MEDIA COVERAGE AT DS2016
One thing that happens when you bring a group of Santas together, is that we can attract a little attentioin and maybe even a little media coverage.
And when it is the
World's Largest Meeting of Santas and Mrs. Claus,
it attracts a lot of media.
Throughout the convention we will have a variety of news reporters, Television Crews, and even our own documentry film crew, lead by Santa Bo Turner.
Most of the media management is being handled by the Branson Convention and Visitors Bureau. We could try to do some of this, but they have the experience and the contacts and we are so glad they have stepped in to help.
TELEVISION COVERAGE
Our hopes are to have some major network news coverage. Currently we do know that some of the local network affiliates will be attending and from past experiene, we know their local stories were picked up by the evening Network news.
Both the Parade of Red Suits, with the Guinness Record attempt, and the SNO-lympics with it's unusual games and challenges, will attract the media. We have also received some interest from CBS in covering the convention, especially the Santa Claus Hall of Fame.
There will also be lots of local and regional reporters and news photographers.
So we encourage everyone to put their best foot forward. We will try to let you know when major media will be following everyone
JULY 5 MEDIA EVENT WITH TOYS R US AND RAZOR
You may have read that Toys R Us has come aboard as a sponsor tor the SNO-lympics. Well they have also brought the folks from Razor aboard and we will be hosting a media morning at the Battlefield Toys R Us in Springfield, on Tuesday, July 5.
This is when we will receive the delivery of all the Razor Scooters, and Trikes, Schwinn Bikes, Lego kits, Barbies and Care Bears that the Santas and Mrs. Claus will be using at SNO-lympics. Representatives from the Marine Toys for Tots and Boys and Girls Club will also be on hand as they get everything when we finish our convention.
Reporters from the local Stations are going to be invited to race some of the Razor TMX Dritt Tikes around a specila race course set up in the Toys R Us parking lot. It should be a fun morning.
Any Santas and Mrs. Claus living in the area, or arriving early for the convention are invited to attend. Who knows you could be one of our competitors with a local reporter.
REMEMBER YOUR IMAGE!
No matter where you are or what you are doing at DS2016, please remember that you represent our industry and what ever any Santa does reflects on all of us a a whole. We know that red is the color of the day and most of you have lots of that.
We only ask that you not wear T-shirts or clothing with unusual logos or art, espeially alcohol ads, pirate themes, etc. Afterall this is a Santa convention!
Just remember that everything you do will be seen! And will porbably show up somewhere in social media.
SEND A NEWS RELEASE TO YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER
Want to let the world know you are comnig to Branson? Well we have prepared a special news release that you can just insert your name and send to your local newspaper. Just Click on the link below.