24 hours later...an update!
After an amazing first day on Kickstarter, we achieved our goal in a blistering 24 hours! I can’t thank you enough for being a part of it. It is so heartening that a public radio project can get this level of direct support from the audience. I didn’t even have time to release a regular podcast with a fund raising message in it! Quite a surprise.
So, congratulate yourselves! I’m going to keep fundraising through the month so I can continue to make this into one of those crazy Kickstarter success stories where we reach 400% above goal. I have so much I want to do with the show. Sam Greenspan is moving to the Bay so we can try to make more episodes each year and secure other sources of funding. I’d also love to make a special video episode with the amazing crew of Colin and Nate at ZeroOne Productions, who made my incredible Kickstarter video.
So many plans.
Thanks to you and the immediate success of this campaign, I’m already dreaming up more.
Keep spreading the word. Everyone’s dollar will go further the more other people pitch in.
you rule,
roman
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Notebook: One (1) of our custom designed 99% Invisible pocket sized notebooks with grid paper inside. Cover selection randomly chosen by us. (Please add $5 for international orders)
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Both shirts: The 99% Invisible logo t-shirt + the "A Cheer for Samuel Plimsoll" shirt packaged together as one reward, by popular request. Hooray! We'll be in contact about sizes once the campaign has wrapped up. (Please add $10 for international orders)
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99% Invisible Fan Pack: "Plimsoll" shirt + Architecture Alphabet poster + 8 Notebook set (Please add $10 for international orders)
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Book on Tape: Custom, hand-made book of a 99% Invisible episode bound between two playable cassette tapes. Please see full description, they're amazing. (Please add $15 for international orders)
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99th Percentile Action Kit: Both shirts (logo + Plimsoll) + Both posters (Alphabet + Cassette) + Full Notebook Set + Custom recording by Roman Mars of your choosing (Voicemail message, short story, etc. for noncommercial purposes) (Please add $20 for international orders)
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Underwriting spot/Dedication: 15 second spot from your company or group, read by Roman on the podcast. Message must adhere to public radio underwriting guidelines. Plus, we'll throw in an Action Kit. Email to discuss details: roman@prx.org
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Ten (10) Underwriting spots + 99% Invisible presentation for your group or company anywhere in the world. Roman's transportation and lodging are additional, unless you're in San Francisco Bay Area. Note: This rate is about 2/3 the price of what it would cost outside of the Kickstarter campaign, so grab it now! Email to discuss details: roman@prx.org
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Comments
Creator STACT LLC on August 10, 2012
Hey Roman,
Kudos on a well deserved kickstarter. Love your podcast, and glad to back a fellow first-time Kickstarter.
Jamie + the STACT team
Creator Judith Korch on July 22, 2012
99% Invisible is my favorite podcast. I am so glad to have the chance to show my support.
Creator Jonathan Powell on July 18, 2012
I have listened to every podcast and I'm so pleased to be able to support you. Easily my favorite podcast ... and I listen to loads.
You are genuine and talented. Thank you
Creator laura stukel on July 15, 2012
It was the soft voice crack when you were thanking your 24 hour responders that made me want to be part of something that could evoke such an endearing moment of gratitude. Keep being who you are.
Creator Jeffery A Battersby on July 13, 2012
Wonderful! I so love this show and am so happy that you met your goal IN A SINGLE DAY!!
Creator EG Gilbert on July 12, 2012
Quality and Sincerity for the win.
Creator Rickie C Marecek on July 12, 2012
I am so happy that your fans have blown the lid off your modest goal. They are showing you just how much they LOVE 99% Invisible. In 28 more days, records should be made. Hopefully, you will make a new record for Kickstarter. Congratulations !!!!! Your show ROCKS !!!!!!
Creator Matt Piechowiak on July 12, 2012
Congrats! Glad we all could help! I suggest celebrating with a glass of Trappist beer and while you're at it maybe setting up another Kickstarter for season 4?
Creator Jascha Narveson on July 12, 2012
Wow - you deserve a copy of the home game after winning at Kickstarter like this. I'm so happy this show will thrive - here's to more seasons times infinity.
Creator Gary Finn on July 12, 2012
I've got a piece of dirt or something in my eye that's making it water. Congratulations!
Creator Jorge R Canedo Estrada on July 12, 2012
We know, we're awesome but, you're more awesome!
Creator Evan Goldin on July 12, 2012
Wow, you raised it all in 24 hours? That's a complete tribute to the quality of the podcast. I love it.
Creator wrongwaygoback on July 12, 2012
Congrats Roman, keep on doing what you're doing, it's fantastic.
Creator Cody Bradford on July 12, 2012
Yay us!! Stoked to hear the new stuff!
Creator Rose Bellini on July 12, 2012
YOU rule Roman. Love the show, I tell all my friends about it, from the East Coast to the West Coast. This was a no-brainer.