ASW15 Attendees
 

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Saturday, January 17, 2015
4:00 pm - 8:00 pmEarly Check-In
Paris Foyer
Come by Saturday evening to pick up your badge and attendee bag so you can enter immediately on Sunday when the show opens!

Sunday, January 18, 2015
8:00 am - 6:00 pmCheck-In
Paris Foyer
Pick up your conference badge and attendee bag, and get started with Affiliate Summit.
9:00 am - 12:00 pmExhibitor and Sponsor Badges Only
Meet Market Table Setup
Paris Ballroom - Concorde ABC
Companies with tables in the Meet Market on the Sunday afternoon of Affiliate Summit can setup their booths during this period.
8:00 am - 6:00 pmExhibitor and Sponsor Badges Only
Exhibit Hall Booth Setup
Paris Ballroom - Rivoli ABC
Companies with booths in the exhibit hall on the Monday and Tuesday of Affiliate Summit can setup their booths during this period.
8:00 am - 6:00 pmRefuel, Rendezvous & Refresh Room
Paris Ballroom - Vendome C
All attendees are welcome to grab some coffee or tea and take advantage of the tables and WiFi to have meetings, catch up on work or simply take a break.
10:00 am - 10:30 amFirst Timers Orientation for Affiliate Summit
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Shawn Collins, Co-Founder, Affiliate Summit
All first-time attendees are welcome to join Affiliate Summit Co-Founder Shawn Collins for tips and advice for getting the most out of your time at Affiliate Summit.
10:00 am - 12:00 pmAffiliate Program Showcase
Paris Ballroom - Vendome A
This is a chance for affiliates to discover the affiliate programs available to them. Attendees with a badge type of Advertiser, Affiliate Management, OPM/Agency or Network will have a chance to claim one roundtable and camp out at it. There will be limited tables, so it's first come, first serve. After claiming a table, Advertiser, Affiliate Management, OPM/Agency or Network attendees can put out business cards, pamphlets, etc.
11:00 am - 12:00 pmNetworking Plus, VIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyNetworking Plus, VIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyNetworking Plus, VIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyNetworking Plus, VIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
1a - A Step-by-Step Plan to Earn $100 a Day in Passive Income
Champagne Ballroom 1
James Martell, Founder, The School of Internet Marketing
A visually-rich presentation detailing 5 tips for choosing profitable topics, 5 traffic building strategies, 1 often overlooked strategy to build a massive list & 10 tips to get on the fast track.
1b - Pro Email Marketing Tips (Non Bulk Email)
Champagne Ballroom 4
Jeremy Schoemaker, President, Market Notify
In this session I will show the key tips and tricks that I have used to sell over 50 million dollars worth of my own and other people's (as an affiliate) products and services, and much more.
1c - How to Optimize WordPress Like a Super Affiliate
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Syed Balkhi, Founder, WPBeginner
David Vogelpohl, CEO, Marketing Clique
Are you an affiliate using WordPress? Watch WordPress personalities Syed Balkhi & David Vogelpohl share pro tips for promoting and optimizing affiliate offers using WordPress. Don't miss this session!
1d - 20 of the Most Effective Strategies in Digital Marketing
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Evan Weber, CEO, Experience Advertising
I will be covering 20 of the latest trends, tools, companies, softwares, and strategies in digital marketing, affiliate marketing and social media. 
12:00 pm - 6:00 pmPress Badges Only
Press Room
Bordeaux
The Press Room is an area reserved credentialed Press only to grab some desk space, blog, interview, relax, and network.
12:00 pm - 6:00 pmMeet Market
Paris Ballroom - Concorde ABC
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. This event is open to all pass types.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
2a - Conversion Mythbusting
Champagne Ballroom 1
Tim Ash, CEO, SiteTuners
There are many common myths that are circulating among digital marketing professionals. Break through and dispel them with common sense, and watch your profits skyrocket!
2b - Case Study: Drinking Wine and Making Money (The Full Monty)
Champagne Ballroom 4
Tricia Meyer, Owner and CEO, Sunshine Rewards
Eric Nagel, President, Eric Nagel & Associates, Inc.
Todd Farmer, CEO, Performstreet Media
How 3 friends turned a Mastermind Group into a profitable business. We tell all: from technology to content creation to outsourcing to revenue. Learn how you, too, can build a profitable niche site.
2c - Rise of the Six Figure Blogger - Will You Join Us?
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
John Chow, Titles Are For Wimps, John Chow dot Com
Zac Johnson, CEO, MoneyReign Inc
John Rampton, President, Adogy
Matthew Woodward, Owner, MatthewWoodward.co.uk
With over 35 cumulative years of experience and success in online marketing & blogging, this panel of experts will dive deep into what it takes to grow your blog, brand and business to the next level.
2d - You Suck! Prevent & Address Negative Customer Feedback
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Bhavik Modi, Owner, Inkdatabase.com
James Thompson, Co-Founder, Daft Labs, LLC
Sean Steinmarc, Founder, psGive
Nathan Smith, President , Zynali Incorporated
Customers air frustrations publicly via social media, reviews, etc. Mishandling them hurts your reputation. Gain tips to prevent & address issues, turning negative experiences into positive outcomes!
1:00 pm - 3:00 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
VIP & All Access Passholders Snack Break
Paris Ballroom - Vendome A/B
Take a break from the networking and education for some snacks and drinks in a relaxed networking environment. (Snack Tickets are also required.)

2:00 pm - 2:18 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
3a - Develop a CRO & Testing Strategy - Convert Traffic Into Sale
Champagne Ballroom 1
Justin Rondeau, Conversion Optimization Manager, Digital Marketer
If you aren't testing, you're leaving money on the table. In this session you'll learn how to identify pages, forecast, measure effectively, and see real-life case studies to give you new test ideas.
3b - Missed Opportunities to Monetize Your Site
Champagne Ballroom 4
Adam Riemer, President, Adam Riemer Marketing
Learn where you could be making money with your website, blog, newsletter, rss feed and even social sharing buttons. This session helps you to make money & helps merchants make more with affiliates.
3c - Mobile Marketing & Pay Per Call: The New Face of Paid Search
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Ron McKinney, Director of Business Development, mobileFUSED
Have you successfully transitioned to mobile paid search? If not, you are missing the chance to tap into the mobile market – and generate more $$$. Learn how to jump in to mobile marketing feet first.
3d - Advanced Social Media: 30 Tricks & Tools to Save You Time
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Ashley Coombe, Marketing Director, Prosperent
Walk away with my favorite advanced social media techniques and tools that you can start using today to increase engagement, grow your audience, get more traffic, and increase your commissions.


2:30 pm - 2:48 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
4a - Does (Affiliate Program) Size Matter?
Champagne Ballroom 1
Cristian Miculi, Sr. Manager, Affiliate Services, Avangate
Is more always better when it comes to the number of affiliate networks you’re working with? Learn to drive an affiliate program to success: find incremental value, grow it, consolidate it.
4b - Automate, Outsource, and Free Yourself to Grow Your Business
Champagne Ballroom 4
Scott Jangro, Founder, Shareist.com
Are you spending time on the right things? Learn which of your marketing you can automate and outsource and what you should spend your own time on to grow your business and make more money.
4c - Tools for Mobile Media Buying
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Mike Buechele, Founder, Adalytical
An overview of how mobile media buying works and the tools needed to be successful. I'll look at adserving, tracking, and optimization, with some bonus tools that I use.
4d - Understanding Profitability in the Affiliate Space
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Paul Schroader, President, PS Web Solutions, Inc.
An in-depth look at metrics and profitability. Learn the importance of running detailed profit analysis reports.
3:00 pm - 3:18 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
5a - Strive for Inbox Zero and Unclutter Your Business Mind
Champagne Ballroom 1
Shawn Collins, Co-Founder, Affiliate Summit
Learn efficiency methods from Shawn Collins that he uses to keep his email inbox at little or no emails, which helps him to be highly productive.
5b - Behavior Technology and Lead Gen Programs: Working in Tandem
Champagne Ballroom 4
Vinayak Ahuja, Business Development Director, Jungle Media
Learn how to take advantage of accessible technologies to track leads generated by your partners and excite them with a program that offers additional value on improved conversion rates.
5c - Battle of the Email Offer Types: CPL vs. CPM
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Daryl Colwell, SVP, Matomy USA
CPL or CPM email: the decision isn’t easy. We’ll look at pros and cons of both offer types, and provide best practices and tips on how to maximize revenue no matter which email offer type you run.
5d - Predicting The Future of Business
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Duane Forrester, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft
Predicting what trends are changing consumer behaviors is a powerful skill. This session will review emerging technologies & look at how they could impact consumers & businesses in the next few years.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmOpen to All Pass Holders
Ask the Experts Roundtables
Paris Ballroom - Vendome A/B
Jon Levine, Director of eCommerce, All Inclusive Marketing
Deborah Carney, Consultant, BookGoodies/Team Loxly
Michael Coley, Founder, Amazing-Bargains.com
Vinny O'Hare, President, Vincent O'Hare Consulting
Emily Vanek, Owner/Editor, ColoradoMoms.com
Anne Parris, Managing Partner, Midlife Boulevard
Kelly Whalen, CEO, Whalen Media, LLC
Anna Jefferis, Director, Strategic Development, Invoca

Handpicked experts will handle topics in their specialty, and conduct chats, answer questions and share opinions during this networking and education session.

  • 10 Tools You Should Be Using To Automate Your Social Media (Vinny O'Hare): Automate some of your social media. I will show you 10 sexy tools that will get your social media automated and provide quality information to your fans and get them into your sales funnel quicker.
  • The Best Tools for Business Management (Kelly Whalen): Brands and and bloggers will learn management tools to help stay organized, on task, network, and followup.
  • How to Utilize a Book to Get Website Traffic and Leads (Deborah Carney): Books bring traffic and leads to your website plus raise your level of authority in your topic. Publishing eBooks or Print is free & not hard. Bring your book idea & I'll help you get started.
  • It's Still About Providing Value (Michael Coley): Techniques change. Tools change. New challenges arise. But success as an affiliate still boils down to one thing...  providing value, both to consumers and to merchants.
  • Monetizing a Niche (Anne Parris): Building a community, and finding and promoting products that do well with a niche.
  • Pay Per Call 101: How to Drive Leads and Revenue with Calls (Anna Jefferis): Calls convert 10x more than clicks, and mobile users are driving billions of inbound calls. Learn how to track calls like clicks, to get offline attribution and new sources of traffic and revenue. 
  • Using Polyvore for Eye Catching Affiliate Roundups (Emily Vanek): Learn how to create eye-catching roundups and gift guides that incorporate your own affiliate links to boost your pageviews and Pinterest shares by harnessing the power of Polyvore.

 


 


5:00 pm - 6:30 pmAffiliate Badges Only
Blogger Meetup
Burgundy
Missy Ward, Co-Founder & President, Affiliate Summit
Anne Parris, Managing Partner, Midlife Boulevard
Hosted by Missy Ward, Co-Founder of Affiliate Summit and Anne Paris, Managing Partner of MidlifeBoulevard.com, this networking event is specifically for bloggers that are monetizing their blogs using affiliate marketing. There is no agenda, just time for you to meet new blogging friends and catch up with old ones over cocktails.  

(This eventrequires a separate registration. Attendees must have an Affiliate Summit Conference badge with "Affiliate" Attendee Type on it.)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pmNewcomer Program Participants Only
Newcomer Program Meetup
Chablis
The Affiliate Summit Newcomer Program helps connect first time attendees with Affiliate Summit veterans. 

Conference veterans volunteer their time to share their past experience ideas and information to help newcomers optimize their time at the conference. This is an opportunity for those first time attendees and conference veterans to meet.   (You must be enrolled in the Affiliate Summit Newcomer Program to participate in this event.)

Monday, January 19, 2015
7:30 am - 5:00 pmCheck-In
Paris Foyer
Pick up your conference badge and attendee bag, and get started with Affiliate Summit.
7:30 am - 5:00 pmRefuel, Rendezvous & Refresh Room
Paris Ballroom - Vendome C
All attendees are welcome to grab some coffee or tea and take advantage of the tables and WiFi to have meetings, catch up on work or simply take a break.
8:30 am - 6:00 pmPress Badges Only
Press Room
Bordeaux
The Press Room is an area reserved for credentialed press to grab some desk space, blog, interview, relax, and network.
9:00 am - 10:00 amExhibitor and Sponsor Badges Only
Exhibit Hall Refresh
Paris Ballroom - Rivoli ABC
Exhibitors may use this time to refresh their booth, catch up with their employees and enjoy a selection of morning pastries and coffee before the Exhibit Hall opens.
9:00 am - 10:00 amVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
Buffet Breakfast
Paris Ballroom - Concorde ABC
Buffet Breakfast is open to VIP and All Access pass holders with breakfast tickets only.
10:00 am - 11:00 amNetworking Plus, VIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyNetworking Plus, VIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyNetworking Plus, VIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyNetworking Plus, VIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
6a - Putting the Brand First, De-Coupling Services & Technology
Paris Ballroom - Vendome A
Todd Crawford, VP, Impact Radius
Robert Glazer, Managing Director, Acceleration Partners
Brook Schaaf, CEO, Schaaf-PartnerCentric
Jeff McCollum, Consultant
Nick Lamothe, Senior Manager, Retention Marketing, Adidas Group, US
One-stop shopping was once the gold standard in the affiliate industry. Learn why brands are now seeking more control and separately evaluating independent representation and technology partners.
6b - Monetizaton is Not "Selling Out" : Bloggers & Affiliate Mktg
Paris Ballroom - Vendome B
Karen Hoxmeier, COO, FMTC
Brian Littleton, President/CEO, ShareASale
Keri Lyn Renner, Blogger/Owner, SheSaved, LLC
Missy Ward, Co-Founder & President, Affiliate Summit
In the blogger community, monetization is often viewed as "selling out" or a betrayal of the craft. Our panel of monetization experts, who also happen to be bloggers, will debunk this notion.
6c - Finding a Perfect Fit: Selecting The Best Affiliate Program
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Amy Ely, Sr. Manager, Ecommerce Marketing, Canada, Under Armour
Karen McMahon, Affiliate Marketing Strategist, The Affiliate Whisperer
Kim Salvino, Director, Client Services, Performance Hoirzon Group
Elizabeth Silvermaster, Director of Affiliate Marketing, LeadQual
3 seasoned affiliate managers & an experienced affiliate share the top criteria for choosing best performing affiliate programs. Program types will include CPA, CPC and CPL in a variety of verticals.
6d - Affiliate Legal Issues: Three Immediate Action Items
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Sam Engel, Marketing Manager, BrandVerity
Gary Kibel, Partner, Davis & Gilbert LLP
Carolyn Kmet, Chief Marketing Officer, All Inclusive Marketing
Gerri-Lynn Becker, President, The California Wine Club
Explore affiliate tax nexus legislation, FTC disclosure requirements and trademark protection in this panel discussion that includes a lawyer, a retailer and a trademark protection specialist.
10:00 am - 5:00 pmExhibit Hall Open Hours
Paris Ballroom - Rivoli ABC
Meet with a wide selection of affiliate programs, networks, affiliate program managers, and vendors. All attendees are welcome.
11:15 am - 12:15 pmOpen to All Pass Holders
Opening Remarks & Keynote
Paris Ballroom - Concorde ABC
Chad Hymas, President, Chad Hymas Communications, Inc.
Jon Levine, Director of eCommerce, All Inclusive Marketing
12:30 pm - 1:45 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
Luncheon Buffet
Paris Ballroom - Concorde ABC
Lunch is open to VIP and All Access pass holders with lunch tickets only.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
7a - 55 Must-Haves in Every Affiliate Manager's Toolbox
Paris Ballroom - Vendome A
Geno Prussakov, CEO & Founder, AM Navigator LLC
Geno will uncover 55 tools that effective affiliate managers use to streamline processes of affiliate recruitment, compliance policing, communication, program optimization, and more.
7b - Beat The Competition With The Right Intelligence Tools
Paris Ballroom - Vendome B
Greg Shepard, CEO, AffiliateTraction
Max Teitelbaum, COO, WhatRunsWhere
Lori Weiman, CEO, The Search Monitor
Learn how merchants can provide affiliates with the same competitive intelligence that top marketers deploy on paid/organic search & display ads, plus the impact of PLA’s on affiliate page rank.
7c - Smart Remarketing for Maximum Returns
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Sean Dolan, President & COO, Pushfire, Inc
Tim Mayer, CMO, Trueffect
Learn how to squeeze the most revenue from your retargeting campaigns - and how to find & implement the creative (and revenue producing) opportunities you've been missing out on.
7d - Creating Unique Partnerships for Publisher Success
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
John Toskey, Director, Global, eBay
Oliver Roup, CEO, VigLink
Ethan Davidoff, Vice-President, RiskIQ
Jessica Spira, Sr Director, Business Development, Commerce, Ziff Davis
Learn how new partnership models drive the future of affiliate marketing, as advertisers, networks and publishers work to balance each party's needs in the quest to optimize earnings for all.


3:30 pm - 3:48 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
8a - Full Review of a $2000/day Facebook Campaign
Paris Ballroom - Vendome A
John Crestani, Founder, Results Driven Marketing
A full reveal behind the Facebook ads, audiences, optimization efforts, ad copy, targeting and offer I used to get a campaign that is making me $2000 per day. No slides. Just Facebook ads manager.
8c - Follow the Leaders – A Data Analysis of Top Affiliates
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Or Offer, CEO, SimilarWeb
A deep dive session into the strategies and tactics of the leading affiliates from key selected industries.
8d - Beyond PPC: Multi Channel Bidding and Traffic Monetization
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Yancy Naughton, Founder, WantsTraffic
In this session we will discuss how the emergence of alternative traffic bidding platforms has changed the way we do business in both the supply and demand side.
4:00 pm - 4:18 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
9a - How To Successfully Run a Dating Campaign on Facebook & POF
Paris Ballroom - Vendome A
Benjamin Louie, Advertising Manager, PlentyOfFish Media
Learn how the top affiliates at PlentyOfFish run their dating campaigns! Gain an insight on things that PlentyOfFish do to acquire users! I've coached $10/day affiliates to $1000/day super affiliates!
9b - How to Leverage Display Advertising Tactics for Success
Paris Ballroom - Vendome B
Jeffrey Reitzen, SVP of Account Management, CCDR Media, a division of CPXi
Pointing to examples of successful campaigns, this session will share display advertising techniques for building better landing pages and using analytics tools to know your competition.
9c - Pinterest Clinic: Pin Your Way to More Clicks!
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Michelle Held, Owner, MetroNY, LLC
Learn to integrate Pinterest into your marketing strategy. Users are female, educated and affluent! Pinterest now drives 10% of retail site visits. Construct the perfect pin and be re-pinnable.
9d - Security Doesn't Have to Be a Nightmare
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Mohammed Khonizi, CEO / President, Panda CashBack LLC
An overview of security risks that affect affiliates and advertisers. Learn how to protect your business from security vulnerabilities.
4:30 pm - 4:48 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
10a - Five Disruptive Marketing Predictions for 2015
Paris Ballroom - Vendome A
Victoria Clark, Founder, VictoryRiot
No other industry changes and evolves as fast as marketing, So what will 2015 hold? Explore five disruptive predictions and learn how you can be prepared to make 2015 your best year yet.
10b - SEO Link Audit - Advanced Techniques to Protect Your Website
Paris Ballroom - Vendome B
Scott Polk, Founder / CEO, Marketing Nomads
The Link Audit is an essential part of any SEO strategy. Links & External Factors account for almost 50% of Google's Algorithm and links that used to help could now be hurting your chance to rank.
10c - The Role Nutritional Products Play in Affiliate Marketing
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Jim Gardner, Vice-President, Planet Fulfillment - Private Label Nutra
The breakdown of an online nutritional offer and explanation of why health and beauty products work in direct response. Education on liability, manufacturing best practices and how nutra is evolving.
10d - Tips from an FTC Pro: How to be Smart and Avoid FTC Hell
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Bill Rothbard, Attorney, Law Offices of William I. Rothbard
The FTC is more aggressive and merciless than ever. Anyone in the chain - advertiser, affiliate, network, payment processor - could be its next target. Learn how to avoid an FTC action against you.
5:00 pm - 5:18 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
11a - What Is Your Business Worth and What It Might Sell For?
Paris Ballroom - Vendome A
Jock Purtle, Director, Digital Exits
Before selling, you need to determine what it's worth. Jock Purtle of Digital Exits, will provide a detailed analysis of how to value your online business and tips on how to increase it's value.
11b - SEO Q&A
Paris Ballroom - Vendome B
Jeremy Palmer, Co-Founder, Coupon Tiger
Get real answers to your current SEO problems and challenges live from industry experts. Submit your site to get advice and actionable recommendations to improve your SEO strategy.
11c - From PC to Mobile: Marketing Tactics that Mimic the Consumer
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Ted McNulty, Senior Director Performance Advertising, Millennial Media
Consumers are moving from PC to mobile in droves. Don't get left in the dust! Hear how to retarget consumers across screens, maximize conversions and attribution, and avoid common missteps.
11d - The Convergence of Affiliate Marketing & Social Media
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Sal Conca, Founder, Streamline Marketing
Affiliate programs should be leveraging social media to find new partners but don't know how. I'll detail best practices, free tools and practical examples for adding incremental sales.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
8:00 am - 3:00 pmCheck-In
Paris Foyer
Pick up your conference badge and attendee bag, and get started with Affiliate Summit.
8:00 am - 4:00 amRefuel, Rendezvous & Refresh Room
Paris Ballroom - Vendome C
All attendees are welcome to grab some coffee or tea and take advantage of the tables and WiFi to have meetings, catch up on work or simply take a break.
8:30 am - 4:00 pmPress Badges Only
Press Room
Bordeaux
The Press Room is an area reserved for credentialed press to grab some desk space, blog, interview, relax, and network.
9:00 am - 10:00 amExhibitor and Sponsor Badges Only
Exhibit Hall Refresh
Paris Ballroom - Rivoli ABC
Exhibitors may use this time to refresh their booth, catch up with their employees and enjoy a selection of morning pastries and coffee before the Exhibit Hall opens.
9:00 am - 10:00 amVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
Buffet Breakfast
Paris Ballroom - Concorde ABC
Buffet Breakfast is open to VIP and All Access pass holders with breakfast tickets only.
10:00 am - 11:00 amNetworking Plus, VIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyNetworking Plus, VIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyNetworking Plus, VIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyNetworking Plus, VIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
12a - The 10 Golden Rules of Social Media Marketing
Paris Ballroom - Vendome A
Jay Berkowitz, CEO, Ten Golden Rules
Digital Marketing experts will share the 10 most important strategies for using Social Media for business and personal brand development.
12b - Driving Massive Traffic for Sales & Lead Generation
Paris Ballroom - Vendome B
JJ Alan, Owner/CEO, Creative Ventures Media
Ian Fernando, Managing Partner, Jersey Consolidated
Bryant Hussey, Director of Online Marketing, Atlantic Coast Media Group
Derek Lester, CEO, 4thGearMedia
In-depth discussion of various traffic sources & strategies to drive massive affiliate sales such as Facebook, Google, PPC, RTB, and extending the long tail.
12c - Actionable Steps to Boost Your Affiliate Program in 2015
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Kush Abdulloev, Affiliate Program Manager, VMInnovations
Jennifer Crego, Affiliate Manager, Greg Hoffman Consulting
Karen Garcia, CEO, GTO Management
Kristin Kinsey, Digital Strategy & Ecommerce Manager, Performance Health
Joe Sousa, Affiliate Coordinator, Fanatics.com
Become 10X more efficient with APIs & automation, dig deep into network tools & data in ways you never knew, capture low hanging fruit, streamline recruiting & more pro tips you can’t afford to miss.
12d - Industry Trust—Promoting Transparency in Affiliate Marketing
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Van Chappell, Founder/CEO, 5IQ
Carrie Rocha, Founder, Pocket Your Dollars.com
Chad Waite, Marketing Manager, AvantLink
Andrew Woolbert, Head of Affiliate Marketing & Lead Generation, Living Direct Inc.
How can we improve trust across the industry? Representatives from different sides of the industry (affiliate, affiliate manager, network) will discuss how these groups can work together in harmony.
10:00 am - 4:00 pmExhibit Hall Open Hours
Paris Ballroom - Rivoli ABC
Meet with a wide selection of affiliate programs, networks, affiliate program managers, and vendors.
11:15 am - 12:15 pmOpen to All Pass Holders
Opening Remarks, Pinnacle Awards & Keynote
Paris Ballroom - Concorde ABC
Noah Kagan, Founder, AppSumo
Jon Levine, Director of eCommerce, All Inclusive Marketing
Shawn Collins, Co-Founder, Affiliate Summit
Missy Ward, Co-Founder & President, Affiliate Summit
The ninth annual Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards will be presented. These awards recognize exceptional performance in affiliate marketing. Also, get an overview of the day ahead, as well as hearing the keynote address.
12:30 pm - 1:45 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
Luncheon Buffet
Paris Ballroom - Concorde ABC
Buffet Lunch is open to VIP and All Access pass holders with lunch tickets only.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
13a - Four Hot Ways to Maximize Revenue Performance Now
Paris Ballroom - Vendome A
Jeannine Crooks, Senior Account Manager, Affiliate Window
Rick Gardiner, CEO, iAffiliate Management
John LoBrutto, Director of Affiliate Partnerships, 1&1 Internet, Inc
Squeezing every penny from your program is vital, so here’s how to maximize your network performance and site real estate, turn more clicks into sales, and take amazing care of your affiliates.
13b - Mobile Marketing Secrets Revealed
Paris Ballroom - Vendome B
Konstantin Dieterle, Managing Director, AppLift
Brian Fox, CEO, AdAction Interactive
Shirley Lin, VP,Global Business Development, YeahMobi/NDP Media
Benjamin Pomerantz, Founder and Managing Director, Pocket Media
Cameron Stewart, General Manager, HasOffers by TUNE
Learn how to make a successful mobile marketing campaign. Hear about the latest tips and tricks from the companies that push mobile marketing to its limits.
13c - What's Working, What's Not Working in Affiliate Marketing?
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Sylvia Cintron, Digital Media Director, CheckIntoCash
Tara McCommons, VP Sales and Marketing, LinkConnector Corporation
Jackie Eldridge, Director of Marketing, DollarDays
Helen Fang, Director of Marketing, Ecommerce, Coupons.com
Want to learn insights from 4 influential industry leaders about surprising, but effective changes introduced to their AM efforts, challenges they anticipate in 2015, relationship optimization & more?
13d - Maximizing the Benefits of An Affiliate/Manager Relationship
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Trisha Lyn Fawver, Affiliate Program Manager, Snow Consulting, Inc.
Christen Moynihan, Editorial and Accounts Manager, The Broke-Ass Bride
Dave Taylor, Blogger, Videographer, AskDaveTaylor.com
Learn how to make the most of your affiliate program, by building and establishing a relationship with your affiliate or your affiliate manager.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pmOpen to All Pass Holders
Networking Pub Crawl
Paris Ballroom - Rivoli ABC
Refer to your Pub Crawl map of participating sponsors and visit each one for great networking opportunities and, of course, free beer. All attendees welcome.
3:10 pm - 3:28 pmVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders OnlyVIP and All Access Pass Holders Only
14a - How to Develop 100’s of Useful Content Ideas in 48 Hours
Paris Ballroom - Vendome A
Arnie Kuenn, CEO, Vertical Measures
How do you come up with great ideas for your content marketing strategy, even if you think your business is boring? Learn a process any affiliate can you use to discover hundreds of powerful ideas.
14b - Google Shopping: What You Need to Know
Paris Ballroom - Vendome B
Linda Bateman, General Manager, Vertical Rail
Google Shopping has changed its considerations of affiliates and product listings within its engine. Find out what affiliate mangers and affiliates should know for 2015.
14c - The Best Defense is a Good Offense - Managing Legal Risk
Versaille Ballroom 1 & 2
Rachel Hirsch, Senior Associate, Ifrah PLLC
How merchants and their affiliates can mitigate exposure to liability from both the FTC and private litigants by controlling both their advertising message and how it is transmitted to consumers.
14d - Recruiting and Activating Affiliates with Video Content
Versaille Ballroom 3 & 4
Wade Tonkin, Affiliate Manager, Fanatics Retail Group
A case study on how my team discovered an affiliate niche and used a 3 minute video to recruit and activate hundreds of new affiliates that generated six figure affiliates sales in 2013-14.