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Registered: 03/27/2008 Posts: 1,150 |
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Registered: 03/27/2008 Posts: 1,150 |
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Registered: 03/27/2008 Posts: 1,150 |
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Registered: 03/27/2008 Posts: 1,150 |
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Registered: 03/27/2008 Posts: 1,150 |
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Registered: 03/27/2008 Posts: 1,150 |
What hell hole are you going to this time that you have no internet  Floating Finish - the German Tractor Pulling Web Show and EU Live Streams: [www.youtube.com] |
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Registered: 03/27/2008 Posts: 1,150 |
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Registered: 03/27/2008 Posts: 1,150 |
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Registered: 03/27/2008 Posts: 1,150 |
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Registered: 03/27/2008 Posts: 1,150 |
Totally agree!
"Putting faces to the names" is a major plan for this season. I have visited a few teams in Italy last year and I will continue to do so in Germany. Trouble is, those videos are easily 4 - 6 hours of work and then the viewing numbers are "only in the thousands" - which is good in general but not good enough to create more than a few $ on YT - it doesn't even pay for the fuel. So I usually combine those visits, when I am in the area anyways. The results so far are here: [www.youtube.com] This is also something for the "creative" guys. I am too much of a tech nerd and don't know the right questions for the general public and don't get the behind-the-scenes drama. 
Nevertheless, right now, along with some other folks, we are working on a podcast/web show, that can fulfill the job of giving more behind-the-scenes information and we can bring in guests remotely (without having to drive to the teams). Unfortunately for you, it will be in German. There is the Euro Pulling show on FB and Tom and Andy do a great job with it. No need to do the same as them. Should start airing on the 15th of march: Floating Finish - the German Tractor Pulling Web Show and EU Live Streams: [www.youtube.com] Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 03/03/2023 10:40PM by Sascha. |
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So the first thing I consider is the promoter. Not me, not the fans, not the action coming to the pull. The promoter is the one putting their neck on the line. Not anyone else. We fuss and complain about how much it cost getting to pulls, food, and event food, but those complaints are felt by all involved life cost more now than ever. And this isn't just a pulling issue, this is a worldwide issue, a hobby issue for all types. But the promoter is the one that has get vendors, to print posters, distribute them, get sponsors, make sure pullers are coming, and so forth.
The promoter has to figure out the best in-person and online prices for Live Events. I have seen packed stands and the refusal to do Live Streams. I have also seen sparsely packed stands and the desire to push pulling content out to the world because they genuinely want you to enjoy pulling from their corner of the world. I am going to say this for all to hear, there is nothing better than a pull in person. A Live Stream will never replace the feel, raw action, and smells at the track. You have to know that. So then it becomes a serious question of what they can charge and still feel comfortable that their local fans and online fans can agree to pay. The promoter has the pulse of the region and knows what other events cost in their area. They need to understand, and in most cases I think do, how much action can be justified for $15, $20, and $25. I have told promoters that want to charge more, "This is not a $20 show yet. Let's add some classes." So once I and the promoter come to an agreement, we try to splice in a slight discount for 2+ shows. People tend to like a deal. People also like free. I have told promoters numerous times, in the event they tell me Live Stream is forbidden, "Look, people are going to Live Stream this event. Wouldn't you prefer we controlled the action and presented it in the best format and angles possible? With sponsors on it? With replays and distances? With catering to your sponsors who put big money and can reach their businesses around the world?" People will always find a bargain live stream that any twelve-year-old can do. I have also had those same promoters come and ask to see their run when not Live Streaming. I simply say, "It will be online in a few days. I am all packed up and ready to hit the road." Now had I been Live Streaming, they have their run immediately. I have been to pulls where we Live Stream and pullers are watching the feed going over ever detail with expert audio examining their runs putting all that information into their tune for the next session of pulling. Live Streams are instant feedback to pullers and crew that is second to none. Secondly, we have to take that Stream cost and advertise it to the world. We are glasses-wearing, awkward, and sometimes tough to understand with our versions of dialect and somehow communicate this to the world that is wanting to hear about events. We are not TV personalities so there are rough edges to us. But we ask questions fans really want to know and would ask themselves. I had one puller tell me, "you gotta stop telling people how much things costs. It makes us look foolish for doing this sport." But fans want to know these things, horsepower, cost, kind of transfer case, rear ends, chassis, and safety. Fans are always interested in this very unique sport. And we are doing the best we can with experience up to that moment to get the word out. It requires a lot of money, posting, and pre-posting about upcoming events. We ask for your patience with us. So I have always said, invite people over like you would a football game, teach your friends what you know, learn what you don't, and become a champion for pulling. It doesn't have to be our streams but try to help us grow pulling like you would mainstream sports. And we promise we will keep the cost as low as possible and revenue split with promoters who are kind enough to help bring pulling to wherever you are. And if you know your streamer, send them a screenshot and how many people are watching with you and from where. Our phones are silent, but this is what the promoters love to hear. At Ocala, we had several viewing parties from Canada 35 and 12, and another one with several dozen. And if you are hosting a party and people are really enjoying it, tell them how to buy it for themselves and that they can go back and watch it for a year or so. Be a champion for pulling. Will Whitt 703-626-4131 will@willwhitt.com WWPTV Video    
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