Damn i wish i has been in the industry before to see those crazy huge show
Who know maybe one day it will be back to bigger level
That being said EVERY show i went i did deals, and it help us raised the company to the actual level... Yes we can mail/chat but it will never be the same that a real meeting in person, it works better
About party its true to.. it help solidify relationship... mostly if your a boss/partner and you go out with other owner, well nothing better than a strip club late night deal... i heard story about deals done in Ibiza and pretty interesting stuff
But i want my affilate manager/rep to fo sleep at one point and be in shape in the morning
ill go make deal in the afterhour