Affiliate Summit East 2012 is taking place August 12-14, 2012 at the Hilton New York. This three day conference includes an exhibit hall with affiliate merchants, vendors, and networks, as well as multiple tracks of educational sessions covering the latest trends and information from affiliate marketing experts. Find out from Affiliate Summit co-founder Shawn Collins how to optimize your time at Affiliate Summit East 2012. Topics covered include when to arrive at the conference, the Newcomer program, an app to download, setting goals, and becoming familiar with the Hilton New York conference area. Also discussed were the educational sessions, networking opportunities, Facebook event page, Twitter hashtag, and the best way to follow up after Affiliate Summit. More details at http://www.affiliatesummit.com

1. First Timers Guide to
Affiliate Summit
Shawn Collins, Co-founder, Affiliate Summit

2. Registration Opens Saturday
Saturday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am.
Monday: 7:30 am.
Tuesday: 8:00 am.
Networking goes as late as you’re willing
to participate in the evenings.

3. Stay in the Conference Hotel
Hilton New York: $229 per
night.
Informal networking all over
the hotel before and after
conference hours.
SOLD OUT! Be an early bird
next time.

4. The Newcomer Program

5. EventMethod app

6. Set Goals
Booths.
Sessions.
People.
Social events.

7. Wake Early, Stay Late
Don’t sleep away opportunities.
It’s temporary.

8. Make Plans
Meetings.
Meals.

9. Schedule Open Time
Say hi to strangers.

10. Get Off Your Computer
Real work = OK.
Facebook + Twitter = Not OK.

11. Meet New People
New people = new business.

12. Orient Yourself
Register when
you arrive.
Find rooms
where events
take place.

13. What You’ll Get
Attendee bag.
FeedFront Magazine.
Exhibitor guide.
Agenda at a glance.

14. Educational Sessions
Got a conflict – no
worries! Sessions
are filmed and free
to Networking Plus,
VIP & All Access
pass holders.
Meet speakers.

15. Prepare to Network
Meet Market.
Exhibit Hall.
Meals.
Ask the Experts.
Before/After the
Sessions.
Affiliate Karaoke.
Parties.

16. Name Badges
Color coded.
Figure out your target color.

17. http://forum.affiliatesummit.com

18. Facebook: Affiliate Summit East 2012

19. http://www.twitter.com #ASE12

20. Speakers on Twitter
@affiliatesummit/ase12-speakers

21. K.I.S.S. Method
Keep It Simple, Stupid.
Surgical strike.
Leave details for later.

22. Follow Up
Lead off with a hand-written note.

23. Questions in New York City
Visit the registration booths.
Seek out staff members – wearing black
shirts labeled “Staff”.

24. Feedback
Provide feedback in each session.
We can’t fix things unless you tell us
they’re broken.

25. Here’s My Business Card

26. Welcome to Affiliate Summit!
Any questions? Contact us…
realdeal@affiliatesummit.com
417-2SUMMIT (278-6648)
http://www.Twitter.com/affiliatesummit
http://www.Facebook.com/affiliatesummit