[LGM] Press Release ==DRAFT==

Thu Feb 13 14:26:05 CET 2014

Hi,

I put here some ideas for spreading the news.

If somebody takes it, please tell the others. ;-)

Cheers!

Louis

TO DO
*Title* for the PR. I suggested a couple. Please add to the PR or write one
better.
*Art* for banners (and upload in the Press page on our website)
*Disseminate* (from the list below and update if possible)

Short list of where we can disseminate our Press Release(s) + info on
banners' specs (taken from past years' emails from Nathan so might be
needed to upgrade the info but I leave it there as a reminder and as an
example as well).

LWN
Linux Magazine / Ubuntu User
Linux Journal
LXer
Linux Format
OpenDesktop
Linux.com
OStatic
OSNews
deviantArt

Update::: ad specs for the first three are in:
LPM: Banner 468 x 60
LPM: Skyscraper 160 x 600
--
LJ: Banner 728x90
--
Text ads for LWN:
Title field: 48 characters
Body field: 120 characters

In all three, we can link to an URL (which in the text ad does not count
against our character limit); we'll use the Pledgie URL.

We need artwork for the first three layouts; we should try to use the same
design motifs for all to maximize exposure.  Still waiting on hearing from
the next batch, but we should be able to launch all of these THIS week,
giving us a good 30-day run in which to make a campaign blitz.  Hitting the
list for ad concepts next....

2014-02-11 12:16 GMT-05:00 Pat David <patdavid at gmail.com>:

> More minor corrections...
>
> ============================================
>
> For Immediate Release:
>
> April 2-5 Leipzig University (Universität Leipzig), Germany
>
> Free/Open culture intersects cutting edge technologies at the 9th annual
> Libre Graphics Meeting being held at Leipzig University this year.  The
> Libre Graphics Meeting is an opportunity for bringing together users and
> developers of various Free/Libre Open Source Software projects.  These
> tools are free to use and modify for anyone, and this meeting presents an
> opportunity for developers, designers, and artists to interact, share their
> work, and learn from each other.
>
> This year there are almost 80 different talks, presentations, and
> workshops scheduled covering a large cross section of the Libre Graphics
> community.  Every day there are plans for hackfests, discussions, and
> workshops.  The ability for presenters to inspire the attendees through
> showcasing their work and methods is a great strength of LGM.
>
> The full program for 2014 is now available here:
> http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/program/.
>
> LGM is free to attend and with such a broad representation of the FL/OSS
> community there's bound to be talks of interest for everyone!
>
> Registration can be done here:
> http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/register/
>
> The annual Libre Graphics Meeting is free for all to attend. Please
> support LGM2014 -- all donations go to reimbursing travel-costs for those
> that gather in Leipzig to make Libre Graphics better.
>
> There is a pledgie campaign for contributing to help fund the costs of
> this invaluable meeting.  If you are a user or just a fan of Free and Open
> Source Software, please consider donating as a way to say "Thank You!" to
> the developers of these projects.
>
> Donations can be made here: https://pledgie.com/campaigns/22927
>
> The Libre Graphics Meeting is thankful to all its sponsors and donors:
> Leipzig University, Google, GIMP, Publisher, Red Hat, German Unix User
> Group, Shuttleworth Foundation, Python Sofware Foundation, LinuxFunds.
> Organisations willing to sponsor the event can contact us at
> http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/contacts/
>
> Highlights from LGM2013
> To give an overview of what to expect in 2014, last year in Madrid there
> were 89 scheduled talks, 10 workshops, 3 performances, 3 lectures, 15
> lightning talks with participants traveling from 26 countries like
> Argentina, Australia, Thailand, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Finland,
> France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
> Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States,
> Venezuela and Vietnam.
> Source: http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/about/
>
> About the Libre Graphics Meeting
>
> The Libre Graphics Meeting is the annual physical meeting point for all
> those communities. There is a lot of activity going on all year round
> through the IRC channels and the mailing lists dedicated to each project.
> The community is also gathering through various Wikis and Websites
> including theGraphics Planet <http://www.graphicsplanet.org/> and the Libre
> Graphics World <http://libregraphicsworld.org/>. There are also several
> local organizations around the world.
>
> Most of our work is done over the internet and most of the time there
> isn't a physical headquarters. The overwhelming majority of Community
> members are volunteers, a small number are sponsored by their employers,
> and some projects get sponsorships.
> << ADD RELEVANT CONTACT INFORMATION >>
> ============================================
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:10 AM, Pat David <patdavid at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Minor correction to last paragraph (than you houz).
>>
>> ============================================
>>
>> For Immediate Release:
>>
>> April 2-5 Leipzig University (Universität Leipzig), Germany
>>
>> Free/Open culture intersects cutting edge technologies at the 9th annual
>> Libre Graphics Meeting being held at Leipzig University this year.  The
>> Libre Graphics Meeting is an opportunity for bringing together users and
>> developers of various Free/Libre Open Source Software projects.  These
>> tools are free to use and modify for anyone, and this meeting presents an
>> opportunity for developers, designers, and artists to interact, share their
>> work, and learn from each other.
>>
>> This year there are almost 80 different talks, presentations, and
>> workshops scheduled covering a large cross section of the Libre Graphics
>> community.  Every day there are plans for hackfests, discussions, and
>> workshops.  The ability for presenters to inspire the attendees through
>> showcasing their work and methods is a great strength of LGM.
>>
>> The full program for 2014 is now available here:
>> http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/program/.
>>
>> LGM is free to attend and with such a broad representation of the FL/OSS
>> community there's bound to be talks of interest for everyone!
>>
>> Registration can be done here:
>> http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/register/
>>
>> The annual Libre Graphics Meeting is free for all to attend. Please
>> support LGM2014 -- all donations go to reimbursing travel-costs for those
>> that gather in Leipzig to make Libre Graphics better.
>>
>> There is a pledgie campaign for contributing to help fund the costs of
>> this invaluable meeting.  If you are a user or just a fan of Free and Open
>> Source Software, please consider donating as a way to say "Thank You!" to
>> the developers of these projects.
>>
>> Donations can be made here: https://pledgie.com/campaigns/22927
>>
>> The Libre Graphics Meeting is thankful to all its sponsors and donors:
>> Leipzig University, Google, GIMP, Publisher, Red Hat, German Unix User
>> Group, Shuttleworth Foundation, Python Sofware Foundation, LinuxFunds.
>> Organisations willing to sponsor the event can contact us at
>> http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/contacts/
>>
>> Highlights from LGM2013
>> To give an overview of what to expect in 2014, last year in Madrid there
>> were 89 scheduled talks, 10 workshops, 3 performances, 3 lectures, 15
>> lightning talks with participants traveling from 26 countries like
>> Argentina, Australia, Thailand, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Finland,
>> France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
>> Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States,
>> Venezuela and Vietnam.
>> Source: http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/about/
>>
>> About the Libre Graphics Meeting
>>
>> The Libre Graphics Meeting is the annual physical meeting point for all
>> those communities. There is a lot of activity going on all year round
>> through the IRC channels and the mailing lists dedicated to each project.
>> The community is also gathering through various Wikis and Websites
>> including theGraphics Planet <http://www.graphicsplanet.org/> and the Libre
>> Graphics World <http://libregraphicsworld.org/>. There are also several
>> local organizations around the world.
>>
>> Most of our work is done over the internet and most of the time there are
>> no a physical headquarters. The overwhelming majority of Community members
>> are volunteers. A small number are sponsored by their employers and some
>> projects get sponsorships.
>> << ADD RELEVANT CONTACT INFORMATION >>
>> ============================================
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 10:30 AM, Louis Desjardins <
>> louis.desjardins at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> 2014-02-10 15:56 GMT-05:00 Pat David <patdavid at gmail.com>:
>>>
>>>> Okay, I've included the revisions from Louis.  All that's left (I
>>>> think?) is to add the relevant contact information.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> This is great! Thanks Pat!
>>>
>>> I think we are only missing a catchy title! ;-) and a list of medias to
>>> disseminate!
>>>
>>> Anyone to give it a shot?
>>>
>>> Here's mine! But we can make better, I'm sure!
>>>
>>> 50 days left before 9th annual Libre Graphics Meeting starts in Leipzig,
>>> Germany - program released
>>> An array of topics at 9th annual Libre Graphics Meeting - Program now
>>> available!
>>> 9th Libre Graphics Meeting showcases its program - 50 days left to get
>>> your trip organised!
>>> Etc.
>>>
>>> Louis
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Unless there are major changes to write, I'll assume this is fine and
>>>> leave it for the right person to disseminate.
>>>>
>>>> ============================================
>>>>
>>>> For Immediate Release:
>>>>
>>>> April 2-5 Leipzig University (Universität Leipzig), Germany
>>>>
>>>> Free/Open culture intersects cutting edge technologies at the 9th
>>>> annual Libre Graphics Meeting being held at Leipzig University this year.
>>>>  The Libre Graphics Meeting is an opportunity for bringing together users
>>>> and developers of various Free/Libre Open Source Software projects.  These
>>>> tools are free to use and modify for anyone, and this meeting presents an
>>>> opportunity for developers, designers, and artists to interact, share their
>>>> work, and learn from each other.
>>>>
>>>> This year there are almost 80 different talks, presentations, and
>>>> workshops scheduled covering a large cross section of the Libre Graphics
>>>> community.  Every day there are plans for hackfests, discussions, and
>>>> workshops.  The ability for presenters to inspire the attendees through
>>>> showcasing their work and methods is a great strength of LGM.
>>>>
>>>> The full program for 2014 is now available here:
>>>> http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/program/.
>>>>
>>>> LGM is free to attend and with such a broad representation of the
>>>> FL/OSS community there's bound to be talks of interest for everyone!
>>>>
>>>> Registration can be done here:
>>>> http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/register/
>>>>
>>>> The annual Libre Graphics Meeting is free for all to attend. Please
>>>> support LGM2014 -- all donations go to reimbursing travel-costs for those
>>>> that gather in Leipzig to make Libre Graphics better.
>>>>
>>>> There is a pledgie campaign for contributing to help fund the costs of
>>>> this invaluable meeting.  If you are a user or just a fan of Free and Open
>>>> Source Software, please consider donating as a way to say "Thank You!" to
>>>> the developers of these projects.
>>>>
>>>> Donations can be made here: https://pledgie.com/campaigns/22927
>>>>
>>>> The Libre Graphics Meeting is thankful to all its sponsors and donors:
>>>> Leipzig University, Google, GIMP, Publisher, Red Hat, German Unix User
>>>> Group, Shuttleworth Foundation, Python Sofware Foundation, LinuxFunds.
>>>> Organisations willing to sponsor the event can contact us at
>>>> http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/contacts/
>>>>
>>>> Highlights from LGM2013
>>>> To give an overview of what to expect in 2014, last year in Madrid
>>>> there were 89 scheduled talks, 10 workshops, 3 performances, 3 lectures, 15
>>>> lightning talks with participants traveling from 26 countries like
>>>> Argentina, Australia, Thailand, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Finland,
>>>> France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
>>>> Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States,
>>>> Venezuela and Vietnam.
>>>> Source: http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/about/
>>>>
>>>> About the Libre Graphics Meeting
>>>>
>>>> The Libre Graphics Meeting is the annual physical meeting point for all
>>>> those communities. There is a lot of activity going on all year round
>>>> through the IRC channels and the mailing lists dedicated to each project.
>>>> The community is also gathering through various Wikis and Websites
>>>> including theGraphics Planet <http://www.graphicsplanet.org/> and the Libre
>>>> Graphics World <http://libregraphicsworld.org/>. There are also
>>>> several local organizations around the world.
>>>>
>>>> Most of our work is done over the and most of the time there are no a
>>>> physical headquarters. The overwhelming majority of Community members are
>>>> volunteers. A small number are sponsored by their employers and some
>>>> projects get sponsorships.
>>>> << ADD RELEVANT CONTACT INFORMATION >>
>>>> ============================================
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> pat david
>>>> http://blog.patdavid.net
>>>> --
>>>> pat david
>>>> http://blog.patdavid.net
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>>
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