[4][5] On 10 December 2010, it was announced that the nation was on the provisional list of countries seeking to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

[6] On 22 December, San Marino's Head of Delegation Alessandro Capicchioni confirmed the country's intent to take part, marking their return to the contest after a two-year absence.

[7] On 3 February 2011, SMRTV held a press conference at their headquarters where they announced that they had internally selected Italian singer Senit to represent San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011.

Senit will represent the international and open-minded side of our Republic, following the path of other small countries like Luxembourg and Monaco, who have achieved great results in the Eurovision History".

[14] To promote the entry, a music video for "Stand By" was filmed in London and San Marino and released as part of the song's presentation on 11 March 2011.

[15] In a press release, SMRTV described the stage presence as a club-like atmosphere featuring smoke fountains and spotlights surrounded by black LED screens.

[27] Susan Duncan Smith served as Senit's production manager,[27] while the performance's choreography was created by Shaun Fernandes, who had previously contributed to the contest for the UK's 1993, 1994 and 2002 entries.

[29][30] Nicola Della Valle, a group member of San Marino's 2008 entrants Miodio, was the Sammarinese spokesperson announcing the country's voting results.