you don’t accept anything at all, or just enjoy your gifts and shut up.

You just had too many gifts and industry friends (?) that is why your secret is a secret no more.

(CLUE): If you get to read praising articles, chances are this reporter got a gift from the company. If the article is to destroy the company / product, then something bad happen between this reporter and the company.

To See is to Believe

Who is this I.T. Executive (ITE) who was caught lying but still refuses to admit the truth. This ITE setup a meeting with a reporter. This reporter sent an email to this ITE confirming his/her attendance plus this reporter indicated that he/she will have two companions. This ITE replied and said ‘OK’.

The day of the meeting came and the reporter together with his/her companions arrived to the surprise of this ITE. This ITE asked the reporter why he/she came with the two. The reporter reminded the ITE the email which this ITE answered ‘OK’.

This ITE denied having receive the email and denied having replied. Luckily, the reporter brought with him/her mobile phone and showed this ITE (via mobile internet) the emails. Still the ITE stood his/her ground and said he/she never saw the email and he/she never replied.

And to make matters worst, this ITE is promoting his/her product to this reporter and yet is using his/her company’s competing product. What in the …. ?

To this ITE, why lie to the tooth when you were showed the evidences? Why use a competing product when the topic of the day is your product? You’re not just a certified liar but also a crazy employee of your company.

Three reporters in front of you that day, how can you still deny this? That is why your secret is a secret no more.

Blind Ambition

Who is this reporter who is trying very hard to convince companies that he/she is very much influential? This reporter is sending emails to people saying that he/she has a lot of network and connection. Shame on you.

This reporter will even ask favors to companies and if turned down, will boycott the companies events. Honestly, they don’t have any plans of inviting you. Second, they don’t really care if you attend or not. You know why? Because they say no one reads your stories anyway except your one avid fan – YOU.

To this reporter, if you are really influential and respected in the industry, then how come if there’s a big development in the industry, you’re the last one to know? Even to those you’re close to, you’re still the last to know.

You’re not even seen at important events. Why? Because you’re too influential that they don’t invite you. How come you’re not invited? Because they don’t know you.

You have to be thankful that the beat you’re covering is a very kind and patient industry that is why they can still bear your existence. Don’t push yourself too hard. If you have it, you have it. If you don’t, you don’t.

Your email gave you away that is why your secret is a secret no more.

Privacy Please

Who is this I.T. staff (ITS) who recently was discovered to be a closet king? Everytime you see this ITS in events, this ITS looks so masculine, but deep inside, this ITS is hiding his/her feminine side.

This ITS deep darkest secret was revealed during an out of town conference. The participants were group into three, meaning there will be three participants in every room. So this ITS needs to share his room with two more male companion.

On the second day, the companion of this ITS got drunk and ITS saw this as an opportunity to express his long time desire for his companion. So ITS called the third companion asking him a big favor – sleep somewhere else and give them privacy.

What happen inside the room? I will leave it to your imagination.

To this ITS, where’s the fun in having a drunk and sleeping companion? And the next time you need privacy, you may want to give some budget to the person you’re going to boot out of your room or get yourself your own room.

There’s just too many insect outside the room that is why your secret is a secret no more.

ItsA Bitchie Teenie Weenie

Who is this I.T. Executive (ITE) who is oozing with stupidity? This ITE called the attention of a reporter asking about a story concerning this ITE’s product (over the phone). This ITE was so angry because according to him/her, the story will put their company in trouble. This ITE even went to the extent of saying his/her company may no longer support this reporter’s publication (advertisements).

The reporter waited for this ITE to finish his/her nagging session and then ask one simple question: “Did you read my story”, in which this ITE replied “NO”. The reporter then said “Read my story first then call me again”.

Minutes gone by, this ITE called again and said the story was actually factual and would not in any way put their company in hot water. The ITE added that it was actually a friend who called their attention and this friend gave his/her interpretation of the story that made this ITE fuming mad.

To this ITE, before you open your mouth – GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT. You’re paid by your company to gather the facts and not just to listen to second hand information or source. And don’t you even dare use your company’s wealth to control the media. Honestly, you can keep your company’s money and you can shove it up in your “toot”.

And lastly, before you call anyone over the phone – make sure that no one is around – that is why your secret is a secret no more.