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RSVP requested for a news conference

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Mr. X, Dec 21, 2017.

  1. Mr. X

    Mr. X Active Member

    Just received an invitation to a Division II soccer team's news conference, requesting an RSVP to get a credential for it.

    There is so much going on in this market that I would doubt very many outlets would send a reporter.

    I'd like to ask the PR person, "Why are you requesting RSVPs and issuing credentials for a news conference?" Seems like a waste of time to me.

    I know I've made a post here calling for only credentialed media to be allowed at news conferences but how often do you recall being asked to RSVP to a news conference and have credentials be issued. (This does not include news conferences leading up to an event, like the Super Bowl.)

    Only other time I can recall this is for the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor press tour. Probably some other boxing/MMA news conferences. I know RSVPs have been requested for various coach introductory news conferences.
     
    Mr. X, Dec 21, 2017
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  2. BurnsWhenIPee

    BurnsWhenIPee Well-Known Member

    Could they be wanting to make sure some media will be there, rather than go to the effort of having a press conference and then no one sbowing up?
     
    BurnsWhenIPee, Dec 21, 2017
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  3. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    When I worked in PR at a racetrack we'd ask for RSVPs on occasion. If it was a big sponsor announcement and the sponsor wanted to know exactly who was coming, or if it was an on-track stunt or some such where we had to be cognizant of who/how many came. Or sometimes we'd be unnecessarily secretive and didn't want the full contingent of quasi-media riffraff that would come just for fanboi time with a driver or to score a sandwich.

    In your case, could it be a controversial firing or something else sensitive?
     
    playthrough, Dec 21, 2017
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  4. Mr. X

    Mr. X Active Member

    News conference is to introduce a new member of the ownership group.

    After further review, this may draw some non-English language outlets.

    I'm sure the news conference will be held even if no one RSVPs.
     
    Mr. X, Dec 21, 2017
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