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Originally Posted by KRosh
It is not just accounting trade shows that allow for free access - CES - AD Tech etc.
Charging an entrance fee does not curb the riff raff. I promoted clubs for many years, back when $5 was too much of a cover we were charging $20 and still had the most violence out of any club in Seattle till finally the city decided to shut the club down by paying off the owners to leave.
JFK mentioned all the problems we have had in the past with shows were good money was paid to get in. Laptops stolen, money stolen, cameras stolen, fights etc.
Bottom line is what you said Michael - If you are promoting a trade show and you do not have the sponsor backing like some of the larger shows then you need the entrance fee to make it profitable.  |
I agree the fee hasnt stopped all the shit that has happened over the years. You can screen use as good if not better for free and I think a screened crowd may be smaller but worth more to sponsors in theory.