Here at MarketingExperiments, we’re big believers in quantitative research. A/B split tests. Multivariate testing.
But, sometimes it doesn’t hurt to do a little qualitative research as well. Or as my Mom always says, “You’ll never know unless you ask a question.”
So I have an (incentivized) question for you – where do you want to go in 2012? Literally.
We were recently debating locations for our 2012 events, and while everyone on the event team has some pretty strong opinions, frankly, you know the answer to this question better than I do.
Share your opinion for a chance to win a $1,695 marketing summit ticket
So, we thought we’d hold a little unscientific, qualitative research.
Simply put, which city or cities would be most appealing to you for a future marketing event?
Let us know from the list below for your chance to win a ticket to a future MECLABS Summit, such as B2B Summit in San Francisco or Boston, Email Summit in Las Vegas, or the 2012 Optimization Summit in…well…you tell us….
(and if there are any cities we’re missing, feel free to let us know in the comments section below)
***UPDATE***
Congratulations to Carol Reid, Owner/Marketing Consultant, Carol Reid Marketing, winner of a free ticket to a MECLABS summit. She has chosen the upcoming B2B Summit in San Francisco.
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I’d like to see a conference/summit in New York City.
I think it is St Louis, MO not St Louis, MI
Right you are, Gregory and Dave. Thanks for catching that.
Although, thanks to you, I learned that there is, in fact, a St. Louis, Michigan. Although it is probably too small to hold our events. Fun fact, though: it’s slogan is “Middle of the Mitten.”
Please consider a town where you have direct flight from Europe, to reduce our travel cost and time.
It’s not on the list, but how about Minneapolis or St. Paul?
I assume you mean St. Louis MO. I don’t know of any St. Louis in Michigan (MI)
Anywhere BUT San Francisco….it seems like there are way too many conferences there for e-marketing.
NYC or Philadelphia or Newark, NJ (yes Newark – good connecting flights & good airport hotels.)
Choice of city depends on time of the year.
Summer in FL would be ugly….same as winter in Denver.
And, off-peak times might save on airfares and hotels.
Chicago / Milwaukee would be nice. Regardless of the time of year… Keep the travel costs down…
Would love to see this event in Canada this year! How about Toronto?
I’d like to see an event come to the UK.
Chicago or Minneapolis/St. Paul would be nice!
I would love to see one in the North East – Providence RI perhaps.
I would love it if the summit could be online. That would definately help with costs.
I think New Orleans would make a fantastic location for the next marketing summit. And I can even help you make it happen. Seriously. Email me.
Miami is the obvious choice so that Europeans can fly in cheaper…
Plus you have beaches and stuff to do for tourist…
Being on the left side I’d like to suggest Reno, NV or Sacramento, CA. Both cities have a lot to offer including inexpensive hotels and easy airports.
I’d love to see one of your summits in the Midwest. Indianapolis is beautiful and priced right. Jeff is right, Chicago/Milwaukee would be nice too.
Toronto please.
Denver Denver Denver! I live there. It is a hub for many of the airlines. Conference hotels everywhere.
San Diego, CA is always a good draw. Weather is good all year long, easy airport, and they have plenty of venues and hotel rooms.
Chicago, IL, please.
Chicago is hard to beat!
Another vote for somewhere in the Midwest, Chicago or Minneapolis.
How about Salt Lake City in the winter? World-class skiing only an hour away and an international airport as well.
I second the Miami proposal.
More in the West, please. San Francisco, Vegas, Reno, San Diego, Scottsdale, etc. etc.
Also, I’d love to hear your take on the “duplicate content” aspect of SEO, posting this here and on marketingsherpa.com (http://sherpablog.marketingsherpa.com/marketing/summits-survey/#sg_wrapper).
Not a problem from an SEO perspective because they are on separate domains?
Dallas, Tx., the weather can’t be beat in the spring or fall. Its centrally located and has two airports that hub SouthWest and American Airlines. There are a ton of venues – both large and small.
@Daniel Burstein
There is also a St Louis in Saskatchewan ( a REALLY little town!). I didn’t see Vancouver , Toronto or Montreal on the list, folks? Great cities with lots to offer – and easy access from anywhere! Other votes I would second – Sacramento and Providence (never had a really good reason to go to either).
San Diego, Sacramento, Reno, Vegas, Portland, Kansas City
How about Pittsburgh Pennsylvania?
I’d like to see one in Seattle, WA or at least on the west coast somewhere.
How about Atlanta,GA?: International Airport, lots of conference facilities, major transportation hub. (Preferably not in summer, they don’t call it Hotlanta for no reason!)
I second April’s vote for Pittsburgh. Affordable and beautiful in May if the summit’s the same time it was this year.
Yes, NYC would be good as it’s a direct flight from any hub in Europe.@irene
Depends if you ski…
Seattle!
I didn’t see an option for Hawaii. I think we have the best place for a summit. I guess Denver would be the next closest though.
How about Seattle, WA! International Airport…check. Conference facilities…check. Lots to do (even when it is raining)…check!
Reno would be better.m 🙂
Hi,
Just finished LPO and On-line testing still Email Marketing to go, but I wish you can hold a summit in Australia so I can attend at more affordable price than Getting to USA. Love your blogs and webinars I attend Most of the time, but Money is not great at this time to go USA love to attend your summits.
Keep up the good work and till that time Thank you for all you doing to educate us.
Elias Haddad
August in DC would be moderately ugly, but it would reduce costs considerably. Plus, great connectivity (3 major airports).
Sacramento, Las Vegas, Reno, San Diego are great.
Phoenix, AZ would be a nice spot in the winter or early spring. Prices should be ideal for venues.
Dallas is one of the largest business centers in the U.S. and the gateway for international travelers.
We havnt seen yall down here, but were still waitin. We can kick our heels up and have a boot scootin good time.
I would go to an event either in:
– Ottawa, ON
– Toronto, ON
– Montreal, QC
I think Houston or Austin, TX would be great locations for the conference since these cities have a strong base of tech companies and industries that rely on technology and marketing
And I would go to an event in Eastern Canada e.g. Montreal – plenty of amenities and broad spectrum of industries and international companies…
Seattle would be great. I’d much prefer Sacramento to San Fran.
I vote for Boston, MA – especially in the summer or fall
Chicago and/or Detroit (Metro Detroit’s a great place to visit in the summer – southeast part of the mitten). I’m a little biased …
Miami, DC, Atlanta – any of those three. It does seem like SF already hosts tons of these events… Miami / wintertime = win. 🙂