I heard that AVN florida show is letting the general public into the hotel. is it true?? - GoFuckYourself.com

Persius · 07-08-2010, 11:57 AM

Before I book my stuff I need the official word from someone at AVN on these questions:

Is it true that you are letting consumers stay at the Westin diplomat this year? if yes please explain WHY

Is it true that the show floor is all sex toy companies? if not what percentage is internet?

Is there a designated area for webmasters? if not how can i tell who is from where?

What internet seminar topics are you guys doing?

Are there going to be internet categories at the Florida awards show? if yes how can I nominate my sites?

On the show site it says THE FOLLOWING BUYERS HAVE REGISTERED what do you mean by BUYERS?

I just received a email that says I can get a show badge for $100. how can my partner get a refund?

Barefootsies · 07-08-2010, 12:00 PM

People have gotten into the show that are not in adult.

A few years back Dennis Rodman would be an example. However, he is not an isolated incident.

Where do I get $300.00 badges for $100.00?!?!?

Bryan G · 07-08-2010, 12:05 PM

interesting

Agent 488 · 07-08-2010, 12:07 PM

adapt or die.

kristin · 07-08-2010, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barefootsies

People have gotten into the show that are not in adult.

A few years back Dennis Rodman would be an example. However, he is not an isolated incident.

Where do I get $300.00 badges for $100.00?!?!?

Ugh, I had drinks with that tool.

I'm pretty sure he's poor too since he tried to skip out on a tab for three shots.

kristin · 07-08-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Persius

Before I book my stuff I need the official word from someone at AVN on these questions:

Is it true that you are letting consumers stay at the Westin diplomat this year? if yes please explain WHY

I believe the answer to this is yes, but not 100% sure.

As to why it may be though - the Internext show in Miami is being attended less each year and as you know we have always had that hotel completely dedicated to us. I don't think the rooms were being filled up - and when you rent out the whole hotel, you pay for all rooms.

It will be an interesting change to this show. Not sure if we will be attending yet...

2MuchMark · 07-08-2010, 12:17 PM

I have no idea how much it costs to rent out the entire Hotel as they have done in the past, but I'm sure its very expensive. Judging by attendance last year I'm sure they've had to make some changes but I hope the Hotel is still exclusive. There is something VERY NICE and FREE-Feelings knowing you can walk around to any pool, restaurant, bar whatever, and know anyone you meet will be in adult and a potential business partner.

MeganAVN · 07-08-2010, 12:19 PM

Hey everyone!

This thread was just brought to my attention and I wanted to address any concerns about this years AVN Show in Florida.

We DO have the entire hotel just like past years of Internext. Rumors that we dont are FALSE!

Only difference this year is that all sectors of the industry will be there. From Internet to Video to Novelty.

If you havent already, take a look at the site or email me ANY questions you have!

We look forward to this show and hope to see you all there!

Thanks!

Meg

ShellyCrash · 07-08-2010, 12:19 PM

Letting consumers in is an even bigger game changer. If this is the deal this can change plans for sure. Persius, thanks for posting these, I'll be watching for the answers as well.

ShellyCrash · 07-08-2010, 12:22 PM

Hey Meg,

I'm not trying to shit on AVN and I've been a long time supporter and attendee of the event, but can you please address the questions Persius is aking here for the benefit of us all?

Thanks

JayDeeZee · 07-08-2010, 12:25 PM

Thanks for the update Meg. I just booked my flight yesterday

kristin · 07-08-2010, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeganAVN

Hey everyone!

This thread was just brought to my attention and I wanted to address any concerns about this years AVN Show in Florida.

We DO have the entire hotel just like past years of Internext. Rumors that we dont are FALSE!

Only difference this year is that all sectors of the industry will be there. From Internet to Video to Novelty.

If you havent already, take a look at the site or email me ANY questions you have!

We look forward to this show and hope to see you all there!

Thanks!

Meg

Some of his concerns were not addressed - will there be consumers at the show?

Nikki_Licks · 07-08-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kristin

Some of his concerns were not addressed - will there be consumers at the show?

Actually, I only think a couple of his questions were answered, so here they are in case they might have been overlooked ;)

Before I book my stuff I need the official word from someone at AVN on these questions:

Is it true that you are letting consumers stay at the Westin diplomat this year? if yes please explain WHY

Is it true that the show floor is all sex toy companies? if not what percentage is internet?

Is there a designated area for webmasters? if not how can i tell who is from where?

What internet seminar topics are you guys doing?

Are there going to be internet categories at the Florida awards show? if yes how can I nominate my sites?

On the show site it says THE FOLLOWING BUYERS HAVE REGISTERED what do you mean by BUYERS?

I just received a email that says I can get a show badge for $100. how can my partner get a refund?

kristin · 07-08-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki_Licks

Actually, I only think a couple of his questions were answered, so here they are in case they might have been overlooked ;)

Before I book my stuff I need the official word from someone at AVN on these questions:

Is it true that you are letting consumers stay at the Westin diplomat this year? if yes please explain WHY

Is it true that the show floor is all sex toy companies? if not what percentage is internet?

Is there a designated area for webmasters? if not how can i tell who is from where?

What internet seminar topics are you guys doing?

Are there going to be internet categories at the Florida awards show? if yes how can I nominate my sites?

On the show site it says THE FOLLOWING BUYERS HAVE REGISTERED what do you mean by BUYERS?

I just received a email that says I can get a show badge for $100. how can my partner get a refund?

I said some.

I think a lot are wondering about the consumers because it does change the dynamic of the show and how you market your products.

If consumers are going, businesses should do their marketing so it caters to them and the same for B2B.

Nikki_Licks · 07-08-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kristin

I said some.

I think a lot are wondering about the consumers because it does change the dynamic of the show and how you market your products.

If consumers are going, businesses should do their marketing so it caters to them and the same for B2B.

Sorry, didn't mean anything bad towards you ;)

Seems like a bit of confusion and rumors.......

MeganAVN · 07-08-2010, 01:02 PM

Sorry guys...super busy! Please see my answers below in CAPS

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Originally Posted by Persius

Before I book my stuff I need the official word from someone at AVN on these questions:

Is it true that you are letting consumers stay at the Westin diplomat this year? if yes please explain why? BUYERS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS YEAR DUE TO THE NOVELTY SIDE OF THINGS IN WHICH THEY COME TO BUY FROM EXHIBITORS. ITS JUST LIKE ANE IN THE PAST.

Is it true that the show floor is all sex toy companies? if not what percentage is internet? YES THE SHOW FLOOR IS FOR THE NOVELTY COMPANIES AND THE BUYERS. IF INTERNET PEOPLE REALLY REALLY WANT TO BE IN THE MIDST OF ALL OF THIS WE WILL ALLOW THEM BUT HONESTLY I THINK ONLY 1 COMPANY HAS WANTED TO BE IN THERE ONCE THEY KNOW ITS ALL NOVELTY.

Is there a designated area for webmasters? if not how can i tell who is from where? INTERNEXT PEEPS WILL STILL BE IN THE SAME AREAS AS THE PAST...CABANAS BY THE POOL

ALSO COMPANIES HAVE TAKEN MEETING ROOMS TO HAVE MEETINGS IN DURING THE DAY AND PARTIES AT NIGHT!

What internet seminar topics are you guys doing? SEMINARS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY! JUST FINALIZING SPEAKERS AT THIS POINT!

Are there going to be internet categories at the Florida awards show? if yes how can I nominate my sites? THE AWARDS GOING ON AT THE AVN SHOW ARE THE "O" AWARDS. THEY ARE NORMALLY HELD AT ANE BUT WILL BE HELD AT THIS SHOW THIS TIME. IT IS A NOVELTY EVENT.

On the show site it says THE FOLLOWING BUYERS HAVE REGISTERED what do you mean by BUYERS? BUYERS FOR NOVELTY EXHIBITORS. JUST SO THEY KNOW WHO ALL IS COMING TO VIEW PRODUCTS.

I just received a email that says I can get a show badge for $100. how can my partner get a refund?

I NEED DETAILS FOR THIS AS CERTAIN SPECIALS WENT OUT...PLEASE EMAIL ME AT [email protected]

MeganAVN · 07-08-2010, 01:04 PM

ONE OTHER THING I WANT TO ADDRESS IS THE PUBLIC IS NOT ALLOWED IN. EVERYONE WILL STILL NEED A BADGE TO STEP ON THE HOTEL PROPERTY.

Random people off the street will not be allowed in. Like DENNIS RODMAN in the past! Not sure how that happened but i have an idea. lol

Thanks

MeganAVN · 07-08-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JayDeeZee

Thanks for the update Meg. I just booked my flight yesterday

Great! YAY

Barefootsies · 07-08-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeganAVN

ONE OTHER THING I WANT TO ADDRESS IS THE PUBLIC IS NOT ALLOWED IN. EVERYONE WILL STILL NEED A BADGE TO STEP ON THE HOTEL PROPERTY.

Random people off the street will not be allowed in. Like DENNIS RODMAN in the past! Not sure how that happened but i have an idea. lol

Thanks

How about you post up the link to the site with registration, hotel, and other details foo?

MeganAVN · 07-08-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Barefootsies

How about you post up the link to the site with registration, hotel, and other details foo?

Sure! No problem!

www.avnshow.com

Click "attend" to see our special packages for badge and hotel and "hotel" for hotel and prices

Nikki_Licks · 07-08-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MeganAVN

Sure! No problem!

www.avnshow.com

Click "attend" to see our special packages for badge and hotel and "hotel" for hotel and prices

Cool Beans, thanks

Persius · 07-08-2010, 02:29 PM

Thanks for your responses Megan.

So IT IS true that you are letting non industry (consumers) into the show? I just need a definitive yes or no!

Theo · 07-08-2010, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Persius

Thanks for your responses Megan.

So IT IS true that you are letting non industry (consumers) into the show? I just need a definitive yes or no!

"BUYERS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS YEAR DUE TO THE NOVELTY SIDE OF THINGS IN WHICH THEY COME TO BUY FROM EXHIBITORS. ITS JUST LIKE ANE IN THE PAST."

Buyers are business people like sex shop owners, not consumers. For example one of the attending buyers is Amazon.com

Jon Oso · 07-08-2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Persius

Thanks for your responses Megan.

So IT IS true that you are letting non industry (consumers) into the show? I just need a definitive yes or no!

She answered that question, then clarified and I still have no idea what the actual answer is.

It looks like consumers = consumers and buyers = people wanting to buy sex toys, which I think she means in bulk as distributors or store owners? But it's so vague she could mean I could buy a $100 pass and go in and wander around the whole time because I say I want to buy a sex toy.

I'm interested to know the answer to this too, although I have zero intention of going.

2MuchMark · 07-08-2010, 02:38 PM

I think it's a great idea to let consumers into the show. While I have always enjoyed Internext, there's only SO MUCH b2b business that can be done. This is a great opportunity for businesses to advertise to end users as well as to the usual b2b peeps. Letting end users in also helps offset the cost and the risk Internext/AVN takes in putting on the show. GOOD MOVE, Avn!

Wizzo · 07-08-2010, 03:22 PM

Looking forward to it!

MeganAVN · 07-08-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Oso

She answered that question, then clarified and I still have no idea what the actual answer is.

It looks like consumers = consumers and buyers = people wanting to buy sex toys, which I think she means in bulk as distributors or store owners? But it's so vague she could mean I could buy a $100 pass and go in and wander around the whole time because I say I want to buy a sex toy.

I'm interested to know the answer to this too, although I have zero intention of going.

Bummer you wont be there....

The show is TRADE ONLY. All sales are WHOLESALE. Only retailers and distributors are allowed. No B2C sales at all. And this helps the Internet folks because lots of these retailers and distributors have been slower to get online..start affiliate programs, need billing solutions etc.

Please understand this is a WHOLESALE BUSINESS ONLY. Business to Business. Not Business to Consumer.

MeganAVN · 07-08-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wizzo

Looking forward to it!

Woohoo! YAY!!!!

Jon Oso · 07-08-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeganAVN

Bummer you wont be there....

The show is TRADE ONLY. All sales are WHOLESALE. Only retailers and distributors are allowed. No B2C sales at all. And this helps the Internet folks because lots of these retailers and distributors have been slower to get online..start affiliate programs, need billing solutions etc.

Please understand this is a WHOLESALE BUSINESS ONLY. Business to Business. Not Business to Consumer.

I don't like leaving the city, much less flying across the country.

I plan on hitting all the shows next year when I don't have as much shit going on.

Thanks for the clarified answer

MeganAVN · 07-08-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Oso

I don't like leaving the city, much less flying across the country.

I plan on hitting all the shows next year when I don't have as much shit going on.

Thanks for the clarified answer

Youre welcome and please if you have any other questions, this year OR next feel free to hit me up via email or IM.

Thanks!

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MeganAVN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LA, CA Posts: 79	Hey everyone! This thread was just brought to my attention and I wanted to address any concerns about this years AVN Show in Florida. We DO have the entire hotel just like past years of Internext. Rumors that we dont are FALSE! Only difference this year is that all sectors of the industry will be there. From Internet to Video to Novelty. If you havent already, take a look at the site or email me ANY questions you have! We look forward to this show and hope to see you all there! Thanks! Meg

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ShellyCrash Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 6,708	Hey Meg, I'm not trying to shit on AVN and I've been a long time supporter and attendee of the event, but can you please address the questions Persius is aking here for the benefit of us all? Thanks __________________ Start making money with the hottest hookup site! up to $55 PPS or up to 75% Revshare ICQ 196766477

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MeganAVN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LA, CA Posts: 79	ONE OTHER THING I WANT TO ADDRESS IS THE PUBLIC IS NOT ALLOWED IN. EVERYONE WILL STILL NEED A BADGE TO STEP ON THE HOTEL PROPERTY. Random people off the street will not be allowed in. Like DENNIS RODMAN in the past! Not sure how that happened but i have an idea. lol Thanks

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Persius Tap into MOBILE! Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hollywood Posts: 11,779	Thanks for your responses Megan. So IT IS true that you are letting non industry (consumers) into the show? I just need a definitive yes or no!

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2MuchMark Videochat Solutions Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 48,587	I think it's a great idea to let consumers into the show. While I have always enjoyed Internext, there's only SO MUCH b2b business that can be done. This is a great opportunity for businesses to advertise to end users as well as to the usual b2b peeps. Letting end users in also helps offset the cost and the risk Internext/AVN takes in putting on the show. GOOD MOVE, Avn! __________________ Custom Software \| Server Management \| Integration and Technology Solutions https://www.2much.net

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