Publicity

These are just some of the things that the publicity team is responsible for:

• Spread the word about the conference to as many people interested in Python and its various implementations.
• Get the Call for Proposals out to as many outlets as possible. (done, CFP closed 5/15/2009)
• Get Blog Badges for people to advertise the conference on their blogs.
• Get flyers together to be handed out at user groups, events, etc.
• Get a PR pack together for distribution.
• List the event on community calendars:

  • Python Events Calendar

  • Community Megaphone

  • Cleveland Tech Events

  • TechLife Columbus

• Set up various social networking sites:

  • LinkedIn (networking group)

  • LinkedIn (event)

  • Twitter

  • CrowdVine

  • Facebook

Some of the things that we would like to do include:

• Get the word out to local bloggers to have them blog about the conference and generate hype.
• Once talks are confirmed, do interviews with some of the speakers to get people curious about what's going on.
• Do spotlights on some of the things we're doing at the conference. Feature things like:
  • What are sprints?
  • What are lightning talks?
  • What are open spaces?