Originally Posted by Sexentertain_mike

HEy Chris,

I think AVN (As with other Show hosts) need to make a profit...NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT. But I would say that all show hosts really need to rethink what value they are giving the webmaster. It's got to be more then just a venue with a few seminars. The attendee price should be back to the old days of under $200. It will make a huge difference in attendance.

I have to say that After 12 years in this biz I have seen almost all the shows there are to be seen ...and I remember all the good ones even way back to the IA2000 days...but honestly from my perspective and the perspective of many webmaster friends we feel there is just not real ROI at any of these shows anymore...at least not in the same way there used to be.

I truly believe a simple way to get that ROI and overall interest back is to kill a few shows. My take is 4 shows a year is sufficient. One show a quarter is doable and gives time to execute on deals from the last show. Not to mention, that if you guys and the other show hosts coordinated with one another to do this you would create a sense of urgency to attend these 4 shows. Everyone would feel if they didn't attend they would have to wait another 3 months till they got an opportunity to biz with certain people.

I have to say that for me personally, PHX forum is our favorite show, then The Webmaster access Amsterdam show, Xbiz show vegas and last Internext Miami....in that order. For me, CCBILL has done a brilliant job of marketing themselves, making a buck and providing a grade service to the webmaster. AVN used to be such a kick ass show I looked forward to every year but the last 3-4 years it slowly waned and I think it needs an overhaul... In my opinion I would scrap internext Vegas and focus on Internext summer and maybe change the venue around each year like they initially tied to do back in 99-2000 with new Orleans, etc....maybe even change the Internext show to a euro venue...as most of us are desperately trying to get Euro business now.

The one thing I can say (not kissing ass, even though it sounds like it) is that with you helping AVN understand what the webmaster community is looking for has made a difference from the way AVN was before. That part is very clear! I just hope they continue to listen to your input.

my 3 cents.

BTW, CALL ME CHRIS! I SENT U A MSG ABOUT THIS WEEK