The month of January is always a bit crazy for everyone at BLASTmedia / BLASToutdoors as we are flying across the country to go to industry trade shows. Trade shows are a lot of hard work….writing press materials, setting up press appointments, working our client’s booths, etc., but there are a few perks here and there.

Last month we visited Las Vegas twice for CES and SIA, San Francisco for MacWorld, Orlando for Surf Expo and then Salt Lake City for Outdoor Retailer. Along the way we went to several industry parties where we saw Chuck D, DMC and the Wu Tang Clan perform, but the highlight came in Utah when our client, Skullcandy, gave us tickets to ChefDance!

ChefDance has been going on for the last four years during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT. For 10 nights, an all-star line up of guest and celebrity chefs fly in for their designated evening to prepare dinner for 250 people. Jessica and I were lucky enough to not only attend, but to sit at the table of the host, Bethenny Frankel. We dined on a meal prepared by Matt Bencivengna - a Wolfgang Puck Chef - of Lobster, Pumpkin Squash Ravioli, Waygu Beef and a wonderful dessert as we sipped on champagne and a variety of wines.

Needless to say we had a great time….what perks does your job have?