Attention to Details

Tonight, WGUR was present at the home opener tailgate that the PR Admin class worked to coordinate. This was one of our bigger events that we have put on, as it consisted not only of a broadcast but of a raffle, tshirts, key chains, and free hot dogs, chips, and drinks as well. The event was a huge success, as we were one of the only other RSO's besides SGA that was not a fraternity or sorority. The main thing that I learned from this event tonight (well, not learned...but was reminded of) was that attention to detail and pre-planning are so important when dealing with PR. Also, communication is key when dealing with outside people. For example, our theme tonight was "Rock, Roll, & Recycle." We waited until last minute to find out details about recycling, and found that Milledgeville charges money to take items to the recycling center. Since this was not in our budget, we had to think on our toes and come up with a quick last minute solution. We contacted the environmental club and had to communicate with one of its members in order to get recycling containers brought to our location before the tailgate started. Also, attention to detail is something that I constantly have to remember to be aware of. Last night, I made a list of every little thing that we could possibly need once we got to the event. Tape, signs, plates, raffle items, paper for the raffle entries, a jar, coolers, ice, a grill, matches, lighter fluid....but I forgot one important thing: tongs to get the hot dogs off the grill. This forgetfulness made us have to delay our grilling while we sent someone back to their apartment to get tongs. In the big picture, this was just a small mishap, but it reminded me that attention to the small things can make or break an event and the timeliness of what you're doing.

What's happening with WGUR

WGUR has been very busy lately and we have a lot to show for it! 8 of our executive staff members and DJ's attended a conference in Louisville, Kentucky at the end of October in which we learned more about college media. I personally attended mostly PR and advertising related sessions at the conference and I learned a lot more about promoting radio. My favorite session that I attended was 80 promotional ideas in 80 minutes, so keep an eye out for some fun new events that will be born from the ideas I got there!

Mark your calendars for some great upcoming events at Georgia College sponsored by WGUR:

Nov. 17- GCSU Home Basketball Opener. WGUR will be doing a Rock, Roll, and Recycle event at 4:30 in which we will tailgate, have food, drinks, cornhole, a raffle, and promote recycling. Our team hopes to create awareness of recycling at the event and take care of the recycling after the tailgate.

Nov. 19- WGUR will be at Amici with Z97 for a canned food drive. More details to come.

Nov. 22- WGUR will be at the fountain by A&S with free Christmas cards for you to sign which will be sent to soldiers for the holidays. Please come support this great cause!

Nov. 29- WGUR will provide music for the Yule Ball, put on by the GCSU residency programs/dorms. It will be a festive night of music, food, and dancing!

Dec. 1- WGUR is sponsoring an acoustic concert at Chops for Ladies Night. More details to come.

During finals week, we will also be present at Midnight Breakfast. We will provide music and giveaways so don't miss out!

Mark your calendars and come out for some fun events happening the remainder of the semester. I'm hoping I can apply what I learned at this conference and that the PR team at WGUR can pull off some really great stuff this year. Thanks for supporting WGUR!