[Bloo09]

C2E2 was the last Roadshow for ACen 2010!!! It was awesome, we met some long time attendees and brought in some fresh meat!

BUT!

For next year we want to go to way more than 4 anime convention roadshows! So where do you want us to have a roadshow?!

ATM we plan on BUT not confirm

Youmacon
Ohayocon
Kollisioncon
Anime Milwakee

These are just what we're thinking of right now and are not confirmed roadshows yet. I've got a list of 20ish conventions we're researching Let us know which con you think we should go to!

[Bloo09]

Steve from Ghost Hunters dropped by the ACen booth to say hi!!!

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I'll be posting more pics as we get them in from staffers

more pics :

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Someone Registering!!!

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[KnitChick]

OMG SO JEALOUS!!!! I wasn't able to get back on Saturday and I so wanted to, because I *LOVE* Ghost Hunters!!!!!

[Bloo09]

We totally got 3 of our plasticard ACen the 13th badges signed by Steve from Ghost Hunters >.<

[jsieczkar]

New York Anime Fest / New York Comic Con October 8 - 10, 2010 at the Jacob K Javits Center in New York City, these are the sister cons to C2E2 along with PAX and PAX east.

[Lina]

KnitChick, on Apr 22 2010, 02:21 PM, said:

OMG SO JEALOUS!!!! I wasn't able to get back on Saturday and I so wanted to, because I *LOVE* Ghost Hunters!!!!!

The two guys from GH were at Harper College back in the fall. They were so cool! =)

How about Anime Iowa?

[Bloo09]

Here is the list of what we're looking at (Not going to but looking at)

Illinois
KollisionCon

Missouri
Naka-Con

Iowa
Anime Iowa

Wisconsin
Anime Milwaukee
No Brand Con

Minnesota
Anime Detour

Ohio
Anime Punch
Colossal Con
Ohayocon

Maryland
Otakon
Katsucon

Indiana
Ikasucon

Washington
Sakura-Con

Texas
A-Kon

Michigan
Youmacon

Massachusetts
Anime Boston

California
Fanime Con

Georgia
Anime Weekend Atlanta

Kentucky
SugoiCon
OMGCon

Virginia
Anime USA

Ontario, Canada
Anime North

If you have any more you want to add to the list please post and it may be added Any comments about us going to any of these conventions are welcome!

[Inmate77]

Bloo09, on Apr 23 2010, 01:16 PM, said:

Here is the list of what we're looking at (Not going to but looking at)

Ontario, Canada
Anime North

This one sticks out in me because I see it as an opportunity to inform people from north of the border about ACen. Only issue I see is that since they�re only 2 weeks after ACEN this year, many people may not do it next year if both dates are close to each other. The con experience cost money and putting aside money for one convention is one thing but I would find challenging to attend 2 conventions being so close to each other. Overall, I like this idea but it could go either way on being a hit or a miss.

Another thing I noticed is that Anime North is so close to Akon. I would find it tedious to do a roadshow in 2 conventions in one calendar week. I would only do one of the two and pick the one that has a higher overall growth rate (not the total attendance).

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[Bloo09]

I actually didn't even think of that while going over my chart for potential roadshows so thank you very much for that input

[Inuyasha_kun]

You should really check into doing a road show in Oklahoma! We have a few conventions here.

Tokyo In Tulsa
http://tokyointulsa.com/
June 18th -20th

Izumi-con
http://www.izumicon.com/
November 13th -15th

[jsieczkar]

Bloo09, on Apr 24 2010, 03:09 AM, said:

I actually didn't even think of that while going over my chart for potential roadshows so thank you very much for that input

Well if you need volunteers for Anime North I can swing it, Toronto is a half hour drive and a commuter train ride for me.

[Falling_Demon]

Maybe try going to Chicago Comic-Con in July? :3

[Alkaren Hyralt]

I'm down for a roadshow at a-kon

[KnitChick]

Falling_Demon, on Apr 24 2010, 04:08 PM, said:

Maybe try going to Chicago Comic-Con in July? :3

We were there last year, I'm hoping we return since I think we did quite well. I know I certainly had a lot of fun talking up Acen to people!

[Bloo09]

We were at Chicago comic con this past august, cannot announce if we are or aren't going again.

Thank you Inuyasha Kun, I'll look into those

Roadshow teams - Roadshows are no longer going to have open calls for staff. We're trying to make them management mainly with a few general staff which will normally only be from Registration. But thank you for your offer

[Falling_Demon]

KnitChick, on Apr 24 2010, 07:12 PM, said:

We were there last year, I'm hoping we return since I think we did quite well. I know I certainly had a lot of fun talking up Acen to people!

That's cool, happy to hear that. Oops, I meant to put August and I put July. Sorry x3;

[KamikazeGirl30]

I hope you guys go to Wizard World again. That would be really cool.

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Please come back to Comic-Con AKA Wizard World...I missed the chance to pre reg on sunday and I really wanted to get it.

[LC Asuka]

Have you considered going to PAX and/or PAX East? Those are two huge cons (although more focused on video games, but still), and I think you could get some big exposure at those.

*shrug* Otherwise what you have listed sounds pretty good. If I wasn't running low on money I would've stopped by the booth at AN. I guess I'll just have to be there in thought!

[Bloo09]

Anime North is one we're kind of iffy on going to because of the distance and time of year. We'll have to debate on it more.. Anyone have an argument for or against going to AN we should consider?

[youth]

Just curious did anything ever come out of ACEN sending the GR team to the Tokyo Anime Fair?

http://www.acen.org/node/182

[Bloo09]

Yes! We gained MANY new contacts and possible guests BUT sadly I cannot release any names. But yes it was very useful

[KungPowKirby]

Any news on where you guys will be at? AnimeIowa perhaps? *looks hopeful*

[Bloo09]

We haven't set things in stone just yet. Our meeting is in 10ish days to begin finalizing shows.

[Lord Warhammer]

cons to add to the roadshow:
Katsucon - baltimore / dc area
Otakon- baltimore md
anime next - new jersey
anime usa - philidelphia i think.

[Neko_master_Luna]

OMG T_T I love Steve! Are you guys looking for close to Il. cons or it doesn't matter?

[Sid_Highwind]

I know it isn't an anime convention but maybe you guys could come out to GenCon in Indianapolis, IN? It's August 5-8 this year. I know I'd pick my ACEN badge up there cause I plan on going to GenCon this year

Website Here

[Bloo09]

We're considering all over the US.

It is currently a no to Gencon because of their booth price being SUPER high and we would not even break even at that roadshow.

[Stormy-chan]

If Acen is coming to Ohayocon in Columbus, Ohio again that would be great! I was also wondering if since i live in the area if i could help with the booth if you need? Do roadshow crew get discounts on Acen badges? I can also offer a guest room to someone if needed (must like cats though ), unless Acen puts up the roadshow people at the hotel? Thanks for your time!

[Bloo09]

ACen Roadshows are normally run by management or registration staff and we get our own hotel room but thank you for the offer As far as I know Ohayocon is on our list of roadshows for this year.