Re: Booth Swag

On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 3:14 PM, Josh Berkus <josh@agliodbs.com> wrote:
> High-Value Giveaways:
> (stuff to give people we actually have significant conversations with)
>        Folders w/ vendor info
>        USB sticks??

I am really into the USB sticks as a way to distribute the latest version.

If we decide to burn CDs again, I suggest that the URL to grab the
latest version be printed on the CD. :)

> Low-Value Giveaways:
> (stuff to give to the hoi-polloi whom we don't have time to talk to;
> primarily just for trade shows)
>        ???
> Donation Swag
> (stuff to use to solicit donations)
>        T-shirts
>        Enamel Pins
>        Stickers??
>        Blue Elephants?? (need to find cheaper source)
>        USB sticks??

I'm not sure where all of this should go (free or whatever), but here
are some ideas:
- stickers.  These were a big hit at LFNW.
- temporary tattoos
- more of the bags; people really appreciated something to put all
their *other* schwag in.
- mugs
- pens (good ones...I hate trying to write with a sucky pen.)

> Information Sheets
> (stuff for people to find out about PostgreSQL)
>        What Is PostgreSQL? Flyer -- 1 page
>        Topical Flyer (depends on timing)
>        4-page brochure (don't really want to hand these out casually, do we?)
>        Case Studies -- TBA
>        "Info cards": business cards with generic e-mail, download info

- business cards for the local PUG (group URL, meeting date)
- flyer: list of all PostgreSQL-related talks at that conference
- flyer: new features in latest version
- flyer: "talking points" PostgreSQL vs MySQL
- flyer: "what to tell your bosses when they want to use MySQL"
- flyer: a tutorial of how to install & get temp database up (we were
asked for that several times at LFNW...would be neat if we had a
printed sheet.)

> Signs
>        New Large Banner
>        Pop-up display (need to purchase soon)

Oooh, one of the rollup ones?  Those are nice.

> Other stuff
>        Brochure holder (need to buy)
>        Donation Box

I intend to purchase a locking cashbox to bring to OSCON.

gabrielle