Who's going to the Florida show?

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by mjavn

As far as my PR shit, I'm serious. Whoever mentioned earlier that most of the decision makers in the industry attend this show was absolutely right. Beyond that, we have added several things that are going to make this show one of, if not the best of the year.

We are getting pretty close to the show. Can you tell us about some of the things youve added?

[mjavn]

Originally Posted by gonzo

We are getting pretty close to the show. Can you tell us about some of the things youve added?

Absolutely...

In addition to our seminar series, we've added workshops to the program. These will be more intensive and offer more one-on-one participation. I can't give full details yet because we haven't formally announced them and are still hammering out the details of one of them, but that will happen soon.

As for the seminar series itself - it's been completely revamped. For some time now everyone, us included, has been presenting the same tired, and overly general seminar topics. Well, no more. We've attempted to give you the knowledge to move forward in this business with new endeavors and options. And as always, you'll get some to hear from some of the most experienced and high profile individuals in this businesses. Saying that, a few of the new additions to the seminar schedule are: Moving Offshore - examining the pluses and pitfalls of moving your business offshore, Mass Appeal - taking your adult brand to the mainstream, and Gambling for Profits - the business and legalities surrounding online gambling.
The full sked is here: http://www.internext-expo.com/semina...-schedules.php

Finally, the parties. While you all expect killer parties at Internext, this year we are bookending the show with our own events. Thursday will kick off with the Internext Mai Tai party from 6-9 p.m., featuring live music and free-flowing Mai Tais. I cannot tell you who will be playing the event - it's a surprise for our attendees.
The show will close with the GAYVN farewell party Sunday evening, featuring complimentary drinks and food.

Those are a few of the highlights. If you haven't been to Internext Summer before, it's an all-inclusive event bringing together more than 2000 top decision makers in the adult industry.
More info - www.internext-expo.com

Oh yeah, and you can smoke by the pool.

Anything else, I'm most always available. Feel free to contact me.

[Matt Collins]

As for smoking, I am sure they are more tolerant of smoking throughout the outdoor area when you book the whole hotel.

I am not worried about the smoking situation as I am confident AVN has taken care of it. Let's face, nothing would piss off the webmasters more than to have a non-smoking trade show-ain't gonna happen.

I look forward to the show as I always do. I expect to get a lot of business done.

Matt

[Jace]

Originally Posted by mjavn

Those are a few of the highlights. If you haven't been to Internext Summer before, it's an all-inclusive event bringing together more than 2000 top decision makers in the adult industry.
More info - www.internext-expo.com

hold up, now I am lost

Intenext is ALL INCLUSIVE? that means once we get there all food and drinks are included in the price for the whole weekend?....room service, restaurant, parties, etc?

I was not aware of this...I am actually considering going now

[JFK]

Originally Posted by Jace

hold up, now I am lost

Intenext is ALL INCLUSIVE? that means once we get there all food and drinks are included in the price for the whole weekend?....room service, restaurant, parties, etc?

I was not aware of this...I am actually considering going now

I wouldnt get carried away with the ALL inclusive bit, "room service, restaurant,????"

[Jace]

Originally Posted by JFK

I wouldnt get carried away with the ALL inclusive bit, "room service, restaurant,????"

hey now, he/she said it, not me....all inclusive means all inclusive....and while you may have everything for you all paid by sponsors, some of us will have to spend a LOT of money out of our own pockets to attend any AVN show, and frankly the amount of money compared to what we get out of it just doesn't seem worth it anymore

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Jace

hey now, he/she said it, not me....all inclusive means all inclusive....and while you may have everything for you all paid by sponsors, some of us will have to spend a LOT of money out of our own pockets to attend any AVN show, and frankly the amount of money compared to what we get out of it just doesn't seem worth it anymore

I said it earlier... your results may vary.

I consider each of these shows carefully before I bother. Im not there for the parties or to hang out with the "cool kids" so its an investment for me.

Last year with the hotel being closed to the public was pretty good. A lot of us speculated that it might end up bad but even with everything being a paid advertisement including the toilet paper.... it ended up good.

In years past and at that show in particular someone must tell all the locals that the porners are coming to town. The only thing that was bad about it was that it made it harder to find someone dealing coke than it was in the past. [joke]

But you could find all the hookers around the pool at night wearing a "guest" pass. [not a joke]

Its a business investment. If you dont see any return in going and your not keen on the parties then my advice is to skip it.

There are still rooms left at the Westin though.
I booked mine today.

[Jace]

Originally Posted by gonzo

I said it earlier... your results may vary.

I consider each of these shows carefully before I bother. Im not there for the parties or to hang out with the "cool kids" so its an investment for me.

Last year with the hotel being closed to the public was pretty good. A lot of us speculated that it might end up bad but even with everything being a paid advertisement including the toilet paper.... it ended up good.

In years past and at that show in particular someone must tell all the locals that the porners are coming to town. The only thing that was bad about it was that it made it harder to find someone dealing coke than it was in the past. [joke]

But you could find all the hookers around the pool at night wearing a "guest" pass. [not a joke]

Its a business investment. If you dont see any return in going and your not keen on the parties then my advice is to skip it.

There are still rooms left at the Westin though.
I booked mine today.

The way I see it though, is there are way too many shows these days to justify such an expense. I love the parties, yes, but I am there to network with people that I can do business with....and while someone pointed out earlier, a lot of big dogs and program owners attend internext, I know most of them from online....so meeting them face to face isn't that big of a deal to me....because I am already dealing with most of them.

The only real excuse I would have for going is to introduce Tabitha to more people and maybe gain 3 or 4 more affiliates, but then she would get more annoyed with the whole setup than anything....she is a very private girl, and for the most part very quiet....and I just think florida would be way too much for her.....not to mention, in the end, if we didn't walk away from it with a recoup of our expenses from some deal that was made, she would be awfully upset.

plus, we are going to LA to work a couple of weeks before that, so 2 trips in one month would not be fun at all for our homebody asses.

so, yeah, you are right, I need to look at it like an investment, and I just don't see any return on that investment for this particular show....we already have a couple of other shows on the schedule though, particularly ones that won't rape us for cost before we even get there....we ain't broke, but we are cheap as fuck...haha

[mjavn]

Originally Posted by Jace

hold up, now I am lost

Intenext is ALL INCLUSIVE? that means once we get there all food and drinks are included in the price for the whole weekend?....room service, restaurant, parties, etc?

I was not aware of this...I am actually considering going now

No, let me clarify. The property is reserved for the show only. There will be free brunch each full day of the show. There will also be several sponsored parties and dinners. All the free food and drink you want will not be included. For example, if you order room service, you have to pay for it.
All inclusive as a resort where you pay one price and get everything free - no. All inclusive as an event, where it's only attendees and the property is closed off - yes. There will be a multitude of opportunities to eat and drink free, if that is a concern, however.

[Jace]

I would love to know how much AVN makes off this event.....and damn me for not being as greedy as them and thinking of it first...haha

[Forest]

Originally Posted by Jace

I would love to know how much AVN makes off this event.....and damn me for not being as greedy as them and thinking of it first...haha

they arent making as much as they used to

I know for a fact they gave away alot of free booth spaces this year

AND i just got an e-mail saying there was still booth space avail as well as advterising and sponsor packages

if I didnt live in Hollywood I wouldnt be going

[Peaches]

I just got an invite to a wedding I can't miss on the 5th in Alabama so I won't be able to make it to FL at all I do plan on getting down to see Mike, Serge, Sue and my Uncle soon though. And hopefully Tampa for the other FL folks