[FOSS4G2016] Proposed change to the Sponsorship and Exhibition Model

[Hinrich Paulsen]

Hi list,

it is correct, the 'conference package' and 'promoting opportunity to
registered e-mail' are copy and pastes from the 2015.foss4g page.

The 'conference package' is listed under marketing. That means that
marketing material of the sponsors starting at 'gold' can be put into
the usual bag containing the program and other more or less useful stuff.

We should discuss whether we want to give sponsors the opportunity to
mass-mail participants/sponsors/other people who have provided their
e-mail address to the organising team of foss4g 2016. It gets a clear -1
from me and I suggest scrapping this item on the list.

Talk to you later at the IRC meeting.

Greetings,

Hinrich

Am 26.10.2015 um 12:06 schrieb till.adams at fossgis.de:
> Arnulf,
> 
> thanks for commenting on the website - but: easier, if you send the
> complete text, you want to have on the website.
> Carmen and/or me then can c&p it onto the page.
> 
> (( That's exactly whgat I'm talking since ([ages]) .... ))
> 
> The "conference package" and "promoting opportunity" are copy&paste (by
> you and/or Hinrich) text from the past conference ;-)
> 
> Till
> 
> 
> Am 2015-10-26 11:55, schrieb Arnulf Christl:
> Folks,
> following up with all suggestions can you please update the web site
> with the following sections relevant for sponsoring:
> 
> 
> Changes are marked as ["old text" -> "new text"]
> 
> "(to be discussed)" -> "open to negotiation"
> 
> "Guaranteed Slot in a track" -> "Sponsored talk in main track"
> 
> (Conference Passes) "8" -> "10"
> 
> "Exhibit Space" -> "Exhibition Space"
> 
> 
> Can (whoever put it there) explain what the "Conference package" is.
> 
> Same for "Promoting opportunity to registered email".
> 
> We will have to explain sponsors what they can / are supposed to do with
> these options.
> 
> 
> "There is a possibility to sponsor one of the following:"
>  ->
> "We are open to your ideas for sponsoring any of the following items:"
> 
> 
> 
> I suggest to make a completely new subtitle called "Exhibition" instead
> of the notes 1) and 2), and add this text:
> 
> 
> [BOF]
> Exhibition
> 
> Given the layout of the exhibition area we have decided to open the
> usual booth structure up into a more appealing form where visitors can
> meander through the hall form island to island making the experience
> more lively and interactive. The Open Source (Cathedral vs.) Bazaar
> finally visualised, FOSS4G shapes its own map footprint!
> 
> Every Sponsors from Bronze upwards is invited to use one assigned bar
> stool and table to exhibit their products and services or just to come
> into contact with people in the exhibition zone. Every exhibit island is
> equipped with electric sockets, catering included. Alternatively you can
> book any size and shape you want on a first come first serve base.
> Please contact us to let us know of your creative ideas and inquire for
> prices and options.
> [EOF]
> 
> 
> Todo:
> To add concrete prices we need to have a better understanding of the
> costs. So whoever wants to take ownership of the exhibition area please
> let the web and sponsor team know what the prices will be (sqm, "island
> space", whatever it is). Plus sockets, basic booth infrastructure and
> catering (coffee, cookies and the like) throughout the exhibition times.
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> Arnulf
> 
> On 21.10.2015 12:34, Arnulf Christl wrote:
>>>> Folks,
>>>> we propose some changes to sponsorship levels and and exhibition area.
>>>> Some of this has already manifested on the web site:
>>>>
>>>> 1) Please note, that we separated sponsorship and exhibition. Sponsors
>>>> from Bronze upwards may also book exhibition space. Prices and details
>>>> to exhibition will be announced soon.
>>>>
>>>> 2) Please also note, that we assign exhibition places in the order
>>>> sponsors announce their sponsorship!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Before going ahead we want to let you know what we have come up with a
> nd
>>>> ask for feedback. Ideally short, concise and now so that we can go ahe
> ad
>>>> with contacting sponsors.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Background:
>>>> So far exhibition space increased proportionally to the sponsorship
>>>> level. Experience shows that this makes a lot of sense for the Bronze
>>>> and Silver levels. They typically represent the totally Open Source
>>>> committed SME who can barely afford to go to FOSS4G AND ship a booth A
> ND
>>>> folks to man the stand. But they still do it. And the exhibition area
> is
>>>> alive because of those folks. They are all enthusiastic and will come
> up
>>>> with nice ideas how to get involved with visitors and community.
>>>>
>>>> The bigger the sponsors the more diverse their interest in exhibiting.
>>>> The biggest sponsors often even politely decline to man a booth at all
>>>> because their interest in supporting FOSS4G (and OSGeo) is not so much
>>>> in talking to end users. Therefore in the past quite a few large
>>>> exhibition areas were deserted or sparsely used at the expense of the
>>>> smaller exhibitors.
>>>>
>>>> Therefore we propose that by default we include basic exhibit space fo
> r
>>>> all sponsorship packages (except Supporter). It includes (something
>>>> like:) 1.5 Meter front line, 1 table 2 chairs (detaisl up for
>>>> discussion). BUT - additionally - sponsors *have to* explicitly regist
> er
>>>> for this exhibition space, otherwise we do not reserve any space for
>>>> them. This prevents us from those ugly empty boxes, half-baked
>>>> last-moment printed wall posters and unmanned stands.
>>>>
>>>> Any sponsors can additionally book exhibit space at regular prices, e.
> g.
>>>> 1 Meter front line at €1000 or some such. Making the front-line rather
>>>> expensive will help to raise the value and make sure that people use t
> he
>>>> space they have efficiently. Plus it may prevent one sponsor from buyi
> ng
>>>> up all space... :-)
>>>>
>>>> All exhibitors obviously get full wired Internet access, 220V sockets,
>>>> etc. ...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Please comment (ideally sort of NOW as we are already busy contacting
>>>> sponsors).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Arnulf
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>>>>
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