12-03-2013, 07:39 PM
Klaus,
I'm not saying it's going to be easy and that you're going to get massive support. I'm saying you should try anyway :-)
But I think you could well start with people like Roger Cicala. Roger Cicala as you may know, is also guest writer on petapixel... Petapixel is a well visited site I think. Roger Cicala is also sometimes quoted on Dpreview.
Dpreview has been getting a rather bad press since they've been bought by Amazon but frankly, I still think you have to look hard to find any commercial bias in their article. I think its journalists are still integer. And regardless of their ties (well, just licensees afaik) with DXOMark, I don't think DxOMark has shown any brand bias yet. They're still going to generate traffic with subversive posts and it may well start with a study in sample variation and, because we know of that already, service quality variation.
Also, don't underestimate the influence of properly placed social networking campaigns. We're not talking "big worldwide buzz" as it's still only going to reach photo interested people but we're talking considerable influence within the photosphere.
You're frequently quoted on rumor sites too : be it fujirumours, 43rumors, sonyalpharumours, and the like (OK, some of them are the same writer) and these sites do get audience.
Klaus, I know this is only a side activity for you guys, but I think this is only the logical step. You've been gaining a considerable knowledge and experience over the years, sharing it with us and I see that is a worthy step to try.
Typing all this with a nice beer, Rochefort 10°, I typed for the first time in the facebook search field "photozone", 0 results. For the first time it seemed to me it's really a missed opportunity. You just have to post links to your new reviews, the rest happens on the live feed of your followers. And Petapixel shares it, and Dpreview... and 43rumors. Well, I don't think I have to 101 you on social networks :-). At the very least it would boost your traffic.
Think of a strategy (channels, phases, commercial contacts, ...), contact potential associates and discuss your strategy with them... Think of it. Just imagine what impact it would be if a few websites would share a joint This is most likely spam content on servicing experiences (region based, as we know it matters much), sample quality, ... on the same day.
You have the authority to do so and I think it's a beautiful project.
Aaah dreams :-)
I'm not saying it's going to be easy and that you're going to get massive support. I'm saying you should try anyway :-)
But I think you could well start with people like Roger Cicala. Roger Cicala as you may know, is also guest writer on petapixel... Petapixel is a well visited site I think. Roger Cicala is also sometimes quoted on Dpreview.
Dpreview has been getting a rather bad press since they've been bought by Amazon but frankly, I still think you have to look hard to find any commercial bias in their article. I think its journalists are still integer. And regardless of their ties (well, just licensees afaik) with DXOMark, I don't think DxOMark has shown any brand bias yet. They're still going to generate traffic with subversive posts and it may well start with a study in sample variation and, because we know of that already, service quality variation.
Also, don't underestimate the influence of properly placed social networking campaigns. We're not talking "big worldwide buzz" as it's still only going to reach photo interested people but we're talking considerable influence within the photosphere.
You're frequently quoted on rumor sites too : be it fujirumours, 43rumors, sonyalpharumours, and the like (OK, some of them are the same writer) and these sites do get audience.
Klaus, I know this is only a side activity for you guys, but I think this is only the logical step. You've been gaining a considerable knowledge and experience over the years, sharing it with us and I see that is a worthy step to try.
Typing all this with a nice beer, Rochefort 10°, I typed for the first time in the facebook search field "photozone", 0 results. For the first time it seemed to me it's really a missed opportunity. You just have to post links to your new reviews, the rest happens on the live feed of your followers. And Petapixel shares it, and Dpreview... and 43rumors. Well, I don't think I have to 101 you on social networks :-). At the very least it would boost your traffic.
Think of a strategy (channels, phases, commercial contacts, ...), contact potential associates and discuss your strategy with them... Think of it. Just imagine what impact it would be if a few websites would share a joint This is most likely spam content on servicing experiences (region based, as we know it matters much), sample quality, ... on the same day.
You have the authority to do so and I think it's a beautiful project.
Aaah dreams :-)
Quote:Yes, I noticed this. Honestly, how many magazines are really complaining hard ?
The problem is that most of them are getting lenses for testing and nice invitations to special events. Take your own conclusions.
Lensrentals and we are (mostly) purchasing lenses thus we are feeling/sharing the pain first hand. Thus we don't have a nice sales rep that supplies replacement lenses straight away.