Flotrack denied credentials to the Olympic Trials

Serious question, is LRC going to Rio this year? I assume so, just curious.

FailedAlgebra wrote:

Oh dang, I thought this was just for the Olympic Games. Didn't realize it was the trials.

Unfortunately their content isn't that great anymore. I don't think Iv'e visited their website in a while. They need to hire some top notch journalists first. On a side note, why doesn't running have a YouTube channel like GCN (Global Cycling Network)?

Who is the flotrack people are talking of?

Think a track version of GCN is a good idea? Well that start it up

ReMeMbEr WhEn FlOcAsTs "AcQuIrEd" MiLeSpLit?

“We look forward to continuing the mission we started 15 years ago to grow the sport,” said MileSplit Founder and CEO Byrne. “By teaming up with Flotrack, we will be able to increase the investment and focus on the things we do well. Our two companies compliment each other, which will allow us to accelerate our realization of those goals.”

While the two platforms have different audiences, the goal of the partnership is to create fans of track and field based on a grassroots movement.

“We have a unique opportunity to make millions of high school athletes and their immediate family members lifelong fans of professional track and field,” says CEO and Flocasts Co-Founder Martin Floreani. “We’re looking to bridge the gap between high school, college, and professional athletics.”

http://www.milesplit.com/articles/110568/flocasts-announces-acquisition-of-milesplit

flotrack blows. their announcers are horrible, inexperienced, and borderline clueless. as mentioned before, try the flotrack drinking game the next time youi've got some friends over. put on a flotrack race, and you have to take a shot everytime someone says "in the mix", "making it honest", or is unable to identify someone. you'll stagger out of the room.

Hey Floguys if you want I am sure you can still get credentials for the AAU Youth Region 7 meet going on next week. Hey since you will not be at the Trials maybe you can go cover that

Jason Byrne wrote that article about himself.

flo blowzzz wrote:

...They will do anything for profits. LR and runner space 100%. Sorry Flo-$$$

Runnerspace also charges a monthly fee to watch content.

look again1 wrote:

flo blowzzz wrote:

...They will do anything for profits. LR and runner space 100%. Sorry Flo-$$$

Runnerspace also charges a monthly fee to watch content.

And I never once heard anybody complain about the Runnerspace live stream cutting out or crap quality.

I have been following FloTrack since 2009 when they traveled with the athletes to Europe. They were raw, funny, smart and love this sport. They got great footage, got us behind the scenes with the athletes and allowed us to get to know our favorite runners, jumpers and throwers. They traveled on a shoestring budget and brought it all to us. I for one, am grateful.

You want NBC? You got it. Too bad.

Floreani is, uh, interesting here. First he denies the charges, then says he disagrees with the "spirit of the claims," as if he gets to decide what terms to follow and which ones to ignore. Do you get to stream an event another organization has broadcast rights to just because you're "emerging media"?

Also, hasn't Flotrack been around for at least a decade? At what point do you stop emerging?

It was gracious of him to wish the US Olympic Committee the best of luck.

a moment like this wrote:

look again1 wrote:

Runnerspace also charges a monthly fee to watch content.

And I never once heard anybody complain about the Runnerspace live stream cutting out or crap quality.

Is Ryan Fenton still part of the Flotrack team?

TrackCoach wrote:

Btw, I don't know how anyone can see this as a good thing. Even if you don't pay for their pro account FloTrack provides the running community with lots of good media.

This is just the start. USOC/IOC has been talking and acting tough for a few months now about "protecting their brand."

In this case, it's pretty clear they violated some kind of press agreement they were probably supposed to follow. Chances are very good there will be more stories similar to this where the line is much more vague and the IOC/USOC stepping way over it. All this on top of the games-related corruption/crime/toxic waste/chaos in Rio.

Nike hates Flotrack, and Nike owns Runnerspace.

Summarizing this.............. wrote:

Nike hates Flotrack, and Nike owns Runnerspace.

Umm, Nike doesn't own RunnerSpace. Similar to the same deals Flo has made with NB, Brooks, etc., RunnerSpace has done the same with Nike and HOKA and New Balance and adidas and countless others. Just because RunnerSpace has built a relationship with Nike doesn't mean Nike owns them. Stop being silly.

Btw, if Flo actually respected media rules, they'd be covering the Trials just like every other media outlet in the sport. They constantly break the rules and piss off bigger entities. You might think that's "cool" but it's the only reason they aren't being allowed at the Trials. The Flo Bros can continue to claim the USOC doesn't get it or is too outdated in their thinking, but it's the Flos thinking they can do whatever they want that has gotten them in trouble.

Good luck to the Flo Bros handing out their Run Junkie hats outside the stadium now instead of in the media zone.

Stan L33 wrote:

Heard Flotrack and FloSports were shot down on credentials to the Trials? Have they been seen around Eugene?

So the Flotrack crew already had credentials when trying to get in? Why would they even be sent credentials in the first place if they were going to deny them at the gate? Unless they just wanted Flotrack to lose a lot of money flying people and gear out there only to find out at the gate that they weren't allowed in. If that was the case, well done! I am cracking up.

They can still attend and report on the meet.

They just aren't credentialed media.

Hoping they can still set up somewhere and at least do some interviews. Say what you want, but less than your expectations is still WAY better than the bread crumbs NBC will give us.

let loose in my lexus wrote:

that would be great

esp if the dopey looking chick with the backwards hat is not allowed to talk to any athletes. Her interviews are such a waste and contain ZERO content of interest