GAME, survey+ workshops & shindig

[Aphra K]

So November, Friday the 16th is shaping up to be quite a busy day so here is a heads up.

1) We are going to do a press release and a feature on gd.ie based on the survey we have been badgering you all about for the past few months. So yes, finally the findings.

2) We are considering hosting a workshop or two on some of the business related issues that have come up at the last few indie meets. The Digital Skills Academy in the Digital Hub have agreed to host us. Jamie will post a poll to see what is most of interest.

3) The GAME exhibition in the Science Gallery is opening that day and they have agreed to give us (gd.ie folks) a guided tour at 7pm on Friday the 16th! It is free but this way you get to visit with gd.ie folks.

4) We have reserved space in the Lombard, across the street from the Science Gallery, to have a shindig and meet and greet after the tour. For those who can’t make the tour just turn up in the Lombard. Details in the calendar. No agenda this time, just meet and greet.

A lot more detail to come and we realise that November is busy and we all have day jobs, but sure we can all hibernate over Christmas.

Aphra

[Jamie Mc]

Thanks a million Aphra

I can’t add a poll to the original post, so could you add the following choices:

1. Basic Marketing for Games & Apps
2. Basic PR for Games & Apps
3. Business Planning
4. Community Management
5. What are publishers looking for in a game

If people want to propose other topics, please stick them here. The Digital Skills Academy in the Digital Hub have generously offered their venue for the launch and workshops, and if my memory is right there are four pods with 3×6 PC’s and 1×6 Mac’s, so we’ll have room for about 24 people for each workshop, plus standing room for anyone who wants to participate.

We have had a great response to the survey, and we hope that the report gives everyone some good information on what the industry in Ireland in 2012 actually looks like.

Thanks!

Jamie

[Anonymous]

Great idea. This will be of great interest to many. How will you handle the sign up for it?

[Aphra K]

[Aphra K]

I was passing the Science Gallery last night and they were busy putting together the exhibition. Looking good!

And a lot more GAME related events have been added to their calendar.

See http://sciencegallery.com/events

Aphra

[Aphra K]

I was at the press launch of GAME this morning in the Science Gallery and it is looking very good. Looking forward to our tour tomorrow evening at 7pm. Come along and join us, it is free.

Aphra

[Anonymous]

Great slot this evening on RTE well done to Jamie and Paul.

[Jamie Mc]

:) http://www.rte.ie/news/2012/1115/games-industry.html#video

There’s a piece on Thursday’s Drivetime, last feature on it at rte.ie/radio

[Aphra K]

summary of report now up as a feature but there is a link in the third para of the feature to the full report

Aphra

[Anonymous]

The workshops were great, big thanks to all involved. much appreciated.

[Anonymous]

Much respect to all involved for organizing this event, invaluable insight into
the world of marketing and PR thoroughly enjoyed!

[Aphra K]

See article in Times

which Paul Hayes retweeted

https://twitter.com/paulhayesman/status/271572916276174848/photo/1

Aphra

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