Atlanta Forum

[Toby]

Since I qualify as a "humble affiliate webmaster" I'll add my 2¢.

As Kathi noted, you need to do some networking in advance. Find out if the sponsors you want to talk to will have reps there, and how to get in contact with them once you arrive.

Most of my top sponsors are independent amateurs that rarely go to shows these days, so my list of sponsors to talk with is usually pretty short. I focus more on making contacts with specific people. Getting to meet with those you've previously only met online tends to reinforce the trust factor and often leads to doing far more business with them in the future.

The other way to meet people is to find the place where everyone tends to 'hang' (usually somewhere that alcohol is served) and just join in and see who drops by.
*This one is a FFN favorite.

Lastly, don't even try to evaluate your ROI for at least 3 to 6 months after the show. Let the seeds you planted have some time to germinate.

Originally Posted by Jace

...it will make avn and xbiz think twice about another tgp, legal or traffic seminar, that is for sure

No more legal or traffic seminars? How will those panel speakers pitch their services? LOL

Originally Posted by gonzo

I think Darci Wood is flying in to hang out with us all at another show...

Darci is a character, enjoyed meeting her in SF. Looking forward to Atlanta, should be a good time.