A while back, I read on some blog - give me some slack, it was a while ago - that hopefully Mark Cuban would do for the reality show hype what he did to the dot-com era: kill it.
Well, looks like the Cuban touch has worked again: reality shows are taking a hit in the ratings.
Now, understand that I like Cuban. I watched his first episode, and got bored, but I don't like reality shows. But, Cuban has done very well for himself, he is the personification of the American dream - work hard, you can do well.
I would love to be on the Apprentice, and if I was going to be fired, stop Trump and say "You, sir, are no Mark Cuban. I quit." - would make for some great tv, wouldn't it?
But, I am soooo glad to see this reality fad ending soon (or at least I'm hoping it ends soon). I like sitcoms, I like dramas, I can't stand reality shows - I find them overly vapid, and if someone is watching them, I want to scream.
And, I'm quite proud to say that I have never seen an episode of Survivor or American Idol.
For the PR take: reality shows were bad for PR, as they pushed paid product placements to the forefront of television, and blurred the line between entertainment and news.
Thoughts on "communications, marketing, public relations and social media."
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