TABLE OF CONTENTS:
- Media Relations Deadlines
- Meeting the Dragon Con Media Relations Team
- DCMR Podcast #6 for 2016: The Dragon Con Parade
- Time to Vote for the First Dragon Awards
- Onsite Media Guidelines
- Previous Updates
Dragon Con Media Relations Deadlines
- Dragon Con Media Relations Deadline for applying for Media Access was Aug 15
- This deadline is not extended
- Media Interviews (Walk of Fame/Celebrity interviews
- Only invited media may apply for interviews
- Password is included
- This deadline is extended to 8/17/2016
- https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/interviews/form-for-requesting-an-interview/
- Non-Walk of Fame Interviews
- This form is used for scientists, writers, comic creators, artists, etc
- This form is open to anyone
- This form is open until to 8/20/2016
- You will be notified if your interview request is approved
- Notifications will come as late of Sept 3
- You will not be notified if the guest does not approve your interview request
Meeting the Dragon Con Media Relations Team
The Media Relations Team
The Dragon Con Media Relations team is part of the Dragon Con public relations department. With an all-volunteer staff, the Media Relations team coordinates access to Dragon Con events, guests, and behind-the-scenes activities for authorized and credentialed media. Our department also helps provide background information, preparation materials, scheduling, and other assistance to authorized and credentialed media to report on Dragon Con. Find out more!
https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/meet-the-2016-dragon-con-media-relations-team/
DCMR Podcast #6 for 2016: The Dragon Con Parade
Dragon Con Parade Director Jan Price and Dragon Con Videography Director Brian Richardson come to talk about the Dragon Con Parade and the astounding announcement that the CW Atlanta will broadcast the Dragon Con Parade for the first time in 2016. We also discuss new g`uest announcements, administrative updates, and the First Annual Dragon Awards.
https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/2016/08/13/dcmr-podcast-6-for-2016-the-dragon-con-parade/
NOTE FOR REPORTERS: Approved reporters will again be able to take advantage of the media area at the corner of Peachtree and Baker. We recommend you arrive around 9:30 AM on Sept 3. Please approach from the Hyatt side.
Previous Podcasts:
- Podcast One: Registration, Audit, and Requirements
- Podcast Two: Awards and Charity
- Podcast Three: Interviews
- Podcast Four: Performers and Events
- Podcast Five: Eternal Members
Time to Vote for the First Dragon Awards
In the spirit of the Dragon and with infinite admiration, Dragon Con has created The Dragon Award as a vessel to recognize excellence in Science Fiction and Fantasy. These awards will be by the fans, for the fans, and are a chance to reward those who have made real contributions to SF, books, games, comics, and shows. Voting for the awards is ongoing, but ends September 1.
There is no qualification for voting – no convention fees or other memberships are needed. The only requirement is that you register, confirm your email address for voting purposes, and agree to the rules. This ensures that all votes count equally. The actual awards are scheduled to be presented at 1:00 PM on Sunday September 4, 2016.
https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/2016/08/12/vote-for-the-dragon-con-awards/
Onsite Media Guidelines
This page provides information to assist reporters during Dragon Con. Here we answer a lot of the questions you have:
- Where do I start when I get to Dragon Con?
- How do I navigate through the parade or when the building is on badge check?
- Receiving your Media Kit and your Access Credentials?
- Best Sources for Navigating Dragon Con/Schedules and Schedule Changes?
https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/onsite-media-guidelines/
Previous Updates:
