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AD TECH SAN FRANCISCO Showcases 100 NEW Companies

By Nolan Apostle

Contributing Editor

Event City Premier Magazine

magazine@eventcity.net

AdTech San Francisco expo opens on Wednesday March 26. It runs through the 27th and the producers have some exciting expo floor offers for attendees, more than expected for the army of Digital Advertising and Media Mavens who trek into the San Francisco Moscone Center this year. 

Over 225 exhibiting companies fill the floor - and over 100 are NEW companies which you haven't seen yet, or most likely have not done any business with yet. Exciting times for the Digital Advertising world, there are 65 companies in ad:tech NEXT featuring new and innovative products and 16 Startup Spotlight finalists, For more info on Ad Tech visit their website at http://ad-tech.com/sf. Don't forget to visit Event City on Facebook and like us for all of our Live Launch updates.

ETIQUETTE FOR MUSICIANS ATTENDING NAMM

By Cindy Faust

Writer/Reporter
Event City Premier Magazine
magazine@eventcity.net


WHAT TO SAY OR NOT DO WHILE AT NAMM

"I deserve an endorsement!   My band is the best ever!"  The most unoriginal and all too repetitive cry heard continuously for the full four days at the NAMM Convention being held January 23 - 26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim California.  The company representatives, exhibitors working NAMM have the patience of Saints and the uncanny ability to politely smile and listen to every single 'Pop Star' describe why they deserve to receive products free of charge. If you're lucky enough to be one of the 95,000 attendees at the NAMM Convention this year, it is important you follow some important advice as well as your heart to this glorious tradeshow for the musical and artistic. Besides a playground filled with all the latest and greatest being offered for to the music industry, it is a place to cut deals, all kinds of deals, all music related and some of them are pretty major.

The purpose of NAMM is commodities, marketing and branding.  Manufactures and retailers have the opportunity to communicate directly and build relationships.  Equipment is on display, products that even the most colorful of imaginations would have a hard time conjuring up, all types of services, demonstrations, lectures and classes are all offered during the NAMM Show.  Networking opportunities abound.  Members of NAMM pay their dues; Manufacturers pay for their booth space, transportation, insurance, salaries/commission and per diem to their employees.  The purpose behind this convention is to make money, not give away merchandise.

So why do so many musicians treat this event as an opportune time to beg?  After years of attending this convention, I have observed the most frequent mistakes made by musicians.  I have taken the time out to humbly share with you a tad bit of advice so that you may possibly leave a lasting impression upon someone, respect their time for the reason they are there, learn more about what is out there - the latest and greatest, and perhaps to even secure an endorsement in the future. 

1)      Attitude – Remember the old saying "You catch more flies with honey."?  This is not the time to be 'cool', 'unapproachable' or 'arrogant'.  Smile, be friendly and say "Hello" to people.  You never know who that person is that you just snubbed.   They could possibly make you or break you. 

2)      Don't expect everyone to know who you are.  This rule applies to those who are even 'Stars'.  For example, you may be famous Jazz artist having a conversation with someone who only works with Classical musicians.  That person may not have a clue who you are, your accomplishments, current projects or level of fame.  For up and coming musicians, just accept the fact that very few people know who you are.  You might be famous in your home town but until you sell millions of dollars' worth of music, merchandise, and headline sell-out shows in large venues, you are an 'unknown'.

3)      "Give me, give me, give me."  Don't say these words to anyone!    I am sure the thought of "Why should I give you anything?" runs like a continuous loop through the minds of many product representatives.  If you truly want to discuss the possibility of endorsements, obtain the proper contact information and dismiss yourself quickly.  Let the representatives do their job which is marketing their products to 'Buyers'.

4)      "Mind your P's and Q's."   It is an old English saying when bartenders originating in the seventeenth century.  It literally means "Mind your Pints and Quarts", in other words, don't get wasted and act like an idiot. 

5)      Germs – keep them away from everyone else.  If you are ill, you should stay home anyway.  If you become ill during your travels, use common sense.  Don't shake hands; cover your mouth with your arm when you cough; use Kleenex when you sneeze.  Use hand sanitizer!!!

6)      Aisle Clogging – move your body out of the pathway.  Don't stand in the middle of an aisle while people are trying to get by.  Stand off the side, you will find you won't get trampled. Say 'Excuse me."  You may make a new friend when doing so.

7)      Above all, have fun but play 'nice'.  You never know who might be watching you.

NAMM is the National Association of Music Merchants. You can become a Member of NAMM and the cost to join will depend upon your membership affiliation. The 2014 NAMM Show runs from January 23-26 in Anaheim, California. Join us this year as the world's most important buyers and decision makers in the music industry converge on sunny Anaheim, at the music product industry's premier event. The NAMM Show is where brands are built, legends are created and deals are made. At EVENT CITY you will see much more direct information about products, services and what exhibitors and attendees alike have to say about their experience at many conventions representing all of the Events & Creative Industries.

About the Author:  Cindy Faust is the latest addition to the Event City Premier Magazine's entourage of Writers and Reporters who are Journalists with real experience in the industries they write about. Ms. Faust has over thirty years' experience in the music industry.  She works with talent of all levels from the unknown to the famous, local to international.  Cindy's passion is to share her observations, knowledge and experience with the Event City audience. She hopes to induce comedy into her musings as she feels humor grabs attention and leaves impressions. She is the Enchantress and Owner of Alchemy By Faust, LLC a professional Talent Management and Booking Agency. She also is available for public speaking gigs, and is a pretty good vocalist as well.

2014 CES The GRAND SHOW For All That is CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Nolan Apostle
Producer, Contributing Editor and Photographer
magazine@eventcity.net

There are 20,000 new products and technologies scheduled to be unveiled at the 2014 International CES – the grandest location on the globe for everyone who thrives on the business of consumer technology. Here's your chance from Event City to get a sneak peek at some of the most unique products coming to CES this year in Las Vegas Nevada. The below video will show you some of the most cutting-edge innovations that will make news headlines from the CES show floor to the world. Tell your friends, family and associates to visit here, share our link, the Event City Premier Magazine (http://creativemag.blogspot.com/) for the exclusive Event City CES Sneak Peak.

Here's your chance to be one of the first to check out these short pitches from some of the 2014 CES exhibitors telling you why their product needs to be seen by the public this year. To view these videos one-by-one, click on "PLAYLIST" in the upper left-hand corner of the video player, then select the specific video you'd like to watch or you can just browse one at a time. 

Don't forget, 2014 CES is scheduled for January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas. We hope to see you there!

The New InfoZium SMS Audience Response Tool

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InfoZium, a fully functional, feature rich Internet, SMS tool for developing a customer base for your Product or Service by use of a Polling Technique with other unique elements including Promotions, Marketing, IVR, Social Networks and more.

InfoZium is a development partnership with the EVENT CITY NETWORK. Please view our presentation to our Retail Partners. This is just the tip of the iceberg in what InfoZium can do for you!

Visit InfoZium now for more details and to sign up for a FREE account!

EC PREMIER MAGAZINE & BLOGAZINES LAUNCH at CES

The Event City Network™ (ECN™) will reach the largest population of professionals who serve all aspects of the Events & Creative Industries™. ECN’s main focus is on distinct market segments which include the Special Events, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Travel, Art, Entertainment & Music industries and all of their vertical markets. Additionally, Food & Beverage, Publishing & Printing, and Associations or Non-Profit Organizations affiliated with these market segments are included as important elements of membership.

The Event City™ online portal will offer a plethora of services, important industry-related concepts, critical information and support, valuable tools, and imperative business solutions for all aspects and market segments of these industries. It will benefit everyone from students straight out of college dreaming of playing a role in any of the disciplines to CEO’s planning to go public with their Venture Capital Firm.

Drive More Traffic To Your Business

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Networking Event - New Venue - Event & Meeting Industry Mixer

By Anthony Ansola

Managing Editor
Event City Creative Magazine


Open House, Red Carpet Biz Networking Mixer

Thursday, March 19, 2009 ** NO COST to ATTEND - Please RSVP!

Exquisite Party Rentals & Studio, 33 Las Colinas Ln, San Jose
Red carpet entrance, live music, tented exhibit areas, searchlights,
10+ gourmet caterers, 20+ exhibitors, new business opportunities,
View the latest exotic super cars & win prizes too!
We are planning for a 750+ attendance!

View the All New WIRLBALL at this Event!! The Wirlball is the new GIANT Sphere you inflate, get in, and go for the ride of your life. It is being manufactured and imported by WIRLBALL USA. One of their California Dealers is PlanIt Interactive.

See the Wirlball at this event, it is also being featured on MTV, it was used by Jim Carrey on his Red Carpet entrance into the the Premier of YES Man, has been used by numerous companies and individuals in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and other locations for Parties, Promotions and Special Events.

Business Mixer and Luncheon Hosted by Exquisite Party Rentals and infoBayArea

RSVP for 11am-1pm luncheon: 408 363-2500x2
RSVP Here for 6-9pm biz mixer - Remember this is a FREE event!

Also feel free to visit some of our new and updated Web Pages and Blogs at the Event City Network:

Event City BlogaZine
Event City Creative Magazine
Main page link–shows phase one launch
Event City Beta Test
Cool Products Website - Event City Marketplace Channel Store
Event City Myspace
Facebook Photographic Page

Down Economy & Real Estate

Investment Clubs, Wealth Building Associations, Professional Real Estate Groups

can be important elements of serious investors or investment groups, and how they effect or can assist various industries is important too. Off and on for years I've been attending a group in the San Francisco Bay Area called Bay Area Wealth Builders Association, or BAWB as it's members call it, and it is a terrific association no matter what type of an investor you might be, or what you have to offer at any given time. This writer has reported on some of this groups activities on the Event City BlogaZine, from hotel properties, resorts, to commercial buildings good for Special Event Venues, and have found this niche in which this organization can help you cut deals and make things happen in a big way. The type of deals and potential opportunities are outstanding to say the least.

The group has a strong foundation, a membership of serious, no-nonsense, but friendly San Franciscans from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Many that have lived here their whole lives. Some are transplants, and still others may only be "part timers". They meet monthly to discuss timely investment tactics and of course in search of those awesome, unbelievable deals of a lifetime!

Monthly Meeting Notices and upcoming weekend workshops are all listed on their website to keep you updated and educated on various subjects involving Real Estate.
Practical & valuable knowledge, “how to” information, education, discussion, and networking for Do-it-yourself Real Estate Investors, career changers, and even you seasoned pros.


Whether you live in the immediate San Francisco Bay Area or Northern California, the BAWB organization is designed to educate and inform both the beginning and seasoned investor.  If you are interested in similar organizations throughout the USA please select one of the links in the top line for more info.

At each monthly meeting, attendees gain information and investment skills to build personal wealth through real estate. BAWB’s overall goal is to help investors reach financial freedom by following a step-by-step plan of action offered in the monthly meetings and workshops. Here is the BAWB information for any serious real estate investor, whether you have a family home or a 100 acre resort, you will learn a great deal; gosh, even Donald Trump could learn something from this investment group.

DATE:  Thursday March 19th,2009
LOCATION:  Mill Valley Community Center
180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941
CONTACT PHONE:  (415) 383-1370
GENERAL INFO PHONE:  707-996-6411 
BAWB Website for updated information

You can also listen Sunday mornings at 11 Am on Hot Talk 560 KSFO for the Real Wealth Network Radio Show.

You can also find a list of BAWB preferred vendors for these various needs and more:
Mortgage Money
Investor savvy Realtor
Legal Advice
Insurance needs
Quality Ceramic Tile or Solid Slab Granite