RBR 2009 Publicity & Promotion - Page 4

justmicky · 22nd May 2009, 17:24

Hi Andy,

I have sent out emails to all the local newspapers for stage 6 as listed below.

Lancashire Evening Post. (Preston)
http://www.lep.co.uk/contactus.aspx

The Garstang Courier
http://www.garstangcourier.co.uk/contactus.aspx

Blackpool Gazette
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/contactus.aspx

Lancaster Guardian
http://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/contactus.aspx

The Cumberland News
http://www.cumberland-news.co.uk/home/contact_us

Westmorland Gazette
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/

The Chorley Gaurdian
http://www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/contactus.aspx

WiganToday
http://www.wigantoday.net/contactus.aspx

Just the radio stations to do which i will get round to later

Cheers

The Yellow Peril · 23rd May 2009, 07:43

Great Stuff Mike.

I'm just getting ready for the Scottish meeting at Thurslane this weekend.

Later today I'll get fully back on board and see where there are things that need pushing along, thanks so far for everything you are doing and have done to make your stage a success

Andrew

The Yellow Peril · 6th June 2009, 13:46

Anyonw who needs the "official PR" for local press TV/ Radio, here it is

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From: Andrew Garcarz

Happy Birthday Rover 75

In 1999 the Rover 75 was launched to an expectant UK car buying public, eager to see the car that Rover described as “the car we had to make”.

10 Years on, the marque has all but disappeared. However, a growing band of enthusiasts assembled under the banner of the Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club are determined to ensure that this formidable modern classic is preserved and promoted for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

To commemorate and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Rover 75, members of the Owners Club are staging a Round Britain Relay which will cover over 2000 miles in just 48 hours.

Starting from the former Rover factory at Cowley, at 6.00 pm on 19th June, the rally will traverse the UK in 11 stages. The finish, on the 21st June, will be at the MG/Rover Longbridge plant, the home of the 75 & ZT until the sad demise of the company in 2005.

Stages are split into sections, with drivers handing over the Club Official Mascot ‘Fred the Ted’ to each driver as the relay unfolds. Progress will be monitored in real-time using GPRS/GPS technology and be visible on the club’s web site. We would love to see plenty of fellow owners along the way to discover what a great following these models have.

Contacts for further details:
Andrew Garcarz, 10th Anniversary Round Britain Relay Organiser
Telephone: 07775518044
Email: [email protected]

The Yellow Peril · 7th June 2009, 14:49

Typos and grammatical errors corrected below. Please use this when communicating with Press/Radio/TV etc.

Andrew

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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From: Andrew Garcarz

Happy Birthday Rover 75

In 1999 the Rover 75 was launched to an expectant UK car buying public, eager to see the car that Rover described as “the car we had to make”.

10 Years on, the marque has all but disappeared. However, a growing band of enthusiasts assembled under the banner of the Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club are determined to ensure that this formidable modern classic is preserved and promoted for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

To commemorate and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Rover 75, members of the Owners Club are staging a Round Britain Relay which will cover over 2000 miles in just 48 hours.

Starting from the former Rover factory at Cowley, at 6.00 pm on 19th June, the rally will traverse the UK in 11 stages. The finish, on the 21st June, will be at the MG/Rover Longbridge plant, the home of the 75 & ZT until the sad demise of the company in 2005.

Stages are split into sections, with drivers handing over the Club Official Mascot ‘Fred the Ted’ to each driver as the relay unfolds. Progress will be monitored in real-time using GPRS/GPS technology and be visible on the club’s web site. We would love to see plenty of fellow owners along the way to discover what a great following these models have.

Contacts for further details:
Andrew Garcarz, 10th Anniversary Round Britain Relay Organiser
Telephone: 07775518044
Email: [email protected]

justmicky · 19th June 2009, 09:11

Hi Guys and Gal,

Cleared it today with PNE FC for the photoshoot there although there will not be any football club intervention as such.

Gretna Green got back to me today and they are going "all out for it"! I am really pleased with their response. They will be waiting for us to arrive around (1745hrs) and they will arrange for us to take pictures of our cars in front of the Old Smithy Building and use the building free of charge. So there is plenty of scope for some good photo shots here - we can get the flag up etc etc.
So it would be great guys if as many as possible could stay on to Gretna - NO PRESSURE!

Word of warning for "Fred the Ted" - I think secretly my daughters teddy is planning on "stowing away" so Ted will have to watch himself around the Old Smithy Anvil or his bachelor days could be numbered!

One more thing - Gretna Green did ask that when the photos are posted on our website could we put in a link to their website http://www.gretnagreen.com/cms/

Cheers
__________________

StevenWilliams · 19th June 2009, 09:39

I've sent in the PR to some local papers.

Has anyone contacted the BBC. They like this sort of thing for the regional news.

BigRuss · 19th June 2009, 10:18

I sent press reports to most of the local papers and also the local BBC news teams in the areas stage 8 will pass through.

Up to now haven't heard from any of them, which is a little disappointing.

They may I suppose still put pieces in one or two of the the papers but feel they have enough information from the press release.

Russ

Dragrad · 19th June 2009, 12:07

From all the papers, radio & TV stations I contacted, only the local rag came back and I got a pic and a mention into it.

They left out the Club's web address and the bit about Fred the Ted. Still at least they got it into the right week!!

Oh.....

According to the paper I'm driving on Sunday - so DO NOT BELIEVE everything you read in the press

justmicky · 19th June 2009, 12:26

Similarly, I contacted a lot of the local newspaers, radio and tv but nothing back to date except for the Lancaster Guardian. Had a few pictures taken with the paper etc. but I have been out this morning and bought the paper and there is nothing in there!

The Yellow Peril · 21st June 2009, 09:13

I will be giving a Radio Interview on BBC Radio WM at about 11.45 this morning to talk about the Round Britain Relay.

Listen to BBC Radio WM live online.here http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/local_radio/ click on Listen Live.

The more IT literate might like to record it for posterity.

A Podcast is also available for Pods?

Andrew

22nd May 2009, 17:24	#31
justmicky I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 Club SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: north west Posts: 2,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Stage 6 PR Hi Andy, I have sent out emails to all the local newspapers for stage 6 as listed below. Lancashire Evening Post. (Preston) http://www.lep.co.uk/contactus.aspx The Garstang Courier http://www.garstangcourier.co.uk/contactus.aspx Blackpool Gazette http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/contactus.aspx Lancaster Guardian http://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/contactus.aspx The Cumberland News http://www.cumberland-news.co.uk/home/contact_us Westmorland Gazette http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/ The Chorley Gaurdian http://www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/contactus.aspx WiganToday http://www.wigantoday.net/contactus.aspx Just the radio stations to do which i will get round to later Cheers Last edited by justmicky; 22nd May 2009 at 17:38..

23rd May 2009, 07:43	#32
The Yellow Peril Posted a thing or two Primrose Yellow 75 V6 Conn SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hoar Cross, Staffordshire Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 23 Thanked 49 Times in 11 Posts	Great Stuff Mike. I'm just getting ready for the Scottish meeting at Thurslane this weekend. Later today I'll get fully back on board and see where there are things that need pushing along, thanks so far for everything you are doing and have done to make your stage a success Andrew __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000

6th June 2009, 13:46	#33
The Yellow Peril Posted a thing or two Primrose Yellow 75 V6 Conn SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hoar Cross, Staffordshire Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 23 Thanked 49 Times in 11 Posts	Stage updates Anyonw who needs the "official PR" for local press TV/ Radio, here it is PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From: Andrew Garcarz Happy Birthday Rover 75 In 1999 the Rover 75 was launched to an expectant UK car buying public, eager to see the car that Rover described as “the car we had to make”. 10 Years on, the marque has all but disappeared. However, a growing band of enthusiasts assembled under the banner of the Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club are determined to ensure that this formidable modern classic is preserved and promoted for future generations to appreciate and enjoy. To commemorate and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Rover 75, members of the Owners Club are staging a Round Britain Relay which will cover over 2000 miles in just 48 hours. Starting from the former Rover factory at Cowley, at 6.00 pm on 19th June, the rally will traverse the UK in 11 stages. The finish, on the 21st June, will be at the MG/Rover Longbridge plant, the home of the 75 & ZT until the sad demise of the company in 2005. Stages are split into sections, with drivers handing over the Club Official Mascot ‘Fred the Ted’ to each driver as the relay unfolds. Progress will be monitored in real-time using GPRS/GPS technology and be visible on the club’s web site. We would love to see plenty of fellow owners along the way to discover what a great following these models have. Contacts for further details: Andrew Garcarz, 10th Anniversary Round Britain Relay Organiser Telephone: 07775518044 Email: [email protected] __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000 Last edited by The Yellow Peril; 7th June 2009 at 14:46.. Reason: Editing text

7th June 2009, 14:49	#34
The Yellow Peril Posted a thing or two Primrose Yellow 75 V6 Conn SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hoar Cross, Staffordshire Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 23 Thanked 49 Times in 11 Posts	Amended Press Release Typos and grammatical errors corrected below. Please use this when communicating with Press/Radio/TV etc. Andrew ------------------------ PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From: Andrew Garcarz Happy Birthday Rover 75 In 1999 the Rover 75 was launched to an expectant UK car buying public, eager to see the car that Rover described as “the car we had to make”. 10 Years on, the marque has all but disappeared. However, a growing band of enthusiasts assembled under the banner of the Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club are determined to ensure that this formidable modern classic is preserved and promoted for future generations to appreciate and enjoy. To commemorate and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Rover 75, members of the Owners Club are staging a Round Britain Relay which will cover over 2000 miles in just 48 hours. Starting from the former Rover factory at Cowley, at 6.00 pm on 19th June, the rally will traverse the UK in 11 stages. The finish, on the 21st June, will be at the MG/Rover Longbridge plant, the home of the 75 & ZT until the sad demise of the company in 2005. Stages are split into sections, with drivers handing over the Club Official Mascot ‘Fred the Ted’ to each driver as the relay unfolds. Progress will be monitored in real-time using GPRS/GPS technology and be visible on the club’s web site. We would love to see plenty of fellow owners along the way to discover what a great following these models have. Contacts for further details: Andrew Garcarz, 10th Anniversary Round Britain Relay Organiser Telephone: 07775518044 Email: [email protected] __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000 Last edited by The Yellow Peril; 9th June 2009 at 08:17..

19th June 2009, 09:11	#35
justmicky I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 Club SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: north west Posts: 2,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	General post concerning stage 6 PR Hi Guys and Gal, Cleared it today with PNE FC for the photoshoot there although there will not be any football club intervention as such. Gretna Green got back to me today and they are going "all out for it"! I am really pleased with their response. They will be waiting for us to arrive around (1745hrs) and they will arrange for us to take pictures of our cars in front of the Old Smithy Building and use the building free of charge. So there is plenty of scope for some good photo shots here - we can get the flag up etc etc. So it would be great guys if as many as possible could stay on to Gretna - NO PRESSURE! Word of warning for "Fred the Ted" - I think secretly my daughters teddy is planning on "stowing away" so Ted will have to watch himself around the Old Smithy Anvil or his bachelor days could be numbered! One more thing - Gretna Green did ask that when the photos are posted on our website could we put in a link to their website http://www.gretnagreen.com/cms/ Cheers __________________

19th June 2009, 09:39	#36
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I've sent in the PR to some local papers. Has anyone contacted the BBC. They like this sort of thing for the regional news. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

19th June 2009, 10:18	#37
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,406 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	I sent press reports to most of the local papers and also the local BBC news teams in the areas stage 8 will pass through. Up to now haven't heard from any of them, which is a little disappointing. They may I suppose still put pieces in one or two of the the papers but feel they have enough information from the press release. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

19th June 2009, 12:07	#38
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	From all the papers, radio & TV stations I contacted, only the local rag came back and I got a pic and a mention into it. They left out the Club's web address and the bit about Fred the Ted. Still at least they got it into the right week!! Oh..... According to the paper I'm driving on Sunday - so DO NOT BELIEVE everything you read in the press __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

19th June 2009, 12:26	#39
justmicky I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 Club SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: north west Posts: 2,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Similarly, I contacted a lot of the local newspaers, radio and tv but nothing back to date except for the Lancaster Guardian. Had a few pictures taken with the paper etc. but I have been out this morning and bought the paper and there is nothing in there!

21st June 2009, 09:13	#40
The Yellow Peril Posted a thing or two Primrose Yellow 75 V6 Conn SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hoar Cross, Staffordshire Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 23 Thanked 49 Times in 11 Posts	Radio Interview I will be giving a Radio Interview on BBC Radio WM at about 11.45 this morning to talk about the Round Britain Relay. Listen to BBC Radio WM live online.here http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/local_radio/ click on Listen Live. The more IT literate might like to record it for posterity. A Podcast is also available for Pods? Andrew __________________ The Yellow Peril. Connesseur SE 2.5V6 Petrol Auto. Lovingly cared for, since 2000 Last edited by The Yellow Peril; 21st June 2009 at 09:22..