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WAY TO GO EVERYONE, MOLLY'S ADOPT A SAILOR IS OFFICIALLY A FINALIST IN THE PEPSI REFRESH

 

Ok everyone it's off to the media we go...

 

FIRST,

 

Molly's was filmed and interviewed by NBC affliliates over in OR.  (You go Molly!!! You rock!)

 

The edited video will be updated to their site www.KGW.com and it will be aired during the 5:00 and 6:00 spots tonight.  The video clip with remain on the front page news as long as there a hits on their site.  Please feel free to visit it often and refer others to the site (including other media).

 

SECOND,

 

I am attaching the APPROVED PEPSI news release for you to run with to your local news sources.  Remember, this must not be modified accept for the following:

 

 Contact: [INSERT YOUR LOCAL NAME/PHONE/EMAIL HERE]

 

Local woman and her Navy moms from across the country are finalists to win $50,000 in the Pepsi Refresh Project

 CITY, STATE - September XX, 2010 [ENTER THE CORRECT INFO HERE]

 

If you want to include any local events or fundraisers you are having with the Pepsi Refresh News Release,  IT NEEDS TO BE IN A SEPARATE ANNOUNCEMENT.  (For example:  There are upcoming events in September.  Write a cover letter to the news referring them to the attached news release and then comment in the cover letter that you are also have a fundraiser on such-and-such date.)

 

AND FINALLY,

 

We have been asked by Pepsi PR to notify them of where it has been distributed. 

 

So, we are starting this discussion group to get the updates to you and for you to list where you send the press releases.

 

MOST IMPORTANTLY WE ARE FINALISTS - NOT WINNERS OF THE PEPSI GRANT (not yet anyways!!!)

 

(See the attached file for your copy of the News Release.)

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Molly, you are a very popular person right now. I hope this gets National attention and everyone can see what we do and why. Maybe even garner some more to help in our love sharing!
Sunday Sept 6th

Press Release sent to:
News Editor People Magazine/

Producers for show ideas at Oprah
Press Release sent to:

King 5 Televison, Seattle, WA
email: newstips@king5.com

Robert Frank, Editor
Herald Net, Everett, WA
email: frank@heraldnet.com

Carol
Carol, I'll call you tomorrow. Thanks for the call and the update. Dana
Just learned about Molly's Adopt a Sailor on the news. Love it!
Thanks for posting Tracy! Which news was it on?

Carol, awesome job...you go girl! Let us know if you hear anything.
WE'RE ON A ROLL HERE.........KING 5 REPLIED TO THE "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sent the Press Release to King 5 TV in Seattle, and received a reply about 6:45 PM tonight, Sunday, Sept 6th. They asked me to call them re the story.

I called directory information for Molly's phone number but that didn't work......so if anyone has her # can you please email me at isalutetheflag2@yahoo.com. Thanks.
Carol
Or you can call me with Molly's number at 360 374 2169 IT's never too late to call LOL
Carol
Great. Call me back if you need anything more. Thanks! Dana
Hey, you're up early! Good morning, Dana, have a great day!!
LOL...someone else is also...Good morning to you Pat! Woohoo another great day to support our troops!
Tuesday, Sept 7, 2010

Press Release sent to:

Jenn Rafael, News Editor - Navy Times
rafael@militarytimes.com

Mark D. Faram, Senior Writer - Navy Times
mfaram@militarytimes.com

Gidget Puentes, Bureau Chief - San Diego for the Navy Times
gfuentes@militarytimes.com

Carol

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