Comments on: Baltimore Going Green (and Morrisonn) on Wednesday

By: Grooven

Grooven — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:14:41 +0000

Even if it’s just a photo-op media opportunity, those tend to be much better if there are some fans for pictures and autographs — as opposed to players sitting there, hands propping up their chins while listening to the air conditioner clank because there’s nothing else for them to do for two hours.
And, if it happens to be a short-notice thing, cards for signing should be provided as people who just happen by or stroll in won’t have signables with them.
Just my feeling. If it’s PR you want, then go out and do it right.

By: OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki)

OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:23:24 +0000

Thanks for the event summary Baltimore Caps Fan, much appreciated!

By: Baltimore Caps Fan

Baltimore Caps Fan — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:20:27 +0000

I went down there and met Green and Mo. Normall 23 and 26? year old guys. Looked like they would like to be elsewhere on their day off. There were about 10 fans there. Quiet. The guys answered a few questions from the local media (two guys I didn’t recognize) and then signed autographs and took phots. Green went immediately to the the family with small children and was good to them. High fives, photos, hats. Perfect PR stuff. They didn’t have anything for people to have to sign so you had to have your own stuff. I ended up buying two ESPN magazines for them to sign and then got a photo. Told them that some dude with a sombrero was supposed to be here.

By: b.orr4

b.orr4 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:09:33 +0000

Check out Corey's article on Greener. The kid is living life large, but he hasn't forgotten where he came from: http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/oct/01/green-stays-grounded-despite-rise-to-stardom/

By: M

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:19:05 +0000

Damn! Why the hell do I have to be at work today!!

By: OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki)

OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:07:21 +0000

More Ballmer-related Caps news today, per the team:
“Mike Green will be on Fox 1370 Sports Radio in Baltimore at 3:25 p.m.”

By: Baltimore Caps Fan

Baltimore Caps Fan — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:11:05 +0000

Well now I just sound ungrateful.

By: OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki)

OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:42:50 +0000

Regarding the minimal PR for this event, the impression I get is it’s more of a photo-op media opportunity than an event targeted at fans. But the players will be there and available for autographs, so we figured it was worth a mention.

By: Gustafsson

Gustafsson — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:10:30 +0000

B’more Caps Fan,
We were contacted directly by the PR firm for the ESPN Zone. They told us Green and Mo will be there.

By: Baltimore Caps Fan

Baltimore Caps Fan — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:02:03 +0000

I think that I will go ahead and make the trip. I agree this is poorly planned. I don’t think an hour of time will be needed to have them sign 7 autographs.
Where is it listed that Greenie and Mo are going to be there? ESPN’s site just says the “CAPS.”