by OnSight | May 2012 | OnSight News, Print Communications
Onsight has been working with the Colorado Water Trust to raise awareness about a pilot water leasing program called Request for Water 2012. This program will help conserve water in Colorado through our extremely dry summer, and we’ve helped make sure this innovative effort has gotten the attention it deserves.
A recent release from the Colorado Water Trust highlights some of the great coverage the program has received in recent weeks:
Over the past 15 days, Request for Water 2012 has received consistent media coverage including:
by OnSight | May 2012 | Graphics, politics
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Cool graph illustrating the rise of the filibuster in Congress in the last 100 years. A curious quirk of our legislative process, as it turns out.
Part of series of fascinating political (and a myriad of other random) infographics from ILoveCharts.
by OnSight | May 2012 | Pedal the Plains
OnSight helped organize a well-attended route announcement event at the state capitol and at Viaero headquarters in Ft. Morgan Since that launch, excitement for Pedal the Plains has been running high.
Hundreds have already registered, and the press from around the state has been completely excited!
Here’s a sampling of some of the articles we’ve worked to get published about the ride. And don’t forget to sign up for emails, become a fan on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter for the latest in gear giveaways, photo contests, and much more!
Route announced for Pedal the Plains bike ride across eastern Colorado
Brush News Tribune
Pedal the Plains announced
KSIR
Governor announces route of Pedal the Plains tour
Co 5 CBS
Governor announces route of Pedal the Plains tour
KGWN Cheyenne
Governor to announce Pedal the Plains tour
NBC11 News
Route announced for Pedal the Plains bike ride across eastern Colorado
Burlington Record
Pedal to the Plains starting, finishing in Yuma!
Yuma Pioneer
Pedal the Plains bike tour coming to Colorado in September
Out There Colorado
Pedal the Plains
Rocky Mountain Community Radio
Pedal the Plains route announced
Lamar Ledger
Governor Hickenlooper announces Pedal the Plains route to travel Yuma, Wray and Burlington area
Journal Advocate
Gov announces route of Pedal the Plains tour
KKTV
John Hickenlooper announces “Pedal the Plains,” bike race set for September
Westword
Hickenlooper announces route of Pedal the Plains tour
KMGH Denver
Cyclists excited for ‘Pedal the Plains’
CBS Denver
Route announced for Pedal The Plains bike ride across eastern Colorado
Denver Post
Gov. Hickenlooper announces Pedal the Plains bike tour to highlight eastern Colorado
Denver Post
Pedal the Plains 2012 route announced
Mile High Buzz
Pedal the Plains route announced
Colorado Farm Bureau
by OnSight | May 2012 | OnSight News
OnSight is proud to be working with school officials, parents, and current and former students to help Andrew Menard – one of Amos Steck Elementary School’s most beloved teachers and winner of Denver Public Schools’ 2011 Distinguished Teacher Award – on an unusual and serious quest. These loyal friends, students, and colleagues are helping to raise awareness about kidney disease…and along the way they hope to find Mr. Mendard a kidney. Mr. Menard has been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, and as standard treatments are becoming less effective, his search for a cure is getting more critical.
It was our pleasure to lend a hand and help Andrew and the Steck community get some attention from the local media. We also want to thank the reporters and photographers who came out for such a good cause.
To date, we know that the “Kids 4 Kidneys” project has succeeded in reaching at least several individuals have volunteered to be tested to see if they are a donor match.
We continue to wish the best for Andrew, and will be following his story closely.
by OnSight | Apr 2012 | Pedal the Plains
OnSight, in partnership with the Denver Post Community Foundation, launched a major enterprise on Friday: the first annual Pedal the Plains bike tour.
At two press conferences on Friday — one at the state capitol in Denver, and one at the headquarters of race sponsor Vaiero on Ft. Morgan — community leaders (including Governor Hickenlooper, Denver Post owner Dean Singleton, State Senator Greg Brophy, and US Pro Cycling Challenge CEO Shawn Hunter) made the formal route announcement for the tour. Check the PTP Facbeook page for pics and video of the event.
OnSight Public Affairs built the web site for the event, is managing social media accounts, and is helping organize event logistics at all levels.
Pedal The Plains is a one-of-a-kind cycling event celebrating the agricultural roots and frontier heritage of the Colorado’s Eastern Plains. This event is a ride designed for riders of all speeds and sizes.
The three-day ride, scheduled for Sept. 21 – 23, will showcase the host communities of Yuma, Wray, and Burlington. The event will also include a family cruiser ride as well as a 120-mile timed Gran Fondo, co-branded by the US Pro Challenge.
Along the way, riders will have the opportunity to connect with locals in towns along the route and the host towns we’ll be visiting each night. There will be food and entertainment (with a focus on local providers for both) and opportunities to learn about and connect with local history, culture, landscape, and wildlife. From barn dances and barbecues to on-route tours of working farms and historic frontier battlegrounds, there’s plenty to do on and off the bicycle seat.
Event proceeds will benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation as well as Future Farmers of America, 4-H, and Rural Solutions.
