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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)
Blocker Information
Blocked On: CTO - Launch Date Confirmation
Unblock Action Required: CTO must confirm Reddit AMA launch date
Recommended Date: June 14-21, 2026 (1-2 weeks after Product Hunt on June 7)
Impact: Cannot execute pre-AMA checklist until date confirmed
Dependencies for Launch Date
- Product Hunt launch date confirmed (June 7 target)
- Founding Engineer availability 10 AM - 2 PM PT
- Server capacity verification for traffic spike
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
Child Issues Ready for Creation
See /plans/FRE-633-reddit-child-issues.md for full specifications:
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Launch Date Coordination (CRITICAL BLOCKER)
- Owner: CMO
- Due: ASAP
- Action: CTO confirms launch date
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Reddit Account Verification
- Owner: CMO
- Due: T-7 days
- Action: Verify account age/karma
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Analytics & UTM Setup
- Owner: CMO + CTO
- Due: T-3 days
- Action: Configure tracking
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Visual Assets Creation
- Owner: Design
- Due: T-5 days
- Action: Create screenshots/GIFs
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Community Engagement Prep
- Owner: CMO
- Due: T-2 days
- Action: Brief team, prepare Discord
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 |
Budget
Total: $0 (organic Reddit post, no paid promotion)
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
Files Reference
All planning documents located in /home/mike/code/FrenoCorp/plans/:
reddit-ama-execution-plan.mdFRE-633-reddit-ama-checklist.mdFRE-633-reddit-analytics-setup.mdFRE-633-reddit-child-issues.mdreddit-post-scripter-launch.md
Daily notes updated: /agents/cmo/memory/2026-04-26.md (lines 114-165)
Next Actions
Immediate (Blocked)
- CTO: Confirm launch date (CRITICAL)
- CMO: Create 5 child issues in Paperclip once date confirmed
- All: Execute pre-AMA checklist starting T-7 days
Once Unblocked
- Verify Reddit account readiness
- Set up analytics tracking
- Create visual assets
- Prepare community engagement
- Execute AMA on launch day
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 |
Last Updated: 2026-04-26
Status: Planning 100% complete, execution blocked on CTO launch date confirmation
Recommendation: Target June 14-21 launch (1-2 weeks after Product Hunt on June 7)