{"id":3396,"date":"2012-03-07T12:47:05","date_gmt":"2012-03-07T18:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/?p=3396"},"modified":"2012-03-07T12:48:58","modified_gmt":"2012-03-07T18:48:58","slug":"off-the-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manufacturedhomepronews.com\/masthead\/off-the-record\/","title":{"rendered":"Off the Record"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are many advantages to being a well read publisher in the factory built housing world. For a few moments, let me focus on one of the challenges that often comes up. People want to talk, but do not necessarily want to be quoted.<\/div>\n
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Professionals want to talk, but at least initially, they want to do so 'off the record.'<\/div>\n
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No problem.<\/div>\n
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First, we protect sources.<\/div>\n
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Next, our default mode is off the record. Unless we mutually agree to a quote or interview, what is said stays off the record. We have a solid track record on this, which is why a growing number of pros do feel comfortable sharing their insights and observations.<\/div>\n
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It helps us help the Industry when we have a wide array of input and ideas. There can be few things as important as an independent trade media source for helping the Industry advance as needed.<\/div>\n
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As important as meetings like the Manufactured Housing Institute's 2012 Legislative Session in Washington DC<\/a> and events are, as valuable as trade shows such as the recent 2012 Louisville<\/a> or Tulsa<\/a> manufactured housing show's are, you and others have to have that before and after glue that keeps all the information and insights flowing together.<\/div>\n
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You will find that here with our Daily Business News<\/a>, with Feature Articles<\/a> by top professionals, along with guest commentary on Industry Voices<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Do keep in mind that our Sponsors<\/a> make it all possible. Please use them, or join them!<\/div>\n
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When you are ready to comment publicly, you can do so by posting a comment via our Disqus system, or you can submit your own Industry Voices guest column. Let's get and keep the professional conversation going, both on and off the record. ##<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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