{"id":1083,"date":"2025-02-25T08:20:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T05:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?p=1083"},"modified":"2025-05-18T07:11:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T04:11:44","slug":"call-for-media-partners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/call-for-media-partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Media Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are thrilled to announce that WordCamp Masaka 2025 is coming to the vibrant city of Masaka, Uganda from July 18-19, 2025. As we prepare for this monumental event, we are seeking dynamic and influential media partners to join us in spreading the word and celebrating the rich diversity of the WordPress community across Uganda.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-border-color has-contrast-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce5dc87f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:15px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-604d072889e61befadf2c564d8742585\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;line-height:1.7;text-decoration:underline\" class=\"wp-block-list has-accent-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c4eb832577eebb441e45aabd85824fc2\">\n<li><a href=\"#about-wordcamp-masaka-2025\">About WordCamp Masaka 2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#why-become-a-media-partner\">Why Become a Media Partner<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#support-future-leaders\">Support Future Leaders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what-you-ll-receive\">What You\u2019ll Get?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#media-partner-requirements\">Media Partner Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-apply\">Apply<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-455ab6e20a422d0568de6fd0bd9e2f04\" id=\"about-wordcamp-masaka-2025\"><strong>About WordCamp Masaka 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress powers over <a href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/technologies\/overview\/content_management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">43%<\/a> of the web, and WordCamp Masaka is the second gathering of developers, designers, and business owners who are using it to shape the region\u2019s online landscape. WordCamp Masaka 2025 promises to be an extraordinary gathering of WordPress enthusiasts, developers, designers, bloggers, business owners, developers, designers, business owners, students, fresh graduates, and young professionals from all over Uganda and beyond. This event is dedicated to fostering knowledge sharing, collaboration, and networking within the WordPress ecosystem. With a lineup of inspiring speakers, informative sessions, showcase, hands-on workshops, and many networking opportunities, WordCamp Masaka 2025 will be a landmark event for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-secondary-border-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#how-to-apply\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:30px;padding-top:9px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:9px;padding-left:32px\"><strong>Become a Media Partner<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6b8df4951e73db4af6df7af677eb7f9b\" id=\"why-become-a-media-partner\"><strong>Why Become a Media Partner?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a publication focusing on tech, online trends, and digital products, becoming a Media Partner provides you and your team exclusive access to WordCamp Masaka speakers, partners, and audiences. It\u2019s an opportunity to connect with the people shaping the internet\u2019s future in Africa and get the inside scoop on the latest features, products, and services being developed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-5d3808cc9f45bbf525abe051d07c30dc\" id=\"support-future-leaders\"><strong>Support Future Leaders<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Masaka is home to several growing entrepreneurs, developers, and educational institutions, and these emerging talents are the future of the WordPress community. By becoming a media partner, you\u2019ll help offer them with opportunities for growth, learning, and networking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6c3f2e80f23336329c15d72d246e5297\" id=\"what-you-ll-receive\"><strong>What You\u2019ll Get?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Media Partners Get:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognition as an official Media Partner, including your logo and website link on the WordCamp Masaka 2025 website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotion across WordCamp Masaka\u2019s social media channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media Passes to the event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free meals and refreshments during the conference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission to social events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to speakers for live interviews (subject to availability)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclusive access to graphics and media<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-17b0b1b48e4eaa1697820d23cf73d431\" id=\"media-partner-requirements\"><strong>Media Partner Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are looking for media partners who are passionate about WordPress and have a strong presence in the tech or digital media space. Ideal partners include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-secondary-border-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#how-to-apply\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:30px;padding-top:9px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:9px;padding-left:32px\"><strong>Become a Media Partner<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Social Media Promotion:<\/strong> Amplify our event by posting about WordCamp Masaka on your social platforms. Share our announcements, speaker lineups, and exclusive event updates with your audience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blog Features:<\/strong> Share articles and blog posts that highlight the significance of the event. You focus on the speakers, the impact of WordPress, or the local community\u2019s enthusiasm for technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Newsletters:<\/strong> If you have a newsletter, including WordCamp Masaka 2025 in your emails would help spread the word among your subscribers and increase event participation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Podcasts:<\/strong> If you\u2019re a podcast host, we\u2019d love for you to mention WordCamp Masaka in your episodes. Even feature an organizer or speaker for an interview segment to give your listeners exclusive insights into the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>YouTube Channels:<\/strong> As a YouTube content creator, you can help us reach a wider audience by creating video content around WordCamp Masaka \u2013 whether it\u2019s a promo, a vlog, or even speaker highlights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Media Mentions:<\/strong> Help us reach wider audiences through press mentions or interviews with organizers and speakers. Your coverage can make a significant difference in building momentum for the event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-border-color has-secondary-border-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"#how-to-apply\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:30px;padding-top:9px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:9px;padding-left:32px\"><strong>Become a Media Partner<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re now accepting applications from magazines, newspapers, TV and radio stations, podcasters, bloggers, influencers, and freelance journalists with an interest in WordPress and the future of the web.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7ae9315dc0aa24bb51503fe886863138\" id=\"how-to-apply\"><strong>Apply<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>deadline<\/strong> to submit your application is <strong>March 31, 2025<\/strong>, at <strong>23:59 EAT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying is easy. Fill out the short application form below, and we\u2019ll get back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can\u2019t wait to work with you. Together, let\u2019s make WordCamp Masaka 2025 an unforgettable event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-radius:4px\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;All Media partners will get a complimentary ticket with full access to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wporg-notice is-alert-notice\"><div class=\"wp-block-wporg-notice__icon\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-wporg-notice__content\"><p>WordCamp Masaka 2025 Media Partner applications now closed. Thanks to everyone who has submitted their topics. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Partner with WordCamp Masaka 2025. Media partnership opportunities available. 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