2008-2009 Promotions

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (lawbuck53) — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:34:57 GMT

I'd like to see some marketing of the "brand" of WSU basketball. Just good old fashioned print and mass media advertising in our metro area to change the culture and perception. It will take some capital above and beyond the regular advertising budget, but NOW while the smell of success is in the air.

There will be plenty of bandwagon followers showing interest in our winning program, we just need to tell them 1) this is big time, NCAA tournament eligible college...

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (mdg89) — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:38:37 GMT

chris.collins@wright.edu, it's listed on the athletics website's directory

he does have some good things in the works already from what i've heard. expect some changes. and don't underestimate the raider rowdies either.

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (Klinger) — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:50:09 GMT

Chris is definitely open to all suggestions. He occasionally reads this board (never posts because he's an employee). I'm sure that he'll note any good suggestions that may be in this thread.

I've talked to him recently, and he is working as hard as humanly possible to promote Raider athletics, both short term...

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (Roadtrip) — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:29:48 GMT

Chris Collins, play by play Raider announcer left MIX 107.7 and is now and has been for a while, a full time employee in the Athletics dept. with the title of promotions director, I think. I know he is open to any and all suggestions. I am not sure what his e-mail address is at wright State but maybe someone who knows can post it in this thread.

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (W S U Raider) — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:09:13 GMT

Good thread Opti!

Half time entertainment, better music, food, programs etc etc etc are all great things to keep fans coming back. Our main goal really should be to get more butts in the seats to begin with. Here is what I would like to see:

Really take advantage (exploit) of our Alumni / Student base located in the Miami Valley

Make connections with the many local teams in the Miami Valley whether they are 5 years old or in High School. We could highlight their...

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (semirabid) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:45:46 GMT

Flyer and chicken is redundant.....

Darn it.... I'm trying to be good. I just can't help it.

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (Roadtrip) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:52:06 GMT

Wouldn't that be called a "Flyer" chicken?

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (semirabid) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:42:05 GMT

'scuse me for digressing......could we get the San Diego Chicken here again? Only put a red and blue shirt on him.

bless me father, I have sinned........

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (Roadtrip) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:40:33 GMT

You are correct, backjudge, I was also there for that one. Wasn't Ron Coleman the Coach at Central State at that time? You know the father of Curt Coleman, OSU defensive back and former color guy on the WSU B-Ball radio broadcasts with Greg Gahris.

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (backjudge) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:38:36 GMT

Back in my day the big thing was the San Diego Chicken. He made a couple of appearances at the Central State game. I think they moved the game to UD and we had over 5000 fans for that one.

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (wsuboardmember) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:04:42 GMT

Right now, wsuraiders.com is having an online survey that people can fill out about a wide range of WSU Athletics related topics (including concessions, half-time entertainment, broadcasts on radio and internet, etc). It was a pop-up when I was on there yesterday, and you have the chance to win an iPod.

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (Cg80) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:22:38 GMT

I think we need better half-time entertainment. I love the Emerald Jazz, but we could try to add more groups. Sometimes if you have local groups, you get their fans, too. Furthermore, I used to like the promotions in the programs, where the coach's signature in a program might win the bearer a gift certificate to a local business. This might encourage more people to buy the programs at the games, rather than just using the free score cards. Finally, not really a "promotion"...

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (Roadtrip) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:56:25 GMT

As I have said many times on this board, there is no "i" in team. Like TG has stated many times, win as a team and lose as a team.

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (WSUTommyGun) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:58:17 GMT

Thanks for starting the thread, Opti. I'd like to add that Chris Collins would encourage you to pass along your ideas on this. The staff directory thru wsuraiders will link him ( or you can see him at the baseball games since to day is the last home contests for softball )...the main directory uses his real name.
I liked your post Keith and I liked bballraider's response. For the record, Keith is a very good fan that wants the program to be the best it can be. He can get a little...

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (wsugrad90) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:13:24 GMT

All you can eat promotions are really popular these days, with the Reds using it and some college basketball teams(Univ. of South Florida). It has to be a deal though. No more than 7 dollars added to the ticket price or else it becomes too expensive. South Florida added 7 dollars to a 13 dollar seat to make it an even $20. It would have to be $22 for us.

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (Big D) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:57:09 GMT

Baseball to Host Military Appreciation Night on April 30
April 23, 2008

DAYTON, Ohio - Wright State University and the Wright State University Alumni Association proudly present the 2nd Annual Military Appreciation Night, Wednesday, April 30th at Nischwitz Stadium. Everyone is invited to the pregame activities and the Wright State baseball game with the University of Dayton.

Tickets are just $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. All military...

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (bballraider) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:27:19 GMT

keithfromxenia wrote:
i hope they are wild and crazy raider fans. i hope they celebrate raider victories and mourn raider defeats. i even hope they call the post game radio show and depending on whether that last shot bounced in or rolled out are ecstatic with joy at a raider win or downcast with sadness at a raider loss. really crazy wild raider fans. that is the kind of new fans we need. GO RAIDERS........

Re: 2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (keithfromxenia) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:15:14 GMT

optimist, i have said this before but military folks in uniform should get in free and their families should pay a nominal amount. that is the least we can do for those who are willing to sacrifice their lives for our freedom. our university is sitting right next to wpafb and that should make us want to partner with them. also a special night for recognizing military folks. i sent an email about a year or so ago to mike cusack suggesting this and never heard a word back from him. hopefully...

2008-2009 Promotions

feeds@yuku.com (Optimist JP) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:04:14 GMT

Next year is the year to add substantial numbers to the fan base. If we can get people out to see the Raiders once, and if this team is as good as we think it will be, people will return to see more.

So RaiderRoundball faithful, what promotions can we suggest to the Athletic Department to...