I think the renaissance started 2-3 years ago, and the MEDIA are finding out about it NOW.
I tend to agree with this statement to be honest.
And look - I aint no-one special, any of us could contact their local paper and ask if they want to do a 'social story' on pinball.
Its not too hard - takes an hour or two out of your life and you just tell someone what you know ( what we all know anyway )
This type of thing keeps pinball in peoples minds and hopefully re-sparks interest of some readers that may have long forgotten this game is still around - and 're-growing'