To kick off the release of my brand new book Introduction to Show Networking, (which should, FINALLY, start shipping this week!), I ran a giveaway of 100 copies to those who donated to o ESTA’s Technical Standards Program or the Behind the Scenes charity, or those who have been put out of work by the COVID-19 shutdown of our industry. 23 people donated $890, and this morning I donated an additional $110 to bring it up to a nice round $1000. Thanks to all who donated!
120 people from around the country (I limited this giveaway to US addresses because of shipping/duty issues) entered for the 50 free books. Reading through the responses is heartbreaking, and just shows how completely devastated our live entertainment industry is. Since I was planning to give away 100 copies, and 23 people donated (including my father who was already getting a copy) I’m able to give away 78 copies to those out of work. I randomized the response spreadsheet and picked the first 78. And I’m working on the possibility of giving the other 42 a discount once sales finally start.
Below is a map of those who are out of work and entered for a free copy, which shows the awful, nationwide impact of COVID-19 on our industry:
Here’s a map of the donation addresses:
