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.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Where This Applies
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
