V111pilot 1 #1 February 9, 2008 So here we are, 2008, and we have just had the safest year in the sport, and I have not seen ANYTHING in the mainstream media. God knows that whenever something bad happens they cover it with reckless abandon. Doesn't our beloved USPA have a Public Relations department? I believe that this should be publicized. The airline industry certainly got their credit for the safest year recently, let's follow suit and reap the benefits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 February 9, 2008 who cares about skydiving when britney is melting down? NOBODY. they all want to bury their heads in a pop-culture induced coma. It makes them feel safe. (I probably sent this to SC but its true)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpsteve 0 #3 February 9, 2008 How many hobbies or sports have PR departments trumpeting the fact they they only killed 18 people? you gotta be kidding me. good for the sport but the fact that "only" 18 people died is a hard thing to get good PR on from the mainstream media. focusing on events like competitions, boogies, etc...is a far better way to get good press. And I have seen a lot more of that in the last few years which is a great thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #4 February 9, 2008 http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/skydiving-rings-in-new-year-on-a-high-note-as,254820.shtml http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/USParachuteAssociation_Skydivers_Report_Growth_SafetyImprovement_196961-1.html http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27430&Itemid=65 etc.. I count about 10-12 news papers that picked up the PR presswire story and ran it.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #5 February 9, 2008 Sign up for a google news alert for the keyword "skydiving." I can't remember how many articles have been published about the safe year we had last year. Tons. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #6 February 9, 2008 Safest year? Didn't we have a year in the mid-90's with no fatalities, or am I remembering wrong?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #7 February 9, 2008 There has never been a year without fatalities. The 18 last year is the lowest number since the 60's.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #8 February 9, 2008 Then I obviously mis-remembered....thanks, Phree.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #9 February 9, 2008 So it is either Beer or old age catching up with you Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MajorDad 0 #10 February 9, 2008 QuoteThere has never been a year without fatalities. The 18 last year is the lowest number since the 60's. In Canada there have been on average 2 or 3 fatalities a year since the early 90's and we have had at least one year without a fatality. However every fatality causes a media feeding frenzy. The internet has also helped the media as they mine sites such as Dropzone.com and the various chat groups. "If it bleeds, it leads" - this will never change. Major Dad CSPA D-579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #11 February 9, 2008 Quote So it is either Beer or old age catching up with you Yes!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 406 #12 February 9, 2008 In Canada there have been on average 2 or 3 fatalities a year since the early 90's Must suck loosing half your CSPA members every year. oh c'mon, it's a joke.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
