Reaper - More Suggestions for You to Use to Help the Campaign
Since Nick has done nothing but give us good advice, I'm putting this up:
I got this comment in response to Nick's suggestion that we start local petitions upon which we put our names and addresses. I asked him if city or zipcode was okay, since this seemed like a privacy issue - putting our personal info on an internet website:
ReaperDMV, if they aren't willing to post their entire address then they aren't legit. The networks can verify the person is real with addresses and phone numbers (and verify they're in their viewing range).
The reason you have someone localized to the affiliates in question go out and get petitions is those are more important than emails they believe came from someone not even in their viewing area. That doesn't really help. Emailing your own local affiliate and supplying them your address and phone number makes sure they take your email seriously. It's the same with a petition.
So, what I am thinking is NON-online petitions. Now, I'm not saying "yo - go stand on a corner and badger people to sign a petition they'll watch Reaper", but more a PERSONAL one. If you watch with your friends, families, and/or coworkers - have you all sign a petition on paper and send it in to your affiliate and Tribune/Sinclair, and wherever else you want. For example, catko watches with her dad and brother, so that's 3 people, when probably only catko has written in - thereby only looking like one Reaper fan in her area.
That way, you can keep your private info private, but still get across to the stations who exactly is writing them that's actually IN their area (and yes, this includes you too, international fans - write your own station). Plus, it's snail mail so bonus!
catko was kind enough to write up this general language if you want to use it for your petition:
To: ______
We, the undersigned, live in the ______ area, and have greatly enjoyed watching the Reaper TV show on ________ (your affiliate). It’s a very entertaining show that keeps us both laughing and on the edge of our seats at the same time. The acting is excellent and it is truly an original series and concept.
We understand that ABC Studios, who produces the show, is working with CW affilates, including the Tribune and Sinclair Broadcasting groups, to produce a third season of Reaper for affiliates to run on Sunday evenings.
We encourage ____ (your affiliate) to join in the deal to keep Reaper on the air for another season. We are devoted viewers in the _____ area who will continue to watch the program, encourage others to do the same, and will support the advertisers as well. Please keep Reaper on the air.
Thank you for your consideration.
List Names, Signatures, Address, Age/Gender
DO NOT forget your address, age, M/F, and signature. This includes any kids in your household that watch as well. And make sure you include this info if you are sticking to email as well.
For all links and addresses, click here.
Thanks again guys for all your help! Hopefully we will have a final answer soon.
I got this comment in response to Nick's suggestion that we start local petitions upon which we put our names and addresses. I asked him if city or zipcode was okay, since this seemed like a privacy issue - putting our personal info on an internet website:
ReaperDMV, if they aren't willing to post their entire address then they aren't legit. The networks can verify the person is real with addresses and phone numbers (and verify they're in their viewing range).
The reason you have someone localized to the affiliates in question go out and get petitions is those are more important than emails they believe came from someone not even in their viewing area. That doesn't really help. Emailing your own local affiliate and supplying them your address and phone number makes sure they take your email seriously. It's the same with a petition.
So, what I am thinking is NON-online petitions. Now, I'm not saying "yo - go stand on a corner and badger people to sign a petition they'll watch Reaper", but more a PERSONAL one. If you watch with your friends, families, and/or coworkers - have you all sign a petition on paper and send it in to your affiliate and Tribune/Sinclair, and wherever else you want. For example, catko watches with her dad and brother, so that's 3 people, when probably only catko has written in - thereby only looking like one Reaper fan in her area.
That way, you can keep your private info private, but still get across to the stations who exactly is writing them that's actually IN their area (and yes, this includes you too, international fans - write your own station). Plus, it's snail mail so bonus!
catko was kind enough to write up this general language if you want to use it for your petition:
To: ______
We, the undersigned, live in the ______ area, and have greatly enjoyed watching the Reaper TV show on ________ (your affiliate). It’s a very entertaining show that keeps us both laughing and on the edge of our seats at the same time. The acting is excellent and it is truly an original series and concept.
We understand that ABC Studios, who produces the show, is working with CW affilates, including the Tribune and Sinclair Broadcasting groups, to produce a third season of Reaper for affiliates to run on Sunday evenings.
We encourage ____ (your affiliate) to join in the deal to keep Reaper on the air for another season. We are devoted viewers in the _____ area who will continue to watch the program, encourage others to do the same, and will support the advertisers as well. Please keep Reaper on the air.
Thank you for your consideration.
List Names, Signatures, Address, Age/Gender
DO NOT forget your address, age, M/F, and signature. This includes any kids in your household that watch as well. And make sure you include this info if you are sticking to email as well.
For all links and addresses, click here.
Thanks again guys for all your help! Hopefully we will have a final answer soon.