[Marketing] Re: Marketing Digest, Vol 54, Issue 13

daniele.ocu ocu daniele.ocu at gmail.com
Thu Apr 19 14:33:59 EDT 2012


+1 for Cameron

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>   1. Re: Motion to accept Cameron Shorter as interim Chair     of the
>      Marketing Committee (Seven (aka Arnulf))
>   2. Re: Motion to accept Cameron Shorter as interim Chair     of the
>      Marketing Committee (Seven (aka Arnulf))
>   3. Re: Marketing meeting summary (Cameron Shorter)
>   4. Possible free OSGeo booth during OGC TC/PC Seoul meeting
>      (Shin, Sanghee)
>   5. Re: Possible free OSGeo booth during OGC TC/PC Seoul      meeting
>      (Cameron Shorter)
>   6. Re: Possible free OSGeo booth during OGC TC/PC Seoul      meeting
>      (Seven (aka Arnulf))
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:37:04 +0200
> From: "Seven (aka Arnulf)" <seven at arnulf.us>
> Subject: Re: [Marketing] Motion to accept Cameron Shorter as interim
>        Chair   of the Marketing Committee
> To: marketing <marketing at lists.osgeo.org>
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> On 18.04.2012 18:32, Jo Cook wrote:
> > To all this time:
> >
> > Seconded
> >
> > Jo
>
> +1 for Cameron
>
> > On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 5:30 PM, Seven (aka Arnulf)
> > <seven at arnulf.us <mailto:seven at arnulf.us>> wrote:
> >
> > Folks, Cameron accepted the nomination and is willing to chair the
> > Marketing Committee in an interim function.
> >
> > Please someone second this motion so that we can proceed to vote.
> >
> > Thank you, Arnulf
> >
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> >
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:38:50 +0200
> From: "Seven (aka Arnulf)" <seven at arnulf.us>
> Subject: Re: [Marketing] Motion to accept Cameron Shorter as interim
>        Chair   of the Marketing Committee
> To: 'marketing' <marketing at lists.osgeo.org>
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> On 18.04.2012 19:06, Michael P. Gerlek wrote:
> > I see Seven conveniently forgot to remove my name from the
> > membership list :-)   Until he does, I'll remain active.
> >
> > +1 to Cameron from me
> >
> > -mpg
>
> Haha, done now. Sorry for the lapse. Good to know that you keep on
> lurking.
>
> Cheers,
> Arnulf
>
> >> -----Original Message----- From:
> >> marketing-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
> >> [mailto:marketing-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Seven
> >> (aka Arnulf) Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:31 AM To:
> >> marketing Subject: [Marketing] Motion to accept Cameron Shorter
> >> as interim Chair of the Marketing Committee
> >>
> > Folks, Cameron accepted the nomination and is willing to chair the
> > Marketing Committee in an interim function.
> >
> > Please someone second this motion so that we can proceed to vote.
> >
> > Thank you, Arnulf
> >
> >> _______________________________________________ Marketing
> >> mailing list Marketing at lists.osgeo.org
> >> http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing
> >
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:10:55 +1000
> From: Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Marketing] Marketing meeting summary
> To: marketing at lists.osgeo.org
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> Arnulf,
> Thanks for kickstarting marketing. Sorry for missing this meeting, I
> didn't read the invitation till after the meeting was complete.
>
> Some comments from me inline:
>
> On 19/04/12 02:21, Seven (aka Arnulf) wrote:
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> > Marketing Committee,
> > we had a first meeting [0] and are back in action now. The member list
> > has evolved, please welcome Peter Batty, Jo Cook and Nicolas Bozon in
> > the team. Please check the member list [1] and if you think you should
> > be on it (meaning that you want to participate and help come to
> > decision) but are not then holler.
>
> Welcome on board, I have a lot of respect for you the work you have done
> in the past.
>
> >
> > Here is a short management summary, for the full log please go through
> > [2] starting at 20:32:32
> Have done, lots covered.
> >
> > First topic was a short update from the board meeting in February,
> > basically just that the board expressed the will to support reviving
> > Marketing. Next we updated the committee membership - as already said
> > above please feel free to pipe up if you want to become part of the
> > committee&  no offense meant if we removed you be accident.
> >
> > I then suggested that we maybe look at Marketing as a place to
> > kick-start targeted activities with explicitly formulated objectives
> > and clear milestones instead of trying to continually improve
> > everything. Later it was noted that we also need continuity and today
> > Cameron offered to act as interim chair especially focusing on
> > managing funds. I'll reword this into a motion in a separate mail.
>
> Thanks for the vote of support.
> As I start out, I'd like to be careful to manage expectations about what
> I'm personally able to commit to. As chair, I'll have time to coordinate
> meetings, ensure motions are raised and finalised, and possibly
> coordinate the energy of the team. Ie, I can act as a glorified secretary.
> What we can achieve as a committee will be dependant upon the energy of
> the team.
>
> As soon as someone with more enthusiasm floats by, I'll be happy to hand
> over the reigns.
>
> >
> > (This mail is getting too long, but it was a productive meeting...)
> >
> > We then motioned and voted to fund the Basic Starter Kit for
> > exhibitions [3] (thanks wildintellect) for the OSGeo.nl Local Chapter
> > with US$ 600,-
> I'm in favour of providing a starter kit of non-consumables for all
> local chapters who ask for it.
> I'm +1 on this.
> >
> > In addition it was suggested that as an incentive to fund the Live DVD
> > sponsors can use 1/4 of the cover to add "Sponsored by ..." and add
> > their logo. Don't overestimate how many are needed. If they are not
> > part of the conference / exhibition pack and only given to interested
> > people who approach the booth. This maybe needs more dialog here.
> > Please start in separate thread if you feel the need.
> Good idea in principle. Lets explore the practicalities.
> >
> > We thought about how to better keep track of events with as low
> > technical barrier as possible. Some local chaps already do a good job.
> > We might want to advertize the OSGeo Wiki Categories better and might
> > even defer responsibilities to Local Chapters. That would spread tasks
> > more evenly.
> I'm keeping track of future and past events which make use of the
> OSGeo-Live DVD or use the OSGeo-Live presentation here:
>
> http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_History
>
> I suggest that we continue to use this wiki, possibly expanding it
> slightly to have an OSGeo rather than OSGeo-Live focus.
> There was talk about getting information into the OSGeo calendar. I'm
> open to the idea if someone can make it happen, and also ensure that
> anyone can edit it as easily as a wiki can be edited. (Long term
> maintenance of data is where most calendars fall short)
>
> Alex also mentioned our OSGeo-Live schedule, which has many of the
> events we are targeting in it too:
>
> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Al9zh8DjmU_RdE1SYUN3YWJ2N1NpSUczbW9IRWZNclE#gid=0
>
> >
> > There was some chatting wrt FOSS4G 2012 but not much news. The board
> > will have to follow up in their Thursday meeting. In general OSGeo is
> > slow and weak to support OSGeo presence at FOSS4G and related events.
> > How to improve?
> >
> > Website migration / redesign was mentioned and Alex will put it on the
> > agenda for SAC. Plus this topic will need more dialog here (Start it
> > if you are interested).
> The Website is probably OSGeo's most powerful marketing tool, in that it
> probably reaches more people than any other marketing tool.
>
> Nicholas Bozon,
> You have mentioned an interest here? I'd encourage you to outline your
> suggestions.
>
> > Seven suggested to rename this committee to "Marketing and
> > Communication" / MarComm.
>
> I'm not fussed either way. So long as we don't spend any time renaming
> wiki pages, email lists etc.
> I suggest focus energy on maximum outreach impact for minimum effort.
>
> >
> > The role of OSGeo Ambassador was mentioned but not going into depth.
> > It could be an official role for OSGeo members to represent the
> > foundation at events and get some reimbursement for travel costs.
> > Needs further exploration and regulation.
> I like this concept. Lets flesh out details over the next few weeks.
> I notice there was also discussion about lack of OSGeo presence at some
> FOSS4G events. In particular, minimal mention of OSGeo at FOSS4G NA, and
> mention of a reluctance of people to man an OSGeo booth at many events.
>
> I suggest that we can partly address this through the development of a
> FOSS4G Cookbook, which would include descriptions of best practices for
> events. Eg:
> * Event should provide an OSGeo booth
> * Event should include OSGeo ambassador speaker who would present on an
> aspect of OSGeo
> * The OSGeo ambassador is expected to coordinate and man the OSGeo booth
> * The OSGeo Local chapter are strongly encouraged to hang out at the
> OSGeo booth
> * ...
>
> > Motion to close the meeting after 70 minutes.
> >
> > It was very productive and we will try to keep up the energy, thanks All.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Arnulf
> >
> > [0] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing_Meeting_2012-04-17
> > [1] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing_Committee#Committee_Members
> > [2] http://irclogs.geoapt.com/osgeo/%23osgeo.2012-04-17.log
> > [3] Basic Starter Kit
> >
> > - --
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> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:06:07 +0900
> From: "Shin, Sanghee" <endofcap at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Marketing] Possible free OSGeo booth during OGC TC/PC Seoul
>        meeting
> To: marketing at lists.osgeo.org
> Message-ID: <19801BC1-BF80-45EA-9F1A-1997A9B9A1BF at gmail.com>
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> Dear All,
>
> I'm Sanghee Shin from Korea.
>
> OGC TC/PC meeting[1] will be held at COEX[2], Seoul from 7th to 12th,
> October.
>
> I discussed the possibility of getting a free booth under the name of
> OSGeo during conference with OGC TC/PC LOC . And I got a very positive
> response from OGC TC/PC LOC recently.
>
> I'm not sure whether my activities are in line with OSGeo marketing
> committees strategy. However I think it could be a great chance for us to
> promote OSGeo activities among major geo-spatial players.
>
> Any thoughts on this?
>
> Sanghee
>
> [1]http://www.opengeospatial.org/event/1210tc
> [2]http://coex.co.kr/eng/index.asp
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:25:17 +1000
> From: Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Marketing] Possible free OSGeo booth during OGC TC/PC
>        Seoul   meeting
> To: "Shin, Sanghee" <endofcap at gmail.com>
> Cc: marketing at lists.osgeo.org
> Message-ID: <4F8FD9FD.7030705 at gmail.com>
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> Sanghee,
> This is indeed in line with OSGeo Marketing strategy. Well done for
> identifying this opportunity.
>
> Some things you might wish to consider is:
> * Offering to provide an OSGeo or OSGeo-Live presentation.
>
> You can draw upon base material here:
> https://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/livedvd/promo/trunk/en/presentation/
>
> Alternatively, if you wish to set up a booth, then you may wish to make
> use of our Exhibition pack.
> Our marketing committee have funds available for local committees to
> purchase non-consumable items for an exhibition. (Ie it doesn't cover
> printing Live DVDs, or printing paper)
> http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Exhibition_Pack
>
> On 19/04/2012 7:06 PM, Shin, Sanghee wrote:
> > Dear All,
> >
> > I'm Sanghee Shin from Korea.
> >
> > OGC TC/PC meeting[1] will be held at COEX[2], Seoul from 7th to 12th,
> October.
> >
> > I discussed the possibility of getting a free booth under the name of
> OSGeo during conference with OGC TC/PC LOC . And I got a very positive
> response from OGC TC/PC LOC recently.
> >
> > I'm not sure whether my activities are in line with OSGeo marketing
> committees strategy. However I think it could be a great chance for us to
> promote OSGeo activities among major geo-spatial players.
> >
> > Any thoughts on this?
> >
> > Sanghee
> >
> > [1]http://www.opengeospatial.org/event/1210tc
> > [2]http://coex.co.kr/eng/index.asp_______________________________________________
> > Marketing mailing list
> > Marketing at lists.osgeo.org
> > http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing
>
>
> --
> Cameron Shorter
> Geospatial Solutions Manager
> Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050
> Mob: +61 (0)419 142 254
>
> Think Globally, Fix Locally
> Geospatial Solutions enhanced with Open Standards and Open Source
> http://www.lisasoft.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:32:21 +0200
> From: "Seven (aka Arnulf)" <seven at arnulf.us>
> Subject: Re: [Marketing] Possible free OSGeo booth during OGC TC/PC
>        Seoul   meeting
> To: marketing at lists.osgeo.org, local-chapters at lists.osgeo.org
> Message-ID: <4F8FF7C5.2030201 at arnulf.us>
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> Sanghee,
> good to see you progress, this is a great opportunity and exactly how
> Local Chapters can help to grow their communities. Once you have date,
> time and a rough program outlined please feel free to let this list
> know so that we can add it to the OSGeo calender and make a news item.
> At that point you should also consider mailing the main OSGeo Discuss
> list to reach a broader audience.
>
> I added the Local Chapter list as an incentive and hint how one can
> become active.
>
> Cheers,
> Arnulf
>
> On 19.04.2012 11:25, Cameron Shorter wrote:
> > Sanghee, This is indeed in line with OSGeo Marketing strategy. Well
> > done for identifying this opportunity.
> >
> > Some things you might wish to consider is: * Offering to provide an
> > OSGeo or OSGeo-Live presentation.
> >
> > You can draw upon base material here:
> > https://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/livedvd/promo/trunk/en/presentation/
> >
> > Alternatively, if you wish to set up a booth, then you may wish to
> > make use of our Exhibition pack. Our marketing committee have funds
> > available for local committees to purchase non-consumable items for
> > an exhibition. (Ie it doesn't cover printing Live DVDs, or printing
> > paper) http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Exhibition_Pack
> >
> > On 19/04/2012 7:06 PM, Shin, Sanghee wrote:
> >> Dear All,
> >>
> >> I'm Sanghee Shin from Korea.
> >>
> >> OGC TC/PC meeting[1] will be held at COEX[2], Seoul from 7th to
> >> 12th, October.
> >>
> >> I discussed the possibility of getting a free booth under the
> >> name of OSGeo during conference with OGC TC/PC LOC . And I got a
> >> very positive response from OGC TC/PC LOC recently.
> >>
> >> I'm not sure whether my activities are in line with OSGeo
> >> marketing committees strategy. However I think it could be a
> >> great chance for us to promote OSGeo activities among major
> >> geo-spatial players.
> >>
> >> Any thoughts on this?
> >>
> >> Sanghee
> >>
> >> [1]http://www.opengeospatial.org/event/1210tc
> >> [2]http://coex.co.kr/eng/index.asp
> >> _______________________________________________ Marketing mailing
> >> list Marketing at lists.osgeo.org
> >> http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing
> >
> >
>
>
> - --
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> http://arnulf.us
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