Update 08/09: The official website has been launched! See it HERE
Read the exculsive Michael Fairman interview HERE
Update 08/02: I wanted to share a site I found recently, and that some might want to use. It's called Click2Mail, and it's a great way to send out postcards. You create an address book, upload and edit your postcard and message, and then send out postcards to everyone in your address book with just the click of a button. You can set it up to mail out postcards for future dates. I did this today, and have postcards being mailed out every day this week.
The other great thing? It's extremely affordable. It costs about 50 cents for each postcard, and that includes the postage.
Check it out, and if you have questions let me know!! Here's the link: http://www.click2mail.com/?USPS=1
Stay tuned for more updates to come soon!
Update 07/20: I wanted to provide some feedback for all of you have been so awesome with this campaign. Please know that some details I can not yet talk about, as we obviously have lurkers, yet these details will soon be available
During the FCW, we actually talked with several different people re: SOS. This campaign is currently being headed up by 8 people (I believe it's 8). 2 of them were interviewed over the weekend, and talked about the state of soaps. While they were talking, people kept gathering around them and nodding their heads, agreeing with what they were saying. It didn't matter what couple or character they liked, they all agreed with the message.
There were several various media/soap magazines there, and several of them knew of the SOS campaign and wanted to know more.
Postcards for the SOS campaign were included in the FCW gift bags and so more people, including the actors/actresses also got them.
I know there are some out there from other fan bases who keep stating this is a 'couple' agenda disguised as a GH campaign. But the fact is, we believe that Skate/Liason/Scrubs/Carjax are just a start to fix GH. We realize that these couples alone, and nothing else being changed, will not fix GH. That is what is different between SOS and other "couple" campaigns. Their goal is to get their couple back together, nothing else matters as long as they are together.
That is not the case with the SOS campaign. Yes, we want our couples together, and we will continue to campaign for them. But we know there is much more that needs to be fixed, and THAT is the goal. Saving this show we once all loved. Honoring the show's history, the character's history is why these couples need to be together and/or stay together.
This campaign is not going away. In fact, it continues to grow and is getting bigger every day. Ratings prove that what is on the screen right now is not working. People are "voting with their remote" and letting TPTB know they are not happy. As ratings continue to fall, fans continue to tune out, people realize the SOS campaign is not going anywhere and that IT IS BEING TAKEN SERIOUSLY, there will be those that continue to bash and claim it is nothing but 'crazy liason fans'.
I say let those few people say what they want. Buzz is buzz. If they are talking about it on the ABCi board, all they are really doing is bringing attention to it. They want people to forget about the SOS campaign yet they keep talking about it. Cool! More free press.
With that, there is another new postcard for all who want to use. As of right now, they are only available to print out/email or use the site listed below to send out 3 free postcards per day.
As always, any feedback, any suggestions, comments, ect please feel free to share!!!!
Update 07/06: We have 3 new postcards available! All three were designed by RTN's own Pam/Elanot who is just freaking awesome!!!! The first is the July postcard for the SOS campaign. This campaign continues to grow, and has been mentioned and/or featured on several websites. We continue to have more and more volunteers and people wanting to help save GH before it's too late.
We also have a new Becky and Steve postcard. While these are not part of the SOS campaign, we wanted to do something to help support Becky and Steve while going through contract negiations.
You can also continue to print out the couple SOS postcards and send those in!
Don't have access to a printer? You can still help! CLICK HERE to find out how you can up to 3 free postcards a day!
Also, if you haven't yet joined the SOS site on Facebook, CLICK HERE to do so and stay up to date on all the latest news!
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions or comments, let me know!!
Update 06/26: Most people have received part II of the SOS campaign postcards, or will be receiving them in the next few days. Part II consisted of more of the Liason couple postcards, and a new Steve/Jason postcard to remind TPTB that GH needs Jason Morgan, and there is no Jason Morgan without Steve Burton; just in time for Steve's contract discussions!! There will be a Becky/Liz postcard mailed out to you volunteers within the next 1-2 weeks, so keep an eye out for those.
And for those who weren't aware, the SOS campaign did get mentioned in the weekly SOD campaign trail email! As soon as we are able, we will post the email here. Keep up the awesome work!!
Update 06/16: The response to the campaign has been so great, we have decided to extend it!! We will be ordering more of the Liason postcards, as well as a second not-yet released just designed postcard , and sending to those that wish to particpaite! So if you missed out the first time, or wish to do it all again, now is your chance to participate!!! PM or email your name and mailing address ASAP if you wish to volunteer for this second leg of the campaign!
Updated 06/14: Here are the additional postcards that can start being sent out this week! There are 2 Liason specific postcards, and I am including the ones for Scrubs, Skate and Carjax if you wish to send those in as well. Send as many as you can to each of the 7 contacts listed in this post. Any questions, send me a PM or ask away!!!
The wording on the back of the Liason postcards:
Elizabeth: "Sometimes -- sometimes I think I've loved you from the very first time you saved me in that bar."
Jason: "I remember you that night. How sad you were, how angry -- wow, how beautiful. But I had no idea that someday I'd be in love with you, or that you'd be the mother of my child."
This is our SOS to ABC/Disney.
We implore you to throw us and GH a lifeline by emphasizing this magical and dynamic couple. Jason and Elizabeth's chemistry has been evident since the beginning and we all know, 'Love Shouldn't Be Safe.'
This is our plea to you to Save Our Soap!
Updated 06/11:
The campaign is in full swing!
We have hundreds of volunteers mailing out over 12,000 postcards within a 3 week period
Now you have a second chance to particpate!
All you have to do is print out the postcard posted here and mail it in between today and June 30th. Print out and mail in as many as you want!
The postcards being mailed out by the volunteers include the following message on the back (which you are welcome to include on the postcards you print):
Mayday! Mayday!
As GH sinks in the ratings, the fans of these four compelling, romantic pairings are sending
an SOS to ABC/Disney.
We implore you to throw us and GH a lifeline by emphasizing these couples who are
the magic and foundation of the show, and who draw viewers and ratings to GH.
Our large fanbases are always ready to help GH not only stay afloat, but rise to the top!
This is our SOS to ABC/Disney. This is our plea to Save Our Soap!
This campaign is targetting the following 7 contacts:
Anne Sweeney
Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks .
Pres. Disney/ABC TV Group
500 South Beuna Vista
Burbank, CA 91521
Robert Iger
President and CEO The Walt Disney Co.
500 Buena Vista
Burbank, CA 91521
Brian Frons
President Daytime, ABC-TV
2300 Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
Robert Guza Jr.
Head Writer/Exec. Producer
c/o General Hospital, ABC-TV
4151 Prospect Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
Jill Farren Phelps
Executive Producer
c/o General Hospital, ABC-TV
4151 Prospect Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
Steve Burton
c/o General Hospital, ABC-TV
4151 Prospect Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
Rebecca Herbst
c/o General Hospital, ABC-TV
4151 Prospect Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
There are also couple specific postcards (i.e. Liason, Scrubs, Carjax, Skate) that will be made available in the next week for everyone to print out and mail in as well!
Don't miss out on partipcaiting with this HUGE campaign!
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Updated
Read the exculsive Michael Fairman interview HERE
Update 08/02: I wanted to share a site I found recently, and that some might want to use. It's called Click2Mail, and it's a great way to send out postcards. You create an address book, upload and edit your postcard and message, and then send out postcards to everyone in your address book with just the click of a button. You can set it up to mail out postcards for future dates. I did this today, and have postcards being mailed out every day this week.
The other great thing? It's extremely affordable. It costs about 50 cents for each postcard, and that includes the postage.
Check it out, and if you have questions let me know!! Here's the link: http://www.click2mail.com/?USPS=1
Stay tuned for more updates to come soon!
Update 07/20: I wanted to provide some feedback for all of you have been so awesome with this campaign. Please know that some details I can not yet talk about, as we obviously have lurkers, yet these details will soon be available
During the FCW, we actually talked with several different people re: SOS. This campaign is currently being headed up by 8 people (I believe it's 8). 2 of them were interviewed over the weekend, and talked about the state of soaps. While they were talking, people kept gathering around them and nodding their heads, agreeing with what they were saying. It didn't matter what couple or character they liked, they all agreed with the message.
There were several various media/soap magazines there, and several of them knew of the SOS campaign and wanted to know more.
Postcards for the SOS campaign were included in the FCW gift bags and so more people, including the actors/actresses also got them.
I know there are some out there from other fan bases who keep stating this is a 'couple' agenda disguised as a GH campaign. But the fact is, we believe that Skate/Liason/Scrubs/Carjax are just a start to fix GH. We realize that these couples alone, and nothing else being changed, will not fix GH. That is what is different between SOS and other "couple" campaigns. Their goal is to get their couple back together, nothing else matters as long as they are together.
That is not the case with the SOS campaign. Yes, we want our couples together, and we will continue to campaign for them. But we know there is much more that needs to be fixed, and THAT is the goal. Saving this show we once all loved. Honoring the show's history, the character's history is why these couples need to be together and/or stay together.
This campaign is not going away. In fact, it continues to grow and is getting bigger every day. Ratings prove that what is on the screen right now is not working. People are "voting with their remote" and letting TPTB know they are not happy. As ratings continue to fall, fans continue to tune out, people realize the SOS campaign is not going anywhere and that IT IS BEING TAKEN SERIOUSLY, there will be those that continue to bash and claim it is nothing but 'crazy liason fans'.
I say let those few people say what they want. Buzz is buzz. If they are talking about it on the ABCi board, all they are really doing is bringing attention to it. They want people to forget about the SOS campaign yet they keep talking about it. Cool! More free press.
With that, there is another new postcard for all who want to use. As of right now, they are only available to print out/email or use the site listed below to send out 3 free postcards per day.
As always, any feedback, any suggestions, comments, ect please feel free to share!!!!
Update 07/06: We have 3 new postcards available! All three were designed by RTN's own Pam/Elanot who is just freaking awesome!!!! The first is the July postcard for the SOS campaign. This campaign continues to grow, and has been mentioned and/or featured on several websites. We continue to have more and more volunteers and people wanting to help save GH before it's too late.
We also have a new Becky and Steve postcard. While these are not part of the SOS campaign, we wanted to do something to help support Becky and Steve while going through contract negiations.
You can also continue to print out the couple SOS postcards and send those in!
Don't have access to a printer? You can still help! CLICK HERE to find out how you can up to 3 free postcards a day!
Also, if you haven't yet joined the SOS site on Facebook, CLICK HERE to do so and stay up to date on all the latest news!
As always, if you have any questions, suggestions or comments, let me know!!
Update 06/26: Most people have received part II of the SOS campaign postcards, or will be receiving them in the next few days. Part II consisted of more of the Liason couple postcards, and a new Steve/Jason postcard to remind TPTB that GH needs Jason Morgan, and there is no Jason Morgan without Steve Burton; just in time for Steve's contract discussions!! There will be a Becky/Liz postcard mailed out to you volunteers within the next 1-2 weeks, so keep an eye out for those.
And for those who weren't aware, the SOS campaign did get mentioned in the weekly SOD campaign trail email! As soon as we are able, we will post the email here. Keep up the awesome work!!
Update 06/16: The response to the campaign has been so great, we have decided to extend it!! We will be ordering more of the Liason postcards, as well as a second not-yet released just designed postcard , and sending to those that wish to particpaite! So if you missed out the first time, or wish to do it all again, now is your chance to participate!!! PM or email your name and mailing address ASAP if you wish to volunteer for this second leg of the campaign!
Updated 06/14: Here are the additional postcards that can start being sent out this week! There are 2 Liason specific postcards, and I am including the ones for Scrubs, Skate and Carjax if you wish to send those in as well. Send as many as you can to each of the 7 contacts listed in this post. Any questions, send me a PM or ask away!!!
The wording on the back of the Liason postcards:
Elizabeth: "Sometimes -- sometimes I think I've loved you from the very first time you saved me in that bar."
Jason: "I remember you that night. How sad you were, how angry -- wow, how beautiful. But I had no idea that someday I'd be in love with you, or that you'd be the mother of my child."
This is our SOS to ABC/Disney.
We implore you to throw us and GH a lifeline by emphasizing this magical and dynamic couple. Jason and Elizabeth's chemistry has been evident since the beginning and we all know, 'Love Shouldn't Be Safe.'
This is our plea to you to Save Our Soap!
Updated 06/11:
The campaign is in full swing!
We have hundreds of volunteers mailing out over 12,000 postcards within a 3 week period
Now you have a second chance to particpate!
All you have to do is print out the postcard posted here and mail it in between today and June 30th. Print out and mail in as many as you want!
The postcards being mailed out by the volunteers include the following message on the back (which you are welcome to include on the postcards you print):
Mayday! Mayday!
As GH sinks in the ratings, the fans of these four compelling, romantic pairings are sending
an SOS to ABC/Disney.
We implore you to throw us and GH a lifeline by emphasizing these couples who are
the magic and foundation of the show, and who draw viewers and ratings to GH.
Our large fanbases are always ready to help GH not only stay afloat, but rise to the top!
This is our SOS to ABC/Disney. This is our plea to Save Our Soap!
This campaign is targetting the following 7 contacts:
Anne Sweeney
Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks .
Pres. Disney/ABC TV Group
500 South Beuna Vista
Burbank, CA 91521
Robert Iger
President and CEO The Walt Disney Co.
500 Buena Vista
Burbank, CA 91521
Brian Frons
President Daytime, ABC-TV
2300 Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
Robert Guza Jr.
Head Writer/Exec. Producer
c/o General Hospital, ABC-TV
4151 Prospect Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
Jill Farren Phelps
Executive Producer
c/o General Hospital, ABC-TV
4151 Prospect Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
Steve Burton
c/o General Hospital, ABC-TV
4151 Prospect Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
Rebecca Herbst
c/o General Hospital, ABC-TV
4151 Prospect Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
There are also couple specific postcards (i.e. Liason, Scrubs, Carjax, Skate) that will be made available in the next week for everyone to print out and mail in as well!
Don't miss out on partipcaiting with this HUGE campaign!
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Updated