tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post3850754276596048655..comments2023-07-26T05:11:09.210+00:00Comments on Connecting is not Enough: The Conference CommandoAndy Lopatahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09727833067768795959noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-35935626547451222092007-11-10T08:52:00.000+00:002007-11-10T08:52:00.000+00:00Hi Andy,I just returned from what is billed as the...Hi Andy,<BR/><BR/>I just returned from what is billed as the biggest online media and marketing convention in the world. AdTech at the New York Hilton. As an exhibitor who sells a really nice laminated style picture business card, I may be a little biased, but here is my networking advice to all: Put your picture on your business card. The worst business card in the world is the one where at the end of the day, your card looks just like everyone else’s. There were plenty of people that I really wanted to remember their product or service but their card was of NO help in recalling our conversation. Like an old song that brings back lyrics you thought you couldn’t possibly remember, the human face is an instant trigger for what is already stored in the memory. Don’t worry about whether you’re good looking enough. The benefits could be tremendous and your card will never look just like everyone else’s if your picture is on it. Just get a decent picture taken and do it.<BR/>Here comes the shameless plug: …and if you want a picture style card that often prompts a “Wow” comment, check out ReferralBusinessCards.com. Our customers tell us the most common response when they hand out one of our business cards is, “Wow! That’s a nice card! Can I keep it?”<BR/>http://www.referralbusinesscards.com<BR/><BR/>Mark MarstonMark Marstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096255326132771600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-7146086364068347942007-11-05T18:29:00.000+00:002007-11-05T18:29:00.000+00:00I agree Andy, the networking and what goes on in b...I agree Andy, the networking and what goes on in between the sessions at any conference is often more important than what happens during the programme itself. Yonks ago I was at a conference at the Loews Hotel in Monte Carlo - big pharma company conference. Loads of sessions lasting all day. But during the "gaps" I struck up conversation with one of the people working at the conference. That led to a long term contract for the conference organisers with me appearing at several of their meetings. I reckon that 15-minute coffee break conversation was worth in excess of £750,000 over the years I worked with them. Valuing conference attendance by looking at the programme is a mugs game. Value a conference by looking at who will be there and who you can connect with. If you learn something in the sessions, than that's a bonus.Graham Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408549484947076806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-45616741232912309842007-11-05T12:05:00.000+00:002007-11-05T12:05:00.000+00:00Thank you very much for your comments and kind off...Thank you very much for your comments and kind offer of connections. <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, your post is anonymous as I can't link to your profile. Please contact me seperately or post here who you are!<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/><BR/>AndyAndy Lopatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727833067768795959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-54176721323176386862007-11-05T12:04:00.000+00:002007-11-05T12:04:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Andy Lopatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727833067768795959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-90358355624046629282007-11-05T11:46:00.000+00:002007-11-05T11:46:00.000+00:00Hi AndyI really can relate to your comments about ...Hi Andy<BR/><BR/>I really can relate to your comments about your first convention. I am also guilty of taking down lots of notes and valuable points, but failing to schedule enough time afterwards to actually act upon them. Good idea about contacting delegats before hand - nice touch!<BR/><BR/>I also have some contacts in the NHS if you like. Just give me a call.<BR/><BR/>I will take heed of these points and I am sure rewards will follow.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your appointment!Dr Jainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131079018970699220noreply@blogger.com