Comments on: Oh my giddy aunt - we’ve gone all “Industry associationy” http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/ Ace King, Check it Out! Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:07:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Segala http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26642 Segala Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:15:39 +0000 http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26642 <strong>New Irish Industry Association for Digital Media...</strong> I published a post before Christmas expressing my interest to setup a new Industry Association to represent the interests of the digital sector in Ireland. I was going to propose we call the Association ‘Irish Digital Media Association’ (ID... New Irish Industry Association for Digital Media…

I published a post before Christmas expressing my interest to setup a new Industry Association to represent the interests of the digital sector in Ireland.
I was going to propose we call the Association ‘Irish Digital Media Association’ (ID…

]]> By: Joe http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26523 Joe Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:39:28 +0000 http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26523 Bernie, Your absolutely right. This should be the ISA's perogative, but their relationship with IBEC bends that all out of shape. Joe. Bernie,

Your absolutely right. This should be the ISA’s perogative, but their relationship with IBEC bends that all out of shape.

Joe.

]]> By: Bernie Goldbach http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26521 Bernie Goldbach Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:19:30 +0000 http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26521 If another industry group hopes to be sustainable, it needs more than the personalities of its promoters. I've attended working groups, funding calls, conference sessions and meet-ups run by at least six different organisations with agendas that serve knowledge workers. The magic touch would be the one that connects the existing organisations with a shared advocacy. Get that right and you'll have many strong legs under the tent that can weather the storms of disillusionment and financial starvation. You need passion and you need some kind of sustainable revenue to achieve worthwhile credibility across industry. Or you need a Sugar Daddy with pocket money to seed calendars with compelling networking opportunities. If another industry group hopes to be sustainable, it needs more than the personalities of its promoters. I’ve attended working groups, funding calls, conference sessions and meet-ups run by at least six different organisations with agendas that serve knowledge workers. The magic touch would be the one that connects the existing organisations with a shared advocacy. Get that right and you’ll have many strong legs under the tent that can weather the storms of disillusionment and financial starvation. You need passion and you need some kind of sustainable revenue to achieve worthwhile credibility across industry. Or you need a Sugar Daddy with pocket money to seed calendars with compelling networking opportunities.

]]> By: Paul Walsh http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26512 Paul Walsh Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:12:03 +0000 http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26512 Joe - some people will think it's a good idea some won't. To get the ball rolling I want to engage with all the people who think it's a good idea, as there's no point in debating 'if' it's needed or not. Joe - some people will think it’s a good idea some won’t. To get the ball rolling I want to engage with all the people who think it’s a good idea, as there’s no point in debating ‘if’ it’s needed or not.

]]> By: Joe http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26509 Joe Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:15:29 +0000 http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26509 Lads, Those are not unique aspirations and it could be argued that several of the listed organisations do an excellent job of representing the "small" companies. I agree whole heartedly with you sentiments, I just wonder if another industry body is the best solution. Lads, Those are not unique aspirations and it could be argued that several of the listed organisations do an excellent job of representing the “small” companies. I agree whole heartedly with you sentiments, I just wonder if another industry body is the best solution.

]]> By: Paul Walsh http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26507 Paul Walsh Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:26:25 +0000 http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26507 Exactly Damien. Take BIMA for example, it's members is made up of brands, the biggest agencies in Europe, small agencies, freelancers and students. It underpins the entire industry with regard to creativity in the Interactive Industry. The membership fees reflect people's ability to pay too, which is very important. Less rip off, less behind closed doors and more benefits. Exactly Damien. Take BIMA for example, it’s members is made up of brands, the biggest agencies in Europe, small agencies, freelancers and students. It underpins the entire industry with regard to creativity in the Interactive Industry. The membership fees reflect people’s ability to pay too, which is very important.

Less rip off, less behind closed doors and more benefits.

]]> By: Damien Mulley http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26506 Damien Mulley Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:19:19 +0000 http://joedrumgoole.com/blog/2007/11/30/oh-my-giddy-aunt-weve-gone-all-industry-associationy/#comment-26506 What is needed is an association that does something besides represent the interests of a few large companies. Hopefully this one will be comprised of those that like to do something. Too many talking shops already. What is needed is an association that does something besides represent the interests of a few large companies. Hopefully this one will be comprised of those that like to do something. Too many talking shops already.

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