Maria Spalaraki, Effie Zikouli Media Operations ATHENS 2011 OBSERVER S PROGRAM 1 Media Operations Scope The scope of the Media Operations Division is to provide the credentialed members of the media the very best working conditions possible to allow them to cover the Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 to the best of their abilities. Athens 2011 Observer s Program 2 1
Key Deliverables Deliver an efficient & supportive media operations environment Plan & operate the MMC to serve as the operational hub Plan & operate the VMCs Plan & coordinate Media Services Deliver an accurate & concise News Services at Games-time Partner with the GOC s Fas Liaise with the Host Broadcaster, namely ERT S.A. Athens 2011 Observer s Program 3 Our Clients Category Function Zone Access Venue Access Media Workroom Transport MDA Journalist RED, 5 All Competition Venues, All other Venues, MMC No T5 MDA Photographer RED, 5 All Competition Venues, All other Venues, MMC No T5 MDA Broadcaster RED, 5 All Competition Venues, All other Venues, MMC No T5 SOI SOI Documentation Team BLUE, 5,6,7 All Competition Venues, All other Venues, MMC No T2, T5 Athens 2011 Observer s Program 4 2
Main Media Centre Most sophisticated, non-competition media facility Olympic Stadium, Athens Olympic Sports Complex, OAKA Core of the XXVIII Olympic Games, Athens 2004 Total area of 700m 2 Operational hub of written & photographic media, broadcasters & HB Operational period: 20-23/06: 09:00-17:00 24/06-05/07: 08:00-22:00. Athens 2011 Observer s Program 5 Main Media Centre Media Areas Welcome/Help Desk Main Media Workroom Media Conference Area Media Offices Media Tribunes Mixed Zone Photo Positions Media Parking Athens 2011 Observer s Program 6 3
Main Media Centre Athens 2011 Observer s Program 7 MMC Main Media Workroom Adjacent to Media Tribunes Close to Media Conference Area Direct mixed zone access 200 m 2 100 dedicated workstations PCs with free Internet & Wi-Fi broadband Internet access TV screens Pigeonhole system Athens 2011 Observer s Program 8 4
MMC Media Conference Area Located to G. Kasimatis Hall 2 Separate entry points 500 m 2 250 seats Top table podium Camera platform Photo positions 4 translation booths Athens 2011 Observer s Program 9 Venue Media Centres - Scope The Venue Media Centres sub-program aims to provide the best possible conditions under which credentialed media can successfully cover the Athens 2011 Games from the various competition venues. Athens 2011 Observer s Program 10 5
Venue Media Centres - Scope 3 Complexes 8 Independent Venues 17 Media workrooms Media Tribunes Mixed Zone Photo positions Operational period: Open one day prior to the event and close the last day of competition day On non-competition day(s), VMCs open from 09:00 to 15:00. On competition days, VMCs open one hour before and close one hour after the end of the competition Athens 2011 Observer s Program 11 News Services The mission of the News Services sub-program is to provide fast, short, objective & concise news items without bias, opinion or favour. Games-time Services Event previews & reviews Programmes, entry & start lists Facts, data, stories, flash quotes Press Conferences/highlights Medal presenters, standings & ceremonies Competition footage & still photos Official announcements & media releases Athens 2011 Observer s Program 12 6
Credentials - Accommodation - Publications Credentialing Centres Centre Location From To Airport Credential Centre Athens International Airport 15/06 04/07 Main Credential Centre HELLEXPO PALACE 10/06 04/07 Accommodation: TITANIA HOTEL Reservations through: TCPA Travel Agency Special rates: Single room with Breakfast: 110,00 (Taxes included) Double room with Breakfast: 120,00 (Taxes included) Publications Volunteers Training Manual Media Guide Athens 2011 Observer s Program 13 Venue Media Centres - Challenges Increase interest Anticipate our clients needs Ensure a reliable News Service operation Work with other GOC s Fas Facilitate the provision of services to the HB & the broadcasters Do the best we can! Athens 2011 Observer s Program 14 7
Media Operations Follow Us Athens 2011 Official website: www.athens2011.org News Services Facebook: Facebook: www.facebook.com/specialolympicsworldgames Twitter: www.twitter.com/athens2011media YouTube: www.youtube.com/athens2011 Athens 2011 Observer s Program 15 ATHENS 2011 OBSERVER S PROGRAM 16 8