Hello Event Organizers and Community members!
I am excited to announce that the marketing and advertising guidelines have been updated in the WordCamp/WordPress Events handbook! If you are organizing a WordCamp, KidsCamp/YouthCamp, or any other innovative WordPress event, you now have the opportunity to allocate a portion of your budget for marketing and advertising.
The goal is to help event organizers reach wider audiences, especially first-time attendees while ensuring efficient use of resources. For full details on how to use these funds, including important information about the WordPress/WordCamp trademark, please review the newly added Advertising/Marketing Expense Guidelines.
Please note that the final amount for marketing and advertising will be approved by a Program Manager during your budget review. If your event is upcoming but your budget review has already taken place, you can still request to add marketing/advertising expenses. Simply send an email to [email protected] with your proposed amount for consideration and a Program Manager will follow up with you via email.
Thank you, and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance!
Note: Thank you to everyone who participated in the public discussion and made it possible for this change to happen!