Are Trade Shows a thing of the past?

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by AdorableAudrey

As an indie paysite owner I've felt a little out of place at the shows I've been to so far (Internext & Xbiz in Vegas), they definitely don't feel like they cater to small business owners like myself. I have enjoyed the connections I've made and picked up some valuable information at the shows but I have to say that private get-togethers and content shooting meets are a much better use of my travel dollars and time usually.

Then again without going to them I never would have met Gonzo and got to bowl naked at his party, which is a memory I will cherish forever even though it totally supports what you guys are saying about useless drunken antics instead of business...

That was a suite party and the company was glad to have everyone that showed up. Several people were bowling nekkid that night too but I can say no one passed out there.

[tony404]

Originally Posted by gonzo

That was a suite party and the company was glad to have everyone that showed up. Several people were bowling nekkid that night too but I can say no one passed out there.

I know some people would pay big money for the gonzo, hellpuppy naked bowling pics. lol

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by tony404

I know some people would pay big money for the gonzo, hellpuppy naked bowling pics. lol

Violation - Thats a Violation of the hairy ass rule.

[housekeeper]

Good thread and some interesting viewpoints, I'd like to see companies offering more software or equipment as well, but as was pointed out not quite feasible. The first show I went to was in Chicago circa 1985, it was actually a CES show and the porn section was kind of like an addendum to the electronics show. Is that not how the shows were born, out of CES shows which were originally in Vegas, I think?

Anyhow, hope the low attendance is just a passing fancy. Like many others I have attended trade shows for years in a myriad of industries, it's always a beautiful thing when human interaction is involved...

[RawAlex]

Originally Posted by gonzo

Violation - Thats a Violation of the hairy ass rule.

I just don't want to see what the NFL referee signal would be for that one.

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by tony404

I know some people would pay big money for the gonzo, hellpuppy naked bowling pics. lol

Optometrists might pay....as it would cause people to claw their eyes and generate a lot of biz for 'em....

You couldn't really see much of anything for the hair anyway.