In an earlier post, I waxed poetic about the Edgar Allen Poe House in Baltimore cross-promoting with the Baltimore Ravens NFL team. Now that the Ravens are in the Super Bowl, I invite you to check out the Poe House's facebook page. They've been posting all weekend.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Edgar-Allan-Poe-House-Museum/10150113128020459?ref=ts&fref=ts
Once the Ravens made it through the playoffs, they posted this picture:
The Ravens' team page, however, is not posting any cross-promotion. They have other things to post. Namely, Ray Lewis' big retirement. Tonight is his last game. What a way to go out! This is one conspiracy theory that I am inclined to give a little way to.... Thinking that Peyton Manning threw the Broncos' playoff game to the Ravens for Ray. The Ravens are also in a social political war on the gay rights front this year. Two of their players have come out in support of gay marriage and equality for all. The 49er's players, on the other hand, are opposing this most disgustingly. Unfortunately, any Poe references that may have been made have been lost.
However, during the game, both teams' cities are profiled in a brief bit to try and bolster tourism. I will be working during the game but will have it on nearby to keep an eye on my "Dirty Birds". Hopefully, the Poe House will be at least briefly seen during the game.
In the meantime, I have one of my favorite radio stations streaming - Voodoo 104 in New Orleans, the wings are marinating in the slow cooker, post-game/shift beers are in the fridge, GO RAVENS, and....
