Dragon Con Media Relations

September, 1 – September, 5 Atlanta, GA

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2016 Tours Announced!

The Dragon Con Media Relations 2016 Pub Crawl Dragon Con Media Relations Director Dan Carroll will be guiding reporters through the host hotels while regaling them with facts and interesting information about Dragon Con 2016 and Dragon Cons past! Along the way there is plenty of time to stop for a libation and some conversation […]

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Stars Align for Dragon Con’s 30th Anniversary

Guests from Star Trek, Rogue One, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Guardians of the Galaxy, Dr. Who, Marvel’s Daredevil and other top television shows and movies shine brightly at Dragon Con.  ATLANTA – August 2, 2016 – William Shatner, Karl Urban, Alan Tudyk, Alex Kingston, Jack Gleeson, and Charlie Cox lead a long […]

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What if I am an approved reporter but can’t attend Dragon Con 2016?

If you are an approved reporter for Dragon Con 2016, but can’t attend the convention this year, please contact us BEFORE the convention with an email that states that you are unable to attend.   The easiest way for us to track your change of status is to include ‘UNABLE TO ATTEND” in your status […]

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Dragon Con 2016 Update #2 of 6 (7/26)

This is the second of six update for Dragon Con 2016 reporters to have better resources for covering the convention. Please do not reply to this email. If you have a follow up question, please send an email to mediarelations@dragoncon.org with your name, our media outlet, and the topic in the SUBJECT of your email. […]

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DCMR Podcast #4 for 2016: Performers and Four Events

Welcome to the Fourth Dragon Con Media Relations Podcast of 2016! This episode Dragon Con Media Relations Director Dan Carroll and Media Relations Volunteer Mary Lou Who introduce Dragon Con Musical Performers and discuss a few of the acts that have been announced for 2016. Four of the biggest activities of Dragon Con are discussed: The […]

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Things to Do Around Dragon Con Part One!

Dragon Con turns 30 this year! With over 70,000 attendees, the conference has grown into a spectacular destination for all. Dragon Con offers more than exciting people watching, guest stars, and fascinating panels, there are a variety of events and locations occurring throughout the con. Dragon Con Parade This year marks not only the 30th […]

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Dragon Con 2016 Is 42 Days Away! Help in Preparing for it!

This quick guide covers some of the basic information that reporters ask each year. Remember to send your questions to us at mediarelations [@] dragoncon.org. We will respond quickly and when appropriate share the information with all reporters via update. How do I get my badge? Consistent with previous years, Dragon Con badges will not […]

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Dragon Con 2016 Update #1 of 6 (7/18)

 CONTENTS: DRAGON CON PODCASTS 2016 DRAGON CON GROWS ITS GAMING SPACE BY 60 PERCENT DRAGON CON ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL 2016 LITERARY AND ARTIST GUESTS OF HONOR DRAGON CON 2016 FACT SHEET DeepSouthCon PRESENTS AWARDS TO DRAGON CON LEADERS EUGIE FOSTER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR SHORT FICTION NEW FORMS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO REPORTERS FOR DRAGON CON 2016: […]

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DCMR Podcast #3 for 2016: Interviews

Welcome to the Third Dragon Con Media Relations Podcast of 2016! This episode Dragon Con Media Relations Director Dan Carroll and Dragon Con Interview Manager Samantha Douglas cover a number of interview related topics including: Dragon Con Guests: Exciting Announcements https://www.dragoncon.org/?q=guests Guest Interview Requests Open on 7/15 (Read this bullet point, it’s important) Interviews at Dragon Con: Overview! […]

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Dragon Con 2016 Fact Sheet

Download the PDF version of the 2016 Dragon Con Fact Sheet! EVENT: Dragon Con celebrates its 30th annual convention in 2016. DESCRIPTION: Dragon Con is the internationally known pop culture convention held each Labor Day in Atlanta. Organized for fans, Dragon Con features more than 3,300 hours of comics, film, television, costuming, art, music and […]

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