my opinion only.. David is NOW giving you a view into the back room of the sausage factory as AusNOG becomes a true NFP with an established CLG. I think it has always been "a thing" 😉
Cheers, Terry -- Mobile device, don't expect grammar. > On 2 Aug 2022, at 5:24 pm, Shane Short <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Terry, > > Having dealt extensively with multinational sponsors in the past, I > understand where this is coming from— however there’s always a line of > reason. I am however concerned that this hasn’t been an issue for a very long > time now and it’s now suddenly come out of the blue, with little warning > prior to the event and with a very very vague explanation. > > Given that AusNOG has historically had no issue attracting sponsors, if a > sponsor is now suddenly unhappy with what’s been an established behaviour > since inception, maybe their spot can be offered to someone who’s more > understanding of the industry dynamic. > > -Shane > > >> On 2 Aug 2022, at 3:13 pm, Terry Manderson <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi Brendan, >> >> This will sound glib but having dealt with "sponsors" in & for other forums >> there is often an implicit ROI for those sponsors. Yes, while community is >> important, they are backed by corporate entities. Those entities want to >> know what is "in it for them". I've not as yet seen any of the entities say >> "oh, it's completely ok for my competitors to be able to share their merch >> at the event even though I paid up front to be there". >> >> If you would like you, or your employer to pay 100% of the per attendee fee >> to attend + flights + accomodation please pass on that info to David as a >> likely future sponsor. >> >> Cheers, >> Terry >> -- >> Mobile device, don't expect grammar. >> >>>> On 2 Aug 2022, at 2:56 pm, Brendan Halley <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>  >>> Hi David, >>> >>> Very disappointed to hear this. >>> >>> Has removing this sponsor and letting one of the many companies willing to >>> sponsor take their place? From what I understand there are quite a few big >>> names willing to take a sponsorship slot. >>> >>> It shouldn't just be about what a sponsor wants when we're talking about an >>> event built around an industry that functions more like a community. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Brendan >>> >>>> On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 2:21 PM <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Afternoon all, >>>> >>>> We've been contacted by one of the sponsors of our conference in April >>>> about companies who aren't sponsors handing out promotional material, in >>>> particular branded t-shirts etc. While everyone likes getting a bag full >>>> of free merch, we ask that attendees respect the financial commitment that >>>> our sponsors make towards funding the conference. They cover almost half >>>> the cost and in return they get the right to promote themselves to all of >>>> you who attend. >>>> >>>> If you are not a sponsor please do not distribute swag to delegates at the >>>> conference. >>>> >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> David, on behalf of the Board >>>> ... >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> AusNOG mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> https://lists.ausnog.net/mailman/listinfo/ausnog >>> _______________________________________________ >>> AusNOG mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.ausnog.net/mailman/listinfo/ausnog >> _______________________________________________ >> AusNOG mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.ausnog.net/mailman/listinfo/ausnog >
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