Re: [guadec-list] GUADEC8 press...progress report

[Thomas Wood <thos gnome org>]

Hi Aidan,

Thanks for making a start on this.  The press release looks good, we 
should probably discuss this on guadec-list. Also need to make sure 
people are happy with their quotes! We probably also need to emphasise 
the speakers and sponsors, as well as possibly linking to GMAE. Of 
course, the website address also needs to be added for readers wanting 
more information.


On 21 Apr 2007, at 15:36, Aidan Delaney wrote:

> Thomas,
> 	So I've got this broken down into 5 tasks
> 1) Write press release with local feel,
> 2) Write more international press release,
> 3) Find general media outlets to send these two,

I'd like to send information to students/colleges/LUGs as well, as I 
suspect we will reach more people who are likely to be interested 
through that route. We just need to get the relevant information in an 
accessibile format. See 
http://live.gnome.org/GUADEC/2007/MarketingCampaign for the contacts 
and ideas I've managed to get together so far.

> 4) Liaise more closely with our "media partners",

Yup, we need to get more media partners on board. I think I would put 
this as a top priority as the deadline for material for June edition of 
Linux Magazine is 7th May. I asked Andreas and he said he was happy to 
organise the artwork for Guadec this year, so I've add him to CC.

> 5) Create a "press pack" with media friendly logos (tiff format etc...)
> and some background information (all this exists in different areas at
> the moment).

Good idea, you'll probably want to talk with Andreas about this.

> The first draft (needs a fair bit of work) of (1) is quoted below.  I'm
> going to do (3) and a bit of (5) tonight.  Is there a press gnome org
> email account that I can send this from (and receive replies to)?

There is info guadec org that currently gets sent to Paul. I suppose we 
could set up a press guadec org as well. I think press gnome org 
already exists, but I'm not sure.

> GNOME Foundation chooses Birmingham UCE Conservatoire for international
> conference.
>
> [DRAFT: NOT FOR RELEASE]
>
> The GNOME Foundation, whose software powers over 30 million desktops,
> has announced it is to hold its eight annual users and developers
> conference (GUADEC8) at the Birmingham UCE Conservatoire between 15th 
> to
> the 21st of July.  "GNOME desktop software emphasises ease-of use" said
> Thomas Wood a GUADEC8 organiser.  "At the GUADEC8 conference users and
> developers will decide the directions for future releases".  Bastien
> Nocera representing the GNOME Foundation added "GUADEC8 is a unique
> opportunity where you can debate with GNOME developers and captains of
> industry such as Intel, Nokia and RedHat".  "The event is free for the
> whole community to attend, whether you're simply interested or are a
> career GNOME developer" he continued.
>
> "Of course we'll be celebrating the recent successful launch of our
> mobile edition" said Jeff Waugh.  "Our mobile platform, the one laptop
> per child project and our continued innovation in desktop software keep
> us right on track for our target of 10% market share by the year 2010".
>
> At GUADEC8 several speakers including X, Y, and Z will present their
> ideas on topics ranging from desktop search technology to multimedia on
> sub-$100 laptops.
>
> --
> Aidan