@Sam-Pinansky said in Conventions!:
Hold an all-day, multi panel seminar about the intricacies of interpreting Little Sister Literature and the thematic significance of different colors and patterns of panties.
This. This is the most important. I'd also like to have a discussion on how the emotional significance of KASHA, SHAAA, and RASHIN sound effects when a panty flash happens.
I think that if you decide to do a convention, your number one priority should be growing J Novel Club. You want the most cost effective means of acquiring new subscribers to your service. The best events for doing that are probably combine #1 and #2.
As a general strategy, you should already be doing #3. People need to learn and understand your service. The best people to promote it are the thought leaders in the community.
I'd also suggest giving out free trials of the service to people at the convention. Possibly even an account that has volume 1 of all available LNs available to read for let's say 1 month. From there, you can ask people to register.
If you opened a booth, I think this is what it should be doing. There should be computers and staff there who's sole purpose is to get people to register, download the smart phone app, and say, "While you're waiting in line to the next panel, why don't you read some of the awesome LNs we have? You can read volume 1 of every title for a month!"
I'd really push your most popular titles here. I'm guessing that Grimgar and Occult;Nine are the two big ones because of the print deal with Seven Seas and anime.
It might worthwhile to acquire some the best shoujo LN you can get your hands on. I remember reading that manga was popular among girls in the west, but I don't know if that also applies to LNs. It could help diversify your offerings which are getting a little heavy with other world titles.
