I am hoping that the community can pull together to create some attention for the upcoming MLG in Anaheim. I
know, this is a very last minute effort, but I think it is worth trying. We should contact various media
angencies to get their attention of this event. We could do it via email, facebook, twitter, or whatever.
First, here are some actual media releases that I did find related to MLG.
A Press Release of MLG on MSNBC
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47629944#.T8us8MWp2SoA Today Show Article Describing CBS Interactive buying up the advertising rights to MLG and other pro gaming
organizations.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/47636148#.T8us9sWp2SoA CNBC article that is exactly the same as the Today Show Article
http://www.cnbc.com/id/47633993So, a comment on the press release. We would like an actual story and airtime on TV for MLG. So I think this
is worth doing even though there is a press release.
Next, I'll list some things that are worth mentioning. Details about MLG I'm getting from the press release.
+ Show Spoiler +- Money Talks. Starcraft 2 Prize pool is worth 76K with 25K for first place.
- Prove it is professional. Mention CBS Interactive acquiring advertising rights. Mention that players are
on professional teams, salaried, and have big sponsors. Mention the press release.
- Stress that it is international. There are players competing from different continents.
- Mention the fact that it is something mainly distributed online. Media loves stories about the internet
and a changing society.
- Mention any top players that are really young (like Leenock/Maru) and will be playing at MLG. Media loves
this kind of stuff. For example, the story of the 6 year old at a spelling bee.
- Mention date and location. Other than the national news giants, the others I have selected because they
are close to Anaheim.
Next, some companies to contact. I searched their sites for "MLG," and most have nothing except where noted.
National News Stations+ Show Spoiler +Local News to Anaheim/LA, CA
+ Show Spoiler +Late Night Talk ShowsThey often do bits where they interview people at conventions/events. Sometimes the fans are the butt of the jokes. It's up to you to decide if they are worth contacting. Personally, I think it would be kind of cool to see MLG on one of these shows. These are some located in CA.
-The Tonight Show with Jay Lenohttp://www.nbc.com/contact/general/Have to pick out Tonight Show from list
-Conan O'BrienTBS contact info
http://support.tbs.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=5475Conan show website
http://teamcoco.com/No email. Just facebook and twitter. On right hand side of page.
Any suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated. Even if you can't contact everybody, please just
contact at least a random selection. I'll post when I'm done making my contacts and I encourage you to do
the same to show support.
USA only with the addition of Socke
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