This is the first Dragon Con Media Relations (DCMR) update for 2017. You can expect an update every week that covers:
- Recaps of Press Releases
- Administrative information that will assist you in covering Dragon Con
- Updates on Interviews and availability
- Featured Guests, Events, and Tracks at Dragon Con
- Links to the DCMR Podcast and other useful information
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If you enjoy these updates, want to suggest topics for future updates, or have ideas that can make these updates and our communications with you more effective, please email mediarelations@dragoncon.org.
Contents:
- DCMR Podcast 2017-1 (Interviews)
- DRAGON CON ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL 2017 LITERARY AND ARTIST GUESTS OF HONOR
- Interview Requests Open for 2017
- DRAGON CON MAKES SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA ITS 2017 OFFICIAL CHARITY
- Where do I start when I get to Dragon Con? (Or how do I get my badge?)
- Other things
DCMR Podcast 2017-1 (Interviews)
(File: https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/2017Podcasts/DCMR_podcast_2017_01.mp3)
Dragon Con Interview Manager, Samm Douglas, joins Dan Carroll, Director of Dragon Con Media Relations to talk about the variety of interviews available at Dragon for approved reporters. Since this is the first podcast of the year, Dan and Samm go over some basic administration for reporters at Dragon Con including, how best to contact the Dragon Con Media Relations Team (email), where to pick up badges (Greenbriar Room-Hyatt), and how to apply for interviews.
<b><a href=”https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/2017Podcasts/DCMR_podcast_2017_01.mp3 target=”>Podcast One: Interviews</a></b>
(File: <a href=”https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/2017Podcasts/DCMR_podcast_2017_01.mp3″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/2017Podcasts/DCMR_podcast_2017_01.mp3</a>)
Read More: https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/2017/07/15/dcmr-podcast-2017-1-interviews/#more-2139
Press Release: DRAGON CON ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL 2017 LITERARY AND ARTIST GUESTS OF HONOR
Written By: Media Registration Manager – Jun• 27•17
DRAGON CON ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL 2017 LITERARY AND ARTIST GUESTS OF HONOR
Convention Will Honor Author Jane Yolen and Artist Petar Meseldžija at Annual Awards Banquet
ATLANTA – June 20, 2017 – Dragon Con, Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, fantasy, and sci-fi convention, has selected American writer of fantasy, science fiction, and children’s books Jane Yolen and fantasy artist and illustrator Petar Meseldžija as its 2017 Guests of Honor.
Beginning with its first convention in 1987, Dragon Con has recognized an author and an artist as the Guests of Honor. This year’s Guests of Honor are widely renowned in their respective fields and recognized as endlessly creative individuals. They will be recognized at the Awards Banquet on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
Interview Requests Open for 2017
Jul• 14•17
This weekend we are reopening interview request forms for Dragon Con 2017. We have several types of interviews available for reporters to participate:
- Walk of Fame Guest Interviews: These interviews are by invitation only and are limited due to the limited time available with the Walk of Fame Guests. If you are invited to apply for these interviews, you will be given a passcode that is used to request interviews. If you have not gotten a passcode, it is most likely you were not selected for these limited interview slots.
- Request An Interview
- Interviews with Writers/Artists/Comic Creators/Other Guests: These interviews are open to all reporters. When the form is available for requests, we will announce it on Twitter and via email to all approved reporters.
- Request Comic/Literary/Artist Interview
- Dragon Con Director Interviews: Approved Reporters can interview Dragon Con Directors by phone or Skype prior to the convention. This is an excellent way to get a insider’s point of view on the convention as well as highlight areas that might appeal directory to your fanbase. Please understand that Dragon Con Directors are unable to grant interviews at Dragon Con due to their work loads.
- Dragon Con Media Relations Director/Spokesperson Dan Carroll Interviews: Dan Carroll, Dragon Con Director of Media Relations for 9 Years, is available for interviews prior to the convention as well as during the convention. We recommend that you secure a time with him early (either on site of prior to Dragon Con) so that you can get some fantastic insights into Dragon Con.
- Request Interview With Dragon Con Director
- Podcast Space at Dragon Con: Request a time for designated podcast recording at Dragon Con, right in our Dragon Con Media Relations Room. We will be providing a number of tables and electrical rigging to conduct your interviews. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an internet connection.
Request Podcast Space
DRAGON CON MAKES SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA ITS 2017 OFFICIAL CHARITY
The Convention Doubles the Dollar-for-Dollar Match to $100,000 and
Challenges Fans to Support the Official Charity
Dragon Con Superheroes Wrap Up a Great Community Service Year
ATLANTA – June 13, 2017 – Dragon Con, Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, sci fi, fantasy, and gaming convention, has selected Special Olympics Georgia as its official charity for 2017.
And the Dragon Con Superheroes wrapped up their slate of 2017 community service projects. This program, now in its fourth year, has contributed more than 2,400 hours in community service to Atlanta-based non-profits.
Since 2013, the convention has consistently raised more than $100,000 for each of its annual official charities, including a $50,000 match from the convention. Funds are raised through convention-based auctions, special merchandise sales, special events, and the dollar-for-dollar match. This year, the convention announced that it will increase its dollar-for-dollar match to up to $100,000.
Dragon Con also recognized its Superheroes community service project volunteers for 2017. Dragon Con members and fans in the Atlanta area are invited to participate in a series of projects reaching different aspects of the metro area’s non-profit community.
Where do I start when I get to Dragon Con? (Or how do I get my badge?)
Dragon Con media relations do not mail out badges before the convention. We require each reporter to pick up their badge at Media Registration, located in the Greenbriar Room of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Please bring a government issued ID or a Press Pass/Employment ID to pick up your badge.
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Street NE,
Atlanta, Georgia, USA 30303
Tel: +1 404 577 1234 Fax: +1 404 588 4137
Once at the Hyatt Regency work your way to the lowest floor to the GREENBRIAR ROOM.
Read more about Onsite Guidelines for reporters: https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/onsite-media-guidelines/#lenox
There are two navigation situations you will need to know about before arriving at the Hyatt Regency:
The Dragon Con Parade
Saturday morning September 3, 2016 crowds line up for the Dragon Con Parade in front of the Hyatt Regency as early as 7AM. At 9:30 AM the roads along the parade route are closed. They remain closed until the parade ends, roughly 11:30 AM. If you are coming to Dragon Con to pick up your badges during this time, please approach the Hyatt Regency from the Marriott Side (Peachtree Center Ave). If you come via Marta, ensure yourself time to get to the Hyatt.
Accessing the Hyatt To Get Your Badge While Badge Checks are Enforced
Every year we at Dragon Con extend the hours for Hotel Badge Checks. If you arrive during a time, for instance Friday evening after 7PM, and badge checks are in effect, you will not be allowed in the hotel. It is possible that the badge checker will understand that you are there to pick up your badge, so explain who you are and ask to be allowed to go to the Greenbriar Room. If that is not possible at this time, please call the Hyatt Regency Greenbriar Room and request an escort to lead you to the Greenbriar Room. 404 577 1234
Other things:
- 2016 Podcasts:
