Difference between revisions of "Branding Initiative"
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This initiative is set up to create a strong brand for the organization. We want a symbol that the members and the outside world can identify us with.    | This initiative is set up to create a strong brand for the organization. We want a symbol that the members and the outside world can identify us with.    | ||
So far, the branding process involves:  | So far, the branding process involves:  | ||
| − | + | #A Universal Logo for all the Bootstrap Network  | |
| − | + | #A seal that can be used on bootstrap products and services  | |
Why is branding important?  | Why is branding important?  | ||
| − | + | *It gives us a clear visual of who is part of this network    | |
| − | + | *Motivates members to bond and connect with each other more  | |
| − | + | *Gives hope and strength to bootstrappers that they are not alone  | |
| − | + | *Selling Bootstrap paraphenelia generates revenue  | |
What do we want to start with?  | What do we want to start with?  | ||
| − | + | *Printing stickers that bootstrappers can place at the door of their establishment like a BBB sticker, use as bumper stickers or for for their laptops for example.  | |
| − | + | *Get discount tags that members can get discounts for shopping at bootstrappers businesses.  | |
| − | + | *Print t-shirts    | |
| − | + | *Get a website up that is user friendly and of course has logos on them.  | |
When and where do we want to do this by?  | When and where do we want to do this by?  | ||
| − | + | *This needs to be rolled out by March 12th at SXSW!  | |
Why?  | Why?  | ||
| − | + | *Bootstrappers are already participating in the festival.  | |
| − | + | *It will gives the network great visibility at a venue where thousands of people are going to be there for three days.  | |
| − | + | *We are already launching bootbucks and Bijoy is doing a talk at the event.    | |
If you want to be part of this initiative, please contact:  | If you want to be part of this initiative, please contact:  | ||
| − | Sarah Siddiqi  | + | Sarah Siddiqi (sarahsiddiqi06 AT gmail DOT com)  | 
Revision as of 08:57, 11 March 2007
Lead: Sarah Siddiqi
This initiative is set up to create a strong brand for the organization. We want a symbol that the members and the outside world can identify us with. So far, the branding process involves:
- A Universal Logo for all the Bootstrap Network
 - A seal that can be used on bootstrap products and services
 
Why is branding important?
- It gives us a clear visual of who is part of this network
 - Motivates members to bond and connect with each other more
 - Gives hope and strength to bootstrappers that they are not alone
 - Selling Bootstrap paraphenelia generates revenue
 
What do we want to start with?
- Printing stickers that bootstrappers can place at the door of their establishment like a BBB sticker, use as bumper stickers or for for their laptops for example.
 - Get discount tags that members can get discounts for shopping at bootstrappers businesses.
 - Print t-shirts
 - Get a website up that is user friendly and of course has logos on them.
 
When and where do we want to do this by?
- This needs to be rolled out by March 12th at SXSW!
 
Why?
- Bootstrappers are already participating in the festival.
 - It will gives the network great visibility at a venue where thousands of people are going to be there for three days.
 - We are already launching bootbucks and Bijoy is doing a talk at the event.
 
If you want to be part of this initiative, please contact: Sarah Siddiqi (sarahsiddiqi06 AT gmail DOT com)