David BASC Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I accept that from time to time we at BASC, and indeed other orgs are moaned at for always 'preaching to the converted' well maybe so, but it’s important for 'the converted' to know what we are doing on their behalf. But today BASC has sent a letter to all local newspapers in the UK highlighting the benefits of game shooting and game meat. The letter informs readers that the pheasant shooting season is about to start and lists some of the advantages of game meat. It makes reference to the increase in the popularity of game and to some of the conservation benefits associated with shooting. It also promotes BASC’s Taste of Game campaign. The letter is intended to make the argument that shooting is good for the economy, good for the environment and that game meat is good to eat. The local press has an important and very substantial readership and by printing BASC's letter about the benefits of game shooting and game meat, they can encourage even more people to try a taste of game. Regards to all David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Good on you Dave but I wonder how many will print it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 excellent,on the front foot works for me.all the best with campaign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Ah now there is a good question! Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Now you're talking, well done BASC! 'twill be interesting down here as I was not too impressed with our local rag being somewhat anti in outlook which I believe turned out to be just the editor and she has now departed. So, we'll see. The surprising thing was I also believe it turned out that the group to which the paper belonged had the contract to print the Sporting Gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Well done BASC. Nice to see someone fighting our corner for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Some good news at last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) All local papers? I'll keep an eye out in the Yorkshire post to see if anything is printed. If anything is printed, I will send in a letter about a local shoot which has had good success with conservation. There's grouse moor and a woodland valley, all teeming with birdlife. I will also keep an eye out for any uneucated anti comments. How long do you think it would take for anything to be printed in the local papers? Edited September 26, 2012 by Reece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Thanks, yes please keep an eye out! As to when they are likely to print, I would suggest any time over the next 10 days is most likely. Any good news story about shooting and conservation on a local or regional or national level is always worth letting the local papers know about David Edited September 27, 2012 by David BASC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Very good to hear this. I'll be looking out for print in our local paper,The Eastern Daily Press. More of this type of thing is exactly what the good old boys at BASC should be doing. Keep on turning it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'll be keeping an eye out in my local papers for it. A few supportive letters following any publication will help balance any negative responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Good on you Dave but I wonder how many will print it? I'll give it 10 days then I'll write in and ask the editor if it been received. On the flip side if it is printed I'll also write in praising them for being positive about conservation. Well done BASC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denniswebb Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 We almost need a body that deals with possitive promotion of the sport to the general public, we can longer think that we can just keep under the radar and hope no one notices, as a sport we have to give possitive spin to a great pastime......Well done David lets hope this inichitive is the first of many, you can always call on me for any inspirational direction. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonseed Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I accept that from time to time we at BASC, and indeed other orgs are moaned at for always 'preaching to the converted' well maybe so, but it’s important for 'the converted' to know what we are doing on their behalf. But today BASC has sent a letter to all local newspapers in the UK highlighting the benefits of game shooting and game meat. The letter informs readers that the pheasant shooting season is about to start and lists some of the advantages of game meat. It makes reference to the increase in the popularity of game and to some of the conservation benefits associated with shooting. It also promotes BASC’s Taste of Game campaign. The letter is intended to make the argument that shooting is good for the economy, good for the environment and that game meat is good to eat. The local press has an important and very substantial readership and by printing BASC's letter about the benefits of game shooting and game meat, they can encourage even more people to try a taste of game. Regards to all David Purely out of interest, was it a letter or a press release in the form of a filler article that needs no rewriting? It's a while back, but I've worked as a regional newspaper editor, and as a press officer, and organisation letters were always at the bottom of the pile for publication as you get so many more letters from readers and are always strapped for space. These days, it seems local newspapers print fewer letters than they formerly did. It would appear the tailored article with illustration stands a better chance of pubication. Of course, I realise the cost implications. Nevertheless, well done. When a free range chicken can cost a tenner a brace of pheasants is as good if not better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David BASC Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Hi, its in the form that can be used with little or no editiing, our press team have all worked in local as well as national media, and I agree the easier it is to use the more likely it is to be used! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Preaching to the converted?? At least BASC preaches!!!!! Lets hope plenty get published! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 So did any get published? Any response? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry31 Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Not in rossendale free press this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) excellent,on the front foot works for me I agree, the more of this the better also think some good PR videos on YouTube or something would also be good! Would be nice to find out who did print the letter. Did all local papers receive the letter from basc? Edited September 29, 2012 by wildfowler.250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiedenny Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 is there a way to volunteer to assist basc ?. a team of passionate cintributors creating media that can be reviewed prior to rlease would be a great way to promote to the public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Perhaps BASC should approach Brian May to help publicise Game to Eat! He loves publicity, he loves animals and I assume he eats? Or maybe we could get Eric Clapton, Ian Botham, Stevie Winwood, Jack Charlton all to have a meal prepared by Clarissa Dixon Wright??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bolt94 Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Do the local papers include NI ones? I shall keep a look out. Thanks Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiedenny Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Perhaps BASC should approach Brian May to help publicise Game to Eat! He loves publicity, he loves animals and I assume he eats? Or maybe we could get Eric Clapton, Ian Botham, Stevie Winwood, Jack Charlton all to have a meal prepared by Clarissa Dixon Wright??? ive spent some time researching and it turns out brian may is actually a badger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADFEET Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Well done, I am always quick to criticise the likes of BASC , ca etc but this is a very positive step in the right direction.......it's the way forward for All fields ports so good on BASC for taking the lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoQuad Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Good idea but doubt there's a snowballs chance in hell of it getting published in any of the local rags round here. They seem to have a policy of refusing to print anything connected with shooting apart from occasional articles about Ian Coley's place (always welcome but limited!). They even decline to answer letters asking what their policy is. It is difficult to know how you can get past the prejudice of local paper editors, if they decide pretty much nothing about shooting that might be construed as positive will be printed then it won't get printed! Edited September 30, 2012 by SakoQuad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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