[Viscom-dev] Journalists at FOSS4G 2007

[Frank Warmerdam]

VisCom,

FOSS4G 2006 had no journalists in attendance, and consequently had very
limited press coverage.  As we talk with media sponsors this year one item
that has come up is that if we want their journalists to attend and report
on the conference, some would like the travel expenses paid for.

My position is that this isn't a conference promotional expense, it is in
fact a general OSGeo promotional activity.   It is about ensuring our
message, and the success of the conference gets reported on.

So, I'm coming to VisCom asking it to *consider* providing travel for
1-2 journalists for FOSS4G 2007.  I am thinking about something like
$2500 to $5000.  The two candidates I've contemplated are Adena and
someone from GIS development.

I would note that actually preparing an article for magazines/news outlets
is another mechanism to get some coverage, and we should likely do some
of that too.

Best regards,
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