Mike South Would Make Robbie Proud

[alias]

Why u Brad tho?

Originally Posted by Brad Mitchell

Jesus Christ how few of you live in the real world and don't wear tin foil on your heads? Conspiracies, assumptions, douchy comments. I get that this is GFY and there are all kinds of elements in our business but come on.

Rather than be a keyboard warrior maybe some of you who do nothing but bitch should get off your lazy asses and actually attend a conference and participate in its contents. I get it, much easier to criticize than work. I attend most of the conferences and sit on lots of panels, other times moderate.

Mike, really? You're criticizing a moderator who took the role very seriously and spent hours preparing relevant questions for each panelist because only one of the seven of us submitted him questions to ask? Let's be serious and at least respect the guy who treated us and the audience with respect. Moderating isn't easy either, you should try it sometime. I failed miserably the first time I did at Xbiz LA two years ago, it takes practice. Douglas did his job well and there isn't any conspiracy here. I get that you are probably insensitive to others which is your prerogative but what you've just posted in this thread is nonsense and at best only hurtful to someone who really was working 110% and giving it his all.

Mike you know that I enjoyed meeting you, we had a good talk I thought and I do respect your integrity... but saying there were Manwin plants in the audience getting preferential treatment to ask questions (was only a few) is absurd. They have so many employees of course there were a couple in the audience but the few questions asked and answered were not figured out in advance, I'm certain of it. Rumours like this don't help anyone. There weren't but one hand in the air to ask a question each time because the audience was afraid or put off by some of the blow hards on the panel.

Despite Xbiz best efforts to make this a great seminar it was the panelists that didn't excel and that's just the way it crumbles sometimes. I did the best job that I could to add value and maybe everyone tried but on this day as a whole it definitely wasn't as awesome as others. A seminar is supposed to be a venue to pose questions, share information and give attendees "take away" value so they can grow their business... And with respect for everyone's time, add some levity and get people thinking as much as possible.

I look forward to seeing the video. Thanks everyone!

Brad

[RyuLion]

I'm not waiting..
lol..

[Brad Mitchell]

Originally Posted by mikesouth

Brad Brad Brad you should read more closely I wasnt talking about OUR panel I was talking about the guy Manwin put up front on the Pornhub tube seminar

Oh shit, my bad! I didn't see that seminar.. and normally my reading comprehension is better. I was all fired up. LOL


Brad

[johnnyloadproductions]

Originally Posted by Brad Mitchell

Oh shit, my bad! I didn't see that seminar.. and normally my reading comprehension is better. I was all fired up. LOL

Brad

Even superstars make mistakes, good to know you're human!

[Robbie]

Originally Posted by Brad Mitchell

I was all fired up.

It's because my name is in the thread title.

[mikesouth]

Its alright Brad actually i thought we did pretty good.....

I might be a mean son of a bitch but I would never attack our moderator or our panel ....actually I only attack those, who in my not so humble opinion, are worthy LOL.

[BAKO]

can we see the fucking vid already

[GetSCORECash]

Give xbiz a break, they are probably still in miami at exotica and party hard at the freeones party.

Everyone bitched at xbiz for having pornhub, who I'm sure won't sponsor another seminar and now xbiz has to drop everything to show you what happened?

[AsianDivaGirlsWebDude]

Originally Posted by GetSCORECash

Give xbiz a break, they are probably still in miami at exotica and party hard at the freeones party.

Everyone bitched at xbiz for having pornhub, who I'm sure won't sponsor another seminar and now xbiz has to drop everything to show you what happened?

Because partying is more important than the news for X-Biz?





ADG

[tony286]

Originally Posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude

Because partying is more important than the news for X-Biz?





ADG

They really arent a news org ,they are an ad selling org just like avn. I can see someone has to go thru all the footage shot. As an editor I can see its long and boring and being put off.

[MaDalton]

according to this it sounds like totally normal seminar...

http://www.xbiz.com/news/web/148593

[tony286]

Originally Posted by MaDalton

according to this it sounds like totally normal seminar...

http://www.xbiz.com/news/web/148593

Yep its almost like a press release about the day than a news article.

[Emma]

[JFK]

Originally Posted by tony286

They really arent a news org ,they are an ad selling org just like avn. I can see someone has to go thru all the footage shot. As an editor I can see its long and boring and being put off.

yes , just like any raw TV footage gets edited for continuity, to pick up the pace, you dont want to see me zooming in and out to focus on the moderator or the panel, or the audience, it all has to flow to look good

[mikesouth]

The recaps done by XBiz didn't mention the fireworks once the floor was opened for questions

the one on our seminar didnt mention me giving livejasmin a fuck you for all the popunders either LOL

but trust me there were good moments...the livejasmin comment got me applause

[AsianDivaGirlsWebDude]

Originally Posted by MaDalton

according to this it sounds like totally normal seminar...

http://www.xbiz.com/news/web/148593

Mike South isn't even listed in that X-Biz article. Are you sure he was there?

Originally Posted by mikesouth

The recaps done by XBiz didn't mention the fireworks once the floor was opened for questions

the one on our seminar didnt mention me giving livejasmin a fuck you for all the popunders either LOL

but trust me there were good moments...the livejasmin comment got me applause

Perhaps the X-Biz reporter was out having a drink in between writing up press releases.

I noticed that there was another X-Biz article that mentions Mike South's name a few times:

With the amount of information presented in the XBIZ Summit seminar series, it is likely that many attendees are asking questions about the future of the adult entertainment industry and their role in it. Hoping to provide answers was the final presentation, “An Industry in Flux: Where Are We Headed?”

“Be a part of a colorful debate on the current and future state of the adult entertainment industry, featuring a panel of influential industry figures, as they reveal their projections for what we can expect in the coming months and years,” teased the event’s promoters. “For decision makers tasked with developing their online company's future business and marketing plans, this highly anticipated session is sure to be an eye-opener.”

An eye (and ear) opener it was…

Moderated by Douglas Richter of AWEmpire, panelists included Colin Rowntree of Wasteland.com and Mike South of MikeSouth.com, joined by Brad Mitchell of MojoHost, along with Dominic Ford of DominicFord.com, plus Michel Lozier from Maleflixxx / Sureflix and Mark Galione of CyberCat, Inc.

“We need to take some of the focus off of technology and put more money into marketing,” South said, adding, “We also need to stop trying to figure out how to screw the customer.”

http://www.xbiz.com/news/148664



ADG

[mikesouth]

“We need to take some of the focus off of technology and put more money into marketing,” South said, adding, “We also need to stop trying to figure out how to screw the customer.”


the rporter got that wrong WRONG I say

it should have read

“We need to take some of the focus off of marketing and put more money into technology,” South said, adding, “We also need to stop trying to figure out how to screw the customer.”

[AsianDivaGirlsWebDude]

Originally Posted by mikesouth

“We need to take some of the focus off of technology and put more money into marketing,” South said, adding, “We also need to stop trying to figure out how to screw the customer.”


the reporter got that wrong, WRONG I say

it should have read

“We need to take some of the focus off of marketing and put more money into technology,” South said, adding, “We also need to stop trying to figure out how to screw the customer.”

The only quote from you, and they got it wrong...

Post the video proof already!





ADG

[SomeCreep]

This thread wouldve been a dull read if it werent for adg's pics

[GetSCORECash]

Mike, Dan got a few things wrong, apart from your comments. He is a good guy, but he needed to watch the videos. :-)

[Barefootsies]

The "mouth of the south" has risen again!

http://www.mikesouth.com/mike-south-...-playboy-6087/

[Barefootsies]

Originally Posted by mikesouth

but trust me there were good moments...