Meghan wrote a stinging critique of US Rowing coverage of the US selection regatta on her blog. https://meghanoleary.net/2019/04/24/why-elite-rowing-will-never-be-popular-in-the-united-states/

We discuss the challenge and opportunity of media engagement for the future of rowing.

01:00 introduction and background in rowing

03:00 What made you write the blog post Why elite rowing Will never be popular in United States https://meghanoleary.net/2019/04/24/why-elite-rowing-will-never-be-popular-in-the-united-states/

06:00 What media was present at the US selection regatta?

09:00 Do you have a media contract with US Rowing?

15:00 Being a rowing writer and living the journey through writing

17:00 The ideal media future for rowing. Media and sports develop new disciplines which become mainstream.

29:00 Withholding niche sports in Olympic Channels - a sub license

31:00 World Rowing online media brand and sponsorships

45:00 Brands should look to where their future audience is

48: Bringing the public closer to rowing - Focus on the team compared to individuals.

55:00 An aggregated rowing platform place to create content interesting to rowers

57:00 If I had a magic wand - create a series of events that allows for non-rowers to enjoy and consume it separate from the Olympics

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