Advertising, ad campaigns, ad agencies, and the people that make it happen

I’m always intrigued by the number of conferences that take place pertaining to marketing and advertising. They usually take place in some exotic location with lots of golf, tennis and other diversions to relieve the stress of overworked CEO’s after they have given their fifteen minute presentation. But the thing that always amazes me is how much it costs to attend these things. I’ve posted in the past about some of the AdAge bashes that run three or four hundred dollars for a three or four hour do. But today, I got one from AlwaysOn, which is a media, new technology, digital, show biz, whatever. To be honest, I’m not sure what it is. Anyway, they are hosting something called “AO Hollywood 07 – The Digital Media and Entertainment Market for Executives.” At the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood , where else? It’s a 3 day shindig, but if I know anything about these things, the first day will actually be an afternoon registration followed by cocktails and “networking.” Second day will be speakers … And they have FORTY FIVE of those lined up. Day three will be a morning session, lunch and sayonara. And this little thing will only cost you $1250 if you register now, ‘cos if you’re late it will be $2500. I think I’m going into the conference business!

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