New York 2008 Final Schedule
Why New York? Because the "Big Apple" is the center of the universe when it comes to commerce, banks, advertising and especially Web 2.0, 3.0 and beyond . It's the toughest marketplace in the world but still the most liquid and fairest in many respects.
We are in a fast moving business. What is important now may not be important next week. Having the ability to keep up with changes in business is perhaps our single biggest strength. What we do know is we will bring the biggest and the best together once again and the show is sponsored by the top businesses on the net. Together with our partners, we promise a show that continues to be better and more important than the last. Built around networking with the key people that can affect our futures in a very positive way.
The 2008 New York show will have a theme called "Beyond PPC." We will focus on how domainers make the transition from PPC to other sources of revenue. We will encourage those with alternate solutions to present them. Something you are less likely to see at shows run by PPC companies. New York will clearly define the difference between a domain show run by domainers as opposed to a domain show run by a sponsor.
The schedule will be updated once or more weekly until the show: All times and seminars are tentative. Final schedule to be posted on September 12th. Register early as there is NO onsite registration and seating is limited to just 425. We feed you breakfast, lunch and dinner each full day and have it framed with several cocktail parties. All first class food and drink so come hungry. Break bread with folks you can do business with.
The key to the success of TRAFFIC is bringing the biggest and the best together. The quality of the folks that attend are beyond question. That puts the decision maker right there in the middle of a place where his/her decision making abilities get to be recognized and engaged over and over again. The ability to do years worth of business in just a few days. TRAFFIC has created an atmosphere of growth and terrific deal making potential. TRAFFIC is clearly more than a tradeshow or conference. As an event that is by invitation only, TRAFFIC sets a standard that cannot be matched. We know when we ask youto leave the comfort of your homes and your family it better be worth your time and money. That is why TRAFFIC has become such an important part of doing business for those that own domains, buy and sell traffic, have parking and PPC companies, search related companies investors and all the way down to the store on Main Street. TRAFFIC brings the biggest and the best together. It's just that simple. We keep the noise out and the business in.
We create a chemistry that has never been duplicated and we wrap that up with a family approach as opposed to the cold corporate way of doing business. When you get to TRAFFIC, we keep you running, but we also slow you down in a way that allows you to take inventory of where you are and where you are going. Sometimes the most important thing you can do in business is STOP and recalibrate.
To sum it all up......TRAFFIC's greatness is in bringing key people together. It is exclusive no doubt. It isn't open to everyone, nor cheap, as in order to create the level of attendees we have created we must decline some "noise" and we must charge more then what a casual attendee would feel comfortable paying. TRAFFIC isn't for the average domain owner, it's for real professionals, highest integrity and business ethics - the best of the best,. It's a total TREAT for those serious about domain development, traffic and bringing us all to the next level. So while the bar is high to get an invite, it is not out of reach for any serious business person. So don't be intimidated, just be glad you go to a show that cares about the quality and the mix of folks that attend.
Back to basics. A new format in domain buying and selling presented by Rick and Howard will be unveiled in New York. Details will be released in mid August. The "Flat fee" way of selling domains will bring serious and aggressive pricing to really good domains. No more high reserves as there will be a substantial listing fee and that will translate into aggressive market pricing to move a lot of domains in a very short amount of time. Pay to play and watch the market fly!
GRAND SLAM AUCTION!! For the first time ever we will have multiple LIVE auctions presented by multiple companies. This will open the marketplace up for the domain industry in an exciting new way in the #1 city in the world for business.
Moniker.com
AfterMarket.com (Thought Convergence)
RickLatona.com
Tuesday September 23rd
10:00AM Exhibit setup begins
.Noon-8pm...Registration Open
12:30PM Coffee, snacks, informal networking
6:00 PM..... The legendary T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Welcome Cocktail Party and opening night auction.. Be the guest of Rick Schwartz and Howard Neu as they host their legendary opening night cocktail party. This time with a prime time auction right in the middle of the action. Here, the first of our 5 auctions will take place. The action and electricity in the air is something you will remember for many years to come and you won't go home hungry or thirsty. The single best Internet and financial networking opportunities start right here. THIS is the single best networking event in the domain industry! PERIOD. The party that started it all. The fraternity of domain owners, investors, advertisers and others meet once again. This time with an auction sure to excite all domainers. Sponsored by EscrowDNS.com
7:30PM Come and buy as many as 50 Original Rick Schwartz vintage domains as Moniker hosts this special auction. Domains like Mens.com, Men.net, DarkChocolate.com, KinkySex.net, GoldFutures.com and many more. Many with type in traffic and reserves set so low that we are guaranteed to have some very exciting and lively bidding.
Party Night....If you want to hold private functions and get together's we ask you do it this evening anytime after 9:00PM.
Wednesday September 24th
8:00AM Registration opens
8:00AM Breakfast Buffet Sponsored by EscrowDNS.com
8:30AM Wireless Cyber bar opens.
9:45AM-10:30AM Opening session welcome address. Rick Schwartz and Howard Neu welcome you to T.R.A.F.F.I.C. New York 2008.
10:00AM Exhibits open
10:30AM-4:30PM Book signing with David Kesmodel, Author of "The Domain Game"
10:30AM Seminar.....Search and optimizing your TRAFFIC for maximum returns. Search info, Search traffic, Search to grow your business,.
12:00 Noon A lunch fit for royalty with fellow attendees and a short presentation. John Nguyen CEO & Co-Founder of Tightrope Interactive. Sponsored by Sendori
1:00PM Keep your seats. No reason to leave. But as you finish lunch we'll present a new feature called "New Solutions for Domainers" We will present 6 companies with new monetizing solutions and they can each give their 2-3 minute elevator pitch as to how their solution can help you. Ofer Ronen of Sendori.com, Peter Hayward of Tinbu.com, TJ Demas of E8.com, Mark Michael of EVOLanding.com, and Kindha Gorman of Mightythink.com
1:30PM-3:00PM
3:30PM-4:30Seminar ...Domainers vs monetizers, who has backbone? Which group has shrinking margins? Which group is on the short end and how do investors regain their FAIR SHARE of the pie? What are the alternatives to parking? "LIFE AFTER GOOGLE AND YAHOO!" Gregg McNair, Jamie MacMillan of LinkShare, Divyank Turakhia of Skenzo, Craig Rowe of WhyPark.com, Ofer Ronan of Sendori.com, Aram Fuchs of Fertilemind Capital and Mike "Zappy" Zapolin of InternetRealEstate.com
5:00PM-6:30PM Aftermarket.com auction and cocktails sponsored by Thought Convergence. Not just another auction. This one promises to be cutting edge.
7:00PM The overall show sponsor TRAFFICZ.com, presents a wonderful dinner and short presentation followed by the official T.R.A.F.F.I.C. party hosted by TrafficZ. Join Ammar, Kevin and the rest of the TrafficZ crew.
8:15PM Keynote by Barbara Corcoran from the NBC Today Show and Corcoran Realty The "Condo Queen" of Manhattan shares one of my favorite stories about success on the Internet. One I have been following for years and none better! You may not know her now, you will certainly know her in September. She emerged as a powerhouse during the last real estate crash and has never looked back. She defines how to tackle a recession and come out on top every time.
10:00PM-2:00AM The Official TRAFFIC party After a long day this is a chance to relax, have fun and continue to do what we do best. NETWORK!! The legendary T.R.A.F.F.I.C. party is a must! Join Rick, Howard, with Hosts Ammar Kubba and Kevin Vo from our overall sponsor once again, our friends at TrafficZ as they plan a night not to be forgotten. They are up to the task and they promise you a memorable and fun evening even better than the party in 2007 which many believe was the best ever at any TRAFFIC. A chance to really unwind and have a networking experience you will never forget. Plus food and drinks and laughs and probably some VERY hot women! TRAFFIC attendees only!
Thursday September 25th
8:00AM Breakfast Buffet Current Sponsored by EscrowDNS.com
8:30AM Wireless Cyber bar opens.
9:00AM Registration opens
9:30AM Speed Networking....Folks at the show complain about early sessions. Well, if you want to stay ahead of the curve, then guess what? You need to be up EARLY. This is NEW YORK, you don't sleep in and expect to beat the other guy. So this early session is for early players that will go the extra mile .OK, you had your coffee, you are awake and ready to tackle the day, the famous TRAFFIC speed networking event is back by popular demand. Meet dozens of new associates in the shortest amount of time and early at the show so that you can follow up with those you need to during or after the show. Be sure to bring your business cards!! This is worth the price of admission. We will have a seminar someday on "Folks I met at TRAFFIC speed networking events and ended up doing business with."
10:00AM Exhibits open
10:30AM Seminar......A view from the end user. How about those that had a successful web presence and then found a generic domain to further their business? What's the real deal? How much does that domain matter? Rick Schwartz will introduce Brad Geisen of Foreclosure.com and the new owner of Property.com reports from the other side as well as a few other surprises including the history of the Property.com sale plus Kevin Wood who was the person that sold Brad Foreclosure.com. Listen to an end user story and the roll the domain name itself played in their growth and success. Where does it rank them in terms of the industry they service?
11:30AM Seminar .....Meeting of the Chiefs.....CEO's from the top companies in the domain and traffic space discuss where we are at and where we are going. This time with a twist. Usually we hear from the top PPC companies, this time we will hear directly from domainers. This time with a panel that is not scared to speak their minds, challenge the status quo and shake things up. This will be the seminar that sets the direction of the industry for months to come. It's always a frank and controversial discussion about where we are and where we are headed. No question that there are a lot of rumors out there about the future of the domain channel and the relationship we have or don't have with the our partners. Plus, which companies are putting the domain industry at risk? Who are the top abusers and what can we do about it? This is the seminar that will start a revolution of change. Rick Latona, Rick Schwartz, Sahar Sarid, Page Howe, Lonnie Borck, Nat Cohen, Larry Fischer, Elliot Silver and Michael Berkens.
Seems TRAFFIC is really the only pure domain show out there. A domain show run by domainers, for domainers and with domainers interests in the forefront and the New York show will highlight the difference to a sponsor run show at this pivotal point.
1:00PM Lunch Mike Robertson will tell you about some exciting new things from TRAFFIC Down Under. Then Ron Jackson of DNJournal.com takes the podium and will summarize the domain sales for the three quarters of 2008 and tell you about trends in pricing, extensions and valuation. Sponsored by SES.
3:00PM-5:30PM T.R.A.F.F.I.C./Moniker The World's largest domain auctions takes center stage in our premiere event. Last Year, nearly $12 Million in sales and signs are hopeful for a great encore. The pressure is on and I am certian that Monte and his crew are up for the challenge. Monte, we still love and support you. This will prove to be good for everyone in the industry including Moniker. Competition just makes us all better. We know from first hand experience. 5 auctions under one roof is ground breaking and competition forces all of us to raise our game a notch.
6:00PM Auction Celebration and 5th annual TRAFFIC Awards Dinner. Special New York Gala with the best selection of food you have seen all week. Come hungry and experience a true T.R.A.F.F.I.C. networking event. Congratulate the buyers and sellers and a champagne toast to celebrate a record breaking auction. Then we will present the original domain industry awards for the 5th time.
Awards Include: (Winners for 2007 parenthesis)
Sponsor of the Year (TrafficZ.com)
This years nominees are:
TrafficZ, Skenzo, Casale Media, Parked, Sedo, Hitfarm
Best NewClick Program (Skenzo.com) Renamed to "Best new monetizing solution"
This years nominees are:
Parked, Sendori, Adbrite, EvoLanding, Hitfarm
We "Get it" Award (Standard Vodka)
This years nominees are:
Apple, CNN, Foreclosure.com, Johnson & Johnson
Domainer of the Year (Kevin Ham)
This years nominees are:
Derek Giordano, Rick Latona, Dr. Chris Hartnett, Mike Berkens, Rob Grant, Lonnie Borck, Rick Schwartz (Declined)
Best Overall Solution (Moniker.com)
This years nominees are:
Fabulous, DNZoom, Moniker, NameMedia, Parked, Skenzo
WADND. com Seal of Approval (None met standard)
(None met standard)
Domain Hall of Fame (Frank Schilling, Sahar Sarid)
This years nominees are:
Mike Berkens, Dr Chris Hartnett, Rob Grant, Larry Fischer, Scott Day, Yung Ye, Page Howe
New Category "Best Developer of the Year"
This years nominees are:
Jessica Bookstaff, WhyPark, Recall Media, Kevin Ham, Rick Latona ,
9:00PM The Parked.com "After Party" The show is winding down and this is your last chance to network and have fun with fellow attendees.
***Exhibits must be removed by midnight***
Friday September 26th
8:30AM Breakfast
9:30AM Board of Advisors meeting
11:00AM Check Out . Thanks for your support and see you Down Under in November and in Silicon Valley in the spring of 2009.
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