Dragon Con Media Relations

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DCMR Podcast 2 2019: Interviews and the Silk Road

This edition of the DCMR Podcast features Erin Behnke, the Dragon Con Interview Manager (interviews@dragoncon.org) and Beth Giles, the new Dragon Con Silk Road Director (silkroad@dragoncon.org). Topics covered in the interview portion: Walk of Fame Guest Interview Requests Other Dragon Con Guest Interviews DOs and DON’Ts of interviewing Dragon Con Guests Topics covered in the […]

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DCMR Podcast 1 2019: Registration

We are back with the Dragon Con Media Relations (DCMR) Podcast. This episode covers: The changing roles at Dragon Con Media Relations: Dan Carroll is now the Dragon Con Media Engagement Director and Spokesperson for the convention overseeing outreach to reporters, updating convention information, official interviews, and answering your questions about the convention itself.  His […]

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DCMR Podcast 2017-3 (High Fantasy Track, Interviews Again, Costuming)

2017 Podcast 3: Tracks, Interviews, Costumes Podcast Three: Tracks, Interviews, Costumes (File: https://www.dragoncon.org/mediarelations/2017Podcasts/DDCMR_podcast_2017_03.mp3) Dan Carroll, Director of Dragon Con Media Relations, talks to the High Fantasy Track Director, Jennifer Liang about the exciting High Fantasy Track, which covers Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and other High Fantasy properties. He welcomes long time Dragon […]

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2015 Media Relations Podcast #6: Reporters Strike Back – 2015

This week Spencer Perry (Superherohype.com and comingsoon.net) and Renee Cooper (The Aficionados) join me to talk about reporting from Dragon Con from two perspectives: the established media reporter who adds convention coverage and the start up online reporter with a local focus. Together they share great insights into covering Dragon Con. Dan Carroll Media Relations Director […]

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2015 Media Relations Podcast #1: Registration

Welcome to the first Dragon Con Media Relations Podcast of 2015! This episode Dragon Con Media Relations Director Dan Carroll welcomes new Dragon Con Media Relations Registration Manager Jessica Parker. (Hi, Jessica!) Join Dan and Jessica as they discuss: The scope of Dragon Con Media Relations overall Applying for Dragon Con Media Access Changes for 2015 […]

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Dragon Con Media Relations Podcast 3: What to See and Hear and Do (Story Ideas)

Two Dragon Con directors in one podcast!  Greg Euston, Dragon Con’s Public Relations Director and Dan Carroll, Media Relations Director for Dragon Con, discuss Dragon Con tracks, the Dragon Con Parade, our amazing guest list and so much more to do at Dragon Con!       Download This Podcast!  (Right Click to Download!) 

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Dragon Con Media Relations Podcast 2: Registration

Dan Carroll, Media Relations Director for Dragon Con, interviews Kelly Miears, Dragon Con Media Registration Manager and discusses Dragon Con registration processes and procedures.   Topics include: Applying online. What are the real requirements? Applying for approval onsite Where do I get my badge? Managing security to get a badge. GREENBRIAR ROOM HYATT! Questions from Twitter! Download […]

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Dragon Con 2014 Media Relations Podcast 1: Interviews

Dan Carroll, Media Relations Director for Dragon Con, interviews Samm Douglas, Dragon Con Interview Manager and Media Relations Assistant Director and discusses Dragon Con interview processes and procedures.     Topics include: Who decides which media can conduct interviews” What are the criteria for interviews? Requesting Interviews Interviewing attendees with respect Interviewing Dragon Con Directors How […]

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