DES MOINES, IA – The Greater Des Moines Convention
and Visitors Bureau wants locals to help show visitors what they should catch
in Greater Des Moines. The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau is
doing a public call for bands to provide music, and asking locals to provide
photos and videos of the city. Selected music, photos and videos will be
featured in the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau’s regional
TV/radio advertising spots set to run in Council Bluffs/Omaha, Eastern Iowa,
Central Iowa and Southern Minnesota.
Local
Band Wanted:
The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors
Bureau, with help from the Des Moines Music Coalition and Metro Arts Alliance, is
searching for an up-and-coming local band to provide original music to be
featured in the TV and radio spots. Submitted music should have a focus on
instrumentation and possess an up-tempo, engaging rhythm to represent the vibrancy
of the city.
The ads will feature energetic layers of rhythms
and beats paired with visuals to emphasize the abundant range of activities Greater
Des Moines offers visitors. Vocals should appeal to all ages with uplifting
themes that could be tied to the lively energy of the region.
The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors
Bureau will select one band’s submission to be featured in both TV and radio
spots. In return, the selected band will receive a monetary honorarium, plus
additional benefits as negotiated to potentially include:
·
Mutually agreed upon band photos and videos
included on catchdesmoines.com summer microsite.
·
Mentions in public relations and social media
promotion of TV and radio spot creation.
·
One year of Silver Marketing Partnership with
the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau ($350 value).
·
Additional opportunities may be available as the
campaign develops.
To submit music for consideration, please
provide the band’s name, contact information and either a music file or link to
a sound clip. No song covers will be considered. Submissions must be sent to kristine@catchdesmoines.com no
later than Tuesday, January 29, 2013.
Locals’
Photos and Videos Wanted:
The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors
Bureau is also looking for photos and videos that capture the energy and vibe
of the region. Submitted photos and videos may be featured in advertisements,
including TV and cable spots. All submissions must be able to provide proof of
consent for identifiable persons in both photos and videos.
Photo and video submissions must be posted to www.facebook.com/catchdesmoines no
later than Friday, February 8, 2013. Individuals whose media has been chosen
will be contacted directly.
More information can be found at www.catchdesmoines.com/catchyourselffamous.