LDI and NAMM

It was always fun when IAAPA and LDI crossed in Orlando and they honored each others floor passes. IAAPA is so big compared to LDI and some of the stuff there is just plain fun. Plus the show control folks put out their big booths, much more money in the themed attraction world.

Oh how I miss when IAAPA and LDI crossed paths. I was still pretty young the last time we had that opportunity. All I remember is getting to go to the IAAPA show, and magically getting a demo on a new and improved cotton candy machine. That experience definitely stuck with me.

I have only been once, when it was in Vegas about five years ago. I definitely didn't give myself enough time to explore that show. I keep hoping that they will come back.

jfleenor said:

... and magically getting a demo on a new and improved cotton candy machine. That experience definitely stuck with me.

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Groan

BillConnerFASTC said:

Groan

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BillConnerFASTC said:

Groan

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jfleenor said:

Oh how I miss when IAAPA and LDI crossed paths. I was still pretty young the last time we had that opportunity. All I remember is getting to go to the IAAPA show, and magically getting a demo on a new and improved cotton candy machine. That experience definitely stuck with me.

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@jfleenor A DMX512 controlled cotton candy machine? Can it be?? A new product to go with the DMX coffee maker???
Remember, you read it here first on CB!
Toodleoo!
Ron Hebbard.

Would that be RGB cotton candy?

JohnD said:

Would that be RGB cotton candy?

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@jfleenor @JohnD RGBWL at least if not better and zoom-able besides with optional glitter and available in a formula for diabetics and low sodium / wheat diets.
Toodleoo!
Ron Hebbard

But does it emit fog, and automatically cover the cones with the cotton candy?

No DMX controlled cotton candy machines this year... but we're definitely doing something amusing this year. No hints yet, though!

Very in-ter-est-ing! NAMM is now a CB sponsor.

Sponser (sic) or advertiser? Hmmm

Bill 1 NAMM 0.

Way to pull in a new sponsor unknowningly Bill

Amiers said:

Bill 1 NAMM 0.

Way to pull in a new sponsor unknowningly Bill

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Unknowingly? (Or is that unknowningly (sic)?)

Yes

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Very in-ter-est-ing! NAMM is now a CB sponsor.

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No conspiracies please. There's nothing "interesting" about the new NAMM ads. CB is eager to work with anyone who believes in our mission of sharing knowledge and helping other people learn and improve their skills. LDI and ESTA have both been good friends of CB for a long time, we value both of those relationships. We look forward to continuing to work together in the future with LDI , ESTA, and USITT. The timing of this new relationship with NAMM has nothing to do with the other complicated situation. This is about there being a newly built exhibit hall at NAMM that will be used to expand the focus of NAMM. An expanded focus that fits in much better with what CB is all about. We look forward to deepening our already strong relationships with LDI, USITT, and ESTA over the years ahead and we also look forward to developing a new relationship with the people at NAMM. We have been debating for years about adding another show to our yearly list of tradeshows we attend. The debate had mostly revolved around NAMM or NAB. NAMM's new exhibit hall and their expansion of their focus won that debate.

If you want to work on NAB as well, I attend every year for at least one day. InfoComm (I know that you didn't mention this show) is only every other year (when it's in town) that I attend.