Join Affiliate Classroom for a half-day workshop dedicated to Affiliate Managers. Packed with tips, advice and how-to information, this workshop will include Networking opportunities so you can meet one another and begin building relationships. Plus, Roundtable Discussions where you can meet with your peers and a topical expert to discuss affiliate marketing best practices and advanced affiliate management strategies.
Learn from and interact with industry professionals including Peter Figueredo, Trisha Lyn Fawver, Lee "The Lead Man" Gientke, Sam Harrelson, Rebecca Madigan, Heather Paulson, Lisa Riolo and Brad Waller.
Note: This requires a separate registration from the Affiliate Summit conference.
Sunday, August 10
Christian Affiliate Marketing Association - The CAMA Cruise
Location: World Trade Center Dock
Time: 8:30am - 11:00am
The Christian Affiliate Marketing Association invites you to enjoy two hours of food, fun and fellowship as we cruise the Boston Harbor on the paddle cruiser Lexington. We'll see historic Boston from the harbor side while enjoying a delicious brunch menu with casual networking time. We'll return to the World Trade Center (next to hotel) promptly at 11:00 am - attendees will have plenty of time to prepare for the Affiliate Meet Market. Please register early as space is limited. To register, visit http://camacruise.eventbrite.com
Note: This requires a separate registration from the Affiliate Summit conference.
Registration
Location: Commonwealth Complex Registration Area
Time: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Booth Setup
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Exhibitor Move In: 9:00am - 6:00pm
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.
Which PPC Engines Work And How?
Location: Harborview Ballroom 1
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass Holders Only)
Which PPC engines are going to make you money? How can you manage a large campaign (1000's of unique ads on multiple networks) with just one person? Learn tricks to automate your PPC management.
Affiliates will have an opportunity to learn tips and tricks about how to most effectively work with ShareASale merchants.
Leveraging Social Media
Location: Harborview Ballroom 1
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass Holders Only)
This session helps affiliate marketers, networks and merchants recognize the power of adapting and adopting social media platforms into their programs for increased traffic, conversions and profit.
Monetize your Site with Amazon Associates
Location: Harborview Ballroom 2
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
(This Session is Open to All Attendees)
The Amazon Associates program has helped affiliates monetize web properties for over 10 years. Hear from current Amazon Associates about how they drive revenue through their sites with Amazon.
The State of Ad Networks
Session 1a
Location: Classroom A - Cityview Ballroom
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass Holders Only)
The trends are evident and there is no debate: we are in the midst of a tremendous rise in performance-based marketing and it has now overtaken CPM as the preferred pricing model.
Content That Kills
Session 1b
Location: Classroom B - Amphitheater
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Content is king and you need to have compelling content that draws people in. This session focuses on strategies for developing and creative killer content that can't be ignored.
My 5 Favorite SEO Strategies Exposed
Session 1c
Location: Classroom C - Harborview Ballroom
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
In this session we'll share the tools that we use daily to get great results for clients. Expect to learn a lot in a quick exchange of tools to help you evaluate opportunities and optimize your sites.
Compliance. It's More Than a Buzz Word
Session 2b
Location: Classroom B - Amphitheater
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
This panel will present a survival guide to existing in an industry that is regulated by the Federal government, 50 state attorneys' general, industry associations and self appointed watchdog groups.
Landing Page Testing to Attract Super Affiliates
Session 3a
Location: Classroom A - Cityview Ballroom
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Landing Page Testing can lead to double digit conversion rate gains. Learn how to test your pages to improve conversion, and attract super affiliates without changing your payout structure.
How is Social Media Changing Affiliate Marketing
Session 3b
Location: Classroom B - Amphitheater
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
In an era of brand evangelists, word of mouthers,¯ meme starters, and buzz agents, empowered by social communications and new technologies, what is the definition of an affiliate?¯
Legal 2.0: Hot Topics in Affiliate Marketing
Session 3c
Location: Classroom C - Harborview Ballroom
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Legal experts and regulators map out the legal minefields of affiliate marketing providing critical updates on advertising and online marketing law plus FTC and state enforcement actions.
PPC Search: Disclosure vs. Free-for-All
Session 4a
Location: Classroom A - Cityview Ballroom
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Judicious use of additional affiliate sites to buy PPC links can increase overall sales. Uncontrolled use of affiliates to buy PPC results in bid escalation. What's the right mix?
PPC Super Affiliate Strategies You MUST Know
Session 4b
Location: Classroom B - Amphitheater
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Super Affiliate Amit Mehta reveals little known techniques and strategies he uses to drive massive volume and generated large revenues via PPC affiliate marketing.
The Ten Hottest Strategies for Internet Marketing
Session 4c
Location: Classroom C - Harborview Ballroom
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Discover top affiliate trends, what's working for business, how to build your personal brand. Explore the best Web 2.0 tools, social media, conversion, long tail, video, podcasts and virtual worlds.
Great Affiliate Road Rally Location: General Session Room - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
The driver of the first car to cross the finish line for the Great Affiliate Road Rally will be awarded a 10' x 10' exhibit hall booth (value: $4,995) for Affiliate Summit 2009 West in Las Vegas, taking place January 11-13, 2009.
And yes, the booth is transferable, so the winner can sell it at whatever cost they wish.
Continental Breakfast
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 8:00am-9:00am
(Breakfast is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Registration
Location: Commonwealth Complex Registration Area
Time: 8:30am-3:00pm
Coffee Service
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 10:00am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-6:00pm
Bloghaus/Press Room
Location: Beacon Hill 1&2
Time: 8:00am-6:00pm
Ask the Experts Location: General Session Room - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 9:00am-10:30am
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Ask the Experts will be an opportunity for merchants, networks and affiliates to ask questions about various specialties and issues.
Hand picked experts will handle topics in their specialty, and conduct chats, answer questions and share opinions during this networking and education session.
The Future of Performance Marketing
Session 5a
Location: Classroom A - Cityview Ballroom
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Industry leaders will explore the performance marketing landscape and what the future holds. Who will lead the growth as the industry matures? Publishers? Networks? Google? Who will acquire who?
Web 2.0 for Affiliates
Session 5b
Location: Classroom B - Amphitheater
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
You will quickly be left behind if Web 2.0 strategies are not part of your overall marketing blueprint. How are affiliate marketers using these new kinds of media and what impacts are they having?
Luncheon
Location: Exhibit Hall Area - Commonwealth Complex
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
(Lunch is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Lead Generation for EMarketers
Session 6a
Location: Classroom A - Cityview Ballroom
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
Lead generation is one of the biggest tools of emarketing. The success of a lead generation campaign is the single most useful tool for advertisers to target their products and services to prospects.
(This Session is Open to Full Conference Pass
Holders Only)
The closing keynote address will be an un-keynote, where any Affiliate Summit attendees will have the opportunity to step up to the microphone and speak. Get up on the soapbox to share your perspectives, ideas, criticisms, and solutions for the affiliate marketing industry.
This session will also be a closing cocktail for all attendees.
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Affiliate Summit East 2008 Preview 8 Jul 2008 at 4:59pm
Affiliate Summit co-founders Shawn Collins and Missy Ward chatted about what’s happening with Affiliate Summit East 2008 in Boston for a preview show on WebmasterRadio.fm.
We talked about how the registrations are coming in fast, and we’re expecting a sell out in the coming weeks.
Also, we chatte...
Hurry Register your Booth and Meet Market Staff 8 Jul 2008 at 3:48pm
The recommended deadline to have everyone from your company registered just passed but we’ll still let you in, shhhhh.
Your exhibitor sponsorship is a separate registration so make sure you register your booth/Meet Market staff as attendees as well. Most table sponsorships include at least one h...
Affiliate Summit Boston Exhibition Opportunities are Sold Out 8 Jul 2008 at 11:02am
As of this morning, our Exhibit Hall, Merchant Mart and Meet Market are completely full. We are accepting waitlists which can be arranged by contacting realdeal / at / affiliatesummit / dot / com.
Some sponsorship opportunities remain which can be viewed here.
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