Skip to content

TechRepublic

  • Top Products Lists
  • AI
  • Developer
  • Payroll
  • Security
  • Project Management
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • Innovation
  • Cheat Sheets
  • Big Data
  • Tech Jobs
  • TechRepublic Premium
  • Top Products Lists
  • AI
  • Developer
  • Payroll
  • Security
  • Project Management
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • Innovation
  • Cheat Sheets
  • Big Data
  • Tech Jobs
  • See All Topics
  • Sponsored
  • Newsletters
  • Forums
  • Resource Library
TechRepublic Premium
Join / Sign In
Tech Industry

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

By Bill Detwiler September 20, 2007, 12:38 AM PDT on Twitter billdetwiler

Image
1
of 13

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

Peaking inside the VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

Peaking inside the VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

I’m less than excited after my first peak inside the VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag. Doesn’t appear to be much more than a ton of marketing material.

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

Lifting the front flap on the VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

Lifting the front flap on the VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

You open the bag’s main compartment via the zipper on top. However, a large flap on the bag’s front hides a few small compartments suitable for business cards or pens.

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag and all its contents

VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag and all its contents

The VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag and all it’s contents spread out on a table in the TechRepublic office.

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

CMP Media magazines

CMP Media magazines

CMP Media LLC, a United Business Media company, owns and operates the VoiceCon shows. As you would expect, the VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag contained a few CMP Media publications.

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

A stack of marketing material

A stack of marketing material

Most of the marketing material in the VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag held my attention for about 2 seconds.

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

The few marketing material that stood out

The few marketing material that stood out

Although most of the marketing material was immediately forgettable, a few pieces did pique my interest.

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

Nuance Communications prize content key

Nuance Communications prize content key

Nuance Communications was promoting their speech-enabling solutions with prize giveaway. VoiceCon attendees would take this key to the Nuance Communications booth and use it to unlock a “treasure chest”. If the key worked, you would be able to pick from a Video iPod, Garmin GPS unit, or Flip Video Camcorder. It’s a shame I didn’t notice this key until after the conference. I’m just sure my key was a winner.

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

Sipera Systems decision support wheel

Sipera Systems decision support wheel

Sipera Systems, a provider of VoIP security products, stuffed used this decision support wheel. According to the wheel’s instructions, we should “line up the opening to your specific application and security concern to see which protection and enablement techniques are required for your deployment”.

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

AsteriskNOW For Dummies, Digium Edition

AsteriskNOW For Dummies, Digium Edition

Digium, the developers of the open-source Asterisk, capitalized on Wiley Publishing’s popular For Dummies book franchise. Stephen Olejniczak, author of Telecom For Dummies, wrote the 44-page AsteriskNOW For Dummies, Digium Edition. Although it’s clearly a marketing tool, the book does a decent job of explaining AsteriskNOW.

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

Microsoft water bottle and chocolate bar

Microsoft water bottle and chocolate bar

Microsoft provide the only really “goodies” in the VoiceCon San Fransisco 2007 goody bag. This water bottle and chocolate bar promote the VoIP features of Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007.

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

Perfect Line's Super Value Bike Bottle

Perfect Line's Super Value Bike Bottle

If you’d like one of these handy, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water bottles (sans Microsoft logo of course), just contact a reseller of Perfect Line promotional products. According to the Perfect Line 2007 catalog, 150 of these white beauties can be yours for just $1.15 a piece. If you suddenly get the urge to give one to 2.5 million of your closest friends, Perfect Line will but you a deal and sell you each bottle for $0.74.

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

Melted Microsoft chocolate bar

Melted Microsoft chocolate bar

Not that I need more sugar, but I probably should have looked through my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag BEFORE I packed it in my luggage for the cross-country return trip. Needless to say, I did not eat my melted Microsoft chocolate bar.

See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

Microsoft didn't even spring for a crispy chocolate bar

Microsoft didn't even spring for a crispy chocolate bar

I’m sure chocolate purists will cringe, but if it’s not really good chocolate–which this isn’t–I prefer my candy bars with crispy bits in them, such a the Nestle Crunch.

  • Tech Industry
  • Account Information

    Share with Your Friends

    See what’s in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag

    Your email has been sent

Share: See what's in my VoiceCon San Francisco 2007 goody bag
Image of Bill Detwiler
By Bill Detwiler
Bill Detwiler is the Editor for Technical Content and Ecosystem at Celonis. He is the former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and previous host of TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast and Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show.
  • Account Information

    Contact Bill Detwiler

    Your message has been sent

  • |
  • See all of Bill's content

TechRepublic Premium

  • TechRepublic Premium

    Google Docs tips for advanced users

    None of these tips from TechRepublic Premium require a paid Google Workspace account, so anyone should be able to make use of them. You do, of course, need to have a Google account. From the guide: HOW TO PASTE WITHOUT FORMATTING I use this tip all the time. When you copy and paste text into ...

    Downloads
    Published:  June 8, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT Modified:  June 9, 2023, 8:04 AM EDT Read More See more TechRepublic Premium
  • TechRepublic Premium

    Google Chrome: Security and UI tips you need to know

    Google’s Chrome web browser held a 64.92% command of the global browser market share in April 2023. That means more users are working with Chrome in significantly more use cases: mobile, desktop and even business. Because of that, users of all types must employ Chrome with a measure of caution and intelligence. After all, most ...

    Downloads
    Published:  June 7, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT Modified:  June 8, 2023, 9:12 AM EDT Read More See more TechRepublic Premium
  • TechRepublic Premium

    Ergonomics policy

    A safe and healthy work environment provides the foundation for all employees to be at their most productive. Not only does it promote productivity in the workforce, but it also helps prevent accidents, lawsuits and, in extreme cases, serious injury and loss of life. A clear and robust ergonomic policy, like this one from TechRepublic ...

    Downloads
    Published:  June 7, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT Modified:  June 8, 2023, 7:58 AM EDT Read More See more TechRepublic Premium
  • TechRepublic Premium

    Enterprise IoT calculator: TCO and ROI

    Internet of Things devices serve a number of useful applications, such as environmental, asset or inventory monitoring/control, security functions, fitness devices and smartwatches. There is an array of IoT functions for both consumer and business purposes, but determining the total cost of ownership and the return on your enterprise investment in a widespread or large-scale ...

    Downloads
    Published:  June 6, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT Modified:  June 7, 2023, 9:15 AM EDT Read More See more TechRepublic Premium

Services

  • About Us
  • Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Site Map
  • Site Help & Feedback
  • FAQ
  • Advertise
  • Do Not Sell My Information

Explore

  • Downloads
  • TechRepublic Forums
  • Meet the Team
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • TechRepublic Premium
  • Resource Library
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • TechRepublic
  • TechRepublic on Twitter
  • TechRepublic on Facebook
  • TechRepublic on LinkedIn
  • TechRepublic on Flipboard
© 2023 TechnologyAdvice. All rights reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Property of TechnologyAdvice