Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Targeted email, phone, and face-to-face tactics
In response to the recent thread about marketing tactics for Community members, DIYMarketing, etc.: For the sake of other folks like me who have only recently joined up with the Community, what's the fastest and most effective way for an individual to get involved with the SpreadUbuntu project? It seems that Jenda's spec is pretty all-inclusive, and I'd love to see the site up and running. http://doc.ubuntu.com/~marketing/SpreadUbuntu%20Structure%20Proposals/Spreadubuntu-060628-jenda.png I just know that I can't be the only Ubuntu newcomer who's been frustrated by the lack of a single entry point for volunteer marketing. Fishing around through the wiki, mailing list, forum, and IRC channel is just too cumbersome... I found the kitchen. Now where's the food? -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list ubuntu-marketing@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing
Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Targeted email, phone, and face-to-face tactics
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. -- alan cocks Linux registered user #360648 -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list ubuntu-marketing@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing
Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Targeted email, phone, and face-to-face tactics
On 11/5/06, Daniel Buch [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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. You have just described my day job doing sales. FYI, I sell DiscoverStation, a Fedora-based public computer to public libraries across North America. Here are my thoughts: Phone - right out. Too much work for little return. Trust me on this one. I cold call day. It sucks Email - we already produce the UWN, but maybe we need a monthly email that is less technical. Face to Face - this is for the locoteams, not us. We can produce the material for them to take to people, but it is a local issue. 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? A campaign-in-a-box would rock. We don't really have anything in a works like this, but Jenda has been working on some DIY stuff which overlaps a far amount. If you want to get started thinking about what you need, lets brainstorm. Corey -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list ubuntu-marketing@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing
[ubuntu-marketing] Targeted email, phone, and face-to-face tactics
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.)(my apologies for cluttering the list if all of this is already in the works) Cheers,Danhttps://launchpad.net/people/meatballhat -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list ubuntu-marketing@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing
