Stephanie Lichtenstein

On Monday is when the conference really gets going because the Exhibit Hall opens up. This is much bigger than the Meet Market. A good way to start your day is grabbing breakfast and heading to the opening remarks and keynote.

Opening Remarks & Keynote
Location: Grand Ballroom SuiteTime: 9:45am – 10:45am
* Jim Kukral, CEO, JimKukral.com (Twitter @jimkukral)
* Frank Luntz, Political Consultant, Pollster, and Author
(This Session is Open to All Pass Holders)

Once you hear the opening remarks and keynote speaker Frank Luntz you can head over to the Exhibit Hall. This is where all the action takes place. The exhibit hall is the most packed and busy area of the entire conference. When you go in there go with a game plan of who you want to meet. Below there is a map of all the exhibitors you can pick from.

Exhibit Hall
Location: Rhinelander Gallery & Americas Hall 1
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
(Exhibitors may set up beginning at 9:00am.)
Exhibit Hall map.

If you have time to check out a session there are some good ones at 11:30am. Two of the best speakers battle the same time slot out. Who will it be? The golden guy with his ten tips or the go-to SEO guy. Both speakers are charismatic and knowledgeable. You can’t go wrong with who you pick. It’s more of a personal choice of what you are more interested in learning about at the moment.
Link Building Victories and Failures
Session 4a
Location: Gramercy Suite
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm

• Wil Reynolds, Associate, SEER (Twitter @wilreynolds)

(This Session is Open to Platinum and Diamond Pass Holders Only)

Turn Website & Social Media Traffic Into Gold
Session 4b
Location: Murray Hill Suite
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm

• Jay Berkowitz, Internet Nursery School Professor and CEO, Ten Golden Rules (Twitter @JayBerkowitz)

(This Session is Open to Platinum and Diamond Pass Holders Only)

Once you hear some good content you can always head over to the blogger room to post a recap. This room is open to press and bloggers during the show. Heather Smith does a great job of running the show. It is also a good quiet place to do interviews and share ideas with like-minded bloggers.

Blogger Room
Location: Clinton Suite
Time: 8:30am – 6:00pm

* Heather Smith, Blogger, Beautiful British Columbia (Twitter @heatherinbc)

Then there is a showcase that you cannot miss if you are a Merchant, OPM, or network. The Meet Market is about the merchants and the Exhibit hall is filled with networks but what about the affiliates? Without them we would be nowhere. So the Affiliate Showcase began last Summit and highlights specific affiliates. It is the perfect time to create lasting partnerships. Here is a video after the last Affiliate Showcase where Tricia Meyer of SunshineRewards.com tells me about her experience. Don’t mind the quality it was definitely not edited but does the job of giving you information.

Affiliate Showcase
Location: Americas Hall 2
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm

(This Session is Open to Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Pass Holders Only)

Here are some later sessions that may be worth your while. If you are new to Affiliate Summit or want to learn more definitely check them out below.

Social Media Marketing for Affiliates
Session 5c
Location: Sutton Complex (Beekman & North)
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

* Brent Csutoras, Social Media Consultant, Brent Csutoras, Inc (Twitter @brentcsutoras) (Moderator)
* Kevin Henrikson, Technical Director, Henrikson Media (Twitter @kevinhenrikson)
* Amy Vernon, CEO, Amy Vernon, LLC (Twitter @amyvernon)

(This Session is Open to Platinum and Diamond Pass Holders Only)

Why Q4 is the Year Long Season
Session 6c
Location: Sutton Complex (Beekman & North)
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm

* Kim Riedell, Vice President, Client Development, Commission Junction, a ValueClick Company (Twitter @CJnetwork)

(This Session is Open to Platinum and Diamond Pass Holders Only)

Once you are done with your sessions you may have some questions brewing in your mind. If you do you can check out ask the experts. Ask the Experts will be an opportunity for merchants, networks and affiliates to ask questions about various specialties and issues.

Ask the Experts
Location: Americas Hall 2
Time: 5:00 pm-6:00pm

Now that you have walked the entire exhibit hall and you have met key affiliates at the affiliate showcase there is time for more networking. This is where the real partnerships begin when people get together to talk in a fun environment. There are a few choices going on Monday night.

Makebeer.net Aussie Happy Hour
Location: The Australian Bar & Restaurant
20 West 38th Street
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Who is invited? Affiliates
Yahoo
Register here

Neverblue Presents: Underground
* Sponsor(s): CPX Interactive
* Time: 9–? p.m.
* Location: Hudson Hotel, Good Units. 356 West 58th St, New York
* How to RSVP: First come first serve. Contact your rep at Neverblue and CPX Interactive for VIP access.
* Who is invited?: Everyone.

You can go to a party or you can geekout and come to the second Trivia Tweetup. I don’t think I had that much fun besides bowling for charity. I better be on Todd Crawford’s team again because I could not stop laughing. Lisa Picarille will be hosting again and it was a blast.

Affiliate Summit Trivia Tweetup
Location: Hilton New York Nassau Suite
Time: 9:00pm – 11:00pm
Register to attend the Affiliate Summit Trivia Tweetup.

(Internet and Phone usage by players is not permitted during the game.)

Google Affiliate Network Cocktail Party
Where: Hudson Terrace
Location:621 West 46th Street
(between 11th & 12th)
Time: 8 pm to 11 pm
Who: Appears to be by invitation only

Okay kids it’s time to say goodbye. Not for good just until I get to the blogger’s lounge at the show. In the meantime, I have a lot of networking to do and I can’t stay up all night blogging if I am going to be able to meet you all in person in the morning with a smile on my face. I think you have learned enough on how to get your way around Affiliate Summit.

So instead of having a Tuesday Guide you can find the Tuesday events in the full Affiliate Summit Agenda. One thing I will say is DO NOT miss the keynote Tuesday morning of Jim Kukral after all he did bring the Affiliate Super Friends together.

To stay up to date on everything during the conference follow Twubs for ASE10 and follow my live tweets as well @MicroSteph. It will show you what people are tweeting about the conference. Stay tuned for a recap of Affiliate Summit East as well as some interviews of Affiliate Marketers from the show. Thanks for reading and happy networking.