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Originally Posted by tony404
if the model only works with huge sponsors and you still have to pay to get in. Then the model is either broke or greed plays a role. The mainstream video show to walk the show floor is free, at comdex in atl the show floor was free. That's the point of sponsors.They "sponsor" the show. Now you want to go to the classes its very expensive.
I have a idea that would be productive for the people that would go but wouldnt make a dime it would be a wash actually.
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Sponsors put a lot of money into shows like Internext, but it's unreasonable to expect them to cover the entire bill for a large show like that, especially in a business climate where spending is conservative. I don't think many people appreciate just how expensive these hotels really are, and the risk they force organizers to take on. AVN stands to LOSE money if the show goes badly... and not just a little... there are all kinds of possible risks that keep show organizers up at night. So given they're putting on the show at huge risk, and they're spending resources, paying for marketing so as many people as possible show up, devoting staff, etc., shouldn't they get SOMETHING for the effort? Take a look at what shows like Web 2.0 Expo charge for full attendance for multiple days... and then look at that obscene list of sponsors with names like Microsoft. Prices are so good in this industry for shows it's not even funny... and we have the more interesting talent at our shows. ;)