Gadget geek blog Gizmodo spent some time at the 2010 Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show this year, and along with their awesome CES coverage, Gizmodo published a spectacular article titled: Booth Babe Confessions.
There have been a few global conventions in the past where attendees and even vendors displayed a complete disregard for booth babes, but Gizmodo did a stand up job with their pictorial which includes a video that shows attendees how not to be a creeper.
Implications - The 'how not to be a creeper' video is a brilliant concept by the geek tech blog Gizmodo. These confessions from the woman should serve as a stern reminder that although they look pretty, creeping is never the way. I am really glad that Gizmodo made this video.
Booth Babe Pictorials
Gizmodo Shows How Not to Be a Convention Creeper at CES
Trend Themes
1. Ethical Conduct of Conventions - The Gizmodo article highlights the importance of ethical conduct at conventions and opportunities exist for businesses to develop policies and procedures to address this issue.
2. Shift From Booth Babes to Female Professionals - The article signifies the shift from using booth babes to using female professionals who are subject matter experts.
3. Inclusivity at Conventions - There is a growing trend towards inclusivity at conventions, moving away from using booth babes and towards showcasing diversity and gender equality in the tech industry.
Industry Implications
1. Event Planning - As the conversation shifts to ethical conduct at conventions, event planning firms can assist companies in developing policies that promote inclusivity and prevent inappropriate behavior.
2. Tech Industry - The tech industry is seeing a shift towards hiring female professionals who are also subject matter experts instead of relying solely on booth babes to attract attendees to conventions.
3. Human Resources - Human resources departments can take a leadership role in promoting inclusivity and diversity at conventions by partnering with event planners to create policies and procedures for appropriate behavior.