Conference English Kasmer

Q 22# Comments on presentations by groups 4 and 5

kasmersensei — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:34:47 +0000

What did you think of groups 4 and 5s’ presentations?

Q21# What did you think of the second and third presentations?

kasmersensei — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:30:23 +0000

Please give opnions as well as some reasons why you liked;

a) topic content b) promotional ideas c) slides, etc

Q20# What did you think of today’s presentation?

kasmersensei — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:32:29 +0000

We had one completed presentation today. What did you think of it and do you think their promotion strategies are feasible?

Q19# Making discussion questions

kasmersensei — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:00 +0000

So you’re presenting on food as an example. What discussion questions would you make related to it?

For example; “Do you think foreigners would be attracted to this kind of food? Why or why not?”

Any good questions?

Q 18# Links to consider

kasmersensei — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:17:36 +0000

Any good ideas in the links below for your group (please be specific)?

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?cl=16477996

http://kimonobox.com/2009/11/kimono-armchair/

http://traveljapanblog.com/wordpress/2009/10/beer-girls-part-1/

http://www.askmen.com/top_10/travel/top-10-things-you-should-do-in-japan_1p.html

http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/gallery/2009-10/best-ceatec-2009

Q17# Promoting using an artist

kasmersensei — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:22:38 +0000

If you selected an artist for your group’s culture, who would you choose?

What would you have him or her do?

Which countries would you have him or her go to?

Please explain the reasons for your answers.

Q16# Is loaning books enough of a promotion?

kasmersensei — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:39:18 +0000

You were given the article about the Nippon Foundation and their loaning of books about various aspects of Japan to foreign libraries around the world.

Do you think this is an effective way to promote Japan?

Who will most likely read these books?

Could you use this promotion strategy effectively for your group theme? Why or why not?

Q 15# Promoting cuteness

kasmersensei — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:49:03 +0000

Let’s say we decided to follow the Japanese government’s lead, and so we have our ‘cute’ ambassadors.

What should we have them do to promote ‘cute’ culture?

What countries should we have them visit to promote ‘cute’ culture?

Q 14# Promoting with demographics in mind

kasmersensei — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:20:10 +0000

Demographics has to do with different categories concerning population. This could be age, gender, education background, type of job, income, geographic location, etc..

When we choose a cultural aspect to promote, which demographics are most important to keep in mind? Please give specific examples and the reasoning behind your choices.

Q 13# How should we promote aspects from our country?

kasmersensei — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:48:56 +0000

Many people need to be convinced or shown why something is interesting. This is where promotion strategies come into play.

What kind of promotion strategies would you use to promote some aspect of Japan?