Pepper
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My name is Ron Pepper, I'm a photographer in San Francisco and a long-time blockchain enthusiast. I'm thrilled about the idea to bring Dash currency to my industry and build adoption from the ground up!
Important Note: I would like to submit this proposal this month in order to spread the word before culminating with the Chicago conference in June.
The main idea: Introduce Dash, and with other blockchain solutions which are beneficial photographers, to the photography community. By introducing Dash in a helpful, educational way, we can encourage these entrepreneurs and free-thinkers to start actively using Dash. One day Dash could be the preferred crypto currency for photographers.
My proposal is a single payment (148 Dash) for a 3 month program because most of the costs are up-front for the duration of the sponsorships. It’s also not a particularly large amount of Dash relative to other proposals with comparable reach.
This is a ‘new’ audience with many who may be aware of crypto currency, but need help getting over the barriers to entry. This is also an "audience with an audience", because they are quite active on social media so expect the word to spread.
I think this will be successful because of my experience doing similar promotion for photography software. I have experience with sponsoring various face-to-face conferences and also online media outlets. My role was to hold presentations, create written and audio content and help others to do the same — all of which is designed to help perspective customers use the product. The opportunity to do the same for Dash is here and I already have some agreements in principle, they are ready to accept sponsorship in Dash and promote it with education. If I can combine these two passions, the enthusiasm shows through to those who are listening!
My role:
- Create agreements for Dash sponsorship as described below.
- Help sponsored businesses get started including wallet setup. (The people who manage the income are also the main content producers, so this experience will be conveyed to readers/listeners.)
- Be a major content creator and also a bridge for other creators. They will learn and create their own content as well.
- An active presenter, both formal presentations and casual interactions, at photography conferences (2).
- Personally engage with larger retailers to encourage them to start accepting Dash. This would be at larger trade shows like in the pre-proposal video. Some of this groundwork is already done in fact.
- Research into future opportunities for similar sponsorships (which includes travel)
Sponsoring online-delivered content with well-known outlets including Photofocus.com and This Week in Photo (media kits available):
1. Written content about blockchain solutions that photographers need to know. We definitely need to include more than currency here. I will write some and also help other authors to create their own articles.
2. Interviews, both audio and text, about how to start with Dash (I can do the interview or someone else who is promoting Dash or both).
3. Interviews, both audio and text, about additional pertinent blockchain solutions.
4. Frequent mentions and discussions about blockchain on podcasts
4. Contests/Giveaways
5. Other ideas that get proposed by the others involved with these companies.
Sponsoring and presenting at two photography conferences. With “buzz” already created by the above prior to in-person events:
1. General sponsorship that includes mentions, logos, etc.
2. Table/booth at the conference to help people get started hands-on.
3. Speak at sessions which will introduce blockchain including currency, Intellectual Property, Decentralized Backup, Steemit, and other blockchain solutions pertaining to the photography field (as time permits)
4. Giveaways/contests with Dash prizes
5. Small amount of Dash (maybe $10 worth) to each attendee — then opportunities to spend it during conference.
6. Other ideas include a small Dash giveaway for anyone who approaches me with their Dash wallet. Integrating small contest/prizes into other events. Happy hour where drinks are very cheap if paid with Dash (sponsorship to cover balance)
7. Other ideas that we come up with later.
If the budget permits:
1. More education for myself such as attending crypto/liberty events for real insider knowledge
2. Local San Francisco Bay Area meetups with Dash sponsorship and giveaways
3. Combine with other Dash events. For instance, travel to Oregon for Dash poker tournament to photograph it and play in it.
4. Assist with other Dash promoters when coming to my area.
5. Sponsor photography Youtubers
6. Photography Facebook Groups
If my networking results in other related sponsorship (for instance Kodak, or a backup solution) then we will add more time and events.
Funding breakdown based on Dash at $500. Total is $74,000 or 148 Dash:
Sponsorship of Photofocus, 3 months: $12,500
Content creation, management, educate staff $6000
Sponsorship of This Week in Photo, 3 months: $11,000
Content creation, management, educate staff $6000
Additional sponsorship / events to be chosen from additional options (such as in ‘If budget permits" above): $7500
“Out of Chicago” Photo conference Sponsorship:
“Gold” Sponsor $1000 (includes promotions, trade show table, etc.)
Dash for each attendees wallet $3000
Sponsored events such as happy hour and/or photowalks $3000
Travel $2000
Additional Booth staff $2000
Speaking, managing, and booth $3000
Documentation / printing $1000
“Capture Photo Con” Sponsorship:
Sponsorship $1000
Promotional event(s) $3000
Travel $2000
Speaking, managing, and booth $3000
Companion Website as resource for photographers:
Creation and populating resources $5000
Other networking travel:
Larger trade show and/or research for future sponsorships $3000
Important Note: I would like to submit this proposal this month in order to spread the word before culminating with the Chicago conference in June.
The main idea: Introduce Dash, and with other blockchain solutions which are beneficial photographers, to the photography community. By introducing Dash in a helpful, educational way, we can encourage these entrepreneurs and free-thinkers to start actively using Dash. One day Dash could be the preferred crypto currency for photographers.
My proposal is a single payment (148 Dash) for a 3 month program because most of the costs are up-front for the duration of the sponsorships. It’s also not a particularly large amount of Dash relative to other proposals with comparable reach.
This is a ‘new’ audience with many who may be aware of crypto currency, but need help getting over the barriers to entry. This is also an "audience with an audience", because they are quite active on social media so expect the word to spread.
I think this will be successful because of my experience doing similar promotion for photography software. I have experience with sponsoring various face-to-face conferences and also online media outlets. My role was to hold presentations, create written and audio content and help others to do the same — all of which is designed to help perspective customers use the product. The opportunity to do the same for Dash is here and I already have some agreements in principle, they are ready to accept sponsorship in Dash and promote it with education. If I can combine these two passions, the enthusiasm shows through to those who are listening!
My role:
- Create agreements for Dash sponsorship as described below.
- Help sponsored businesses get started including wallet setup. (The people who manage the income are also the main content producers, so this experience will be conveyed to readers/listeners.)
- Be a major content creator and also a bridge for other creators. They will learn and create their own content as well.
- An active presenter, both formal presentations and casual interactions, at photography conferences (2).
- Personally engage with larger retailers to encourage them to start accepting Dash. This would be at larger trade shows like in the pre-proposal video. Some of this groundwork is already done in fact.
- Research into future opportunities for similar sponsorships (which includes travel)
Sponsoring online-delivered content with well-known outlets including Photofocus.com and This Week in Photo (media kits available):
1. Written content about blockchain solutions that photographers need to know. We definitely need to include more than currency here. I will write some and also help other authors to create their own articles.
2. Interviews, both audio and text, about how to start with Dash (I can do the interview or someone else who is promoting Dash or both).
3. Interviews, both audio and text, about additional pertinent blockchain solutions.
4. Frequent mentions and discussions about blockchain on podcasts
4. Contests/Giveaways
5. Other ideas that get proposed by the others involved with these companies.
Sponsoring and presenting at two photography conferences. With “buzz” already created by the above prior to in-person events:
1. General sponsorship that includes mentions, logos, etc.
2. Table/booth at the conference to help people get started hands-on.
3. Speak at sessions which will introduce blockchain including currency, Intellectual Property, Decentralized Backup, Steemit, and other blockchain solutions pertaining to the photography field (as time permits)
4. Giveaways/contests with Dash prizes
5. Small amount of Dash (maybe $10 worth) to each attendee — then opportunities to spend it during conference.
6. Other ideas include a small Dash giveaway for anyone who approaches me with their Dash wallet. Integrating small contest/prizes into other events. Happy hour where drinks are very cheap if paid with Dash (sponsorship to cover balance)
7. Other ideas that we come up with later.
If the budget permits:
1. More education for myself such as attending crypto/liberty events for real insider knowledge
2. Local San Francisco Bay Area meetups with Dash sponsorship and giveaways
3. Combine with other Dash events. For instance, travel to Oregon for Dash poker tournament to photograph it and play in it.
4. Assist with other Dash promoters when coming to my area.
5. Sponsor photography Youtubers
6. Photography Facebook Groups
If my networking results in other related sponsorship (for instance Kodak, or a backup solution) then we will add more time and events.
Funding breakdown based on Dash at $500. Total is $74,000 or 148 Dash:
Sponsorship of Photofocus, 3 months: $12,500
Content creation, management, educate staff $6000
Sponsorship of This Week in Photo, 3 months: $11,000
Content creation, management, educate staff $6000
Additional sponsorship / events to be chosen from additional options (such as in ‘If budget permits" above): $7500
“Out of Chicago” Photo conference Sponsorship:
“Gold” Sponsor $1000 (includes promotions, trade show table, etc.)
Dash for each attendees wallet $3000
Sponsored events such as happy hour and/or photowalks $3000
Travel $2000
Additional Booth staff $2000
Speaking, managing, and booth $3000
Documentation / printing $1000
“Capture Photo Con” Sponsorship:
Sponsorship $1000
Promotional event(s) $3000
Travel $2000
Speaking, managing, and booth $3000
Companion Website as resource for photographers:
Creation and populating resources $5000
Other networking travel:
Larger trade show and/or research for future sponsorships $3000
