Create a JSON Schema Monthly Newsletter

benjagm commented 1 year ago

Issue Description:

I would like to propose the establishment of a monthly newsletter to enhance communication and engagement with users, contributors, implementers and other stakeholders of the Ecosystem. A regular newsletter can serve as a valuable resource to share updates, announcements, and relevant information about JSON Schema.

Problem:

Currently, the communication channels for JSON Schema are primarily limited to GitHub, Slack and social media. While these platforms are effective they may not be the most efficient the reach a wider audience. As a result, important information can easily go unnoticed by the wider community, hindering collaboration and participation.

Solution:

By creating a monthly newsletter dedicated to JSON Schema, we can bridge this communication gap and ensure that vital updates reach a wider audience. The newsletter would serve as a comprehensive resource, consolidating key announcements, releases, community spotlights, upcoming events, and informative articles. It would enable users, contributors, and implementers to stay informed about the latest developments in the JSON Schema ecosystem.

Benefits:

Increased Engagement: A newsletter will help foster a sense of community and increase engagement among users, contributors, and implementers. By regularly highlighting their contributions, success stories, and relevant discussions, the newsletter can motivate community members to participate and contribute further.
Improved Awareness: By centralizing updates and announcements, the newsletter will ensure that critical information reaches a broader audience. Users and implementers can stay up to date with new releases, bug fixes, and best practices, promoting a better understanding and adoption of JSON Schema.
Enhanced Collaboration: The newsletter can feature relevant articles, tutorials, and resources contributed by the community, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing. This will help users and implementers improve their understanding and usage of JSON Schema while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment.
Efficient Communication: The newsletter will provide a regular channel for JSON Schema maintainers to communicate important messages and milestones to the community. It will streamline communication efforts and reduce the risk of critical information being missed or overlooked.

Implementation Plan: To implement the monthly newsletter for JSON Schema, we can follow these steps:

[x] Set up a platform or mailing list to manage newsletter subscriptions and distribution.
[x] Create the email account. info@json-schema.org
[x] Define the newsletter's content structure, including sections for project updates, community spotlights, upcoming events, informative articles, and any other relevant categories.
[x] Design and format the newsletter in an appealing and user-friendly manner.
[ ] We'll start by publishing the monthly content as blog post.
[ ] Encourage the community to contribute content and ideas for the newsletter.
[ ] Regularly gather and review the most relevant updates, announcements, and community contributions to include in each edition.
[ ] Schedule a consistent release date for the newsletter, such as the first week of every month.
[ ] Promote the newsletter across relevant channels, such as the JSON Schema project's website, GitHub repository, and community forums.

Conclusion:

Introducing a monthly newsletter for JSON Schema will greatly enhance communication and engagement with our users, contributors, implementers and other stockholders. By consolidating updates, announcements, and community contributions, we can create a more inclusive and informed ecosystem. I believe this initiative will foster collaboration, improve awareness, and ultimately contribute to the continued growth and success of JSON Schema.

I look forward to discussing this proposal with the community and receiving feedback.

benjagm commented 1 year ago

I just created a trial account of Mailchimp to try the platform.

benjagm commented 11 months ago

This is the newsletter template I am working on:

https://mailchi.mp/57af6f3cc125/json-schema-monthly-update-november?e=7a178658eb

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