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Don Pueblo · 08-11-2008, 11:32 AM

Definitely not busy like the first few years.

gleem · 08-11-2008, 11:35 AM

seemed like less people than last year, from what I hear there are just too many competing shows anymore.

RyuLion · 08-11-2008, 11:38 AM

do you even have friends?

Jay-Rock · 08-13-2008, 07:36 AM

You had to buy a $300 badge then pretty much nothing was free. LAME. Phoenix has whooped all the shows so far I have been to pretty much everything was free. RULES

Phoenix also had way more hot models than the other shows.

Chris · 08-13-2008, 07:39 AM

too many shows
all running together

and internext falls right in the middle with the largest price tag

what do you THINK PEOPLE are you going to do ?

pornguy · 08-13-2008, 07:41 AM

Because they have a new show ever 30 min or so,

Used to be 3 shows a year now its what 9?

Due · 08-13-2008, 08:28 AM

I'm very happy with the results we got back from it, both parties and business.
A show is as dead as you make it to be

Xrated J · 08-13-2008, 08:31 AM

i had a great time and go plenty of biz done

NETbilling · 08-13-2008, 08:39 AM

We did alot of business, hosted a nice dinner and a very successful Porn Poker Tour.

Eric · 08-13-2008, 08:45 AM

Sure it was lower attendance, but I think anyone who actually worked while there will agree that the fluff was gone. Thankfully so too!

Instead of having programs bringing 15 reps to the show they brought 1 or 2 of their top guys, everywhere you turn there was business to be done and decision makers to talk to.

MaDalton · 08-13-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric

Sure it was lower attendance, but I think anyone who actually worked while there will agree that the fluff was gone. Thankfully so too!

Instead of having programs bringing 15 reps to the show they brought 1 or 2 of their top guys, everywhere you turn there was business to be done and decision makers to talk to.

what he said...

JFK · 08-13-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MaDalton

what he said...

good enough for me

LAJ · 08-13-2008, 09:06 AM

It wasn't "dead."

It was def. smaller than past years but who gives a shit? I'll make $$ off this show easily in biz deals.

Quality over quantity.

C H R I S · 08-13-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric

Sure it was lower attendance, but I think anyone who actually worked while there will agree that the fluff was gone. Thankfully so too!

Instead of having programs bringing 15 reps to the show they brought 1 or 2 of their top guys, everywhere you turn there was business to be done and decision makers to talk to.

I third that / or am I fourth.

If you cant prove ROI in the first hour of ANY show you have no business going to tradeshows. If you are only there to party I suggest you stay home.

I can do GREAT BIZ in a room of 5 people or 500 people. Internext still has the highest attendance of any Adult Internet show worldwide. The biz is changing- wake up or you will be obsolete.

I'm just say'n.

See you all in Vegas.

jay23 · 08-13-2008, 10:56 AM

Less people is good as the people their are to do biz and not to party and get drunk at some free party.

For the first time I went to bed at 11 PM and woke up at 7 AM and got a lot of biz done. FL show was the most productive show for me all of this year.

Princess Ellisa · 08-13-2008, 10:56 AM

I did great business there and by Saturday late in the day I was STILL seeing people I had no idea were even there the first 2 days because there was so many people to work my way through. I suppose it was smaller than previous years (only b/c Chris just said so in his post) but ultimately I agree... less fluff to wade through.

As for the amount of trade shows surfacing in our business I would equate to all the mergers and buyouts popping up as well. We are maturing as an industry and these are all signs of that.

In mainstream industries there can be 2 conferences a month, every month for the whole year. The difference is then that people pick their shows to line up with new product launches or particular points in the year where they want to stimulate their growth.

They don't run around trying to attend them all and feeling like they are missing out if they don't.

I think what you are seeing in adult is that there is some choice about where you go and why. Summer Internext will always be on my list because I always get to make great deals there that are worth my time and the money spent getting there.

Due · 08-13-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AVNChris

I third that / or am I fourth.

If you cant prove ROI in the first hour of ANY show you have no business going to tradeshows.

That's pretty amazing, looking forward seeing you in amsterdam, lets meet at the third hour of the show, you tell me how you did it and we can discuss sponsorship options for Vegas

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 08-13-2008, 11:27 AM

Doesnt trickin at shows count anymore?

I thought that was 80% of the real business people talk about.

Webmaster's love fucking pornstars at a discount.

Xrated J · 08-13-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric

Sure it was lower attendance, but I think anyone who actually worked while there will agree that the fluff was gone. Thankfully so too!

Instead of having programs bringing 15 reps to the show they brought 1 or 2 of their top guys, everywhere you turn there was business to be done and decision makers to talk to.

im glad there wasnt so many cause i probably would have had to fight to help you hold up the chick for keg stands

SCORE Ralph · 08-13-2008, 12:07 PM

Less people, more biz.

A-Bomb · 08-13-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Xrated J

im glad there wasnt so many cause i probably would have had to fight to help you hold up the chick for keg stands

dude the only biz-nastiness you got done was with that model from Delray... oh, I guess I was in the same boat too

TheAmericanCannibal · 08-13-2008, 12:22 PM

I'd just like to know where the "2000 of Chris' closest friends" were....

By my count, I counted at least 700- 800 of his friends were there

lol

Doesn't really matter, I had a great show.
Then again I have fun and do biz at funerals....

Xrated J · 08-13-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by A-Bomb

dude the only biz-nastiness you got done was with that model from Delray... oh, I guess I was in the same boat too

the man bag did most of our business for us

BEN FROM HOLLAND · 08-13-2008, 12:41 PM

People
Its all about quality not quantity.

I did alot of business at show.

ali25extreme · 08-13-2008, 12:47 PM

I went home with great contacts and great business and it was fun!

Jim_Gunn · 08-13-2008, 12:57 PM

The show was great, I did so much business! I already set up a shoot for a new client I met at the show and did some other business too for production and some web site deals. Well worth my time, especially since I didn't have to travel! :-)

12clicks · 08-13-2008, 12:58 PM

sorry, it was great for business. I never stopped to count heads, I was too busy getting business done.

Phoenix · 08-13-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric

Sure it was lower attendance, but I think anyone who actually worked while there will agree that the fluff was gone. Thankfully so too!

Instead of having programs bringing 15 reps to the show they brought 1 or 2 of their top guys, everywhere you turn there was business to be done and decision makers to talk to.

yep...good show

Big Red Machine · 08-13-2008, 01:19 PM

I think Eric hit the nail on the head......Good Show over all

the content guy · 08-13-2008, 01:40 PM

I thought it was a good show, and I have been off the show circuit since IA2000, LOL.
Made a lot of great contacts and a couple of sure-fire business deals. One thing I could not help notice was the amount of twinks at the show, yes I know it was a combined gay show, but holy shit the whole lobby was full. Please note, I have nothing against this genre and need to spend more efforts in promoting it, especially after seeing the popularity at this event. It's all good and I look forward to next year!

TheSenator · 08-13-2008, 01:43 PM

I don't do shows because my wife thinks I'll do too much partying.

I would rather do smaller shows...meet n greets...

Just to know who I am sending my traffic to.

08-11-2008, 11:32 AM	#1
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gleem Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sunny Land Posts: 5,593	seemed like less people than last year, from what I hear there are just too many competing shows anymore. __________________ Contact me: \\// E: webmaster /at/ unprofessional.com

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Jay-Rock Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Porn Valley Posts: 2,779	You had to buy a $300 badge then pretty much nothing was free. LAME. Phoenix has whooped all the shows so far I have been to pretty much everything was free. RULES Phoenix also had way more hot models than the other shows. __________________ HD and 4k Content Production by JayRock http://jayspov.net http://blackforwife.com http://cospimps.com SKYPE JAYROCKCONTENT [email protected] Twitter @jayrockcontent Last edited by Jay-Rock; 08-13-2008 at 07:37 AM..

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Xrated J Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 4,347	i had a great time and go plenty of biz done

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08-13-2008, 08:45 AM	#10
Eric Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The Helm! Posts: 8,818	Sure it was lower attendance, but I think anyone who actually worked while there will agree that the fluff was gone. Thankfully so too! Instead of having programs bringing 15 reps to the show they brought 1 or 2 of their top guys, everywhere you turn there was business to be done and decision makers to talk to. __________________ No One

08-13-2008, 09:06 AM	#13
LAJ Gingerific Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin Posts: 5,567	It wasn't "dead." It was def. smaller than past years but who gives a shit? I'll make $$ off this show easily in biz deals. Quality over quantity. __________________ YNOT.com - The original industry resource email jay at ynot dot com or skype LAJConsulting

08-13-2008, 10:56 AM	#15
jay23 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,444	Less people is good as the people their are to do biz and not to party and get drunk at some free party. For the first time I went to bed at 11 PM and woke up at 7 AM and got a lot of biz done. FL show was the most productive show for me all of this year.

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Princess Ellisa Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own lil' bubble. Posts: 1,883	I did great business there and by Saturday late in the day I was STILL seeing people I had no idea were even there the first 2 days because there was so many people to work my way through. I suppose it was smaller than previous years (only b/c Chris just said so in his post) but ultimately I agree... less fluff to wade through. As for the amount of trade shows surfacing in our business I would equate to all the mergers and buyouts popping up as well. We are maturing as an industry and these are all signs of that. In mainstream industries there can be 2 conferences a month, every month for the whole year. The difference is then that people pick their shows to line up with new product launches or particular points in the year where they want to stimulate their growth. They don't run around trying to attend them all and feeling like they are missing out if they don't. I think what you are seeing in adult is that there is some choice about where you go and why. Summer Internext will always be on my list because I always get to make great deals there that are worth my time and the money spent getting there. __________________ Skype: PrincessEllisa1 ellisa at pink label dot .com Princess of Everything, Pink Label

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08-13-2008, 12:22 PM	#22
TheAmericanCannibal Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,086	I'd just like to know where the "2000 of Chris' closest friends" were.... By my count, I counted at least 700- 800 of his friends were there lol Doesn't really matter, I had a great show. Then again I have fun and do biz at funerals....

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BEN FROM HOLLAND Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 824	People Its all about quality not quantity. I did alot of business at show. __________________ Ben Jelloun

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Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	The show was great, I did so much business! I already set up a shoot for a new client I met at the show and did some other business too for production and some web site deals. Well worth my time, especially since I didn't have to travel! :-)

08-13-2008, 12:58 PM	#27
12clicks Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: God's right hand Posts: 19,788	sorry, it was great for business. I never stopped to count heads, I was too busy getting business done. __________________ I'm not a dinosaur, I'm a crocodile. I've seen dinosaurs come and go and I'm left unimpressed.

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Big Red Machine Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: XXXBigRed@Twitter Posts: 9,586	I think Eric hit the nail on the head......Good Show over all __________________ ICQ:475437214

08-13-2008, 01:40 PM	#30
the content guy Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: HardTimesStudios.com Posts: 694	I thought it was a good show, and I have been off the show circuit since IA2000, LOL. Made a lot of great contacts and a couple of sure-fire business deals. One thing I could not help notice was the amount of twinks at the show, yes I know it was a combined gay show, but holy shit the whole lobby was full. Please note, I have nothing against this genre and need to spend more efforts in promoting it, especially after seeing the popularity at this event. It's all good and I look forward to next year! __________________ ROY THE CONTENT GUY - ICQ 588-051 -

08-13-2008, 01:43 PM	#31
TheSenator Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 13,336	I don't do shows because my wife thinks I'll do too much partying. I would rather do smaller shows...meet n greets... Just to know who I am sending my traffic to. __________________ ISeekGirls.com since 2005