All-Star dispatches from Kansas City's first-ever Social Media Command Center, brought to you by VisitKC, Barkley US and H&R Block. Powered by volunteers from the Social Media Club of Kansas City.
As our biggest night begins to wind down, some stats:
- 30,937 tweets reviewed, sorted and tagged.
- 1,646 tweets answered.
Buckling down as the K empties out…
Boom! Blimp tweet.
When Marc had the volunteers drop everything to make a video to thank a Twitter fan for a Twitter shoutout. -@staubio
When #proud was trending in KC. -@hellocarolynJ
Watching the reactions of people coming in to tour the Command Center. -@LWatkins84
Getting a tweet from the blimp! -@yourdp
Seeing all the photos being tweeted from around Kansas City, from proud KC residents and visitors experiencing our city for the first time. -@darlatierney
Having the opportunity to give so many visitors my recommendations — so that hopefully they’ll love Kansas City as much as I do. -@KatyWrites
When I got to continue conversations with people beyond their initial questions; genuinely engaging with visitors was amazing. -@kuirishgirlie
The spontaneous applause that erupted in the Command Center when Cuno struck out in the Home Run Derby. -@KCWineGuy
Hearing the boos in the Home Run Derby — and watching the Twitter conversation unfold afterward. -@thillsman
Seeing photos of the happy winners when they were surprised and delighted by Prize Patrol! -@AlishaBethT
Late-night last shift delivery from Glace. You make our dreams come true.
The Social Media Command Center on the final night of operation. Pretty, isn’t she? We’ve sure enjoyed spending time with her! Another big thanks to H&R Block for letting us crash their space!
—@angraor
Why thank you! We think so, too.
The long hours aren’t getting to us at all!
We may be the most well-fed group of folks in Kansas City. A BIG thank you to our amazing local donors for keeping the Command Center volunteers fueled with fabulous coffee, meals and snacks.
Shouts to:
Blanc Burgers + Bottles, Cosentino’s Downtown Market, Bo Ling’s, Gordon Biersch, Nica’s 320, Michael Forbes Bar + Grille, The Mixx, Spin! Pizza, Jack Stack BBQ, Harry’s Country Club, The Roasterie, Latte Land, H&R Block/Treat America.
We applauded Billy Butler too!
While the highlight of All Star Week is tonight’s big game, tomorrow visitors will focus on getting back home.
With bags of souvenirs and heads full of All Star memories, crowds will gather at Kansas City International to head back to their respective homes. We checked in with Joe McBride at KCI and asked for his top tips you should consider for your departure tomorrow. Also, be sure to follow @kciairport on Twitter.
- Check flykci.com for real-time flight info
- Arrive at least 2 hours early; crowds will be heavy
- Return rental cars on Bern St, turn left. A bus will take you to the terminal
- Flying @United? Don’t miss your flight. Check your ticket to see if you’re flying out of Terminal A or C
- Be prepared at security. No liquids over 3 oz
- New food inside @SouthwestAir security: Starbucks, Pork & Pickle
- New food outside security: California Pizza Kitchen, Farmers Markets, Missouri Vineyards
- Forget to buy an All Star Hat? #ASG souvenirs & apparel available in all KCI shops
- Top of the Crown is open in @Delta security for the baseball-minded
- Souvenir miniature bats need to go in checked luggage
- Shoe shine in Terminal B by @SouthwestAir
- Be sure to check in on @Foursquare @KCIAirport with #KC #ASG!
-Tips compiled by @sdgully and @kciairport
We agree.
