I'd just like to weigh in on this issue, as I have come up against it, and
generally the solution I seek - which allows me to have some crediblity as
well as remain 'unofficial' - is the position of Community Representative.
This seems to solve a couple of problems as well as giving me a title that
don't sound too corny. Additionally, as the most important feature which I am
advocating during any event where I am representing Ubuntu is that of the
community, speaking as a Community Representative reinforces the
philosophical views as expressed on the front page of http://ubuntu.com.
On Tuesday 07 November 2006 06:26, Daniel Buch wrote:
Most educational institutions, government agencies, and corporations
are easily reachable by phone or email, making them a considerably more
accessible target than then general public. I say this mostly from
experience in working with K-12 and Higher Ed clients to promote
various proven teaching technologies.
That said, what is the Marketing Team's stance on targeted Email,
Phone, and face-to-face contact? Should a spec be written for Ubuntu
Marketing Account Executive, including associated specs for Ubuntu
Marketing Campaign-in-a-box, Ubuntu Marketing Kit or some such
thing?
I believe there needs to be a turnkey Ubuntu Advocate solution for
all of the folks out there who are nuts about Ubuntu, yet aren't
computer gurus (like myself.)
I understand the question, and slightly wonder what some implications
might be - an apparently formal label/title provides a useful status,
but also an implied need for initial approval (?)
Anybody from Canonical willing to weigh in on this point? What is a
desirable level of approval before some schmoe like me slaps on an
Ubuntu polo shirt and shows up at the Dean's office? You (Canonical)
have got to want to maintain some level of control, but for volunteers
like me, putting up posters and handing out CDs isn't cutting it.
There is also the situation of follow-up. I am also nuts about
K/Ubuntu and if I can encourage any new users, corporate or otherwise,
I do. However, if an organisation became interested, I might need more
resource than my (non professional experience) enthusiasm.
Right on. Is it possible for volunteers to present themselves as both
credible *and* unofficial? When a new contact gives Ubuntu a try and
wants to set up a meeting with their Technology Coordinator, what
then? This would be a huge step in the path toward adoption, but it
would be wasted if the right person weren't available (in person) for
technical questions.
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