What can you count on at the end of each day? Alltech traditional Irish dancers.
Yes, its rapidly approaching the end of day one at the Midwest Poultry Show.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Same great company - different part of the world
I will be visiting our friends at Alltech yet this afternoon - didn't I just see you guys last week too?
Global providers are at the MPS
We just met with the folks at I-SP last week in Bangkok and now they are in St. Paul at the MPS - our industry is full of road warriors.
The Watt booth
Traffic is picking up the first morning of the show. Here are Pam Ballard and Sue Synder from Watt at the Watt booth.
Opening morning at the Midwest Poultry Show
Watt President and CEO Greg Watt visiting with Penny (left) and Henry from the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Street food in Bangkok #2
Yes, I ate crickets, snails, red hot chillies wrapped in leaves and several other things I did not ask what it was. My version of Anthony Bourdain....
Street chicken in Bangkok
Yes, we are in the chicken business. No, I did not purchase this chicken or eat it.
Chalking up a success
It's always sad to see the breakdown of a show, but VIV Asia came to an end with a great degree of satisfaction among exhibitors.
Visitor numbers as of March 11 totaled 8,669, with half coming from Thailand and the other half from overseas. Anecdotal evidence from the show floor would suggest numbers were down slightly on last year but, importantly, all the key decision makers were there.
In comparison to the rest of the world, the Asian economy is performing relatively well. While far from a scientific conclusion, this, added to the fact decision makers came to the show, and the general look of contentment at show breakdown, would suggest that VIV Asia 2009 was a success.
Visitor numbers as of March 11 totaled 8,669, with half coming from Thailand and the other half from overseas. Anecdotal evidence from the show floor would suggest numbers were down slightly on last year but, importantly, all the key decision makers were there.
In comparison to the rest of the world, the Asian economy is performing relatively well. While far from a scientific conclusion, this, added to the fact decision makers came to the show, and the general look of contentment at show breakdown, would suggest that VIV Asia 2009 was a success.
Bangkok by night
Traffic NEVER relents in a city of 10 million people - VIV Asia was a great success!
Fort Dodge marketing prowess
Games are big booth-traffic generators. Fort Dodge played bingo and ball toss in its booth.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Satisfying VIV Asia
I know there is doom and gloom everywhere, but I’m finding VIV Asia 09 a happy show.
This may not be the commonest way to describe a trade show, but it’s how I feel about the event. Exhibitors are enthusiastic, attendees seem to be positively excited, and there is a generally welcoming atmosphere.
Today, however, has been quite a special day for me. Almost from the start of my career in agricultural journalism I had an overseas contact who was a regular source of not only information, but also support. We maintained communication for more than 10 years, but never met. The opportunity did arise on once, but for various reasons, we couldn’t meet.
Walking around the show today I came across the booth of the company that he used to work for and I thought to myself, “What do I have to lose, I’ll ask if he’s on the stand.”
He was, he remembered me, wanted to know to where I had disappeared to for a couple of years and was as keen as I was to reestablish contact.
Trade shows can be tiring affairs. You walk for miles each day and must have endless patience to make contact with the right person. However, my experiences of today reminded me of just what a nice industry this is.
This may not be the commonest way to describe a trade show, but it’s how I feel about the event. Exhibitors are enthusiastic, attendees seem to be positively excited, and there is a generally welcoming atmosphere.
Today, however, has been quite a special day for me. Almost from the start of my career in agricultural journalism I had an overseas contact who was a regular source of not only information, but also support. We maintained communication for more than 10 years, but never met. The opportunity did arise on once, but for various reasons, we couldn’t meet.
Walking around the show today I came across the booth of the company that he used to work for and I thought to myself, “What do I have to lose, I’ll ask if he’s on the stand.”
He was, he remembered me, wanted to know to where I had disappeared to for a couple of years and was as keen as I was to reestablish contact.
Trade shows can be tiring affairs. You walk for miles each day and must have endless patience to make contact with the right person. However, my experiences of today reminded me of just what a nice industry this is.
Watt booth staff at VIV Asia
Rita, Pear and Fai -- our wonderful Thai staff at the WATT booth -- stop by and subscribe to one of our magazines!
Our great partner NOVUS Worldwide
Stop by and learn more about how NOVUS products help feed the world.
A true partnership = WATT + VNU for Eggs!
The day two thread included content and education about the global egg business.
Ruwan Berculo, MSc, project manager VIV Asia-Pacific
Watt applauds Ruwan and his team for putting on a world-class show. Bravo!
Long lines for day 2 of VIV Asia
Looking at the thousands of attendees waiting to get in the exhibition hall.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
VIV after-show party
More than 8,700 visitors from more than 80 countries visited the VIV show on opening day.
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