Comments on: Why pro conferences are different than PodCamps and why neither is better http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/08/why-pro-conferences-are-different-than-podcamps-and-why-neither-is-better/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: David Meerman Scott http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/08/why-pro-conferences-are-different-than-podcamps-and-why-neither-is-better/#comment-2410 David Meerman Scott Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:52:06 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=515#comment-2410 Great analysis, Christopher. I agree with what you say. As a speaker at both sorts of events, I feel that participating in both are important. Great analysis, Christopher. I agree with what you say. As a speaker at both sorts of events, I feel that participating in both are important.

]]> By: David Meerman Scott http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/08/why-pro-conferences-are-different-than-podcamps-and-why-neither-is-better/#comment-7357 David Meerman Scott Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:52:06 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=515#comment-7357 Great analysis, Christopher. I agree with what you say. As a speaker at both sorts of events, I feel that participating in both are important. Great analysis, Christopher. I agree with what you say. As a speaker at both sorts of events, I feel that participating in both are important.

]]> By: BobGoyetche http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/08/why-pro-conferences-are-different-than-podcamps-and-why-neither-is-better/#comment-2411 BobGoyetche Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:47:51 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=515#comment-2411 I'm glad you wrote this post. Some people have become almost militant on how conferences should be all 'un'. It's not that simple or appropriate. I'm glad you wrote this post. Some people have become almost militant on how conferences should be all 'un'. It's not that simple or appropriate.

]]> By: BobGoyetche http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/08/why-pro-conferences-are-different-than-podcamps-and-why-neither-is-better/#comment-7358 BobGoyetche Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:47:51 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=515#comment-7358 I'm glad you wrote this post. Some people have become almost militant on how conferences should be all 'un'. It's not that simple or appropriate. I'm glad you wrote this post. Some people have become almost militant on how conferences should be all 'un'. It's not that simple or appropriate.

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/08/why-pro-conferences-are-different-than-podcamps-and-why-neither-is-better/#comment-2415 Christopher S. Penn Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:22:02 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=515#comment-2415 I think that depends more on the quality of the conference. If there's one area where there's some crossover, it's that each class of conference, unconference and pro, is forcing the other to innovate, and that's good for both. I think that depends more on the quality of the conference. If there's one area where there's some crossover, it's that each class of conference, unconference and pro, is forcing the other to innovate, and that's good for both.

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/08/why-pro-conferences-are-different-than-podcamps-and-why-neither-is-better/#comment-7362 Christopher S. Penn Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:22:02 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=515#comment-7362 I think that depends more on the quality of the conference. If there's one area where there's some crossover, it's that each class of conference, unconference and pro, is forcing the other to innovate, and that's good for both. I think that depends more on the quality of the conference. If there's one area where there's some crossover, it's that each class of conference, unconference and pro, is forcing the other to innovate, and that's good for both.

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/08/why-pro-conferences-are-different-than-podcamps-and-why-neither-is-better/#comment-2413 Christopher S. Penn Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:20:51 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=515#comment-2413 It is similar, except that DMB albums generally don't cost $2,000 each! It is similar, except that DMB albums generally don't cost $2,000 each!

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/08/why-pro-conferences-are-different-than-podcamps-and-why-neither-is-better/#comment-7360 Christopher S. Penn Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:20:51 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=515#comment-7360 It is similar, except that DMB albums generally don't cost $2,000 each! It is similar, except that DMB albums generally don't cost $2,000 each!

]]> By: Jay Moonah from Wild Apricot http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/08/why-pro-conferences-are-different-than-podcamps-and-why-neither-is-better/#comment-2412 Jay Moonah from Wild Apricot Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:19:07 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=515#comment-2412 "Imagine being a conference planner and trying to advertise that your pro conference has information that’s exclusively available at your conference… and then finding out that your keynote speaker can be found on Blip.tv or mDialog for free."<br><br>Interestingly, this is very similar to the argument that record companies have made for years about bootleg audio and video of shows being made availible. I always note that allowing a zillion versions of their songs to be freely traded online has never hurt the touring revenues of acts like The Dead or Dave Matthews Band.<br><br>Great post Chris. “Imagine being a conference planner and trying to advertise that your pro conference has information that’s exclusively available at your conference… and then finding out that your keynote speaker can be found on Blip.tv or mDialog for free.”

Interestingly, this is very similar to the argument that record companies have made for years about bootleg audio and video of shows being made availible. I always note that allowing a zillion versions of their songs to be freely traded online has never hurt the touring revenues of acts like The Dead or Dave Matthews Band.

Great post Chris.

]]> By: Jay Moonah from Wild Apricot http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/08/why-pro-conferences-are-different-than-podcamps-and-why-neither-is-better/#comment-7359 Jay Moonah from Wild Apricot Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:19:07 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/?p=515#comment-7359 "Imagine being a conference planner and trying to advertise that your pro conference has information that’s exclusively available at your conference… and then finding out that your keynote speaker can be found on Blip.tv or mDialog for free."<br><br>Interestingly, this is very similar to the argument that record companies have made for years about bootleg audio and video of shows being made availible. I always note that allowing a zillion versions of their songs to be freely traded online has never hurt the touring revenues of acts like The Dead or Dave Matthews Band.<br><br>Great post Chris. “Imagine being a conference planner and trying to advertise that your pro conference has information that’s exclusively available at your conference… and then finding out that your keynote speaker can be found on Blip.tv or mDialog for free.”

Interestingly, this is very similar to the argument that record companies have made for years about bootleg audio and video of shows being made availible. I always note that allowing a zillion versions of their songs to be freely traded online has never hurt the touring revenues of acts like The Dead or Dave Matthews Band.

Great post Chris.

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