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Marketing Events on Social Media

Marketing Events on Social Media

Promoting events effectively is key to growing the FOSS community and raising awareness about Free and Open Source Software. Every FOSS United event should be announced across our communication channels, including the FOSS United Forum and social media platforms.

Pre-Event Promotion

Before each event, make sure to share:

  • Talk posters (if available)
  • Event schedule
  • Agenda and speaker information

While posters are not mandatory, sharing event details, with or without visuals, is essential. Social media helps amplify our mission, spread awareness of open source, and invite broader participation from the community.

Using Design Templates

When creating visual content such as posters or banners, follow the official FOSS United branding guidelines:

Maintaining a consistent design style helps establish a recognizable identity for all FOSS United chapters and events.

Where to Share and Engage

To maximize visibility and reach, share event details across the following platforms:

1. FOSS United Forum

The Forum is our primary space for discussions, announcements, and planning. Announce events here first to reach core community members, volunteers, and contributors.

2. Telegram Groups

Most real-time conversations happen in the FOSS United Telegram group. We have a dedicated Telegram groups for each city chapter, listed on telegram page.

This telegram group is also bridged with out matrix server

3. Social Media Channels

Use our official social media accounts to promote events and updates. Tag these accounts when sharing content:

Content can include event announcements, speaker highlights, schedules, reminders, and post-event summaries.

4. Newsletters and Mailing Lists

Encourage people to subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, announcements, and invitations to future events.

5. Events Page and Timeline

Ensure the event is listed on the official Events Timeline. This allows the wider community to discover and register for upcoming meetups, conferences, and hackathons.

By promoting events across these channels, you help increase awareness of FOSS, support community engagement, and contribute to the ongoing growth of FOSS United across India.