‘Niche famous’ and other NAB-RTNDA notes

Don Day April 16th, 2008

Safely back in the land of the potato - and away from the city of sin - I’ve had some time to think about NAB RTNDA 2008.

• If you haven’t been — go. I learned an amazing amount and will try and make this an annual trip. I never really thought it would have much to offer me, but it did. The sessions were great, the show floor was great - and the chance to network can’t be beat. Plus… it’s in VEGAS. Plan to be there next year.
• Our business is changing so fast that you an almost just feel it happening. The sessions talk about change, the technology parters focus on change - and even the show itself is evolving.
• It’s way bigger than I ever would have thought. I’ve tried to describe the size to a few people today - and can’t. I could easily have spent another full day looking at vendors.
• Wear comfy shoes. Not flip flops. Not dress shoes. Just roll out the sneakers… everyone will understand.
• At yesterday’s Lost Remote meetup - I realized that our founder is “niche famous.” Dozens of people stopped by - and they each knew Cory - if not in person, then by his nine years of work here.
• Yesterday afternoon, I was sitting outside the Ballroom at the Hilton at about 3:30pm killing some time by checking e-mail on my phone. A gentleman was sitting next to me with his laptop… reading Lost Remote. I didn’t identify myself to him - but that was a fun moment.