Hello Apache Incubator team --I hope you are all well. John Ament (copied) suggested I write to you regarding promoting a podling's graduation. Would it be possible to include a line item somewhere on http://incubator.apache.org/guides/graduation.html along the lines of: > "PPMCs: please contact ASF Marketing & Publicity at press(at)apache(dot)org > if your project is interested in a formal press release announcing your > graduation."
I ask because we need enough time to prepare press releases, getting testimonials, editing/review process, etc. And example of a TLP press release is https://s.apache.org/u67z Too often what's happening is that once the submission request to the Board goes out, the podling starts tweeting that they're graduating (incorrect/inappropriate). Or that they're up for graduation (OK, but iffy). When the Board passes the resolution, everyone tweets. OK, fine, it's time to celebrate. Then the project comes to me saying "oops: we need press..." and I wind up scrambling to get everything done in a timely manner so that the press release doesn't happen weeks after the Board passes the resolution (= no longer "news"). The past several press releases that have gone out are a result of me seeing that the podling's proposal has gone to board@, and me writing the VP stating, "I see that you're preparing to graduate. Do you want a press release? If so, let's work together ..." Seeing that most podlings need a couple of weeks to pull their content together --particularly if soliciting supporting testimonials from the community-- starting our preparations as part of their graduation checklist would be hugely helpful. And, even if the graduation doesn't happen for some reason, at least we're ready. Thanks in advance for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you! Kind regards,Sally Vice President Marketing & PublicityThe Apache Software Foundation = = = = = vox +1 617 921 8656gvox +1 646 598 4616skype sallykhudairi
