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RSCVA cuts staff positions, budget

December 1, 2009
By ThisIsReno

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) announced budget cuts today of approximately $960,000 as a result of the continued downturn in both the national and Northern Nevada economies.
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RSCVA announces new marketing campaign tagline: Far from expected

November 19, 2009
By ThisIsReno
RSCVA announces new marketing campaign tagline: Far from expected

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority announced today that the organization’s Board of Directors has approved a new marketing campaign tagline, “Reno Tahoe USA … Far from Expected.”
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RSCVA lands three large conventions

October 15, 2009
By Jim Scripps
RSCVA lands three large conventions

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) announced today that Reno Tahoe has been selected to host three significant conventions beginning in 2012. Groups bringing their conventions to Reno are the Wild Sheep Foundation, February 2013-2015, Northern California Volleyball Association, April 2012-2017 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, July 2012.
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Opinion: A little off our rockers

September 25, 2009
By Bob Conrad
Opinion: A little off our rockers

The story behind the story of the RSCVA campaign rollout If you’ve been following much of the news and online discussion the last day or so, you may have noticed a certain quasi-public entity known as the RSCVA unveiled its rebranding of Reno-Tahoe area. Actually, what you may have heard is that the Reno Mayor wagged...
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RSCVA aims to grow visitation with Reno Tahoe USA campaign

September 24, 2009
By Bob Conrad
RSCVA aims to grow visitation with Reno Tahoe USA campaign

RSCVA NEWS RELEASE: The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) announced today that the organization will launch a new marketing strategy in order to attract more visitors to the destination. The RSCVA is repositioning the destination in such a way that potential visitors better understand what unique attractions and amenities Reno Tahoe has to offer. By...
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‘Reno 911!’ campaign takes off

August 21, 2009
By Laurel Busch
‘Reno 911!’ campaign takes off

RSCVA news release: Effort to save the show Reno 911! is off and running according to the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority. Since the launch of the campaign on Aug. 14 more than 440 fans of the show have visited www.savereno911.com and signed the petition to save Reno 911! Additionally, more than 627 Facebook fans and...
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Opinion: Why RSCVA’s “Save Reno-911” campaign is on the mark

August 21, 2009
By Bob Conrad
Opinion: Why RSCVA’s “Save Reno-911” campaign is on the mark

Reno’s reputation – its brand image – is formed by the city’s history and noted stories which are grounded in real life events. That said, headlines are not accurate representations reality, but the noted anecdotes help to shape the community’s stereotypes for better or worse. There are two reasons critics of RSCVA’s “Save Reno-911”...
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Details on the ‘Save Reno 911′ Campaign

August 17, 2009
By Laurel Busch
Details on the ‘Save Reno 911′ Campaign

From the RSCVA On the heels of actor/writer Thomas Lennon’s (aka Officer Jim Dangle’s) Twitter post announcing the cancellation of Reno 911! , an unlikely thing occurred. The city that was simultaneously made famous, and relentlessly shamed, by the tongue-in-cheek, mockumentary-style sitcom launched a veritable fan Web site, SaveRENO911.com, which went live on Friday, less than...
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CONFIRMED: RSCVA Trying to Launch a “Save Reno 911″ Campaign

August 17, 2009
By Bob Conrad
CONFIRMED: RSCVA Trying to Launch a “Save Reno 911″ Campaign

We just confirmed that the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority is behind the new Twitter and Facebook accounts that are petitioning to bring "Reno-911" back to Comedy Central. It was reported last week that Comedy Central was canceling the show, and we interviewed Lt. Dangle who apologized to the Reno Police Department and Washoe...
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Lt. Dangle’s Reno Rap