> Hi all, > > I wanted to send you the YouTube links to the Canonical Server Edition > adverts. > It's running in the US for the next 3 weeks on some business and > IT-related sites. > > I would be curious to see what you think and any ideas you might have > for what else might be easier than it first appears or something else > you might do in the office while the server hums away. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkMlCeDu-0c&feature=related > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6L51uZjaZU&feature=related > > Landing Pages > > www.canonical.com/troublefree > www.canonical.com/easier > www.canonical.com/ready > > > There is a third I am still waiting on it appearing on YouTube so keep > an eye out for it. > > Thanks > > gerry
Whilst I'm glad that Canonical have cottoned on to idea of video marketing (I'm a bit of a proponent myself!), I can't help be but a wee bit disappointed at the quality of the videos. The end titles look a little bit like they were made on Impress or Powerpoint, and the video segments seem a little amateurish. The problem is, if the video looks like you made it yourself it's going to look like you haven't got the cash to pay for a proper advertising campaign. This isn't the impression you want to give to people. You're asking them to trust your server operating system to run their businesses.... Not good..... Chuck a few quid at the problem and employ a media company. You might even be able to encourage a University to put some media students on task with this. If you want help from the community side of things trying to get something like this set up, give me a shout. I'm sure there are others here who'd help out too. There may even be media able people reading the list. I suggested a competition a while ago in the 'Ubuntu Viral Video' thread. Check out these Linux video ads: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-329Czokjk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIWjK5E62qA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwL0G9wK8j4 Can't we create something with a little more impact? Please don't treat this as me slating what you've done. I think its a good beginning, I just think we can do better ;-) Chris -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list ubuntu-marketing@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing
