On Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 3:18 AM, Alexandro Colorado <j...@oooes.org> wrote: > We do need more communication channels specially with external entities. > Linux Journal blog, sourceforge newsletters, prominent news channels like > Lxer http://lxer.com/ and others. This is what marketing should be focused > on at the moment. That way initiatives like this grasp major notoriety in > the open source world. >
Now that we've graduated we are allowed to make more formal announcements, even press releases. So if we develop a distribution list we can target news channels like this. But we would want to provide the full package, e.g., quotes, a contact person for further questions, etc. Make it easy for the journalist on a busy schedule. -Rob > On Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 1:58 AM, Graham Lauder <g.a.lau...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Feel free to hack at it Kevin, all input welcomed. I'll get more time this >> weekend, although I've been called in for Saturday, just a minor job so >> hopefully it won't turn into a major, then I can dedicate some effort to >> it. >> >> Cheers >> G >> >> >> On Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 5:48 PM, Kevin Grignon <kevingrignon...@gmail.com >> >wrote: >> >> > KG01 - see comments >> > >> > On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 4:05 PM, Graham Lauder <g.a.lau...@gmail.com> >> > wrote: >> > >> > > On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 6:03 AM, Rob Weir <robw...@apache.org> wrote: >> > > >> > > > On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Graham Lauder <g.a.lau...@gmail.com >> > >> > > > wrote: >> > > > > 5 days is about up and we have no -1so I've started a page for >> > creating >> > > > of >> > > > > the proposed RFP on the confluence wiki here: >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/Brand+Contest+RFP >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > > Question: Is it worth (maybe before or as part of the "Aim" section) >> > > > saying a few brief words about what the current branding is, its >> > > > history and why we are rebranding now? >> > > > >> > > >> > > Yes, that will be part of the preamble to the RFP. I'll be getting to >> > that >> > > this weekend, I'm on a contract at the moment and as is usual they are >> > > trying to squeeze 52 weeks into twelve! :) >> > > >> > > Cheers >> > > G >> > > >> > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > > Discussion on the marketing list? >> > > > > >> > > > > I'm travelling for the next two days, connection may be intemittent >> > > > > >> > > > > Cheers >> > > > > GL >> > > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> > KG01: >> > >> > Graham, >> > >> > Can we please update the proposal to indicate that the contest is open to >> > the general public and members of the AOO community. There is an >> assumption >> > that our existing community are not capable, or interested in >> contributing. >> > This is not the case. >> > >> > When do you expect to run this contest? I have completed some concepts >> and >> > I want to share with community. Shall I wait for your content? or just >> > start posting via UX site? On one hand, I want the contest to attract >> > designers to OpenOffice, on the other hand, I want to promote my design >> > concepts now. >> > >> > Thoughts? >> > >> > Regards, >> > Kevin >> > >> > > > > -- > Alexandro Colorado > Apache OpenOffice Contributor > http://es.openoffice.org
