Ways to get recognized discussion

Discussion in 'Terminus Legion' started by Eleven Bravo, Jul 15, 2009.

  1. Eleven Bravo

    Eleven Bravo Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    Jul 3, 2004
    SC
    Club:
    Atlanta Silverbacks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Obviously, we want media attention in order to reach our full potential...but how? how should we try and expand BOSS? i heard one person say tailgating...which is great. but it's going to be hard to get everything organized in a week before the Milan/CA game. Where should we do our tailgating after?

    Any Ideas?
     
  2. Indiscretion

    Indiscretion Member

    Aug 6, 2007
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  3. Indiscretion

    Indiscretion Member

    Aug 6, 2007
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  4. mls2atl

    mls2atl Member

    Sep 13, 2004
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  5. Wizard of Osmium

    Wizard of Osmium New Member

    Feb 2, 2008
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wow, there are literally 2 things on that menu I would eat. I guess that's what I get for being picky. Fish and chips are always good, though.

    I won't be in Atlanta until mid August (after the Mexico game, unfortunately) but after that, I'm game.
     
  6. mls2atl

    mls2atl Member

    Sep 13, 2004
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    USA vs. Mexico has now been moved to Telemundo 2 so i doubt anywhere in atlanta will really have it playing sadly...
     
  7. BigKahuna

    BigKahuna Member

    Nov 30, 2004
    GA Boy in DC
    I used to have a database of media in Atlanta that have covered soccer. It would be three years old if I could find it. I would suggest we try to start a new list for soccer friendly journalists in Atlanta and the other cities nearby and begin contacting them.
     
  8. chapka

    chapka Member+

    May 18, 2004
    Haverford, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My two cents:

    Pick a bar. For each city (Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, etc.), pick at least one bar that already supports soccer. Get a thread started here and get a list on the BOSS web page so people know where you'll be. Have at least a few people who will commit to getting there for every important National Team game or other evening/weekend televised soccer event. Get everyone posting on these boards to go there instead of watching the games at home. Ideally, this bar should be locally owned, not a national chain, so you can develop a relationship with the owner.

    The first step to getting noticed is getting organized, and that means getting to know each other in person. And getting the attention of other people who are there to watch soccer but who aren't on BigSoccer is important, too.

    Upcoming events that might make sense for this kind of get-together:

    July 26: Gold Cup final
    July 29: MLS all-star game
    Aug. 18-20, 25-27: CONCACAF Champions League (weeknights)
    Sep. 5: U.S. v. El Salvador (Salt Lake City)
    Oct. 10: Honduras v. U.S. (San Pedro Sula)
    Nov. 22: MLS Cup 2009

    If there is a soccer-supporting community in Atlanta or Birmingham, these are your best opportunities to get together and start building the community.

    Good luck!
     
  9. BigKahuna

    BigKahuna Member

    Nov 30, 2004
    GA Boy in DC
    Thanks Chapka, for the suggestions.
     
  10. BigKahuna

    BigKahuna Member

    Nov 30, 2004
    GA Boy in DC
    As far as a bar goes, I'm not sure how soccer friendly it is..we'll have to check...but Engine 11 is the perfect location: downtown, right next door to North Ave. MARTA, and walking distance from GA Tech and of course the Varsity!

    I knew the ownership at the old Spotted Dog and they were soccer friendly but I would suggest someone contact the current owner.

    The Brewhouse is great of course but you have to drive there and if we get a stadium in town or near MARTA it wouldn't work for pre- and post-game.
     
  11. Wizard of Osmium

    Wizard of Osmium New Member

    Feb 2, 2008
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It'd be great if wherever we picked wasn't just a bar so that those of us who aren't 21 yet (not sure if this actually applies to anyone but me, though) can go as well.
     
  12. mls2atl

    mls2atl Member

    Sep 13, 2004
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was talking to indiscretion about ways to get recognized and I was telling him that the Liverpool FC Fan Club of Atlanta got hundreds of members in a matter of a couple of weeks by simply handing out business cards with the membership website.

    I was thinking we could make simple white business cards with only the logo on the front and the website on the back for people to hand out at games, work, on the street. wherever!

    I know vistaprint.com is very very cheap and i think its about ~$30 for 250 cards.

    How does this sound to everyone? If each of the registered members brings in only 10 people we will have an addition 180 members!
     
  13. Indiscretion

    Indiscretion Member

    Aug 6, 2007
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    UPDATE....im trying to gather locations for members to meet on saturday(USMNT WCQ) and wednesday(USMNT WCQ)...i only have 2 locations so far

    Atlanta
    - BrewHouse Cafe | http://www.brewhousecafe.com/pub.html | 401 Moreland Avenue Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 525-7799

    Greenville
    - Indigo Joes | http://indigojoes.com/index.php | 27 Market Point Drive Greenville, South Carolina 29607 | (864) 281-1804
     
  14. Wizard of Osmium

    Wizard of Osmium New Member

    Feb 2, 2008
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'll be at the BrewHouse. Should I plan on getting there early? I've never been before so idk how soon it'll get crowded...
     
  15. Indiscretion

    Indiscretion Member

    Aug 6, 2007
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    to be honest im not sure since its my first time going as well but the game is at 8 so i would be there an hour early
     
  16. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This is a great idea. We used vistaprint for our first round of cards.
     
  17. emanon

    emanon Member

    Aug 17, 2007
    MD
    Club:
    DC United
    I'm new to the discussion (seeing that I just learned about the group this week), but two quick ideas

    Contact the major soccer blogs [Ives/Goff/ etc] - they might be agreeable to doing a short post about the group, including a link to the website.

    Contact American Outlaws Captains in the South, they can help spread the word at USMNT viewings

    ****
    Also re Brewhouse

    It was packed for the Confed Cup Final. I got there an hour+ before hand and got one of the last tables outside (but then the match was midday so not a good comparison for an weekend evening game). Also, there was a good crowd, but definitely not full for the US-Mexico qualifier (midweek, but early afternoon so again not a great comparison)
     
  18. Indiscretion

    Indiscretion Member

    Aug 6, 2007
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ill let mls2atl know..he'll take care of the cards

    im going to call brewhouse 2nite to see whats the best time to get a table or 2 for the game
     
  19. Eleven Bravo

    Eleven Bravo Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    Jul 3, 2004
    SC
    Club:
    Atlanta Silverbacks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    indi did you get my email?
     
  20. Indiscretion

    Indiscretion Member

    Aug 6, 2007
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    naw i didnt..what did it entail??
     
  21. mls2atl

    mls2atl Member

    Sep 13, 2004
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    im working on the business cards, i wont have them ready for you guys for saturday but hopefully they will b in for next wed game against T&T.

    i really like the idea that emanon said about contacting all the major blogs to do a write up.... im not going with words so maybe Will you can take the lead on this again?

    any other ideas?!
     
  22. Indiscretion

    Indiscretion Member

    Aug 6, 2007
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    he said he would send me some more material to add onto the site..imma try to come to the brewhouse on wednesday.....gotta trade shifts with someone at work but ill be there on saturday for sure
     
  23. Eleven Bravo

    Eleven Bravo Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    Jul 3, 2004
    SC
    Club:
    Atlanta Silverbacks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    i wrote a USMNT preview for the El Salvador and Trinidad and Tobago game. i'll try sending it again...if you can get it in time, i think it'd benefit the site to have some opinion blogs from some of the members.
     
  24. Indiscretion

    Indiscretion Member

    Aug 6, 2007
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    yea ill have it posted by 2nite...thanks
     
  25. mls2atl

    mls2atl Member

    Sep 13, 2004
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I didnt get a chance to make the business cards for Wed. game but I have made flyers instead. Im still finalizing it. when i have it all finished i will post it on here for people to print and pass out and I will bring a bunch to the game on wed.
     

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