Take-Off Tote now on Kickstarter
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    Take-Off Tote now on Kickstarter

    by moonmama » Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:11 am

    Hi all,

    Just letting you know I have invented a product called the Take-Off Tote - the first-ever All-In-One Diaper Bag, Feeding Pillow & Play Mat.

    http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/moonmama/take-off-tote-3-in-1-diaper-bag-feeding-pillow-and?ref=live

    I'd love you to check it out and make a pledge if you can. Please spread the word on Facebook - our page is [url]facebook.com/moonmamahq[/url]

    And our website is http://www.moonmama.com.au

    Thanks so much!

    Gemma


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    Re: Take-Off Tote now on Kickstarter

    by dougk16 » Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:18 am

    Very cool idea...one suggestion I would make is to have an image front and center that shows the steps of how this converts from a tote to the pillow and play mat, because it's not entirely clear to me...maybe show diagrams from your patent, if any...actually showing a copy of the patent itself somewhere might be cool...really emphasize how much you've invested in the project already...I saw the patent link but it's not a user-friendly site.

    Good luck!
    Come check out my latest Kickstarter project: http://kck.st/1kYxGFY
    An immersive interactive eBook with a development team led by one of the creators of Myst.
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    Re: Take-Off Tote now on Kickstarter

    by moonmama » Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:35 am

    Thanks Doug! Cheers for the feedback.
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    Re: Take-Off Tote now on Kickstarter

    by sbriggman » Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:16 am

    Out of curiosity, why did you choose Kickstarter over Pozible?
    Learn how to succeed on Kickstarter: here.
    Submit a free press release for your Kickstarter campaign here.
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    Re: Take-Off Tote now on Kickstarter

    by moonmama » Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:48 am

    I guess it was timing - Kickstarter was launching in Australia around the time I planned to launch and I wanted to get some leverage from that. Plus it's the global leader so potentially had a bigger built-in audience of course. Any tips for getting backers? I am considering getting a PR firm to help. Suggestions?
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    Re: Take-Off Tote now on Kickstarter

    by sbriggman » Mon Dec 30, 2013 1:22 am

    Most of my tips are on CrowdCrux.com. Have you tapped out your friend/family base of supporters completely? How have you been marketing it to date?
    Learn how to succeed on Kickstarter: here.
    Submit a free press release for your Kickstarter campaign here.
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    Re: Take-Off Tote now on Kickstarter

    by moonmama » Mon Dec 30, 2013 1:35 am

    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply. I've seen your wonderful tips and have applied some of these, including putting a presser on your website. I'm actually a former journalist so I've sent out a press release and contacted my local media and my hometown media too, the local girl turned inventor type angle. I've also emailed mummy bloggers but I've heard back from a few saying they won't do anything until the product is manufactured so they can do a giveaway!

    I'm considering hiring a professional PR firm, but the cost seems to negate the point of hiring them as I'm only after $10,000 on Kickstarter and could potentially spend thousands on PR!!!

    Any recommendations for an affordable crowdfunding/parenting PR agency?

    Cheers.

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