Comments on: 15 Tips for a Successful PubCon Conference

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:43:48 +0000

In reply to Keith. Enjoy! PubCon is a very fun (and informative) conference! :)

By: Keith

Keith — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:41:57 +0000

Headed to my first pubcon this year so thanks for the tips! Still, in 2011, I’m sure many of them still hold true.

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:38:40 +0000

In reply to Maria Orlova.

Hello!

It’s true that many of the meetups are in bars and clubs – the search industry has always taken over a couple bars (especially the hotel bar) and claimed them as their own. :)

If you can’t get into the bars, I’d recommend making sure that you were attending a lot of sessions, going to the networking lunch, and going to any Exhibit Hall networking events (which are on site and not at a bar.) You can still meet tons of folks that way. After all, not everyone is into the bar/club scene – and there are quite a few folks who opt for a quiet dinner out rather than heading out to a club.

Depending on where you’re staying, you may see a lot of #pubcon folks in the hotel. They normally hang at a particular bar – but you may be able to hang out in a lobby/common area near the bar. That way, you’re around folks without having to flash your ID.

Hope that helps! See you there! :)

By: Maria Orlova

Maria Orlova — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:57:27 +0000

Hi Heather, wonderful article. I have been following #pubcon on twitter for weeks now, but I’m finding networking opportunities difficult. I am under the age of 21 and so I cannot go to the clubs and bars where it seems most of the meet ups are…have you heard of any after-conference meetups that are in common areas without age restrictions?

Best Regards,
Maria
@MfromTM

By: Best of PubCon 2009 | Managing Greatness

Best of PubCon 2009 | Managing Greatness — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:24:45 +0000

[...] Heather Lloyd Martin: If a speaker gave you a tip that rocked your SEM world, let him or her know. Speakers love to know when theyâ€ve helped someone (otherwise, we wouldnâ€t be speaking!). A short â€œThanks for the tip on Xâ€ is fantastic feedback. And besides, youâ€ll make their day (from PubCon Tips). [...]

By: Melodie Tao

Melodie Tao — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:40:53 +0000

Great post, thanks for sharing! I use many of these tips already but it’s always great to reinforce. I didn’t think of tagging photos with care but will definitely be more aware when I post.

I just posted this morning on http://bit.ly/1xnMMc 10 Things I do to Work a Conference Before it Begins that’s more insight for pre-conference planning but I like that your post is segmented in to pre, during and post.

Best,
Melodie
@MyMelodie

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:50:03 +0000

In reply to Marion Jacobson.

Yes, yes, yes – the power strip idea is a great one. Now THAT’S a guaranteed way to meet new people! :)

Thanks for your post!

By: Marion Jacobson

Marion Jacobson — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:12:03 +0000

Wear comfy shoes. Dress in layers (some rooms are freezing and some are stuffy). Bring your phone charger and sit near an electric outlet. If you bring a power strip you’ll make friends.

By: Pubcon Survival Guide – Making It Count – Part 2

Pubcon Survival Guide – Making It Count – Part 2 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:07:16 +0000

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By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:59:53 +0000

In reply to Michael Martin.

Oooh, yes. Naps are crucial (I call them “disco naps”…I don’t know why!) Even if your nights aren’t that late, naps make a HUGE difference in your overall energy levels. Thanks for the additional tips! :)