10. Because you don’t want to feel like this: “You don’t understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could’ve been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am.” (Waterfront, 1954)

9. Getting the chance to shake hands with the affiliate celebrities at ad:tech New York is “the stuff that dreams are made of.” (The Maltese Falcon, 1941)

8. Because, even if  the parties and sessions make you dead tired, “after all, tomorrow is another day!” (Gone With the Wind, 1939)

7. After looking at everyone else sporting the new LinkTrust hats, you’re going to say, “I’ll have what she’s having.” (When Harry Met Sally, 1989)

6. “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.” (Dead Poets Society, 1989) ad:tech New York is just the beginning. Where it takes you is up to you.

5. Here’s one more chance for you to finally get that elevator introduction down pat. And for potential business partners to say, “you had me at ‘hello.” (Jerry Maguire, 1996)

4. Even though, “a boy’s best friend is his mother,” we know you want more friends! (Psycho, 1960)

3. If you’re thinking about not going, “you’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do ya, punk?” (Dirty Harry, 1971)

2. After all the networking and business deals you make in New York, “you’re gonna need a bigger boat.” (Jaws,1975)

1. Because you want to write home and say: “I’m king of the world!” (Titanic, 1997)

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