Actually, I'll let you debate the first point, but if you want to give me any personal feedback, please hit me on ICQ or email (the latter being the better option).
And of course, the second point isn't accurate at all, but I figured since everyone else doubles or triples their attendance numbers when they are "released" that I might as well too.
In all seriousness, I'd like to take a moment to add some transparency to this year's Internext Las Vegas show, since there are some fairly ignorant assumptions floating around out there.
First, attendance at this year's show looks to be very comparable to what it was last year. In this economy, that came as a mild and pleasant surprise.
Second, the schedule. I see people complaining that the show didn't begin with a party on Sunday, and that there was no show floor on Monday. However, this is the exact same schedule we followed last year. The one difference is that the show started a day later - on Monday, instead of Sunday - because AEE ran one day longer, until Sunday, instead of ending on Saturday like it usually does.
Last year's schedule:
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Seminars | Sunday Night Welcome Party
Monday, January 14, 2008
Seminars | Show Floor |
Fantasy Suite Block Party
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Seminars | Show Floor |
Live Adult Domain Auction | Farewell Party
This year's schedule:
Monday, January 12, 2009
Seminars | Welcome Party
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Seminars | Show Floor |
Domain Auction |
Fantasy Suite Block Party
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Seminars | Show Floor |
Farewell Party
So, I'm not really sure where the idea that the show was somehow different or shorter came from. Come in for the AVN Awards next year. You can be hungover as hell like the rest of us on Sunday.
[rant]
The last thing I want to touch upon, are a couple items that really bother me.
1. People who blatantly talk shit about me and my company on the boards and then try to be my bro when I see them in person. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but our staff busts its ass year round to put out the best possible product, so when people say stuff like 'AVN should die,' or 'AVN are a bunch of scumbags,' it angers me. What pisses me off more, is when people I know, people I've hung out with and supposedly have a good relationship with, people who have all of my contact info say it. If you are too small to contact me and tell me what issues you have personally, then don't pretend to be my friend. Be my enemy, and we'll leave it at that. Otherwise, be a man and talk to me about it or show me the respect of staying out of the bashing.
2. People whom I've met on countless occasions, who pretend to have no idea who I am, and people who pretend they want to do business in order to get the perks of the people that we actually do business with. Oddly enough, these seem to be the same people who only "know me" when they need a favor or want to complain about something. So, no, I won't help you find a job the next time you need one. No, I don't have anymore panel slots left, ever. No, I cannot get you a badge.
[/rant]
Overall, we felt the show came together nicely. If you ran into problems, please let me know and we will address them. Alternatively, if you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer them - but please email me, because I need some sleep.
And of course, the second point isn't accurate at all, but I figured since everyone else doubles or triples their attendance numbers when they are "released" that I might as well too.
In all seriousness, I'd like to take a moment to add some transparency to this year's Internext Las Vegas show, since there are some fairly ignorant assumptions floating around out there.
First, attendance at this year's show looks to be very comparable to what it was last year. In this economy, that came as a mild and pleasant surprise.
Second, the schedule. I see people complaining that the show didn't begin with a party on Sunday, and that there was no show floor on Monday. However, this is the exact same schedule we followed last year. The one difference is that the show started a day later - on Monday, instead of Sunday - because AEE ran one day longer, until Sunday, instead of ending on Saturday like it usually does.
Last year's schedule:
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Seminars | Sunday Night Welcome Party
Monday, January 14, 2008
Seminars | Show Floor |
Fantasy Suite Block Party
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Seminars | Show Floor |
Live Adult Domain Auction | Farewell Party
This year's schedule:
Monday, January 12, 2009
Seminars | Welcome Party
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Seminars | Show Floor |
Domain Auction |
Fantasy Suite Block Party
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Seminars | Show Floor |
Farewell Party
So, I'm not really sure where the idea that the show was somehow different or shorter came from. Come in for the AVN Awards next year. You can be hungover as hell like the rest of us on Sunday.
[rant]
The last thing I want to touch upon, are a couple items that really bother me.
1. People who blatantly talk shit about me and my company on the boards and then try to be my bro when I see them in person. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but our staff busts its ass year round to put out the best possible product, so when people say stuff like 'AVN should die,' or 'AVN are a bunch of scumbags,' it angers me. What pisses me off more, is when people I know, people I've hung out with and supposedly have a good relationship with, people who have all of my contact info say it. If you are too small to contact me and tell me what issues you have personally, then don't pretend to be my friend. Be my enemy, and we'll leave it at that. Otherwise, be a man and talk to me about it or show me the respect of staying out of the bashing.
2. People whom I've met on countless occasions, who pretend to have no idea who I am, and people who pretend they want to do business in order to get the perks of the people that we actually do business with. Oddly enough, these seem to be the same people who only "know me" when they need a favor or want to complain about something. So, no, I won't help you find a job the next time you need one. No, I don't have anymore panel slots left, ever. No, I cannot get you a badge.
[/rant]
Overall, we felt the show came together nicely. If you ran into problems, please let me know and we will address them. Alternatively, if you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer them - but please email me, because I need some sleep.
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