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'''This is the new name and home of the former [[Promotion and Visibility Committee]].'''
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==About==
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The OSGeo Marketing committee are volunteers who promote OSGeo and related activities.
  
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= Committee Infrastructure =
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The committee is responsible for administering a limited budget provided by the OSGeo Foundation for supporting the OSGeo Foundation.
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The committee Infrastructure currently comprises a Mailing List, regular meetings on IRC, a directory in the OSGeo SVN, CMS web space and this Wiki. Everyone is welcome to work with this committee and contribute, whether or not you are a formal member of the committee. Please join the Marketing mailing list and lurk or introduce yourself. To post a mail please first ([http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing subscribe]). The [http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/marketing/ archive] of this mailing list is open to the public.
 
  
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* SVN https://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/marketing/
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{{:Marketing Committee Members}}
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* CMS http://www.osgeo.org
 
  
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All pages in this Wiki related to Marketing should be tagged with [http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Category:Marketing | Category:Marketing].
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== Sponsorship Areas ==
  
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== IRC Meetings ==
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In line with [http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Board_Meeting_2013-02-26#Board_Priorities OSGeo Board Priorities], the Marketing Committee aims to limited matching sponsorship for a few targeted areas. These include:
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'''The next meeting takes place on [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=09&day=10&year=2008&hour=14&min=00&sec=0&p1=0 Wednesday 2008-09-10 at 14:00 UTC].''' Join on ([irc://irc.freenode.net/#osgeo #osgeo]).  [http://irc.telascience.org/cgi-bin/irc.cgi IRC client] (select #osgeo from the drop-down list, and type /nick YOURNAME, to set your nickname for use in the channel).
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; OSGeo [[Exhibition Pack]]
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: 100% funding covered for the non-consumable items in one Exhibition Pack per OSGeo Local Organising Committee, as outlined in: [[Exhibition Pack]]
  
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=== Agenda ===
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== Meetings ==
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Please add items to this agenda as you go. Anybody can add items here, you do not have to be a member of the Marketing Committee.
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All our meetings are open to anyone who wants to listen in or comment. Please refer to [[Marketing Meetings]] for agenda, date, times and minutes.
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* Roll call
 
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* OSGeo appearance at FOSS4G
 
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** NEWS: Most of these issues could already be solved via email! Thanks to all involved.
 
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** OSGeo is currently underrepresented at FOSS4G (Tyler cannot come, several board members had to change plans and cannot come either, etc.).
 
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** Tim Bowden has volunteered to appear as OSGeo representative, organize the booth and take on Tyler's job during the conference as best he can.
 
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** To send Tim Bowden as official OSGeo representative to Cape Town Marketing will have to fund travel expenses. This will amount to somewhere around US$ 2k. It will not affect OSGeo's overall budget much as we can spare Tyler's travel expenses.
 
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** Arnulf Christl motions to nominate Tim Bowden as FOSS4G Event Owner fund the trip.
 
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** Vote on motion to send Tim Bowden to officially represent OSGeo in Cape Town.
 
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* Discuss further budget (see [http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/marketing/2008-August/001870.html Tyler's mail]).
 
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** The budget has been confirmed by the board. it was suggested to not go into detail but set an upper limit.
 
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* Discuss general Marketing Committee performance
 
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* Nominate and hopefully vote for new Chair (Arnulf Christl wants to step back)
 
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* Promote [[FOSS4G2008 Press Release]]
 
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* Release [[Press Release Board 2008]] (Arnulf neeeds some support here, please)
 
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* Other items (''please add'')
 
  
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== Documents ==
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== Mailing list ==
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http://www.osgeo.org/visibility
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https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing
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* Evaluate whats there (please do this ahead of the meeting)
 
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** OSGeo projects flyers ([http://www.scribus.net/ Scribus] format, flyers need update): http://osgeo.org/files/viscom/brochures/OSGeo_Brochures_v1_Scribus.zip
 
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** GSoC 2008 OSGeo Flyer (OpenOffice format) https://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/marketing/flyer/
 
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* [http://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/marketing/flyer/osgeo/en/OSGeo_org_EN_A4.odp Flyer with general information about OSGeo]
 
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** Discuss content, layout
 
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** Do we want to make it available in different languages and if how?
 
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* Prioritize needs for update?
 
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* How to organize updates? Suggest to use SVN (https://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/marketing/). 
 
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* Formats, software, storage, management
 
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** OpenOffice for editing (save in OpenDocument format then)
 
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** Skribus for layouting
 
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** PDF for dissemination
 
  
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=== CI ===
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= Historical Content =
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* Colors
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The following content is from historical versions of this wiki page, which hasn't been moved to the current page.
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* Logo
 
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* Fonts
 
  
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== Wiki ==
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All are welcome to work with and contribute to this committee.  There are several ways to get involved and various tools that we used to manage our work.
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* Anybody tracking anything?
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* Join our mailing list and introduce yourself.  Subscribe [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing here].  Read the public list archives [http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/marketing/ here].
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* Anybody feel there is something that needs to be done?
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* Files and documents are stored in an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subversion_(software) SVN repository] located here: [http://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/marketing/ http://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/marketing/]
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* Static web pages are managed in our Drupal website tools at: http://www.osgeo.org All content development typically takes place in the Wiki and is copied to the static web site once stable.
  
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Ticket for SAC to edit rewrite rule to allow URL of the type:
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All pages in this Wiki related to Marketing should be tagged with [http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Category:Marketing Category:Marketing].
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http://wiki.osgeo.org/Marketing_Committee
 
  
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Follow up on status of http://trac.osgeo.org/osgeo/ticket/261
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== Goals ==
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To promote the Foundation mission, its Projects and [[Local Chapters]].
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To develop a comprehensive marketing strategy for the near and medium future.
  
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== FOSS4G 2008 ==
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== Marketing Activities ==
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* What can we do to promote FOSS4G in SA?
 
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** Use and brand an existing Live CD for promo purposes, redistribution?
 
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** '''Booth''' - potential volunteer to help run it (Tyler)
 
  
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== Discussion of Communication Plan ==
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Previous activities:
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See [[Marketing Proposal 2007]]) and IRC log.
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* '''Digital asset rebranding and website reboot''' - RFP process to revamp the OSGeo visual and online presence. Contacted to Get Interactive
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* [[Web site design]], site/content/layout improvements, site assets
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* [[Exhibition Pack]] [http://fromtheinsidelookingin.blogspot.com/2008/10/conference-booths.html] - nearing completion, [[Live GIS Disc | Demonstration DVD]] ongoing
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* [[Marketing Material development]] see [[Marketing Material Samples]]
  
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* What can Open Source Marketing do for us?
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== Marketing Pipeline ==
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* Case Studies http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Case_Studies
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[[Marketing Pipeline]] lists the various channels where OSGeo and OSGeo projects are promoted.
  
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== Logo updates ==
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== Event Coordination ==
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Latest version can be found here: http://trac.osgeo.org/osgeo/changeset/1208
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The Marketing Committee helps to coordinate the Foundation's presence at tradeshows, conferences, workshops, etc.  We can coordinate the booth, supply materials, arrange for speakers, etc. Please see out [[Event Management]] page for more information.
  
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The colors are
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Upcoming events are listed on the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Category:Events Category:Events] page by adding the Category to the corresponding page.
  
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*Darker Green - Pantone 362
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== Documents ==
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*Lighter Green - Pantone 375
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''This needs to be fleshed out and upated'' --[[User:Arnulf Christl|Arnulf Christl]] 12:49, 17 April 2012 (PDT)
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*Blue - Pantone Reflex Blue
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* Public facing documents can be found at: http://www.osgeo.org/visibility
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* Documents under development, or historical documents can be found in Subversion under: https://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/marketing/
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Find a Branding day.
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* Brochures: http://www.osgeo.org/visibility
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* Flyers: https://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/marketing/
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== OSGeo Membership ==
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* Presentation Templates: http://www.osgeo.org/visibility
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* See [http://www.osgeo.org/content/faq/getting_started.html here] how to become OSGeo member (send out as email)
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* [[GenericOSGeoPresentation]]
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* Remember folks to add '[[Category: OSGeo Member]]' to their personal Wiki page
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* [[Library]] - repository for white papers, presentations etc.
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* Status report on [http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Category:OSGeo_Member OSGeo Membership Mashup]
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* [[Case_Studies]] contains a list of relevant Geospatial Open Source case studies useful for justifying the use of GeoFOSS.
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** Experimental
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* [[GeoConnexion Column]]
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** Which geo locator for IP-addresses should be used? Recommendations anyone?
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* [[OSGeo Marketing Discussions]]
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* Discuss membership fee mechanism (people are eager to spend some money as a registered member, how to address?)
 
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== CMS ==
 
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The CMS hosts a web site named Charter Member.
 
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it say:
 
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=== Charter Member ===
 
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* Eligibility Requirements: must be nominated and voted in
 
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* Nominating Rights: same as Member
 
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* Voting Rights: may vote for new Charter Members and Board Members
 
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The Foundation maintains on the website a public roster of Charter Members.  
 
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The new portal will host a public roster of all members. Those who choose to
 
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provide latitude/longitude will be displayed in a map.
 
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"Registration" on the website consists of the following: self-chosen
 
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username, valid email address, postal address, optional professional
 
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affiliation(s), optional latitude/longitude, and an optional short
 
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bio/description.
 
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= Meeting Protocols =
 
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* [http://logs.qgis.org/osgeo/%23osgeo.2008-06-11.log Marketing Meeting 2008-06-11]
 
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* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.05.28]]
 
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* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.04.16]]
 
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* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.02.27]]
 
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* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.01.30]]
 
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* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.01.16]]
 
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* [[Marketing Meeting 2007.12.05]]
 
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* [[Marketing Meeting 2007.11.21]]
 
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* [[Marketing Meeting 2007.10.24]]
 
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* [[Marketing Meeting 2007.10.10]]
 
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* Also see [[VisCom Meetings]] for older ones
 
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= Committee Members =
 
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Committee members are eligible to vote. The process to become Committee member is rather informal, just send a list to introduce yourself to the list, describe your interests and - please - attend to meetings.
 
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* [[User:Tmitchell | Tyler Mitchell]] (chair)
 
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* [[User:Arnulf Christl | Arnulf Christl]]
 
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* [[User:Ticheler | Jeroen Ticheler]]
 
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* [[User:Dan | Daniele Nascimento]]
 
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* [[User:Torsten Brassat | Torsten Brassat]]
 
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* [[User:Mpg | Michael P. Gerlek]]
 
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* [[User:Pnaciona | Perry Nacionales]]
 
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* [[User:Nathalie Mainland | Nathalie Mainland]]
 
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* [[User:camerons | Cameron Shorter]] (occasionally)
 
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* [[User:bitner| David Bitner]] (occasionally)
 
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* [[User:tbowden|Tim Bowden]] (occasionally)
 
  
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= Tasks =
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== Old Press Releases ==
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* Develop a [[Marketing Plan]]
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Check out the OSGeo Foundation ([[Press Release Process]]). If you have [[News Queue | news]] you think is worthy of an OSGeo press release, or want to help translate some text?  Let us know!
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** [http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/marketing/2007-October/001511.html Marketing Plan Discussion 0]
 
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** [http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/marketing/2007-October/001542.html Marketing Plan Discussion I]]
 
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** [http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/marketing/2007-October/001552.html Marketing Plan Discussion II]
 
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** [http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/marketing/2007-November/001557.html Marketing Plan Discussion III]
 
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** [http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/marketing/2007-November/001582.html Marketing Target Discussion]
 
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**[[Marketing proposal]]
 
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* Coordinate [[Events]]
 
  
 
== Press Releases ==
 
== Press Releases ==
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The Marketing Committee oversees the issuing of press releases for the Foundation ([[Press Release Process]]).  Got some [[News Queue | news]] you think is worthy of an OSGeo press release, or want to help translate some text?  Let us know!
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* 21 June 2012, [[Marketing Committee Press Release 1]] - Calling for "OSGeo Advocate" profiles
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Past press releases:
 
 
* 6 March 2006 - [https://www.osgeo.org/content/news/news_archive/open_source_geospatial_foundation_initial_press_release.html "OSGeo Created"]
 
* 6 March 2006 - [https://www.osgeo.org/content/news/news_archive/open_source_geospatial_foundation_initial_press_release.html "OSGeo Created"]
 
* [[Press Release 2006-07-19 "OSGeo at 6-month mark"]]
 
* [[Press Release 2006-07-19 "OSGeo at 6-month mark"]]
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* [[Press_Release_2007-08-03 "Service Provider Directory Launched"]]
 
* [[Press_Release_2007-08-03 "Service Provider Directory Launched"]]
  
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== Event Coordination ==
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''The Marketing Committee was formerly known as the [[Promotion and Visibility Committee]].''
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The Marketing Committee is responsible the Foundation's presence tradeshows, conferences, workshops, etc.  We can coordinate the booth, supply materials, arrange for speakers, etc.  Please see out [[Event Management]] page for more information.
 
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Upcoming events are listed on the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Category:Events Category:Events] page by adding the Category to the corresponding page.
 
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== Brochures, Flyers, Presentation Templates ==
 
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Keep material updated, hunt for translations where appropriate:
 
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* Brochures: http://www.osgeo.org/visibility
 
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* Flyers: https://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/marketing/
 
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* Presentation Templates: http://www.osgeo.org/visibility
 
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== Open Issues ==
 
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== [[Library]] ==
 
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It was planned to create an extensive library of presentations, white papers and other materials in the OSGeo Library at http://www.osgeo.org/library. Find more descriptions and links on the [[Library]] Page of this Wiki and get in contact through the [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing Marketing Mailing List] if you need anything that you cannot find in the library.
 
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* [[GeoConnexion Column]]
 
  
 
[[Category:Events]]
 
[[Category:Events]]
 
[[Category: Marketing]]
 
[[Category: Marketing]]
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[[Category:Committees]]

Latest revision as of 14:03, 28 November 2020

About

The OSGeo Marketing committee are volunteers who promote OSGeo and related activities.

The committee is responsible for administering a limited budget provided by the OSGeo Foundation for supporting the OSGeo Foundation.

Committee Members

Committee members are eligible to vote. The process to become Committee member is to send a nomination (self nomination is fine) with an introduction of the candidate. The committee will then make a motion at the next meeting.

Inactive Members

Past Members

Please help list past members here for reference and Kudos

Sponsorship Areas

In line with OSGeo Board Priorities, the Marketing Committee aims to limited matching sponsorship for a few targeted areas. These include:

OSGeo Exhibition Pack
100% funding covered for the non-consumable items in one Exhibition Pack per OSGeo Local Organising Committee, as outlined in: Exhibition Pack

Meetings

All our meetings are open to anyone who wants to listen in or comment. Please refer to Marketing Meetings for agenda, date, times and minutes.

Mailing list

https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing

Historical Content

The following content is from historical versions of this wiki page, which hasn't been moved to the current page.

All are welcome to work with and contribute to this committee. There are several ways to get involved and various tools that we used to manage our work.

All pages in this Wiki related to Marketing should be tagged with Category:Marketing.

Goals

To promote the Foundation mission, its Projects and Local Chapters. To develop a comprehensive marketing strategy for the near and medium future.

Marketing Activities

Previous activities:

Marketing Pipeline

Marketing Pipeline lists the various channels where OSGeo and OSGeo projects are promoted.

Event Coordination

The Marketing Committee helps to coordinate the Foundation's presence at tradeshows, conferences, workshops, etc. We can coordinate the booth, supply materials, arrange for speakers, etc. Please see out Event Management page for more information.

Upcoming events are listed on the Category:Events page by adding the Category to the corresponding page.

Documents

This needs to be fleshed out and upated --Arnulf Christl 12:49, 17 April 2012 (PDT)

Old Press Releases

Check out the OSGeo Foundation (Press Release Process). If you have news you think is worthy of an OSGeo press release, or want to help translate some text? Let us know!

Press Releases

The Marketing Committee was formerly known as the Promotion and Visibility Committee.

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