[epsi-coord] ePSI conference press release

Sat Feb 25 12:22:48 GMT 2012

Hi

On 25.02.2012, at 13:15, Marc de Vries wrote:

> I think this is a good idea.
> 
> Suggestions:
> - Rolf Nordqvist 
+1

> - Chris Taggert
hmm..

Why not ask Andrew Stott <andrew.stott at dirdigeng.com>

> - EC rep would be good, but I do not think they will do this (timely)

Ask Ms. Kroes via 

BUHR Carl-Christian (CAB-KROES) <Carl-Christian.BUHR at ec.europa.eu>

We did the same for OGDCamp.

Daniel

> - ??
> 
> If we want to organize it, it needs to be done really fast.
> 
> Also, we may want to keep this in mind when preparing for the
> 'post-conference publicity'
> 
> Reg. M.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: epsi-coord-bounces at lists.okfn.org
> [mailto:epsi-coord-bounces at lists.okfn.org] Namens Daniel Dietrich
> Verzonden: zaterdag 25 februari 2012 12:35
> Aan: epsi-coord at lists.okfn.org
> Onderwerp: Re: [epsi-coord] ePSI conference press release
> 
> One note on the PR: usually PR's always have citations. Journalists will
> most likely not write about it without citation. Can we add some. Can we ask
> 3 people from our networks to write a sentence?
> 
> What do you think? is this too late?
> 
> Daniel
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 22.02.2012, at 17:20, Hans Graux wrote:
> 
>> No problem; I've put a pdf with working links in the Dropbox.
>> 
>> BR,
>> 
>> Hans
>> 
>> 
>> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
>> Van: epsi-coord-bounces at lists.okfn.org
>> [mailto:epsi-coord-bounces at lists.okfn.org] Namens Daniel Dietrich
>> Verzonden: woensdag 22 februari 2012 17:18
>> Aan: epsi-coord at lists.okfn.org
>> Onderwerp: Re: [epsi-coord] ePSI conference press release
>> 
>> Could you please create a PDF version with klickable links.
>> 
>> For some strange reasons the links do not work if I safe as PDF.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Daniel
>> 
>> On 22.02.2012, at 16:50, Hans Graux wrote:
>> 
>>> Excellent; thanks for the feedback! I put the final version in the
>> Dropbox folder (EPSI conference press release_FINAL), and that should be
>> OK for distribution now. Ton and Daniel, can you go ahead with that?
>> Thanks!
>>> 
>>> Hans
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 2012/2/22 Marc de Vries <info at devriesmarc.nl>
>>> Right...
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Van: Marc de Vries [mailto:info at devriesmarc.nl]
>>> Verzonden: woensdag 22 februari 2012 15:31
>>> Aan: 'epsi-coord at lists.okfn.org'
>>> Onderwerp: RE: [epsi-coord] ePSI conference press release
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi Hans,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks for this.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I made some last small changes, marked in blue.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> To me it looks very nice now and if there are no other suggestions, I
>> think we should distribute it asap.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hans, can you then pass the final version on to Ton and Daniel, so they
>> can distribute it under their press contacts?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Reg. M.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Van: epsi-coord-bounces at lists.okfn.org
>> [mailto:epsi-coord-bounces at lists.okfn.org] Namens Hans Graux
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Verzonden: woensdag 22 februari 2012 14:59
>>> Aan: epsi-coord at lists.okfn.org
>>> Onderwerp: Re: [epsi-coord] ePSI conference press release
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Dear all,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Further to Marc's comments, I updated the press release to:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> .         Make the language a bit more exciting;
>>> 
>>> .         Insert direct contact details for Ton; I didn't add separate
>> contact info for DE (Daniel) and FR (me), since my FR is not really up to
>> clean marketing standards, and it might otherwise look a little
>> disjointed.
>>> 
>>> .          Add a line to credit and thank our sponsors (as taken from
>> the current conference support document in the Dropbox).
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> You'll find the new version in attachment and in the Dropbox under
>> marketing. If that's OK to everyone, I suggest to go ahead with
>> distribution.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> BR,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hans
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Van: epsi-coord-bounces at lists.okfn.org
>> [mailto:epsi-coord-bounces at lists.okfn.org] Namens Marc de Vries
>>> Verzonden: maandag 20 februari 2012 13:53
>>> Aan: epsi-coord at lists.okfn.org
>>> Onderwerp: Re: [epsi-coord] ePSI conference press release
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi Hans,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks for this draft.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I think it looks good.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Some suggestions:
>>> 
>>> 1.       As it is aimed at journalists, always looking for some
>> excitement, I would put a bit more 'expectations' in the text, like: this
>> will be the landmark event, you should be there etc., illustrated by the
>> big dilemma's of the moment: how to have impact, how to make this work,
>> how to make sure governments connect and stay connected etc.
>>> 
>>> 2.       I would also put in the contact details of Ton, so that any
>> responses can be covered by him (if Daniel wants to cover German speaking
>> countries and you French speaking countries that is fine, but it may be
>> wise to have one central person).
>>> 
>>> 3.       Possibly you can also add some words on our sponsors.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> To be discussed and finalized at our CC. If others have comments, please
>> prepare them.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Also we need to agree then on the distribution (timing, logistics etc.).
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Reg. M.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Van: epsi-coord-bounces at lists.okfn.org
>> [mailto:epsi-coord-bounces at lists.okfn.org] Namens Hans Graux
>>> Verzonden: donderdag 16 februari 2012 12:58
>>> Aan: epsi-coord at lists.okfn.org
>>> Onderwerp: [epsi-coord] ePSI conference press release
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> As discussed during Monday's call, I've tried to come up with a draft
>> press release for the conference, to be sent out to potentially interested
>> publications. As you'll see, it's largely based on the existing
>> promotional materials, but my two main goals were to keep it short (one
>> page max) and to make it understandable to anyone with even the slightest
>> interest in the topic (so no jargon or references to legal texts). Could
>> you take a look at see if this is appealing enough for press purposes?
>> Your comments would be very welcome. I also put it in the dropbox under
>> the marketing-folder for the conference.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> BR,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hans
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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