“A few years ago, this was a problem with a some discussions with vendors and withdrawn advertising, but I guess (thankfully) that fences have been mended.”
Yes, that was Yasue. They were annoyed at the QST review on Fusion and comparing it to D-STAR. They withdrew 6 figure advertising ($250,000?) for a year or two and only bought a page or two. The sales team made up for it with selling other space after hard work. I assume that was resolved. It was at least 5 years ago now.
Bob Famiglio, K3RF
Vice Director - ARRL Atlantic Division
610-359-7300
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From: arrl-odv On Behalf Of G Widin
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2019 8:38 AM
To: hopengarten@post.harvard.edu
Cc: ODV <arrl-odv@arrl.org>
Subject: [arrl-odv:28587] Re: Vendor Listening Tour v3
No, I had no special sensitivities in mind, so if Janet didn’t mention any, I assume the coast is clear.
A few years ago, this was a problem with a some discussions with vendors and withdrawn advertising, but I guess (thankfully) that fences have been mended.
73,
Greg, K0GW
On Friday, August 16, 2019, Fred Hopengarten <k1vr@arrl.org> wrote:
I did speak with Janet Rocco before the last Board meeting. She never mentioned any specific sensitivities. The issue of sensitivity was raised by K0GW. Perhaps he’s got something in mind that I don’t know about. While it seems sensible, I know of no special sensitivities – it was his idea.
I have no further updates to the list.
I’ve returned to my desk too late on Friday to get through to Janet for further info.
Again, I emphasize that the type of discussion I’m hoping to promote is not well handled on the show floor, but rather in a hotel room over coffee/sodas.
Better to have two serious conversations than more non-serious ones. We have many opportunities to chat with amateur radio vendors.
-Fred, K1VR
From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of Greg Sarratt
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 11:54 AM
To: 'ODV'
Subject: [arrl-odv:28584] Re: Vendor Listening Tour v3
Fred,
I about to print out your list to have with me at the Huntsville Hamfest and noticed you were going to talk with Janet Rocco about sensitivities and update the list.
Please remind me, are there any sensitivities we need to watch out for? I cannot find the updated list after your last email, please resend to me.
Thanks,
73,
Greg, W4OZK
From: Fred Hopengarten [mailto:k1vr@arrl.org]
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 1:21 PM
To: 'G Widin'; 'Greg Sarratt'; 'Fred Hopengarten'
Cc: 'ODV'
Subject: RE: [arrl-odv:28460] Re: Vendor Listening Tour v3
I’ve already spoken with Janet Rocco about this project. I will query her on this sensitivity.
-Fred K1VR
From: arrl-odv [mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org] On Behalf Of G Widin
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 2:17 PM
To: Greg Sarratt; Fred Hopengarten
Cc: ODV
Subject: [arrl-odv:28460] Re: Vendor Listening Tour v3
I suggest that someone who’s going to be at the event have a conversation with Advertising Manager Janet Rocco beforehand.
Sometimes there are issues with a particular account, and certain questions can make the situation more serious. Rather than pressing a hot button inadvertently, it would be better to be forewarned and avoid it entirely.
73,
Greg, K0GW
