Come on man. People, and companies, do not put on these conferences out of the good of their heart and for the warm fuzzy feeling of their industry brotherin. They do it for
profit.
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Originally Posted by Connor
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?
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Right.
When the the attendance goes down, the value of a show, and ROI for the expense go down the profit margin those throwing the show should also go down. Funny the shows even 12-18 months ago provided more parties, and better all around experience for the money.
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Let's be honest, that's just an excuse for freeloaders to feel better about what they're doing.
If the event isn't worth the badge price then just don't show up. Simple. If you're showing up, then you see value. If you see value, then don't be cheap... buy a badge.
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Yes, let's. Porn production is not the same as an adult industry conference.
As fuzebox said, take a piece of paper. Fold it in half. Write out what the badge, and non-badge, benefits are. In 2009/2010 there is little value in the badge. Which is why few buy them, and many more are not even staying at the conference hotel.
So Called Benefits:
Seminars that suck or are repeats of last show.
Show floors that are nothing but processors or billing booths.
No/few parties. Most are invite only now.
Pussycash neck band.
Looking BROgasmic with your badge around your neck
I respect you man, and think you do a good job on your show and making it stand out from the crowd. However, some of these arguments do not hold water for attendees.