July 8th, 2011
A ROYAL SALUTE!
PRINCE WILLIAM AND THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE INVADE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AS WILLIAM LEADS THE ROYAL SALUTE TEAM IN CHARITY POLO MATCH
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2011 10:00PM – 10:15 PM (ET) and SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2011 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM (ET)
Satellite Coordinates to Download Footage:
Galaxy 16 (C-Band Analog)
Transponder 23C
D/L: 4160 MHz (H)
Trouble: 202-641-9840
WHAT: The World has its eyes set on the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club on Saturday July 9th, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue their tour of the US at the Foundation Polo Challenge.
The event is sponsored by Royal Salute British luxury Scotch whisky and also happens to be the name of the team The Duke of Cambridge will play for that day.
The Foundation Polo Challenge will be attended by distinguished guests from all over the world including, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Argyll, celebrities and fans alike.
Recently, both The Duke and his brother Prince Harry played on opposing teams in a closely fought contest at The Sentebale Polo Cup Sponsored by Royal Salute on 12 June 2011. The Duke’s team claimed the trophy in front of a VIP audience that included Ellie Goulding and Dougray Scott.
Following the match, guests will be hosted by Royal Salute at the exclusive VIP bar where they will serve an exclusive bejeweled bottle of Whisky called Tribute of Honour. Only 21 bottles of this whisky were made and carries a price tag of $200,000 per bottle.
The video will contain:
- Red Carpet Arrival Of The Royal Couple And Celebrities
- Foundation Polo Challenge Match Featuring The Duke Of Cambridge.
- Celebrity Soundbites and After-Party Celebration
For more information or b-roll needs and high res links, please email Danny at danny@dannyderaney.com
Tags: Duchess, Duke, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Royal Salute Whisky, Santa Barbara
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January 11th, 2011
Some times, PR pros and publicists like us get a bad name in the media for a variety of reasons. It can be for an over aggressive style or in this case, a really, really bad pitch.
One bad pitch can ruin your rep with a producer and damage your credibility with not only the station, but in the long run, your client.
Case in point. A TV producer friend of mine likes to share bad pitches she receives on an on going basis. This is one she received this morning for a Valentines Day related segment. So you would assume the segment would be:
Creating a romantic atmosphere in the kitchen?
How to create a fancy dinner at home for cheap?
How to avoid conflict on Valentine’s Day if your loved one and who has Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Yes, Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Names have been changed to protect the innocent. The actual pitch is as follows:
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year, but if you’re not careful, it can also be one of the most challenging. If you are a new couple, how do you express your feelings without going overboard? If you are an established couple with work and family responsibilities, how can you find a few hours in the day to enjoy a romantic evening that includes having a candlelight dinner or taking a romantic walk? If your significant other has a chronic disease, how can you be supportive of your partner and still find time for love?
Available for interviews is psychiatrist, columnist and author, Dr. Jane Doe. She will discuss the impact chronic illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have on relationships and how couples can still continue to maintain healthy bonds.
I assume future stories from this agency will include:
Christmas and Cancer
A.I.D.S. and Arbor Day
Hanukkah and Halitosis
It is one thing to have a bottom line, but in this industry, when you sometimes have only one shot to position yourself, creativity and brainstorming ideas with the client are key.
Tags: Flack, Pitching Media, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Valentines Day
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November 12th, 2010
In this industry, you get to meet with many members of the media. Over time, you develop a trust and at other instances friendships.
8 years ago, while working at On the Scene Productions, I had the privileged and honor to work with Thea Williams who was the Executive Producer at KVUE, the ABC in Austin, Texas. I just found out yesterday that Thea passed away after a long courageous battle with Breast Cancer.
Thea was the ultimate professional and journalist. She always asked questions about story ideas to keep you thinking, which in turn, made my job better. Every year, we would do many wonderful segments together such as the National Education Association Convention and our Toys R Us 4 camera satellite remote from Times Square. I was calling to pitch her about the latter yesterday when I heard the news.
Here is to you Thea. Thank you for all of the lives you touched and making us all better people.
KVUE Remembers Thea
Tags: Breast Cancer, Journalist, KVUE, Thea Williams
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November 9th, 2010
On November 12th, we are going to be doing a Satellite, Radio and Web Media Tour with Jonathan Duhamel.
the $8.94 million dollar World Series of Poker Winner Jonathan Duhamel.
The young poker wiz conquered Vegas Monday night beating 7,319 poker players in the biggest live tournament ever! He’s the first Canadian to win the World Series of Poker Main Event – and one of the youngest ever!
John will explain how was able to beat over 7,300 others and talk about secrets behind his success.
The SMT is this Friday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM Eastern. If you would like to book a window, please email Danny@dannyderaney.com.
Tags: Jonathan Duhamel, World Series of Poker, WSOP
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November 8th, 2010
Satellite Media Tour
MICROSOFT’S BEN RUDOLPH UNVEILS THE MUST GETS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010 7:00 AM TO 12:30 PM EASTERN
SPOKESPERSON:
Ben Rudolph
Senior Manager in Microsoft’s Windows Group
WHAT: It’s looking to be a jolly gadget filled holiday season for geeks and gamers this year! But for those who need to buy that gadget for their favorite technophile, trying to find the right device and shopping for it can be a bit overwhelming. New phones, cool new laptops, revolutionary new gaming systems and some really sleek stocking stuffers are now flooding stores.
To make sense of it all and help your viewers to ask the right questions, we wanted to give you the opportunity to interview a technology expert from Microsoft. Ben Rudolph is like a kid in a toy store during the holidays; his job at Microsoft is to play with new PCs, phones, software and games – often before these products are even in stores – so he can help match customers with the technology that’s perfect for them.
Ben is available to share his experiences & expertise with your viewers along with his favorite gadgets and PCs for any budget. Ben will offer tips on what to look for when shopping for technology gifts and how to find the best deals. He’ll also be able to show off the hottest new Windows Phones just coming onto the market and give you a demo of the revolutionary new Xbox Kinect gaming system. No controllers needed, your body’s movements control the game!
Some of the technology gadgets he’ll be showing off:
- Sony VAIO J: This is a 21” multi-touch all-in-one. Perfect as the center of your digital life, it’s ideal for filling the house with music, sharing photos, or watching TV/movies in full 1080p HD. And you can get it starting under $1000
- Toshiba Portege r705: Lightest full-feature laptop ever built, perfect for people on the road. Why compromise performance and fun for size? This PC has it all, and has killer options like a Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, Blu-Ray, SSD, etc…and it starts way under $1000
- Samsung QX410: Super sleek all-aluminum case, less than an inch thick and about 5lbs. It’s a fashion statement, a workhorse, and an entertainment PC all in one gorgeous package.
- Xbox Kinect: New gaming system from Microsoft just released for the holidays that eliminates the need for controllers and let’s body movements control the action.
ABOUT: Ben Rudolph, a.k.a. “Ben the PC Guy”, is a Senior Manager in Microsoft’s Windows Group. As the Windows Team’s PC Evangelist, he might just have the best job in the tech world – testing hundreds of desktops, laptops and gadgets so he’s able to help helping customers from all over the world find the perfect computer. Prior to Microsoft, he spent nearly a decade in high-technology, working first in biotechnology and later building software for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. Ben also is a certified Krav Maga instructor and holds a black belt in classical Japanese jiu-jitsu, and has trained military and law enforcement personnel from all over the world. You can keep with him on his blog (www.windowsteamblog.com) and on Twitter @BenThePCGuy.
For more information, please contact Danny at Danny@dannyderaney.com
Tags: Ben Rudolph, Microsoft, Samsung QX410, Sony VAIO J, Toshiba Portege r705, Xbox Kinect
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