After going to a conference, I'm very motivated when I get home. Physically being around others in the industry does a lot for me.
Agreed 100%. Couldn't agree with you more on this, I came back with a few more steps in my stride, so much so.. that the 30 hr trip didn't even phase me... posted this across at CAP.. doing a copy and paste here...
Got back from the Dublin Gambling conference, and it was totally awesome.
Sure for me it was 2.5 days to get there, 30 hrs each way.
4.5 days in Dublin..
and then back out!
But the 4.5 days was packed full of things to do, people to hear speak, people to meet, people to socialize and do business with. It went on day and night!
I met people from way back, and new people as well. Have to say, our industry is in safe hands - there is a level headed of calmness and professionalism among everyone.
Mixing, socializing, and talking to everyone you just realize, that this industry won't tolerate ****, whether it comes inside or outside the industry. Programs, advertisers, operators, providers are all working together to keep rogue elements out - because its in our best interests.
If you had questions about where this industry is going - its anywhere but down the toilet.