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The schedule for Affiliate Summit is filling up like crazy.  In “What Networks Are Doing For Affiliates At Affiliate Summit Part 1” I wrote about some of the parties and events that affiliate networks are having for their affiliates.  A couple of new things came up so I figured it would be fair to update with some of the added events.

CX Digital Roll Like A Billionaire Party

This party seems like it’s going to be pretty cool.  The promotions for its state “money is no object” so hopefully the party lives up to the expectations.  I’m sure it will considering they are picking everyone up in Limos.  Pretty crazy but sounds like lots of fun.

XY7

XY7 apparently does not want to disappoint.  They are now throwing 2 parties.  One on Sunday where they are taking people to an MMA fight at Planet Hollywood.  The other is a kick off party for the event.

LeadFlash

These guys are taking out the basketball suite at the Palms.  Seems like they are going all out.

That’s the update for now.  Expect posts throughout the event.

Ad Hustler

So as is everyone, I am phsyched for Affiliate Summit West 2009 in Vegas.  The schedule is filling up.  I got to thinking that some affiliate networks treat their affiliates a whole lot better then others.  Maybe that’s an unfair statement.  Maybe it’s just that certain affiliate managers treat their affiliates better then others.  Here are some cool things some affiliate managers/networks have set up so far.

Copeac

My affiliate manager Jeff is taking me to a nice Sushi lunch.  Can’t beat that.

Copeac is also having a killer party at the Palms called Thrilla In The Villa.  Its at The Palms  Sky Villa 1/12/09 at 10PM and is by invite only.  What this means is that if you want to go, get on your Copeac affiliate managers ass and give them a guilt trip for not inviting you.  Copeac are cool people and i’m sure their party will be loads of fun.

NeverblueAds

My affiliate manager Scott is taking myself and Ian Fernando out for dinner.  I’ve never actually met scott so I look forward to it.

Hydra Network

April will be taking me out to lunch.  I’ve also never met April so it should be a good time.

Buy.At

Honestly, I have very little idea who these guys are but they still inbvited me to their party at the Palms.  The party will be at The Moon Nightclub at The Palms on 1/10/09 at 10:30pm.   This is also an invite only party.  I look forward to finding out what these guys are all about.

Ads4Dough/Wickedfire Get Together

Ads4Dough in conjunction with Wickedfire are throwing a little get together at The Rio on 1/10/09.  This small get together is exploding and they are running out of room to take people.  My suggestion is to hop on wickedfire and RSVP so you can get in and chill with all your favorite degenerates from wickedfire.

Ianteract/Paradigm Visions Dinner

Ianteract and Paradigm visions have teamed up to take a special few out to a really nice dinner at Rum Jungle at the Mandalay Bay.  Paradigm Visions is probably not a very well known name in the industry but they are cool people and I suggest you check out their network.

Yep Revenue

My boy Elias, owner of the coolest damn affiliate network in the industry is taking out a Penthouse at The Venetian.  He’s having a get together for his industry friends.  Can’t wait for this one.

Tatto Media

Tatto are a bunch of true gentleman.  In gentleman fashion they will be having a cocktail party similar to their Ad Tech NYC party.  Should be fun and I look forward to attending.

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I’m sure there will be tons more parties and get togethers but these are the ones I have penciled in so far.  It seems like a good portion of networks are doing some great things for their affiliates.  SOme companies that seem to be dropping the ball however are:

CX Digital - They send out a broad invite to a “Billionaires Party” that is supposed to exclusive and then tell you to contact your AM for more information.  What?  How about the AM just send an invite if they want you at the party.  Sort of insulting.

Affiliate.com - Haven’t heard of anything.

Xy7.com - Haven’t heard of anything other then a brief mention that of you did some crazy amount of business with them before Summit, they would give you a “Free” invite to their party.

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If any other events come to my attention I will update this post.

Ad Hustler

You read about it everywhere that it’s important to meet and network with other affiliates.  Tracking202 in conjunction with Ian Fernando hosts a great NY, NJ, PA area meetup group once per month.  It just so happens that the next meetup is this Saturday, December 13, 2008. This meetup will take place at:

Panera Bread
21 Woodbridge Center Drive
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 602-1220
2:00PM

If you would like to attend, please join the meetup group and RSVP.  If you are a closet affiliate who has never networked and has some fear that people will judge you, or you won’t know how to act towards other affiiates, just show up.  The group is cool.  I will make fun of your social inability, but no one else will.  The group runs the gammet between complete newbs and pros.  If your a newb, I’ll even give you some ideas on how to make some scratch, quickly, with little investment.

Start your networking this weekend.

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I use multiple hosting services for different applications and to diversify where my sites are held.  One of the services I use and have used for many years is Hostgator.  I have heard mixed things about HostGator but my experiences have been positive.

Yesterday I was futzing around with a script on one of my Hosthator accounts.  I ran a rather large MySQL query and the whole site froze up.  Within 30 seconds my phone rang and it was HostGator.  They called to inform me of the problem and told me that the script had eaten up most of the servers processing power.  I told them I would fix the issue and they reinstated the database.

Although I should have never let a script run rampant and get out of control (I suck at programming), its pretty awesome to know that there is a company watching their servers like a hawk.  Keep up the good work HostGator.

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Everyone has their favorite communication tools online.  One of mine is called Digsby.  Digsby is a free multi protocol instant messaging client.  It has a lot of cool features including the ability to automatically check your mail accounts and tell you when new mail arrives.  This makes Digsby an all in one communication client because it can manage my email and IM.  Another cool thing that it does is creates a Digsby account for you so that no matter where you sign onto your AIM accounts, all of your settings and buddies are synced.

Much Needed Feature Request

I get a lot of IM’s.  I have a TON of buddies on my list.  Remembering 100’s of peoples handles gets ridiculous and becomes impossible.  The ability to give an alias to each buddy is helpful in remembering who the heck they are but I need more.  I need the ability to add a note about each buddy.  This way I can check the note when I get an IM from them and see how I know them and who they are.  Otherwise I need to ask them to remind me how they know me, which comes off as pretty unprofessional.

Digsby, please add this feature.

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