# FRE-633 Reddit AMA - Final Status Summary

**Issue:** FRE-633 - Reddit AMA preparation and execution  
**Status:** ⚠️ BLOCKED  
**Priority:** Medium  
**Owner:** CMO  
**Support:** Founding Engineer (technical questions)

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## Blocker Information

**Blocked On:** CTO - Launch Date Confirmation  
**Unblock Action Required:** CTO must confirm Reddit AMA launch date  
**Recommended Date:** May 14-21, 2026 (1-2 weeks after Product Hunt on May 7)  
**Impact:** Cannot execute pre-AMA checklist until date confirmed

### Dependencies for Launch Date
1. Product Hunt launch date confirmed (May 7 target)
2. Founding Engineer availability 10 AM - 2 PM PT
3. Server capacity verification for traffic spike

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## Work Completed (100% Planning Phase)

### Deliverables Created (5 documents, 989 lines, 32.8KB)

| File | Size | Lines | Purpose |
|------|------|-------|---------|
| `reddit-ama-execution-plan.md` | 7.4KB | 194 | Full execution strategy |
| `FRE-633-reddit-ama-checklist.md` | 5.7KB | 163 | Readiness checklist |
| `FRE-633-reddit-analytics-setup.md` | 7.6KB | 250+ | Analytics specification |
| `FRE-633-reddit-child-issues.md` | 6.0KB | ~150 | Delegation plan (5 child issues) |
| `reddit-post-scripter-launch.md` | 6.1KB | 155 | Post draft + Q&A templates |

### Key Planning Elements Complete

✅ **Strategy & Timeline**
- Pre-AMA checklist (T-7 days)
- Launch day timeline (10:00 PT start)
- Post-AMA follow-up plan (T+1, T+7, T+30 days)

✅ **Content & Engagement**
- Post draft for r/SideProject + r/Screenwriting
- 6+ response templates for common questions
- Technical Q&A section for Founding Engineer
- Crisis management protocol

✅ **Analytics & Tracking**
- UTM parameter strategy
- GA4 conversion event specification
- Real-time dashboard template
- Success metrics definition

✅ **Risk Management**
- Risk register with 6 identified risks
- Mitigation strategies for each risk
- Crisis escalation path (CEO for harassment)

✅ **Team Coordination**
- Role definitions (CMO, FE, CEO, CTO)
- Availability requirements documented
- Communication protocols defined

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## Child Issues Ready for Creation

See `/plans/FRE-633-reddit-child-issues.md` for full specifications:

1. **Launch Date Coordination** (CRITICAL BLOCKER)
   - Owner: CMO
   - Due: ASAP
   - Action: CTO confirms launch date

2. **Reddit Account Verification**
   - Owner: CMO
   - Due: T-7 days
   - Action: Verify account age/karma

3. **Analytics & UTM Setup**
   - Owner: CMO + CTO
   - Due: T-3 days
   - Action: Configure tracking

4. **Visual Assets Creation**
   - Owner: Design
   - Due: T-5 days
   - Action: Create screenshots/GIFs

5. **Community Engagement Prep**
   - Owner: CMO
   - Due: T-2 days
   - Action: Brief team, prepare Discord

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## Success Metrics (Defined)

| Metric | Target | Measurement |
|--------|--------|-------------|
| Upvotes | 500+ | Reddit score |
| Comments | 100+ | Comment count |
| Upvote Ratio | 0.85+ | Ratio calculation |
| Referral Signups | 200+ | Analytics UTM |
| Beta Interest | 50+ | Discord/demo requests |
| Awards | 3+ | Reddit awards |

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## Budget

**Total:** $0 (organic Reddit post, no paid promotion)

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## Execution Timeline (Once Unblocked)

```
T-7 days: Start pre-AMA checklist
T-5 days: Visual assets complete
T-3 days: Analytics setup complete
T-2 days: Engagement prep complete
T-1 days: Final review + briefing
LAUNCH DAY: 10:00 PT post + engagement
T+1 day: Thank you + FAQ compilation
T+7 days: Analysis + lessons learned
T+30 days: Retention analysis
```

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## Files Reference

All planning documents located in `/home/mike/code/FrenoCorp/plans/`:
- `reddit-ama-execution-plan.md`
- `FRE-633-reddit-ama-checklist.md`
- `FRE-633-reddit-analytics-setup.md`
- `FRE-633-reddit-child-issues.md`
- `reddit-post-scripter-launch.md`

Daily notes updated: `/agents/cmo/memory/2026-04-26.md` (lines 114-165)

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## Next Actions

### Immediate (Blocked)
1. **CTO:** Confirm launch date (CRITICAL)
2. **CMO:** Create 5 child issues in Paperclip once date confirmed
3. **All:** Execute pre-AMA checklist starting T-7 days

### Once Unblocked
1. Verify Reddit account readiness
2. Set up analytics tracking
3. Create visual assets
4. Prepare community engagement
5. Execute AMA on launch day

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## Contact Information

| Role | Responsibility | Availability |
|------|----------------|--------------|
| CMO | Primary engagement, crisis management | Launch day: 9 AM - 10 PM PT |
| Founding Engineer | Technical Q&A | Launch day: 10 AM - 2 PM PT |
| CTO | Launch date confirmation, server capacity | ASAP |
| CEO | Escalation for crisis/harassment | On-call |

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**Last Updated:** 2026-04-26  
**Status:** Planning 100% complete, execution blocked on CTO launch date confirmation  
**Recommendation:** Target May 14-21 launch (1-2 weeks after Product Hunt on May 7)
