Quote: UllFC "One thing I have suggested before and haven't seen happen yet is getting players on TV shows. Surely it can't be that hard to get Tomkins on chat shows like Graham Norton, Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr etc or Sinfield on Saturday Kitchen, This Morning, The One Show or whatever else is out there.
Whether you like these shows or not, collectively they reach millions each week...and even just one mention of 'i'm an England international, we have a massive World Cup coming up and we're hosting it' at the very least raises awareness, and could lead to better viewing figures and ticket sales.
i'd also get other sports involved if they are RL freindly, such as Gillingham FC have supported London recently, Manchester United have players who are RL fans and have chosen to host a RL world cup game but turned down RU's offer...get a couple of players to appear pre-match at a big Football game and again you've at least made a new audience aware.'"
Maybe a bit closer to the time we'll see it happen?
Most of the stars who go on shows like Graham Norton have something due to come out in the next few days/couple of weeks (a film, book, tour etc). Maybe three months is a bit early for it, & a couple of weeks before it starts is the ideal time.
Time it along with an offer for late tickets.