SaveTheHour's Second Twitter Flash Mob - Information Post!

CAN’T BE AT THE FLASH MOB THIS FRIDAY?  

JOIN US AT #SAVETHEHOUR’S VIRTUAL FLASH MOB ON TWITTER!

FRIDAY, JUNE 21st STARTING AT 12 PM GMT

This is a fandom online flash mob on Twitter with a three-fold purpose: 

• 1) To promote the flash mob to the BBC, news outlets, and Kudos TV that will be going on in London at the same time we are tweeting.
• 2) To get the #savethehour tag trending.
• 3) To allow us campaigners who can’t be at the flash mob meet-up to not only support those who will be going to the BBC and Kudos on that day, but to party together on Twitter!

The flash mob meet-up participants will be at BBC Broadcasting House on June 21st at 12 p.m. protesting 1950s style to raise awareness for #SaveTheHour. 

Just last month Peter Capaldi and Romola Garai made their interest in a one-off special to finish up the show known, so we need this campaign MORE THAN EVER. It’s the perfect timing to let the BBC know that neither the cast, nor the fans have given up on this show! While our fellow campaigners are at the BBC promoting #SaveTheHour, we will be on Twitter filling the tag we our love, dedication, and most importantly promotion for our cause.

Our main goal here is that while the flash mob participants are on location, we will simultaneously be tweeting the BBC, Kudos, and news outlets like mad about the flash mob, #SaveTheHour, and our wish for the one-off to become a viable possibility. #SaveTheHour will be a flash mob on all fronts as it were - in the physical and virtual worlds. That’s why it’s SO IMPORTANT that we’re tweeting as the physical flash mob is going on - if somebody sees our campaigners out and takes note of our hashtag, they will log on to find ongoing support happening on Twitter as well.

Just as before, this Twitter flash mob has a more specific purpose than our previous ones. Here’s what we need to do:

At 12 pm GMT we need all of our campaigners and any fan of the show to send out tweets to @bbcpress, @KudosTV, and news outlets (a list is following) about the flash mob and/or a wish to see a one-off episode. What you write in the body of the tweet is up to you, but remember to use these three tags in your tweets:

- #SaveTheHour
- #STHflashmob
- #TheHourOneOff 

It’s super important that all your tweets are addressed to these Twitter accounts with the accompanying hashtags. The point of this isn’t as much to trend (though it is of course a secondary thing we’re going for) as to show “The Powers That Be” that we’re a strong presence, and they won’t know that if we’re not directing our tweets to them. 

I know this gathering is earlier than our previous ones (for some it might be quite early), but it’s important that we’re tweeting at the same time the flash mob is going on at the physical locations. I’ll be awake with bells on! You can convert 12 pm GMT to your time zone here: TIME ZONE CONVERTER

Here is the list of people to Tweet:

• @bbcpress (This seems to be the only active BBC account?)
• @KudosTV
• @BBCAmerica
• @BBCEntsTeam (entertainment news for the BBC)

News Outlets:

• @DigitalSpy
• @RadioTimes
• @mediaguardian
• There are so many more, but these three are the ones who consistently run the stories on The Hour, and who ran the story for the last flash mob, so it might be best to focus our tweeting on these three specifically. That way more tweets will go to each one. 
  
  Sample Tweets:
• @_____________ #savethehour for the fans, the actors, and the story! #TheHouroneoff #STHflashmob
• @_____________ Romola and Peter want a one-off and so do we! #TheHouroneoff #savethehour #STHflashmob
• @_____________ Flash mob happening right now at BBC Broadcasting House and on Twitter to #saveTheHour #STHflashmob #TheHouroneoff
• These are very generic (and may be over 140 char., I didn’t check), but you get the general idea. You can obviously send separate tweets, all handles do not have to be in your tweet at once. (Also, your tweets can be much more creative than the samples. LOL). 
  
  Our virtual flash mob has no end time, so please send out tweets for as long as you can! It goes without saying that the more tweets we have the better (volume and awareness is the point of a flash mob after all ;) ) so everyone please consider sending out some tweets on Friday! 
  
  Even if you haven’t helped us campaign before, it’s never too late to start. We would LOVE to have you join us. If you don’t have a twitter it’s easy to sign up and easy to use, so please come and party with us (no chocolate cake though, Freddie’s rules) as we flood the internets with support for a show with the most supportive, wonderful, intelligent cast and fans. 
  
  If you WILL be in London on this Friday and would like to join the flash mob/meet-up at the BBC, please do! It’s going to be a wonderful time. You can find all the info (+ a link to the further details post) HERE. 

This was a great success at our first flash mob, bringing awareness to the flash mob going on, and it's always nice to support those "on the ground" by displaying our ongoing love and belief in The Hour. 

Whether in London or on Twitter, please join us this Friday!

SaveTheHour Flash Mob in London and on Twitter a Success!

Both in London and on Twitter the flash mob was a success!  Look out for full details on the BBC Broadcasting House flash mob later coming from our flash mob leader in London, Maureen, but for now we first have to say THANK YOU to these amazing ladies -

(edrear)

who braved the elements for #SaveTheHour today, because they are brilliant and wonderful and amazing supporters of this campaign and The Hour.

At the same time those of us who sadly couldn't be there took to Twitter to support them from abroad, tweeting the BBC and various news outlets such as RadioTimes and DigitalSpy to let them know what was going on.  Because of the support of everyone who took part we gained quite a bit of notice!  Highlights included:

• Encouragement from BBC employees & an Exec!
• Articles and Twitter promotion from the RadioTimes, the Guardian, and Digital Spy
• Encouragement from Lisa Greenwood (Sissy Cooper) & Kevin Sargent (Composer, Series Two)
• AN IN PERSON VISIT FROM ANNA CHANCELLOR (Lix Storm).  

Yes, that last one did happen!  As I mentioned, Maureen has more details to come on all the goings on in London, but for now I think it's safe to say once again that things have went AMAZING in London and on Twitter and it's all thanks to the support from all of you who took part (especially those who went to BBC Broadcasting House).  None of this could be done without each and every one of you.  You all were needed and everyone stepped up to the task (and had a wonderful time while doing so!).  Let's hope this is another reason for the BBC to consider finishing this engaging and intelligent series that has captured us all.

I say it a lot, but THANK YOU.  Thank you for taking part and being the best, most intelligent, passionate fans.  I'm proud to stand beside you in this campaign!   - Ash

Final Reminder: STH Flash Mob/Meet-Up and Twitter Flash Mob Tomorrow!

FINAL REMINDER: SAVE THE HOUR'S FLASH MOB IS HAPPENING TOMORROW, MAY 28TH AT 12 P.M. IN LONDON AND ON TWITTER (12 P.M. GMT)!  

You can find all the details in our previous posts here (twitter), here (London Flash Mob/Meet-Up), & here (further details for the London meet-up).  

If you're able to make it to one of these, please come on out and help us show we're not giving up on this brilliant piece of television and the conclusion it deserves!

SaveTheHour's Twitter Flash Mob to Support the Flash Mob in London on Tuesday

CAN'T BE AT THE FLASH MOB?  JOIN US AT #SAVETHEHOUR'S VIRTUAL FLASH MOB ON TWITTER!

TUESDAY, MAY 28TH STARTING AT 12 PM GMT

This is a fandom online flash mob on Twitter with a three-fold purpose: 

• 1) To promote the flash mob to the BBC, news outlets, and Kudos TV that will be going on in London at the same time we are tweeting.
• 2) To get the #savethehour tag trending.
• 3) To allow us campaigners who can't be at the flash mob meet-up to not only support those who will be going to the BBC and Kudos on that day, but to party together on Twitter!

The flash mob meet-up participants will be at BBC Broadcasting House on May 28th at 12 p.m. protesting 1950s style to raise awareness for #SaveTheHour.

Just this month Peter Capaldi and Romola Garai made their interest in a one-off special to finish up the show known, so we need this campaign MORE THAN EVER. It's the perfect timing to let the BBC know that neither the cast, nor the fans have given up on this show! While our fellow campaigners are at the BBC promoting #SaveTheHour, we will be on Twitter filling the tag we our love, dedication, and most importantly promotion for our cause.

Our main goal here is that while the flash mob participants are on location, we will simultaneously be tweeting the BBC, Kudos, and news outlets like mad about the flash mob, #SaveTheHour, and our wish for the one-off to become a viable possibility. #SaveTheHour will be a flash mob on all fronts as it were - in the physical and virtual worlds. That's why it's SO IMPORTANT that we're tweeting as the physical flash mob is going on - if somebody sees our campaigners out and takes note of our hashtag, they will log on to find ongoing support happening on Twitter as well.

Once the flash mobbers are done at the BBC (they might even go in and say 'Hi!'), they will be heading to Kudos if possible to tell them about the flash mob and to let them know we're still trying to get the show finished, for the fans, for the actors, and for the story.

This Twitter flash mob has a more specific purpose than our previous ones. Here's what we need to do:

At 12 pm GMT we need all of our campaigners and any fan of the show to send out tweets to @bbcpress, @KudosTV, and news outlets (a list is following) about the flash mob and/or a wish to see a one-off episode. What you write in the body of the tweet is up to you, but remember to use these three tags in your tweets:

- #SaveTheHour
- #STHflashmob
- #TheHourOneOff

It's super important that all your tweets are addressed to these Twitter accounts with the accompanying hashtags. The point of this isn't as much to trend (though it is of course a secondary thing we're going for) as to show "The Powers That Be" that we're a strong presence, and they won't know that if we're not directing our tweets to them.

I know this gathering is earlier than our previous ones (for some it might be quite early), but it's important that we're tweeting at the same time the flash mob is going on at the physical locations. I'll be awake with bells on! You can convert 12 pm GMT to your time zone here: TIME ZONE CONVERTER

Here is the list of people to Tweet:

• @bbcpress (This seems to be the only active BBC account?)
• @KudosTV
• @BBCAmerica
• @BBCEntsTeam

News Outlets:
• @DigitalSpy
• @RadioTimes
• There are so many more, but these two are the ones who consistently run the stories on The Hour, and it might be best to focus our tweeting on these four specifically. That way more tweets will go to each one.
  
  Sample Tweets:
• @_____________ #savethehour for the fans, the actors, and the story! #TheHouroneoff #STHflashmob
• @_____________ Romola and Peter want a one-off and so do we! #TheHouroneoff #savethehour #STHflashmob
• @_____________ Flash mob happening right now at BBC Broadcasting House and on Twitter to #saveTheHour #STHflashmob #TheHouroneoff
• These are very generic (and may be over 140 char., I didn't check), but you get the general idea. I put all the Twitter handles there as well, but you can obviously send separate ones, all four do not have to be in your tweet. (Also, your tweets can be much more creative than the samples. LOL).
  
  Our virtual flash mob has no end time, so please send out tweets for as long as you can! It goes without saying that the more tweets we have the better (volume and awareness is the point of a flash mob after all ;) ) so everyone please consider sending out some tweets on Tuesday!
  
  Even if you haven't helped us campaign before, it's never too late to start. We would LOVE to have you join us. If you don't have a twitter it's easy to sign up and easy to use, so please come and party with us (no chocolate cake though, Freddie's rules) as we flood the internets with support for a show with the most supportive, wonderful, intelligent cast and fans.
  
  If you WILL be in London on this Tuesday and would like to join the flash mob/meet-up at the BBC, please do! It's going to be a wonderful time. You can find all the info (+ a link to the further details post) HERE. Also, remember to send our organizer Maureen (justacockeyedoptimist) an ask to let her know you'll be there.

Oona Chaplin & Ben Whishaw Campaign News!!

• Firstly, the incomparable Oona Chaplin herself tweeted the above earlier today!  It's so exciting to see the cast of the show being made aware of the video.  Please continue to promo it wherever you can.  Twitter is a great place, obviously.  Writing in to various newspapers and such with letter to the editor would also be a wonderful way of spreading the word.  We want as many people to hear us as possible!

• Our second bit of exciting news comes from one of our dedicated campaigners, Jessica.  She attended Ben Whishaw's play, Peter and Alice, last night and not only did she notify us that she talked to him about the SaveTheHour movement, but she told him about the letter we sent to the Head of Drama Commissioning at the BBC for the Yellow Lamp Project, and he took a copy she had to read!  This letter, among other things, had what we've done in the SaveTheHour movement thus far.  The report is that it made him smile and seemed to really brighten his evening!

It can't be said enough how important everyone's involvement in these initiatives has been.  The fact that Ben and Oona now have an even greater knowledge of just how much we love this show and are fighting to get it back and seem to support us is tangible proof of the exciting things we're all doing.  Every single milestone like this is another reason to continue fighting to bring back a brilliant show with a sweet, talented, supportive cast.

Thank you all for your continued support.  

Reminder:  Don't forget to send your postcards and letters to Ben Stephenson!  Our target date for simultaneous arrival is next Wednesday, April 10th.  Find out more here.  

Twitter Trending Party Today!

Dear followers, campaigners,

• don't forget that the #savethehour twitter trending party is today (March 23rd) at 9PM GMT/UTC!

THANKS FOR EVERYONE'S HELP AND CONTRIBUTION.

MORE INFO ABOUT THIS AND WHAT TO TWEET EXACTLY CAN BE FOUND HERE.

DON'T FORGET: 9PM GMT.

• Here's a time zone converter for you.
• And a Facebook event.

Sign, Buy, Tweet, Send, Promote!

SAVE THE HOUR.
It’s still on. We’re not giving up. Not now.
Watch the show. Get involved.

Things to do:

• sign the petition
• follow the blog
• like the facebook page
• buy and review the dvds on Amazon or iTunes:
  
  - iTunes (US s1 s2 / UK s1 s2 / AU s1 s2 / CA s1 s2)
  
  - Amazon (UK s1 s2 / US s1 s2)

         - BBC Shop (UK s1 s2 & Complete Series boxset)  

                             - BBC America Shop (s1 s2)

• email the BBC
• join the offline writing campaign
• tweet #savethehour / join the trending party 
• Take part in the video project

Most importantly, promote these and the rest of our initiatives to others!

Come One, Come All! Save The Hour's Second Twitter Trending Party!

#SAVETHEHOUR’s SECOND TWITTER TRENDING PARTY - HELP US GET A SERIES THREE

WHAT:  A get together on Twitter to get #savethehour trending!
Last week’s extravaganza was a great success! We didn’t trend, but we did get the attention of Kudos and had very special participation from our very own Lisa Greenwood (Sissy Cooper), Oona Chaplin (Marnie Madden), and Kevin Sargent (Composer, Series Two)! Now is our chance to continue to spread the word and moreover, spread love for the show to the powers that be! The more we do, the more they take notice.

WHY:  The Hour was canceled before it’s third and final series on a major cliffhanger, without closure for the characters or the fans. Many recent fan campaigns such as the one for Community have used Twitter to show “the powers that be” viewer dedication to their favorite show. As a widely used social media platform by “people of influence” and fans alike it’s a perfect way to show in great numbers how much we care about The Hourgetting a final series to come to its intended conclusion.
KudosTV, the cast, and the creators are all eager to finish the series.  Lets try and make it happen!

WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 23rd @ 9 PM GMT  It’s the weekend, so hopefully more of you will be able to attend! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! (TIME ZONE CONVERTER)

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
Join us on Twitter this Saturday!

• Tweet @BBCpress, @BBCTWOUK, and @KudosTV (the show’s producers),@BBCAmerica your desire to see a third and final series.
• Make sure to use the hashtag: #savethehour in your tweets so we can get it trending!
  
  Secondly:
• Feel free to tweet any news outlets or “celebrity” fans as well, telling them about #savethehour and a need for a third series. Ask for a mention!  Some great candidates are:
• The Guardian (just did an interview with Ben mentioning The Hour’s cancellation)  
• The Telegraph (mentioned Ben's interview about the cancellation)
• BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 (or any other radio stations, try for an on air mention)
• Radio Times 
• Digital Spy
• TV Guide's Matt Roush (wrote a glowing review of S2 in the U.S.)

• This is far from limited to these folks, however.  Also, please remember to be respectful no matter who you are tweeting.
  
  I DON’T HAVE A TWITTER: It’s completely free and easy to make one! I hardly used Twitter before this campaign. Now I’m using it often.
  
  To trend we need absolutely everyone who is a fan of this show or who knows how it feels to lose your favorites before their time. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never campaigned, are a casual fan, a hardcore fan, or a friend of a fan; are new or old to the fandom, or have thought about watching but have not gotten to it yet. It doesn’t matter if you don’t Tumblr, or haven’t been a part of the campaign yet. Don’t be shy!   You are all welcome, and we would love and appreciate the support!

Here are some handy reminders by belspond about tweeting. 

By all means continue to tweet daily as well.  Keep the #savethehour tag active. 
Lets show the BBC this show has an amazing, dedicated following that wants a series three. Lets give the series the chance to close as it was intended.  Fans can change things.  

Whether you are in this fandom or not, please help us realize the reality of seeing our show finish as we had all hoped desperately for.  Please promote this anywhere and everywhere!  Tell your friends.  Spread the word to as many people as possible.  Thank you!