With the completion of the video clips for Forbidden Indulgences' website, Jack had been looking forward to a couple of weeks of less strenuous work leading up to his and Jennifer's vacation. They still had the rest of the plan for FI's grand re-opening promotion to complete, as well as the packaging and marketing for the simulator, but he wasn't expecting this to require quite as much time as they had been putting in over the last couple of weeks. That expectation went out the window during the meeting on Monday to discuss FI's promotion.
"Jack, I know this is last-minute, but I think we want to make a change in our promotion strategy. We always have a small booth at the trade show we will be attending in a couple of weeks, but I'm thinking about going bigger. I've checked with the organizers, and they inform me that a larger space has become available. I've put a hold on it pending what we decide in this meeting." Nick glanced at Susan, then did a small double-take. She was once again stylishly attired and coifed, and Nick still wasn't used to it.
"Uh, that's great," Jack replied, a little confused, "how can we help?"
"Well, the reason I'm thinking about the bigger booth is that we want to feature the blow job simulator in a big way. We think it might take the show."
This surprised Jack. "But I thought you wanted to be a bit cautious about the simulator."
Nick smiled ruefully and shrugged. "Well, I was, but I've been talked into being a bit more aggressive, instead," he pointed with his head at Alice, who beamed triumphantly. "And I have to admit, she makes a good case. This thing really should take the show by storm."
Jack beamed back. "Sounds good to me. How can we help?" he repeated.
"Well, we'll want the usual booth stuff; display, fliers, artwork, you know the drill."
Jack though about this for a moment. "We already have a flier designed and at the printers about to be run that should work. I'll call them and up the order. That's easy. The booth display and artwork may be more of a challenge. I've got a pretty good specialty printer that I've worked with before. I'll give them a call. Just so you know, though, a rush job like this will be more expensive.
Nick sighed and looked at Alice, who continued to smile back. "Yeah, I know. Get us the best price you can, but we want an eye-catching booth."
"Will-do." Jack replied, thinking that was about all they needed him and Jennifer for. He was already planning what he needed to do, but Nick continued, "Now, about the recording video software thingy, is there any way that it might be available for the show?"
Jack raised his eyebrows and thought hard for a moment before answering. "Yes, I think so. What do you have in mind?"
"Well, if we could have that on hand to demonstrate, I'm thinking not only will it draw a bigger crowd, but it would help to attract the 'talent' we are looking for to record the video scenarios. Many of the ladies, or at least their agents, will be at the show."
"Ah! That sounds like a great idea. I'll push the inventor to make sure we get a copy of the software ASAP. It might not be the final version, but it should work fine for the show. I'll even see if we can get a couple prototypes of the 3D glasses, and maybe even the ejaculation sensor."
Nick's eyes lit up at the mention of the glasses. "That would be great! Would there be a demo video to run on them?"
"Sure," Jack said, and then hesitated before asking, "Um, I've never been to one of these shows before. How much, uh, stuff, really goes on?"
Nick frowned. "What do you mean?"
"Well, would people come to be booth to experience a real live demonstration of the simulator, or..."
"Oh," Nick grinned, "no, even at this type of show, that wouldn't be allowed. At the booth, we could show the simulator in action on a demo cock, just like you did when demonstrating it for us. We could also show the demo video you shot for the website. A demo of the 3D glasses would also be great at the booth.
"However, private demonstrations have been known to be arranged. You know, for the media folks, especially the various men's magazines who will have people there, and even some of the more mainstream media outlets. Also, some industry folks, things like that."
Jack nodded. "I see. Well, we should have no problem getting some juicy demos for the show. One thing you guys will need to buy, though, is the video equipment for the recording software, and a high-end PC workstation on which to run it."
Nick groaned and rolled his eyes heavenward, then looked shrewdly at Jack. "Is there any way our inventor friend might foot half the bill for the show? He stands to gain quite a bit from this too, after all."
Jack returned the look for a moment, and then said. "I don't know, but I can go call him, if you want to take a little break."
Nick nodded. "Do it."
"Okay, I'll be back in a few minutes." Jack stood and left the meeting room.
Where are you going?
Jennifer asked silently.
Out to the car to 'call him'.
Jack did go sit in the car, thinking, for an amount of time he figured to be about the right for the phone call.
When he returned, he said to Nick, "Here's what he is willing to do; he will provide all the simulator product to be used for show..."
Nick looked a bit disappointed, obviously wanting more.
"... equal in amount, at wholesale cost, to what FI is paying for the show. That's booth space, promotional materials, etcetera. It doesn't include travel, hotel, food and expenses."
Nick's eyes had gone wide. "Well, that
is
generous. That could be..." he did some quick figuring in his head, "a couple hundred simulators, Jack."
Jack nodded. "Yep. He figures that if you are going to be giving private demonstrations, it would be more appealing to let the folks use new ones, rather than ones that had already been used by someone else, no matter how clean they are. So, you'll have a bunch to give out. Maybe enough to have a drawing for a few, too. He is also going to send several more of the clear demo units to use in the booth. Oh, and he will forgo his licensing fees for any software that is given out at the show."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, if you want to give out some copies of the user software, or preferably coupons to download the software for free from the website, you can without having to pay him for the licenses of those copies. As a matter of fact, he suggested giving out coupons to everyone for a free download of one of the video simulations we would normally charge for. He figures that, if all these guys know that they can go download and experience a blow job from their favorite adult star or whoever รขโฌ" once they are available, of course - it will be a great extra incentive to buy the simulator. "
"Wow, that is
very
generous, Jack."
Jack shrugged. "Well, he has NO reservations about his product, and figures that this investment will be well worth the buzz that the show will create, and the resulting sales."
"I hope he's right."
They went on to discuss a few more details, and then broke up to start putting their plans into action. Jack and Jennifer went back to their 'office' for Jack to make a few phone calls to the various printers, and to do a little planning of their own.
Late in the morning, they stopped by Susan's office so that Jennifer could invite her to lunch and then shopping again, this time for the video equipment. Susan accepted with the caveat that she really didn't know anything about what they were shopping for. Jennifer assured her that she did, so Susan could just bring the credit card, and have fun flirting with the guys at the electronics store. Susan blushed, but didn't object. "What are you going to do, Jack?" she asked, instead.
"I'm going to grab a sandwich and keep working on the designs for the booth displays. We have to get those to the printers as soon as possible."
"Okay. We'll be back."