[Approved by House of Merit, paid] Marketing DAO April 2024 Funding & Updates

[so608]

Dear Community,

We are excited to share our April 2024 funding request and updates with the community. Please find our latest report here:

Report for February 2024

During the April 2024 submission period (March 1-7), the Marketing (Ecosystem) DAO team received:

• 18 proposals
• Total amount requested: $90,798.00
• Total amount approved: $47,514

April 2024 Requests

Proposal	BOS Link	Requested
ETH Denver Vibe Check 2.0	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1708098772254	$16,000.00
Near KNYTS Launch Campaign	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709413484585	$9,800.00
NEKO Morning Show	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709775211476	$4,600.00
Near at Night	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709776424100	$4,136.00
Layerles Aurora Inter-chain NFTs	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709784147502	$6,000.00
TENAMINT COLLEGE BASKETBALL BRACKET CHALLENGE MARKETING PROPOSAL	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709787766982	$6,000.00
Forefront Tak	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709805653085	$3,000.00
MotusDAO - Empowering Mental Health Professionals with NEAR	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709814846742	$2,000.00
Geovox Full Stack Marketing Campaign	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709833468129	$3,734.00
TYGS (Think You Got Skillz)	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709833468129	$4,850.00
Near Content Jahzonemusician	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709838567581	$1,500.00
Near Mexico	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709867924763	$2,500.00
OWA: Zealy and meetups for virtual Latin communities	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals	$4,500.00
Chill&Shill Founder Support	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709924578645	$4,980.00
GLOA x NEAR - A.I. DRAGON	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1710083237277	$8.848.00
Marketing Content Creation	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1710122550335	$3,000.00
NEAR Swahili Web3 Podcast to Support Widening Adoption and Outreach to New Audiences	Marketing DAO by ndcdev.near | Near Social	$1,200.00
SlimeBook	Marketing DAO by ndcdev.near | Near Social	$4,150.00

April 2024 Approvals

MDAO approved the funding request to the House of Merit, CoA and NDC trust:

Proposal	BOS Link	Approved
Marketing DAO grants for NEAR Founders and ECO influencers
TENAMINT COLLEGE BASKETBALL BRACKET CHALLENGE MARKETING PROPOSAL	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709787766982	$6,000.00
Forefront Tak	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709805653085	$3,000.00
Geovox Full Stack Marketing Campaign	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709833468129	$3,734.00
OWA: Zealy and meetups for virtual Latin communities	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709871384740	$4,500.00
Chill&Shill Founder Support	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709924578645	$4,980.00
Marketing Content Creation	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1710122550335	$3,000.00
GLOA x NEAR - A.I. DRAGON	https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1710083237277	$1,200.00
Bounties		$7,500.00
MDAO Operations
Remuneration (1)	[Report] Marketing DAO Council Report | so608	$2,500.00
Remuneration (1)	[Report] Marketing DAO Council Report - cryptocredit	$2,500.00
Remuneration (1)	[Report] Marketing DAO Council activities - johanga - #2 by johanga	$2,500.00
Admin (1)	[Report] MDAO Advisor/Admin February-March	$1,500.00
	Total amount	$48,914.00

April 2024 Additional results

We recommend applying for a grant as follows:

to Aurora DAO:

1. Layerles Aurora Inter-chain NFTs

https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709784147502

to Globe DAO:

1. TYGS (Think You Got Skillz) https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709834526416
2. Near Mexico https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709867924763

to Gaming DAO:

1. Near KNYTS Launch Campaign
   https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709413484585

to Africa DAO:

1. NEAR Swahili Web3 Podcast to Support Widening Adoption and Outreach to New Audiences
   Marketing DAO by ndcdev.near | Near Social

We recommend the following to apply to bounty program:

1. NEKO Morning Show https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709775211476
2. Near at Night https://near.org/ndcdev.near/widget/MDAO.App?page=proposals&id=1709776424100
3. SlimeBook Marketing DAO by ndcdev.near | Near Social

Reach us:

• You can book a 1:1 meeting with the council here: Calendly - Marketing DAO
• Join our Office Hours here: Marketing DAO Calendar
• Submit a proposal or report on Marketing DAO BOS 2
• Learn about Marketing DAO Bounties on Heroes here
• Connect with Marketing DAO on Telegram
• Email Marketing DAO at marketingdao [at] proton [dot] me

[Dacha]

Hello, team! Thank you for your proposal and for doing an excellent job with Eco founders. I am glad to support it.

My suggestions:

• all internal Eco influences should add information in their profiles that they work for NDC within Near Ecosystem and Marketing DAO;

With the next proposal:

• sign a partnership with NDC’s social media and brand-growing team; work together to amplify NDC / NDC node announcements. All Eco influencers should share and create content about all important NDC announcements. You need to make a chat "The NDC SMM team <> MDAO <> Eco influencers.

• although MDAO doesn’t substitute NF Marketing efforts, MDAO (as a lead) , SMM team and Degen’s team should develop long-term relationships with top crypto influencers (2-3). The main focus is Near / NDC / Builders and Founders support opportunities within NDC. This can be AMAs with key persons and founders / educational videos about Near / NDC ; Lady of Crypto, Crypto King, etc.

• continue developing bounty program together with Hero team.

• for MDAO admin - do research regarding Media/ Marketing grants programs in other blockchains and share in a form the report with the following proposal;

• For MDAO councils - increase a budget and support long-term relationships with top crypto influencers; hire someone for this role if necessary.

• The House of Merit can also consider direct requests from individuals up to $75,000. Please feel free to use this option where needed.