A.J. Daulerio is known as a man who speaks his mind, and as the Editor of Deadspin that hasn’t stopped. Once described by Yankee Pot Roast as a man who "forgets the pleasantries…and punches in the gut with his questions," it’s no surprise that A.J. Daulerio would answer our questions with his signature zest. We had a brief talk with him about the role trend spotting plays in his work with Deadspin.
3 Questions with A.J. Daulerio
1. How do you keep your work on the cutting edge?
Overuse of the word "[redacted] rag" and mutton coverage.
2. How do you reset yourself to become creative? Do you have any rituals?
Lift weights at my desk. I sometimes wear a weight belt to work when I know a day will be especially busy. Some days, if I forget my weights, I’ll just do push-ups in the middle of the office and bark out the names of the 2000 Italian World Cup team.
3. What is an example of a time where you have thrown away an existing idea to force yourself to find something new?
Last summer, we were torn about doing a "Women of Water Polo" gallery spread because we couldn’t find the right mix of minorities. Instead we decided to just post a gallery of "Water Polo Balls" since they come in many different colors. It was one of our biggest hits of the summer and we even received a nice handwritten note from Benjamin Todd Jealous, President of the NAACP, thanking us for our progressive take on sports news.
A.J. Daulerio, Editor of Deadspin (INTERVIEW)
A.J. Daulerio, Editor Of Deadspin (INTERVIEW)
Trend Themes
1. Cutting Edge Journalism - Opportunity for innovative approaches and new perspectives in the field of journalism, pushing boundaries and redefining traditional news reporting.
2. Creative Reset Rituals - Opportunity to explore unique methods and practices to stimulate creativity and enhance productivity in the workplace.
3. Progressive Sports Coverage - Opportunity to challenge conventional sports reporting by embracing diversity and inclusive narratives in coverage.
Industry Implications
1. Journalism - Disruptive innovation opportunities in journalism through the adoption of avant-garde approaches and breaking away from traditional norms.
2. Wellness and Productivity - Disruptive innovation opportunities in the wellness and productivity industry by exploring unconventional methods to boost creativity and enhance work-life balance.
3. Sports Media - Disruptive innovation opportunities in sports media by taking a progressive and inclusive approach to sports coverage, embracing diversity and challenging traditional narratives.