Reddit - Ask me Anything (AMA)

[Giles]

I will be doing an AMA starting at 12 noon Eastern time on Monday 13th January in /r/rawdenim

It is likely to be sub reddited in /r/denim and /r/malefashionadvice

! LIVE NOW !

[Snowy]

Nice. Should be some interesting characters and questions over that way hopefully.

[mclaincausey]

I think this is going to create a lot of sales and forum membership volume. Very exciting for IH.

[mclaincausey]

Can you post a link to the announcement when it happens so we can upvote it?

[Giles]

I will yes…I'm in two minds, should I announce on FB and twitter too, or should I be content with hitting a completely new demographic.....?

[mclaincausey]

That's a great question. Personally I would be aggressive with it, because it's good for customers and prospects to have a chance to learn more about IH. Thanks for doing this!

[Giles]

Thanks to you and snowy for keeping the pressure up on me to get off my arse and do it.  I think that it'll be bloody hard work for the hours we are doing it, but I suspect extremely beneficial.  reddit already is our second highest referrer, but we don't figure nearly as high enough on their radar as I would like to….Time to change that.

[mclaincausey]

It will be a ton of work, no question, and I suspect there will be lingering work after the AMA (new forum members and sales/sales inquiries perhaps!). I'm not sure how I could help, but if you think of something I can help with let me know.

[mclaincausey]

Ah, also I think they will "sticky" the AMA in the rawdenim subreddit, I'd try to make sure they do. They did it with Kyle from TFH's AMA so why not?

[Giles]

I think that they will.  The /r/rawdenim admin has been brilliantly helpful and enthusiastic. He will start promoting it tomorrow I believe.

[mclaincausey]

I knew they would, so happy to hear that!

[Giles]

@mclaincausey:

It will be a ton of work, no question, and I suspect there will be lingering work after the AMA (new forum members and sales/sales inquiries perhaps!). I'm not sure how I could help, but if you think of something I can help with let me know.

Thanks mcl, not sure either.  I'll probably think of a million things I need help with, too late…..

[jdl1279]

Reminder set

[superfuzz]

I'm just going to keep asking about when Spring 14 products will be released. I think I know the answer already…

[Snowy]

I don't see any harm send out a message on FB/Twitter before the AMA letting all know it's happening. A bit like letting us know here.

The AMA is a bit like Uncle Giles arranging a lovely evening of stories around the campfire, filled with audience participation and co-creation. Many will enjoy turning up just to heard (in this case read) how it transpires. Forums are a little less times/dates/reply expectations uncertain.

[Snowy]

@superfuzz:

I'm just going to keep asking about when Spring 14 products will be released. I think I know the answer already…

[mclaincausey]

Ah, here's the announcement, pinned to the rawdenim subreddit. I can tell the moderator is very excited by his comments, this is terrific.

http://www.reddit.com/r/rawdenim/comments/1uzt02/psa_giles_padmore_from_iron_heart_will_be_doing/

[seanocono]

I'm assuming that those that aren't able to participate live can go back and read through it at their convenience?

I don't spend any time on reddit, and am not familiar with how AMAs work.

[mclaincausey]

This is a correct assumption, and membership isn't required in order to do so. I or someone else will undoubtedly post a link to the AMA when it is live.

[seanocono]

Thanks for making it easy, MCL.