Thanks Velessio, I think they're both great! I don't have a strong preference for either, so I hope others will weigh in?
Thanks, Brian On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 11:29 AM, ValessioBrito <vales...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > Please indicate if this the right way. New suggestions? > > What is the deadline to close? > > > https://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/File:Dc14-ad-magazine-2.jpg > > and > > https://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/File:Dc14-ad-magazine-3.jpg > > > - Valessio Brito > > 2014-09-11 3:14 GMT-03:00 Brian Gupta <brian.gu...@brandorr.com>: >> On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 6:30 PM, Richard Hartmann >> <richih.mailingl...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Hi Valessio, >>> >>> >>>> See: http://debconf14.debconf.org/become-sponsor.xhtml >>>> >>>> Silver (1x and 1 color), Gold (2x) and Platinum (4x). In attachment >>>> the map align. >>> >>> Makes sense! >>> >>> >>>> I suggest simplifying the color of Silver sponsors to avoid visual >>>> confusion. >>> >>> Not so sure about that... With my FOSDEM hat on, I have seen sponsors >>> react very badly when they perceive to be "cheated" out of what they >>> paid for... >>> >>> >>>> Accept suggestions for photos or composition of the thank you message. >> >> Thanks for working on this!! Overall feedback, is that the ad is >> attractive, but I really do think it needs to fulfil the purpose of >> "thanking the sponsors". >> >> I think the visual separation using color vs B&W is *probably* fine, >> if that's the best way to make it clear. >> >> Perhaps a variant of the text from DC13 ad? [1] I looked for older >> ones but couldn't find them. (I'm sure they are in git, but call me >> lazy, as I never really migrated after repo splits.) >> >> I'm also wondering if we need to somehow acknowledge the media >> sponsors themselves in the ad? Anyone know what has has been done >> historically? >> >>> As to photo: I have none; did you look through the debconf annex? >>> Else, Flickr etc might hold generic "Portland" photos which fit. >>> As to message: I don't think we really need one; I like the minimal >>> style. It's obvious what we mean, really. >> >> I disagree. Remember this ad is going to appear in a Linux magazine >> with no explanation. At first readers will be confused and think we're >> advertizing the conference, and then maybe if they look closely see >> that the date has already passed, and then they'll probably be >> perplexed as to what the purpose of the ad is. We really need to be >> clear that we are thanking the sponsors, even if it comes at the cost >> of some beauty of the ad. >> >> -Brian >> >> [1] - >> http://anonscm.debian.org/viewvc/debconf-data/dc13/artwork/LinuxMagazineAd/Ad.png?view=co > > > > -- > ://ValessioBrito.com.br >> Profissional de inovação > @valessiobrito / +55 (71) VALESSIO _______________________________________________ Debconf-team mailing list Debconf-team@lists.debconf.org http://lists.debconf.org/mailman/listinfo/debconf-team
