First let us thank everyone that showed up to the Viva Las Vegas Lounge! Although the live Sirius radio broadcast with guests like Lukas Rossi from Rockstar Supernova and the drummer from Guns-n-Roses, Steven Adler did get up a few feet away from us and go speak with them, no one could be out done by the comedian Jim Breuer. We weren’t sure if Jim was a guest or if he’s part of the show, but he stayed the entire time and pretty much gave every one of us a headache for screaming into the mic continuously. You could never even hear what the others were saying because he spoke over them, but then you couldn’t understand Jim because he screamed so loud it distorted the sound. Absolute thumbs down to that station and their performance. It could have been better, but oh well.
On to the real matter at hand, our LinkWorth happy hour. Matt and I both agreed Friday on the plane ride home that it was the absolute best part of the entire trip. Pubcon was “ok”, but other than hearing the engines prove points or show us new releases we haven’t yet read on their blog already, it’s a bit a waste of our time and money to go sit in these seminars. So this go ’round, Matt and I wanted to step outside of the norm and plan a gathering for our customers and other associates outside the actual convention. This led to putting a small happy hour together at the Hard Rock Cafe where Matt and I were staying. A way to get up and close to each and everyone that shows up listening to any and all feedback over a few drinks and see where things go.
All I can say is, “SUCCESS!” From the initial first arrival “Dazzlin Donna” all the way down to the “American Muscle” crew, we were able to speak, face to face, with some of our long time advertisers and partners who have been with us since we initially launched. The theme was “what is your account id?” in hopes of becoming the lowest account id in attendance. I believe M_Reider at account 24 was the lowest (other than my account 1 
), however, I didn’t hear of one that was over 100. It was definitely very special to us in putting faces to names and creating a more personal working relationship with all of you.
Initially, we were worried people would have a hard time finding us because some tables that were supposed to be roped off, wound up not being so at the last minute and we couldn’t do much with it. We did notice that most visitors found us quickly. If you looked for us and did not find our table, we deeply apologize and next time will be much more organized!
Once the drinking began, a shot here or there and then inhibitions started being dropped like our money in the local slot machines. As our drinks kept coming and a few visitors moved on to bed or “other things”, our group dwindled down to Steve and his crew along with Matt and I. One of the guys “Dave” had a few martini’s dry on the rocks and had a great idea to possibly put our LinkWorth Logo on the outside of his left shoulder. Matt, being one that rarely backs down from a bet, says, “If you will do that, no only will LinkWorth pay for your tattoo, but I’ll get one with you!”
After some careful consideration and thought about the idea, I closed our tab at the bar and called up a nice big limo to take us all down to Vince Neil’s ink parlor. The two gave things one last consideration and didn’t even think twice about it. Next thing you see is both guys headed back. Unforutnately, Dave’s room was not on the outside window for us to watch, but Matt’s was. We had a camera with video making her way to the back to catch Dave.
So the final outcome was the simple logo on our business cards. Matt placed his on the underneath of his left bicep (OUCH!) and it actually looks like a very cool and trendy tattoo. Dave threw a little fit at first for the size and wanted it TWICE AS BIG! ! On the outside of his shoulder/arm, so his is a little larger.
After the fact someone brought it up to go over to the Hart & Huntington ink parlor and try to be on their reality show, but at that point in the night, we wanted to make sure it went through before changing of minds and get it done. The TV aspect would have been interesting enough to qualify for the show, but I’m just as happy with the memory and the pictures and videos we have.
The pictures and videos of Dave (our client) getting our LinkWorth Logo tattooed will be up very soon. Hang tight, they’re well worth it. I think we all deemed it the most exciting time of the entire conference that night. GREAT stuff. Thank you Matt & Dave! Expect the video’s and Pics this next week.
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Ron and Matt, I’ll have to admit I’m a bit nervous about seeing these video clips. Hopefully, they fill in a few missing pieces of the evening.
I really appreciate the incredible hospitality you showed us and other Linkworth clients throughout the entire evening. I’m going to agree that the benefit of going to PubCon is for the connections and trade secrets you get after the daily sessions.
You guys absolutely rock, I’ll send you some pics of the tattoo when it is healed.
It was an awesome night guys, thanks again. There is no doubt in my mind that it was the best night we spent in Vegas. The funniest part was when Dave started yelling “Do you even care about SEO? ! ? ! ? !” when that lady at O’Shea’s commented on his new tattoo.
Great summary, Ron! I echo your sentiments about our little happy hour being the pinnacle of the entire trip to Pubcon Vegas, too. Wow. I love our people! And thanks for hosting it, brother. Great trip, first class, limo, NEW INK, a weeklong buzz, BORAT, and everything else. Hell, I’ll even credit you with this ear infection I now haveif you want! Good times, my friend…good times.
Dazzlin Donna, you are killer…plain & simple. I loved hangin’ out with you and shootin’ the breeze. I wish you could’ve stuck around, though…things got REAL interesting later as you have probably deduced by now. Anyway, I guess I’ll see you in Big D for our next crawfish boil…I need a Cajun’s feedback on my bugs!
CWSTEAM IN THE HOUSE! Nakul, it was great to finally meet you. And I’ll work on all the stuff we talked about this week! It’s great to have you on OUR SIDE, sir, and I look forward to the next few years….because if we continue what we’ve started, you and I will be two happy campers!
Cory…I support Canada! Let’s talk more about that design stuff. You never know, right? Texas is beautiful right now…what’s the weather like where you are? -15 degrees??
Steve V, INSANE DAVE, and the rest of the “muscle crew.” Where do I start? You guys are CRAZY and I loved hangin with all of you dudes (and dudettes, Amanda. I know you’re from FL…but I’ll group you with the rest of those nuts that you showed up with!). Dave…how you livin, baby? My inner arm is still KILLING ME! I knew when my artist (coincidentally named Matt, too) said to me “this is gonna suck” that I was in for some pain. It hurts worse now than it did while he was sinkin’ it in! I love it, though…LOVE IT. We’ll always have a great story to tell, won’t we? You’re crazy, bro! Our own human billboard! Hey bud…next year let’s just haul off and do a sleeve.
Doc Doug…that’s for seeking us out. Our area was supposed to be more “on display” but thanks for not bailing and finding us. And I’ll talk to you more about a return trip to Vegas. I’d love to know how the locals do it!
And to anyone I might be forgetting…thanks for coming out! I’m still pretty foggy and I could be forgetting some names here….but if so, I forgot! I look forward to this thing getting bigger and bigger each year and we’ll do a better job with logistics next time around.
YOU GUYS ARE ALL AWESOME! THANKS FOR MAKING PUBCON VEGAS A BLAST FOR US!
It was indeed great to meet you guys
. Thanks Ron and Matt to make it possible !!
Did Matt get a raise with that??? This, I’ve got to see…
Dave,
Matt and I wished we could have been the fly on the wall when you woke up the next day. All things considered, both tattoo’s look really great and it’s nothing like getting a tattoo of your own face on back flipping people off (Steve-o).
I have some video’s, but I believe the young lady with you guys that was in the rooms recording will probably have a better clip. We’ll get this up quick.
It was definitely the highlight of our trip and by the end of 2010, we should all be full of tatt’s!!
Actually, Enrique, I had to let Matt go on the flight home. HAHA. Kidding.. But yeah, the raise was that LinkWorth picked up the tab that night. Now if we can just make that logo mean something really wrong. HA!
I feel really bummed out that I couldnt make it to Vegas. Dangit. I want a tattoo too.
Perhaps you guys could offer a promotion where if you sign up you can get a LinkWorth tattoo with your first deposit?
MegaD
I got the ~600MB of videos from Amanda, recompressed them, and tossed them up on my site. Check out the link below. If you’re interested in embarrassing everyone a little bit more, digg the story at the second link.
Link to videos:
http://www.jasonlitka.com/2006/11/29/drunken-videos-from-pubcon-2006/
Link to digg:
http://www.digg.com/videos_comedy/19_Drunken_Videos_with_Tattooing_from_PubCon_2006
Hey guys,
What a crazy ass nite that was. I got it all on video. Well mostly anyway. I saved some of you from some real increminating comments. I’ll keep that for later. Had a great time and no way i can beat that as my first PubCon experience. Guess we’ll have to see what next year brings.
Great meeting everyone. See you soon. If you are ever in South Florida, give me a jingle.
Thanks Jason and Amanda! It was definitely a memorable night and I’m glad you guys came to the happy hour, which lasted all night. The early flight really sucked and we were still intoxicated, but great memories and the laughter kept us going.
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