Representatives from Studio Ordet (Wake Up, Girls!) and Studio TRIGGER (Kill la Kill) will share the stage and share news about their companies relevant to convention runners. Ordet will share information on their founder, anime director Yutaka Yamamoto, while TRIGGER will give a short presentation on upcoming projects.
Toshifumi Makita of Visual Industry Promotion Organisation (VIPO) will talk about VIPO's experiences with previous editions of JLOP, The Subsidy for the Localization & Promotion of Japanese Visual Media and he will discuss what Japanese exhibitors are looking for from conventions around the world. Makita will also highlight the various merits of VIPOーConvention corporations.
Dealing with the press. How to do it right, and why it matters. This panel will help give an overview of a complete PR strategy, everything from picking out the right PR person, and identifying target press outlets to setting up the proper press room and onsite-procedures. The ultimate goal isn't having the most coverage, but having coverage that brings more attendees, guests, industry and funding to your event.
A presentation from a special guest TBA!
