In a few days, I will be leaving for Affiliates Summit East in NYC. Shawn and Missy always put on a great show and I think this is going to be one of the most productive ones for me.

I am getting in on Friday early so I can spend at least one day relaxing and gathering my thoughts. I am taking my husband to see “Spiderman Turn off the Dark” on Broadway. He is a huge Spidey fan and has probably all of the Spiderman comics in existence.

Saturday morning I am attending the Full Day SEO Training Course with Rae Hoffman-Dolan. I am really excited, SEO has changed so much since I first started this business 12 years ago. I love Rae’s straight shooting no bullshit ways and look forward to learning a lot.

Sunday is the Meet Market and a panel I am looking forward to, including my own:

Taking Advantage of Seasonality in Affiliate Marketing

Session 2a
Location: Gramercy Suite
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm

Learn how affiliate managers and affiliates can work together to maximize earnings during seasons and also extend sales throughout the year. Includes holidays, sports, bridal, graduation, and more.

Todd Farmer, CEO, PerformStreet Media (Twitter @toddfarmer) (Moderator)
Kristen M. Grace, Affiliate Marketing Manager, BuyCostumes.com | Celebrate Express (Twitter @kristengrace)
Tricia Meyer, Owner, Sunshine Rewards (Twitter @sunshinetricia)

The Future of Coupons in Affiliate Marketing
Session 4a
Location: Gramercy Suite
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm

With the introduction of mobile & local deals to affiliate marketing, coupon affiliates must evolve. Experts will discuss the future of affiliate coupons & what trends benefit coupon affiliates.

Trisha Lyn Fawver, Client Services Manager, For Me To Coupon (Twitter @TrishaLyn) (Moderator)
Connie Arnold, Head Bird, FlamingoWorld.com LLC (Twitter @conniearnold)
Carolyn Kmet, Director of Affiliate Marketing, Groupon (Twitter @catango)
Carrie Rocha, Owner, Pocket Your Dollars (Twitter @carrierocha)
Kim Rowley, Owner, Key Internet Marketing, Inc. (Twitter @kimarketing)

The rest of the days are filled with other various sessions, meetings, brainstorming, and of course parties!

I feel like the last year or so my brain has gone stagnant, I need to refresh, come up with new ideas, and create something awesome! If anyone wants to get together at Summit just to pick brains let me know!

I will check in here during Summit to update on what I am doing, who I am talking with, and maybe pick some of your brains too!

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