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Post by northernspirit on Jun 26, 2007 10:12:37 GMT 10
no worries mate ill whip something up and post it up
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Post by alicia on Jun 26, 2007 11:36:42 GMT 10
I'm not saying its a bad idea, or a good idea. I was merely making a comment.
Personally I think that people do tend to not pay attention to leaflets, which is what's happened in the past with song sheets. Hopefully if we make them eye catching and make it a good read, people will treat them differently.
Re-launching the website and advertising the website is a good idea. It's on our scarves, if we do song sheets, make it prominent on there too.
If we do printed handouts I have no problems with helping. Mainly proof reading though. Seems to be a specialty.
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Post by northernspirit on Jun 27, 2007 12:14:37 GMT 10
well here is a scaled version of what i sent to mick Page 1 - Cover Page 2 - Contents - Notes from the editor - Contact details Page 3 - Editorial (sent from fans via email to: fanzine@kickoff.com.au) Page 4 - www.marinators.net (news on the site and Marinators events) contributor required- Meet the Marinators (profile on a Marinator member) contributor requiredPage 5 - Marinators Club application form contributor required- Marinators merchandise contributor requiredPage 6 - Away travel information upcoming round(s) contributor requiredPage 7 + 8 (Centrefold page) - Chants Page 9 - CCM Player Interview Page 10 - Match Preview contributor requiredPage 11 - The Away Team contributor requiredPage 12 - A-League table, results and fixtures Page 13 - Crossword puzzle - Competitions Back page 14 - Sponsors/partners - Back of the net show Wednesdays 8.30pm |
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Post by northernspirit on Jun 27, 2007 20:17:17 GMT 10
well i decided to design a cover - i enjoy doing arty stuff  here is the end result:  |
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Post by DJ on Jun 28, 2007 12:31:05 GMT 10
I think it's a good idea as I mentioned earlier...........but after having a think about it my 4 main questions are : 1. How and where will we distribute this? 2. How much will it cost to produce? 3. Who will contribute to the content? as it can be a time consuming exercise. 4. What will this fanzine give us or tell people that we can't communicate in flyers or over marinators.net? Oh and the front cover looks great |
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Post by northernspirit on Jun 28, 2007 12:57:51 GMT 10
1. How and where will we distribute this?
My thoughts....
Pre-game Kendall Bar, Bay 16 and maybe CCLC to begin with - perhaps later on selected outlets around the coast
2. How much will it cost to produce?
Working on this...
Shouldnt cost much at all especially if kwikkopy give us a really special deal (we could call them sponsors in return), im thinking front page will be glossy colour and the inside pages photocopies on yellow paper to keep costs down - the plan is 7 a4 sized sheets (6 yellow paper and 1 glossy) folded in half to give 14 pages total.
3. Who will contribute to the content? as it can be a time consuming exercise.
Im happy to do my bit as editor of it, i would be looking for 2 or 3 regular contributors
4. What will this fanzine give us or tell people that we can't communicate in flyers or over marinators.net?
extra funds to the club for one, not everyone uses the net, it can help us reach a further audience and encourage growth in our supporter group and club (membership application will be in each issue), gives the fans a voice on matchday and would be a good read too (the club has agreed to supply a player interview for each copy), by people taking them home to read it will prompt them to get more involved in the marinators as a whole
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Post by Adz on Jun 28, 2007 13:28:27 GMT 10
As I'm developing marinators.net I'd like to see the site used more, obviously  , but I don't see this as a website vs print issue.. the problem is more about getting people to contribute enough content, and keep it coming throughout the season. Just being a party pooper here, I've found that people are really keen with the idea of getting things like this happening at first, but then after a while when they are the only ones working on it they either don't have enough time or get bored with it and then it fizzles out. So maybe a good idea is to push for as many content contributors as possible first up, that way hopefully a few people can keep each other motivated to keep writing things for print/website distribution. It doesn't really matter how beautiful the site or magazine looks, if there is nothing in it to read then it will be binned/ignored quickly. |
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Post by northernspirit on Jun 28, 2007 14:06:12 GMT 10
thats it thankfully not many contributors are required |
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Post by marinermick on Jun 28, 2007 18:06:19 GMT 10
hopefully we can get some editorial team happening so they can cover both website and fanzine
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Post by ~Floss~ on Jun 28, 2007 19:37:10 GMT 10
If you guys (the 'editorial team') are ever looking to enlist an official photographer for either website or fanzine, consider this an 'expression of interest'
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Post by marinermick on Jun 28, 2007 19:41:44 GMT 10
If you guys (the 'editorial team') are ever looking to enlist an official photographer for either website or fanzine, consider this an 'expression of interest' great news i also spoke to ben coonan from the mariners and there may be a possibility for a couple of people to get media accreditation |
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Post by ~Floss~ on Jun 28, 2007 19:49:11 GMT 10
By the way, I'll just say that i think the idea of a fanzine that's available around the ground or the coast is a good way of connecting with other fans who don't consider themselves marinators, and promotes the idea that the marinators are out to encourage a match-day atmosphere that all fans can enjoy. ... and the 'zine could be used to promote the website to new users, eg. run the same articles in both, or excerpts in the zine. eg. "Find this full article and more like it at www.marinators.net" |
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Post by omni on Jun 28, 2007 20:11:07 GMT 10
I know their are plenty of talented writers here, so you won't need me to contribute but happy to help with anything needed.
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Post by Jeff (LouMacari) on Jun 28, 2007 22:59:01 GMT 10
If you guys (the 'editorial team') are ever looking to enlist an official photographer for either website or fanzine, consider this an 'expression of interest' Paul, thats an excellent offer mate. I for one will jump at it. I think having a Marinator who knows how to take a good shot will be invaluable to us. Great work mate! |
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Post by northernspirit on Jun 28, 2007 23:32:42 GMT 10
k ive tweaked the design a little so the end design will be this:  |
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Post by Foriegnmariner on Jun 29, 2007 18:55:52 GMT 10
^^^^^^ note price has gone up ;p
Just one question about this CCM Player. Is this an interview with the player or more of a fans player profile?
Front cover looks absolutly spiffy.
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Post by mariners4ever on Jun 29, 2007 19:54:49 GMT 10
love it
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Post by northernspirit on Jun 29, 2007 20:02:26 GMT 10
in re: to point above
pricing is just there on the template ignore that - it may be even be free
in re: to players, no its an interview with the player not fans profile of him although fans will get their say in the editorials and match previews etc
thanks for the comments
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Post by ~Floss~ on Jun 29, 2007 21:49:25 GMT 10
Yea i think the cheaper the better. Has to definitely be cheaper than the matchday programs.
Allowing for some costs, it should be virtually a hand-out
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, but I don't see this as a website vs print issue.. the problem is more about getting people to contribute enough content, and keep it coming throughout the season. Just being a party pooper here, I've found that people are really keen with the idea of getting things like this happening at first, but then after a while when they are the only ones working on it they either don't have enough time or get bored with it and then it fizzles out. So maybe a good idea is to push for as many content contributors as possible first up, that way hopefully a few people can keep each other motivated to keep writing things for print/website distribution. It doesn't really matter how beautiful the site or magazine looks, if there is nothing in it to read then it will be binned/ignored quickly.
