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Topic: Crain's: Richard Jurek, "bonafide space junkie"
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-09-2013 11:26 AM
Crain's Chicago Business this week profiles Richard Jurek (cS: "rjurek349") in an article (and accompanying video) titled, "In our midst: a bonafide space junkie." Richard Jurek is like a kid — a really big, 46-year-old kid—in a candy store, a candy store whose goodies literally are (or were) out of this world. Two decades ago, the Oak Brook marketing executive began amassing a collection of space memorabilia he values in the mid- to high six figures. Its more than 300 pieces are crowned with a checklist from the last moon mission... Access to read the article may require registration for the first week it is online. There are photos posted here. Congratulations Rich on the accolades! Glad to see you and space memorabilia make the news! |
David Carey Member Posts: 782 From: Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 09-09-2013 12:09 PM
Kudos Rich! Great piece - they just need to give you and the collection more air time. |
SkyMan1958 Member Posts: 867 From: CA. Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 09-09-2013 02:51 PM
Fun piece. Congratulations Rich on nicely explaining the field to the wider public! |
NJSPACEFAN Member Posts: 128 From: Ocala, FL USA Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 09-09-2013 03:04 PM
Rich, a fine article and excellent video. You are a credit to our hobby. I'll trade you a crisp new $100 Benjamin for that old $2 Jefferson in the article photo!! |
Ken Havekotte Member Posts: 2912 From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 09-09-2013 03:20 PM
Just saw the video; well done! Good to see some of your space-flown $2 bills depicted as part of the world's biggest flown US currency collection. Nice presentation, Rich, as I enjoyed the video. |
Rick Mulheirn Member Posts: 4167 From: England Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 09-09-2013 03:40 PM
Neat piece Richard. It is always rewarding to see another enthusiasts passion for the subject. |
space1 Member Posts: 853 From: Danville, Ohio Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 09-09-2013 04:37 PM
Very nicely done. Congratulations! |
Greggy_D Member Posts: 977 From: Michigan Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 09-09-2013 06:37 PM
Nice job, Rich! |
Joel Katzowitz Member Posts: 808 From: Marietta GA USA Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 09-09-2013 06:54 PM
Nicely done Rich. Now if you could just let me know where you keep that stuff stashed... |
rjurek349 Member Posts: 1190 From: Northwest Indiana Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 09-10-2013 06:57 AM
Thanks guys - I appreciate the feedback. Crain's does a great job with something like this -- a video, a print article, and a full-on social media campaign with Twitter, Tublr, etc. Half the fun was watching how this news organization has adapted to new media. A big thank you, too, to Robert for not only posting the article, but also spending time talking to the reporter about the collection and for his gracious comments. |
Gilbert Member Posts: 1328 From: Carrollton, GA USA Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 09-10-2013 01:12 PM
Very nicely done, Rich. |
SkyMan1958 Member Posts: 867 From: CA. Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 09-10-2013 05:11 PM
By the way, Rich, is there a full length video that will be shown by Crain's (hopefully via YouTube) or is this edited clip it? |
rjurek349 Member Posts: 1190 From: Northwest Indiana Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 09-10-2013 07:03 PM
Unfortunately, this edited clip is it. It really is designed as just a sneak peak for their print/online article. Just an added feature to tease their readers. Since they are a weekly business publication, the videos go out in advance via social media and eblast to drive traffic and hardcopy sales. |
SkyMan1958 Member Posts: 867 From: CA. Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 09-10-2013 08:13 PM
Thank you for the info! |
heng44 Member Posts: 3386 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 09-11-2013 12:06 AM
Very nice collection, Rich. The lighting and quality of the images almost make it look like a clip from a movie... |
Larry McGlynn Member Posts: 1255 From: Boston, MA Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 09-11-2013 02:04 AM
Rich, the video was top shelf in it's quality. The location and the presentation of the artifacts really worked well. Craig's use of all types of media such video, print and the Internet really covered all the bases of the media world. Nice job in getting the hobby presented to the general public. |