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Originally Posted by LAJ
...we just don't get the local(ish) support we need...
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Going head to head with gay pride week/weekend doesn't help with that at all.
In regard to shows in general...
Personally, I just don't see much value for independent affiliate webmasters to attend shows any more, just not enough other affiliate webmasters attending to network with.
I don't need the services of the vast majority of the vendors, and no reason to come see the reps for established sponsor programs that I've done biz with for ages (or chosen not to for whatever reason). There's usually two or three seminars/panels that I'd make sure to attend if at a show, but not enough of a reason alone to attend.
Damn few new programs making a big splash at shows, margins too tight for that these days. Also, far fewer US based affiliate webmasters making a living at this these days. Much higher percentage in EU and elsewhere these days, and they're not going to travel to US for a show.
The biz has changed, and while shows have also changed a bit, I don't think they've changed anywhere near enough to keep up.
Just my 2¢