Ad:Tech New York Plans
Ad:Tech New York starts in about a week (Nov 3-6) and Nickycakes is just now finalizing his plans for the trip. Those of you who don’t know much about ad:tech are in the same boat as Cakes. Everyone has said it’s a really crazy time and any excuse to take a trip is always welcome, though.
Apparently, it’s a huge advertising conference with like 3 floors of exhibit hall and tons of stuff going on. If you’ve been to Affiliate Summit, this thing is supposed to completely blow it out of the water in terms of size. It’s labeled as an advertising and technology conference, which is right up Cakes’ alley.
At these conferences, if you’ve never been, there are a lot of parties held by big ad companies, networks, etc. Most require some sort of RSVP. You would do well to rsvp to as many as possible, even if you haven’t decided which ones you want to go to on which nights, etc. That way if sharasale has another lame ass sausage fest boat party, you can jet and hit up whatever copeac sponsored event is going on which will no doubt be off the hook. You get the idea. Your best bet is to go to the list if exhibitors and ask your contacts at any of the companies you recognize where the parties are gonna be at. Here are a few on the list that Cakes has done business with, directly or indirectly:
7search
AdOn Network
Affiliate Summit, Inc.
Clicksor, Inc.
Commission Junction
CPAEmpire/Media Breakaway
CX Digital
DirectTrack
Google
Hydra Network
Neverblue
Pulse 360
Yahoo
Didn’t see Advaliant on the list, but they’re going to be there in some capacity since they’re sponsoring some expensive ass vip party something-or-other.
Ok, so where to stay in NYC for the conference? The best way to find a good hotel/restaurant/anything in an unfamiliar place these days is to just go to yelp.com and enter the address where you want to be, and you can see the top user-rated spots.  Here’s the list of the top rated hotels within 4 blocks of Ad:Tech NY. The only one of those Nickycakes has stayed at is Flatotel, listed at #10. The first time he stayed there, it was amazing, and the room was incredible with a great view, very clean, etc. The second time, he was assured the room would be the same as the first time, but it was run down, old, and way less quality than the first time. Pretty much hit or miss there, tbh, and the yelp rating suggests the same. Cakes is trying The London since it’s right near the conference and apparently has some really great rooms.
As for food in NY, the only really outstanding place Nicky has been to was Craftsteak, where he had the best steak of his life, and will be returning to eat at adtech. Try the wagyu skirt steak if you make it there. Worth every penny, seriously.
Anyway, Nickycakes’ schedule is pretty much clear for the entire conference, so if you want to hang out or schedule a dinner or something if you’re a company, hurry up and email.
If you’re a NYC resident and know where the good spots are to eat, your suggestions would be much appreciated, so please leave them in the comments.
Keep it real.
I think ad tech is more for the bigger companies. when I went to ad tech san frans it was an ok experience. I wasnt going to go but since I am 30 mins away from NY why not. but I think this might be much better since more networks are in the NY area and hosting all these parties.
see you there
Hope to see ya there again man and treat you to at least a dinner or something for those redsox tickets you hooked us up with in Boston.
Yo Cakes,
Ad Tech is the biggest friggen advertising exhibition hall you will ever see in your life. I’ll be there monday and I’m rsvp’d for the Azoogle and Copeac parties so hopefully we can meet at one of those.
Try menupages.com for food, the reviews are usually pretty reliable.
For those on a budget, who want quality, Becco, a mid-priced Italian in the West 40s is a good bet. Their all you can eat $22 pasta dinner is a winner.
BECCO, 355 W. 46th St. (bet. 8th & 9th Aves.) New York, NY, 10036 (212) 397-7597 (reservations suggested, this place is popular)
Nick’s Dad
Like Ruck said, we will have to meet up and grab a drink or something. I am down here in Florida cheering for the Rays as they are not looking so hot tonight!
Wooo party time!
Hey man, I have 4 more tickets to the David Letterman show. Let me know if you will be in NYC on the 5th. If so hit me up and let me know.
NYC ! Dam wish I was goin, I’m over here in FL, but from NY.
P.S. Craftsteak r0x!
If you’re looking for something upscale (jacket required) and have a few hours to spare for dinner, and well over $100/person after wine (dinner), Le Bernardin is pretty close to the hotel. http://www.yelp.com/biz/le-bernardin-new-york-2 and http://www.le-bernardin.com/ for your reference. I’ve eaten there two or three times before, and the meals and service have been amazing.
Unfortunately I don’t know of really anything else in the area, as most of my time spent in NYC has revolved around eating cheap in the East Village this summer.
Dude, when you going to get there?
Have a great time! Cant afford to this time, but thank you for telling about this conference as i have never heard of it. I am very pleased they podcasted their august adtech in chicago so I can download and listen to get a grasp of the upcoming trends.
destone: sunday