RSVP requested for a news conference

[Mr. X]

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.

 

[BurnsWhenIPee]

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?

 

[playthrough]

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?

 

[Mr. X]

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.