The VoiceCon Tour  2007 - October–November, 2007, five cities, across North America

PR Opportunities

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Several PR opportunities are available at VoiceCon @ Interop to help maximize your company's exposure at the event. All of the following services are included at no charge for VoiceCon @ Interop exhibitors (unless noted):

PR Opportunities and Best Practices at VoiceCon @ Interop
This call recently discussed all PR opportunities available to Interop New York exhibitors and best PR practices at VoiceCon. This discussion with the VoiceCon PR director was recorded and can be downloaded here.

PR Strategy and Counsel
The Interop PR team is available to assist you with any questions or issues you may have regarding your PR outreach strategy before or during the event, including tips on contacting press and analysts, as well as PR advice based on industry events and topics at Interop that will be of interest to your company. Contact PR Manager, Natalia Wodecki at .

Making an Announcement at VoiceCon @ Interop?
If your company is planning on making an announcement at the show, we can help you increase the exposure through an October 15 press release detailing exhibitor announcements at the event. To be included in this opportunity, please log in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and follow the task links to submit a 50-word description of your announcement. The deadline for inclusion is Monday, October 8. If you would like to participate in this opportunity but not release specific details of your announcement, we can also accommodate you.

The VoiceCon @ Interop Quote for Your Press Release?
If you'd like to add a quote for your release from VoiceCon 2007 General Manager, Fred Knight, send your release and suggested quote to for approval.

Contact: Natalia Wodecki, .

Editorial Opportunity - Executive Interviews
TechWeb Networks is looking to speak with executives from selected exhibitors who will be launching products or services at VoiceCon @ Interop. The focus of these interviews will be your product launch, providing readers with more context and information about your launch during the event. A limited number of companies will be selected from submissions received for this opportunity based on uniqueness of the product/service and availability of the company's executive. These interviews will also be podcast and posted to the Interop website, which will also serve as the Interop Show Daily during the event. Send information on your executive and product launch to Interop PR Manager, Natalia Wodecki . Embargo dates will be honored. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 12.

Access to the The VoiceCon @ Interop Press List
The VoiceCon @ Interop press list is available for exhibitors beginning September 17th, and can be downloaded at the Interop Exhibitor Resource Center. This database will be updated and made available on a weekly basis until the event. This information will give you the opportunity to set up on-site interviews and meetings prior to the event. For questions regarding the VoiceCon @ Interop press list, contact Natalia Wodecki at .

Meeting Rooms for Press Briefings
Meeting rooms will be available in the Media Center during Interop for individual briefings with press or analysts beginning Monday, September 17. Reservations for these rooms can be made by emailing Olivia Loy at .

Please include the following information in your request:

  • Time
  • Duration (1 Hour or 1/2 Hour)
  • Date
  • Name of Exhibiting Company
  • Name of Registered Exhibitor Representative
  • Name of Press/Group
  • Name of Registered Journalist/Analyst

The Media Center is located in Room 3D01 on the lower floor of the Javits Center. The Media Center Hours of Operation are Monday, October 22 – Thursday October 25 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with the exception of Tuesday, October 23, on which day the center is open from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Media Center may only be used by registered exhibitors, representatives, press and analysts. For each meeting, one attendee must be registered as press (journalist/analyst) and the other must be a registered exhibitor. For more information, please contact Olivia Loy at .

VoiceCon @ Interop Media Center
The Media Center at VoiceCon @ Interop is located in room #3D01 in the , just to the right of the show floor entrance (signs will clearly mark the location). The meeting rooms for press briefings are located inside the Media Center, and press kits can also be dropped off here. The VoiceCon Media Center will open during the show each day at 8AM and close at 5PM, with the exception of Tuesday, October 23, on which day the Media Center is open until 6 p.m.

Exhibitor Press Collateral Area
Exhibitors can leave press kits in the Interop media center for press to access. Press kits can be dropped off at the Javits Center beginning Thursday, October 22.

Promote Your Company's Announcement on VoIP Loop
VoIP Loop, the online voice of VoiceCon @ Interop, will select exhibitor announcements taking place at the show, providing readers with more context and information about your launch. If you are interested in this opportunity, send your press release to the VoIP Loop editors. Embargo dates will be honored - coverage will not be published until your product launch date.

Deadline: TBA
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Visit VoIP Loop: www.voiploop.com

Guide to Engaging the Media
Develop an effective media relations strategy for the event using the Guide to Engaging the Media section of this guide, which provides recommendations for organizing media relations efforts at VoiceCon @ Interop.