· Issue 17 · January 2012
Meet Market
Location: Forum Ballroom Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm Exhibitor Move In: 9:00am – 12:00pm Affiliate Summit kicks off with an extended session of structured, face to face networking. Merchants will have tables set to meet with affiliates to discuss their affiliate programs and cut deals. Vendors that cater to affiliates and merchants will also have tables to share information about their products and services. Each table is a meeting spot for teaching, learning, closing deals, creating partnerships and finding new opportunities.
A visually-rich presentation detailing the 5 industry players, 7 popular affiliate models, 5 tips for choosing profitable topics, 5 web development strategies and 10 tips to get on the fast track. Experience level: Beginner, Intermediate Target audience: Affiliates/Publishers Niche/vertical: Training »» James Martell, President, Net Guides Publishing Inc. (Twitter @JamesMartell) (This Session is Open to Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Pass Holders Only)
Are Your Affiliates Adding Value? Top Sponsor Meeting Room
Location: Sorrento Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm The Top Sponsor Meeting Room is an area reserved for top sponsors to conduct meetings and get some work done. There will be tables, coffee and WiFi in the room. Admittance limited to Titanium, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors and their invited guests only.
Increasing Website Revenue by Driving Social Behaviors
Session 2a Location: Augustus I Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Social media has changed how consumers research purchasing decisions (it’s not just Google search now). This session shows how affiliates can create & leverage social behaviors to increase revenue. Experience level: Intermediate Target audience: Affiliates/Publishers Niche/vertical: Social »» Oliver Roup, CEO, VigLink (Twitter @oroup) (This Session is Open to Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Pass Holders Only)
Making Money With Affiliate Programs for Beginners
Session 2b Location: Augustus V Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Session 2c Location: Emperors I Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm This session will help you determine if your affiliates are adding value to your company or poaching sales from your site through adware, PPC, SEO, email, coupons, and more. Experience level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Target audience: Merchants/Advertisers Niche/vertical: Theft »» Adam Riemer, President, Adam Riemer Marketing, LLC. (Twitter @Rollerblader) (This Session is Open to Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Pass Holders Only)
SEO – Ask the Pros
Session 2d Location: Emperors II Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Get a full-spectrum view of cutting-edge thinking and have your own opportunity to ask for SEO advice from some of the most respected and trusted search engine optimizers in the business. Experience level: Intermediate Target audience: Other Niche/vertical: Search Engine Optimization »» Bruce Clay, President, Bruce Clay, Inc. (Twitter @bruceclayinc) (Moderator) »» Stephan Spencer, Principal, Koshkonong LLC (Twitter @sspencer) (This Session is Open to Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Pass Holders Only)
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