Just found out how many people at my local con were first-timers

I was talking to the organizer of the Emerald City Comic Con after the event, and he told me over 40% of attendees this year had never been to a con before. That blew my mind because the energy felt so different, way more mainstream. Are other people seeing this huge shift at their local cons too?

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ray_campbell4625d ago

Got tips for helping newbies feel welcome?

the_christopher24d ago

Our local group always has a vet buddy up with a first timer. Just walk the floor with them, point out the quiet spots to take a break. Makes a huge difference.

leodavis25d ago

Wow, that's actually not too surprising... the big cons have been pulling in new crowds for years now. @ray_campbell46, just being friendly goes a long way.