Club Media : Thu Mar 18, 2021 3:56 pm  

I've been quite disappointed by the media produced by the club in the off season.

A few years ago when things on social media really got going, Rhinos were at the forefront of the sport in terms of production.

Now the media content seems to be players going for generic/boring interviews with the YEP, or 2 minute interviews with Phil Daly.

Some of the behind the scenes stuff was great early in pre-season, but it was inconsistent and only a few days of training.

I'd love to see the sport embrace a model more similar to the UFC embedded videos on youtube. Vlogs are the way to connecting with a younger audience, rather than naff interviews. I also enjoyed the preparing panthers stuff on youtube, produced by penrith.

I don't know if this is just me, or do others feel the same way?

Re: Club Media : Fri Mar 19, 2021 8:46 am  

exiledrhino wrote:

I've been quite disappointed by the media produced by the club in the off season.

A few years ago when things on social media really got going, Rhinos were at the forefront of the sport in terms of production.

Now the media content seems to be players going for generic/boring interviews with the YEP, or 2 minute interviews with Phil Daly.

Some of the behind the scenes stuff was great early in pre-season, but it was inconsistent and only a few days of training.

I'd love to see the sport embrace a model more similar to the UFC embedded videos on youtube. Vlogs are the way to connecting with a younger audience, rather than naff interviews. I also enjoyed the preparing panthers stuff on youtube, produced by penrith.

I don't know if this is just me, or do others feel the same way?

I assume there's an element of minimising contact in the bubble. Hence minimal access to the players and training.

Re: Club Media : Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:50 am  

exiledrhino wrote:

I've been quite disappointed by the media produced by the club in the off season.

A few years ago when things on social media really got going, Rhinos were at the forefront of the sport in terms of production.

Now the media content seems to be players going for generic/boring interviews with the YEP, or 2 minute interviews with Phil Daly.

Some of the behind the scenes stuff was great early in pre-season, but it was inconsistent and only a few days of training.

I'd love to see the sport embrace a model more similar to the UFC embedded videos on youtube. Vlogs are the way to connecting with a younger audience, rather than naff interviews. I also enjoyed the preparing panthers stuff on youtube, produced by penrith.

I don't know if this is just me, or do others feel the same way?

There will be filming restrictions and also don't forget I would imagine some if not all if the marketing team will be on Furlough

Re: Club Media : Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:53 am  

christopher wrote:

There will be filming restrictions and also don't forget I would imagine some if not all if the marketing team will be on Furlough

Good point!

I do think over the last couple of years though, including pre-covid, things have gotten a bit stale.

Re: Club Media : Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:35 am  

The interviews are always so awkward and staged its untrue.

Very wooden.

Re: Club Media : Fri Mar 19, 2021 3:28 pm  

Yes, a lot of the content is very bland

Re: Club Media : Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:58 pm  

Let's hope they improve the content once the lockdown/Coronavirus is over.

It's diabolical at the moment and has been for a few years. Basic wooden cliche interviews with players.

There's been one or two exciting bits of content over the last couple of years but that's it.

Re: Club Media : Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:47 pm  

maybe he's too old and they need a teenager or players getting interview tips from kev

Re: Club Media : Fri Mar 26, 2021 2:47 pm  

A prime example is the video interview with Zane on Twitter they've put out today.

Same boring old questions, same boring tone of voice, just all very boring.

Re: Club Media : Fri Mar 26, 2021 3:38 pm  

Agreed. Very boring. Rinse and repeat.

The best content on Twitter comes from fan accounts such as Lot 17a and Leeds Rhinos Newsroom