He is really trying to research an article on what role the bloggers have, and will have in the future, compared to today's 'established CAD press'. So far, he has a lot of responses from bloggers themselves, but did note privately that none of the 'established press' had responded. But I know why - the established press just spent the week in the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins in San Francisco, compliments of Autodesk, where the internet connection in the rooms varied between non-existent and weak;- and for MAC users, simply unavailable.
I predict that the field for 'CAD bloggers' such as Matt Lombard and the others will really open up when a company such as Autodesk invites them to their events and vice versa.
but do go have a read. it's interesting
rach
Rachel,
SWWorld 08 was my first experiance as 'press'. I must say that it was an experiance. Being included with the press for the special events was pretty unique. It was interesting watching them listen to themselfs speak, and then trying to discern exactly what they were asking. As is probably well known, all the press people were put up free of charge at a local hotel. While most of the traditional press expected it, us bloggers felt like kids in a candy store. Because of that, we were all more driven to do a better job, almost in an effort to earn the stuff we were given. I will say it was fun being on the inside, and look forward to doing it again next year.
Posted by: Mike Puckett | February 18, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Do you think my coverage of SWW8 would qualify me for press next year? :)
Posted by: fcsuper | February 21, 2008 at 06:01 PM