Visual Connections New York 2010

Review

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• See review of 2009 event

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59% of attendees were new this year. Despite the continuing uncertainty about the economy and clear signs that the industry has contracted significantly since 2008, the general mood was more upbeat than in 2009, hopefully signalling that the worst is finally behind us!

What buyers most value – and this is echoed in most of the feedback comments we received – is the personal contact that this event affords, something that has been largely lost in our Internet-centred work lives. A close second is the inspiration the event provides, from the variety of imagery on show to the topical sessions. It was clear that footage is starting to become mainstream, a trend that we fully intend to encourage.

For the sellers, the greatest value is in being able to hold the attention of potential clients long enough to really explain what they have to offer, something that is almost impossible via any other marketing channel these days. It’s not just being seen, it’s being heard too that makes this event so effective.

This is a breakdown by market sector of the registrants:

Prize winners

We are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s sponsored prize drawing:

And the winner of our $500 referral prize drawing is Lisa Ocasio of Hearst Digital Media.

Digital University seminar and sessions program

This program of sessions was organized by Ellen Herbert of NEAT, a visual production company.