Comments on: 1st Annual Internet Charity Party – Aftermath

By: jack

jack — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:54:46 +0000

the people that called themselves “press” were nothing more than party crashers plain and simple. they were not invited and they lied so they could gain access to our party room. they were hilarious when greg went to talk to them. they told greg that they were invited by the event planner. greg just smiled and called them on their lie informing them he was the event planner.

they worked for a magazine that none of us had heard before and it had nothing to do with internet marketing or new york city. they could not offer any press coverage that would help that event. they also werent interviewing or taking pictures. they showed up ordered drinks and went straight to a corner.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 08 May 2007 04:31:14 +0000

I am glad the event was good, but if I may speak to something.

I am a professional cameraman, photographer, and reporter. My job is “press”. If I am covering an event and I am busting ass then I’m not going to pay a damn dime. You can call me an asshole, but if I am there to work I don’t feel I should have to pay to come to your event, to give your cause attention.

However, if I am there and either 1. I finish early or quickly, or 2. the host has been extra accomdating in making sure I get what I need, then I am more than happy to make a donation, push up a bar tab, or otherwise buy the raffle tickets. 9 times out of 10 when I have been to any event my ticket is comped to begin with and I will make a donation of my own accord.

Press is good, you want press at your event, the event that drew 100 epople with a good write up will next draw 500 people. Treat them well. There are a few assholes, but in my experience a comped ticket or a free drink coupon will pay off double the cost, both in added donations from the camera team and in free publicity.

Just a little something to think about.

Again, you can call me an asshole, it’s not the first time that has ever happened.

By: Webanalyticsbook

Webanalyticsbook — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:26:10 +0000

Event was definitely the highlight at SES for me and the $40 plus a bunch of raffle tickets were well invested. Great event! Should happen more often in NYC.

By: AussieWebmaster

AussieWebmaster — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 05:39:04 +0000

Great job mate…. you help keep us focused on the fact you can do good and have fun doing it.
Well done.

By: Joe Duck

Joe Duck — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 05:03:09 +0000

Hey, this sounds great. I’d like to see (and attend when I can) more of this type of event in the SEO conferences/community.

By: Loretta

Loretta — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:40:02 +0000

I’m glad the party was a successful event for everyone, and all for a good cause. (and ew at “press” thinking they could just get in, people are dumb!)

By: Jake

Jake — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:54:52 +0000

Great job with the event. So many great people and lots of great discourse and beer for a good cause!

Thanks!

By: Greg Niland

Greg Niland — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:30:11 +0000

thanks and no worries about missing it. we are definitely going to do it again so you can come to the next one

By: marc

marc — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:41:24 +0000

Congrats on the event. Sorry I missed it. Well done!