[Fedora-marketing-list] Digg and Fedora marketing
by Greg DeKoenigsberg
I've always struggled a bit with the question, "how can Fedora marketing
list be effective? What can we do to amplify the Fedora messages of
freedom and innovation?"
It's a tough thing sometimes, even figuring out what the precise Fedora
message is. We've got some talking points, and they're valid enough, but
amplifying that message can be tough as well.
So I've been thinking about really organizing to support the stories that
*we* think are important -- specifically, getting organized on Digg. I'd
like to hear your thoughts.
* * *
The proposal: Use Fedora-marketing-list to communicate about Digg-able
stories. How?
* f-m-l members could create Digg accounts, if they don't have them
already.
* f-m-l members could look for breaking stories already on Digg
(http://digg.com/linux_unix/upcoming) or, if they find a good story, they
could submit it themselves (http://digg.com/submit).
* f-m-l members could then post the URL of the story to f-m-l. Something
in the title, maybe, like "DIGG: Fedora 7 Test 1 Released." (Making sure
not to dupe stories and split our efforts.)
* When a Digg hits f-m-l, members should go check the story out. If it
seems like a good Fedora story, digg it.
* Be ready to join the discussions around these Dugg stories.
* * *
Pretty simple, really, and shouldn't take much of people's time. If we
get enough people regularly Digging the best stories about Fedora, I think
we'll do a lot to improve our visibility.
Anxious to hear what folks think.
--g
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[Fedora-marketing-list] Re: Hello from Mark McLaughlin
by Karlie Robinson
---------- Original Message -----------
From: Markus McLaughlin <markmc34(a)verizon.net>
To: karlie.robinson(a)fedoraproject.org
Sent: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 22:17:25 -0500
Subject: Hello from Mark McLaughlin
> Hi Karlie,
>
> We spoke before a few months ago, I am an aspiring Screenwriter and
> a Fedora User. I would like to help with a PDF Manual for Fedora 7,
> introducing Fedora, putting in "dummies" like examples, and
> concluding it. I want Fedora 7 to have it's own manual and a WIKI
> version that is instantly updated when features get updated. It is
> important for both inexperienced and experienced users to have a
> starting point and learn how the linux OS works, how it is similar
> to Windows and MAC but not too similar. Let me know if I can help
> with the Fedora Project in any creative manner... :)
>
> Sincerely,
> Mark McLaughlin
> marknetproductionsentrance.blogspot.com
------- End of Original Message -------
Hello, Mark.
That sounds like a great Idea.
I'm going to forward your email to the Fedora Marketing list and would
encourage you to join it if you haven't already.
Fedora-marketing-list(a)redhat.com
https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-marketing-list
The reason...
I'm mostly a Fedora-on-disk kind of gal and by getting you hooked up with the
marketing list and the other Fedora Ambassadors we'll be sure to get you in
touch with the people who can help you with your project the most.
But Please feel free to email me directly if you have questions. If I can't
answer them myself, I'll help you find someone who can.
~Karlie Robinson
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