[Fedora-marketing-list] Digg and Fedora marketing

[David Nalley]

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Greg Dekoenigsberg wrote:
> 
> 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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I think that is a fabulous idea. Now mind you, we'd only be able to
'seed' Digg, as I doubt that there are enough of us to propel an article
to the front page, but getting enough 'diggs' to seed interest, and
making sure the articles are high enough quality to appeal should
certainly increase it. As much as I hate to admit it, we don't do a good
job of showing how many exciting things are being done in and with
Fedora. Other distributions, whether intentionally or not, seem to get
more 'press' on sites like Digg, and it at least lends the impression of
greater activity.
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