50 Things You Think of During a Social Media Event

In July, I traveled to Dublin, Ohio, where one of the nation’s biggest High School Football Camps took place. We were promoting our client’s new film, 23 Blast. If you’re not aware with the film, we strongly encourage you to take a look at its Facebook and Twitter accounts to get acquainted (maybe even give them a follow). Among all of our tasks, one of the most important was just getting content. Here’s what raced through my mind over the span of 2 ½ days:

1. Ok. Made it. Man, I love solid ground. Sooo where do I go from here? OH YEAH! Call client. On it.

2. Client says to go straight to the location. On it. I hope he doesn’t mind airplane hair, and no make-up.

3. Whoa this place is further than I thought. I must’ve passed 1 billion corn stalks.

4. Alright. This is the most beautiful high school I’ve ever seen! Why did my High School look…so…decrepit? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  5. AH CONTENT! Photograph ALL the things!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. So what time do we have to be up tomorrow? First meeting at 7AM?! I seriously hope Ohio is in Central time.

7. Ohio is Eastern Time. Whyyyy?

8. What time is it now? 8PM. Quick math time. If I get to bed at 10, I’d have more than enough sleep time.

9. Before I leave, I need to take just one more banner picture. Wow our artwork is BALLIN’.

10. Starving. It’s 10:30?! Hello late dinner.

11. Ok, before I go to bed, what do I need for tomorrow? Camera – check. Phone – charged. Schedule – lost. Is it online? I hope it’s online!! OH THANK GOD, It’s online!

12. So tired. Must. Sleep. Now. Zzzzzzzzz

13. Is it 6AM already? Uuuuugh. Woah. I really need to put on make-up.

14. Frantically dash down the hallway and make it to breakfast/first meeting.

15. Hey I’m the first one here, ok. I don’t feel as bad. +1 point to Eileen for being punctual!

16. Wow, this is a really serious meeting. Everyone really has their stuff together! Ok, aaand break!

17. Back on the road. Even MORE corn! Oh! Cows!

18. Super close parking spot! Score!

19. Do. Not. Spill. Coffee!

20. Wow, how did they pile so many high school kids in one gym? There must be at least 2,000 people!

21. Everyone shhhhh. The trailer is starting.

22. They love it! The whole gym has erupted in applause! Ok, I’m proud.

23. This movie is going to be a hit! (23 Blast hits theaters this October #ShamelessPlug)

24. Ok. Gotta get out of the way. Death by stampeding football players is not how I want to go.

25. Interview time! Questions – check! I’m not going to be in front of the camera, riiight? No? GREAT! Puts hair back into bun.

26. My questions are AWESOME! Wait, questions 2 & 3 sorta sound similar. Re-write!

27. I don’t need to ask ALL my questions. The last ones are like backups. Ok, I feel better about my question-creating skills.

28. Omigod. We’re almost ready. I wonder if the sound works. Mic check. One. Two. Oh, am I too loud? Now too soft? How do I speak into this? OH! Hah. It’s not for me. Ok. That’s right. The mic is for the interviewee.

29. Asking questions – Do these even make sense? Will he understand what I’m asking? He does! OK! I’m not so bad at asking questions!

30. Interview done. Wow. What time is it? Nap time? Ugh. Never. How about Food time! Yes. Lunch sounds GREAT!

31. OMG it’s almost 2:30! No time for eating! Back into amateur reporter mode! I hope people will want to talk to me after they see the movie.

32. I think they like the movie! I hear laughter from outside the theater!

33. “Anyone want to tell me how they liked the movie?” I’m the worst reporter EVER.

34. Gasp! Someone wants to tell me! She loved the movie! I’m the best reporter EVER!

35. I got this. Next! Tell me, fans! Did you like the movie?! #thecrowdgoeswild

36. Ok, wow that was a lot of people. Finally, some time between movie showings! Hellooooo Ohio! Time to go eat!

37. I love the food here. It’s all meat and potatoes. Hmm not much corn on the menu. Weird.

38. Time to go back… “Siri. Let’s go!”

39. “Starting route for Dublin High School.” Thank GOD for technology!

40. I bet these kids are excited to come to the school and NOT work out!

41. Hmmm they’re just piling in, and no one’s keeping them busy. “Hey guys! Follow 23 Blast on Facebook and Twitter RIGHT NOW!” Yessssss boost my numbers! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42. Yes, movie’s about to start. Time for me to exit.

43. Ahhh quiet for the next 98 minutes.

44. Get in the zone, Eileen. Last time, you interviewed parents. That was easy! Now, you have to interview 16-18 year old boys. Challenge accepted!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45. Come on, guys, if you gave me more than one word answers, I wouldn’t ask you so many questions!

46. Finally, he gets it! Aw, how sweet! He thinks his little brother would benefit from watching 23 Blast!

47. Oh wow, it’s over? That was the fastest 48 hours of my life!

48. I don’t know how to feel.

49. This event was a huge success!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50. Can we do it again?

 

This post was written by Eileen Perez. Eileen is a Social Media Specialist with Media Connect Partners.