How Many Trade Shows Do You Attend a Year? - GoFuckYourself.com

Kiwigirl · 11-21-2016, 04:45 PM

I'm curious to learn how many trade shows GFY members attend a year?
How do you determine what show's you go to?
And what's your favorite and why?

Smack dat · 11-21-2016, 04:45 PM

zero....

Look Chang · 11-21-2016, 04:50 PM

None....

arock10 · 11-21-2016, 05:06 PM

Let's say 2

Why · 11-21-2016, 05:21 PM

generally speaking the majority of the people at almost all of them are the same core folks, just look at JFK or MikeB's photos. I don't go to any, the only reason I ever did in adult was for the tax writeoff's. Nowadays I'd much rather go to fun destinations and do cool stuff with my personal friends and family.

I think they are more of a see your old friends, and do some drinking on the company dime then they are actual networking events anymore.

WiredGuy · 11-21-2016, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Why

generally speaking the majority of the people at almost all of them are the same core folks, just look at JFK or MikeB's photos. I don't go to any, the only reason I ever did in adult was for the tax writeoff's. Nowadays I'd much rather go to fun destinations and do cool stuff with my personal friends and family.

I think they are more of a see your old friends, and do some drinking on the company dime then they are actual networking events anymore.

Nailed it perfectly... I'm in the exact same boat, I used to go to 4-5/year. Now, I'd rather go on real vacations to tropical destinations.
WG

j3rkules · 11-21-2016, 05:33 PM

I do not go to many these days, one or two a year.

brassmonkey · 11-21-2016, 05:45 PM

always zero if you are not a whale why attend??

mineistaken · 11-21-2016, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

always zero if you are not a whale why attend??

No longer hiding "in the shadows"?

C H R I S · 11-21-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WiredGuy

Nailed it perfectly... I'm in the exact same boat, I used to go to 4-5/year. Now, I'd rather go on real vacations to tropical destinations.
WG

Agreed and I used to put these shows on.

I go to max 3 a year now, sometimes less as I enjoy spending time with my family - AMS, PHX, VEGAS.

The shows are basically the same core group of people, very little new business to be had at shows but its good for service providers to keep relationships going and "service" clients.

The way I see it the ones who attend every show are doing it because the people at the shows are their "core group of friends" and they can pay for the "vacation" as a deduction.

Sure business gets done but it is secondary.

WiredGuy · 11-21-2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by C H R I S

Agreed and I used to put these shows on.

I go to max 3 a year now, sometimes less as I enjoy spending time with my family - AMS, PHX, VEGAS.

The shows are basically the same core group of people, very little new business to be had at shows but its good for service providers to keep relationships going and "service" clients.

The way I see it the ones who attend every show are doing it because the people at the shows are their "core group of friends" and they can pay for the "vacation" as a deduction.

Sure business gets done but it is secondary.

Exactly, even for veterans who have been around for years, we can reach each other with skype/fb without needing an in-face meeting anymore. Even with the trips being free, I'd prefer to enjoy a nice vacation than spend 3-4 nights at a show.
WG

Relic · 11-21-2016, 09:19 PM

Does hanging out with webmasters in a brothel count?

Rochard · 11-21-2016, 10:28 PM

This year I only went to one - YNOT Party Austin (Obviously.) For 2017 I will most likely do Internext and then Phoenix Forum.

I've never really picked which shows I go to, but instead that is usually chosen by my employer. The best show to go to is Phoenix Forum.

I disagree with the idea that "the same people go to the shows". Every time I go to a show I meet new people. New people enter the industry all the time, and new companies are born.

st0ned · 11-21-2016, 11:07 PM

Two a year -- Phoenix and Vegas.

dillfly2000 · 11-21-2016, 11:47 PM

I thought I was at one, but found out later it was just a 7 Eleven

lock · 11-22-2016, 12:28 AM

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davidCRM · 11-22-2016, 05:41 AM

none recently

Kiwigirl · 11-22-2016, 06:04 AM

Wow very interesting responses.
Because of what field I work within I'm attending several shows a year but this is why I wanted to question ya'll to see what others are doing nowadays, what people's perspectives are and so forth.

Love seeing the responses so keep them coming!

My favorite show I'd have to say is The Phoenix Forum for several reasons which include the snack shack LOL.

MaDalton · 11-22-2016, 06:19 AM

wonder why there are no responses from all the troll posters on here in this thread? I don't.

in reality trade show attendances are up in numbers - at least at the European Summit shows. Andreas is looking for 2 bigger hotels for next year.

i would bet though that 80% of the young folks from various traffic and mobile companies at the shows have no idea what GFY is

Matyko · 11-22-2016, 06:29 AM

Once a year, to Amsterdam. It is very useful for a guy/business like me/mine.

Barry-xlovecam · 11-22-2016, 06:31 AM

You can reach out to the adult industry market attending shows -- services to "enterprise" -- I use that term loosely*

You are pushing a medium range ticket so a few new clients may be worth the expense.

Our personnel attend these shows. Marco is at most of them. We rarely outsource anything however.

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The Ghost · 11-22-2016, 03:20 PM

1 every 5 years.

rhon23 · 11-22-2016, 03:45 PM

Xbiz LA cause I am local then Vegas and Phoenix

SP_MikeM · 11-22-2016, 04:41 PM

I usually attend 5-10 conferences a year, but not related to adult.

Went to Phoenix Forum in 2015 because of the tech companies present. Had a blast regardless of the "core group of friends." It was a conference like no other.

Got me a GFY hat

marlboroack · 11-22-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dillfly2000

I thought I was at one, but found out later it was just a 7 Eleven

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