In about a month affiliate marketers, merchants, and affiliate industry experts will descend on Denver, CO for the 2013 Shareasale ThinkTank.com. This event is always one of the highlights of the year for me and this will mark my 6th ThinkTank. There are very few events in this industry that can combine fun, knowledge, entertainment, relationships building and business.
The format for the Shareasale ThinkTank changes every year and this year is no different. For this event Shareasale is seeking to bring together some of the top merchants, affiliate managers, and bloggers in the industry. They will be bringing bloggers and merchants together for some one on one meetings, some educational sessions, some great food and drinks, and an all around good time.
This event is always at some top notch locations and the Curtis Hotel in Denver is no exception. Some of the themed floors of the hotel look pretty sweet.
So why should you go to ThinkTank 2013?
If you are a blogger – Bloggers are highly sought after by merchants and affiliate managers. Because you have a following and create quality content there will be many merchants at ThinkTank looking to work with you. Maybe there will be some there you are already working with but there will surely be a few more you can start promoting on your blog.
Also if you are new to affiliate marketing or just have some specific questions for some experts in the industry this is a great time to sit down with them and get pointed in the right direction. Some of the most experienced people in the industry will be there and will be happy to help.
Maybe you can find a merchant there that will spark a new idea for your blog or a merchant that can help find a different avenue for you to monetize your website.
You will also be able to attend some educational sessions and workshops from some experts in the industry. These people can be game changers for your blogs and you are sure to pick up some valuable information.
What type of bloggers should attend? Well, since I manage a stable of sports merchandise merchants of course I want to see a lot of sports bloggers there. But if you have a blog dealing with nearly any topic you should be signing up today. Mommy bloggers, fashion bloggers, business bloggers, tech bloggers, lifestyle bloggers… whatever you write about there will be merchants looking to partner up with you.
And one of the best parts? It is only $50 for bloggers and affiliates. Even if you aren’t already a Shareasale.com affiliate you can sign up now and learn more about what Shareasale.com can do for you and your blog.
Sign Up for the Shareasale ThinkTank today!
If you are a merchant or affiliate manager – Merchants and affiliate managers are always looking for ways to drive incremental revenue and bloggers are a great source of that type of customer. They can drive new customers to your door without cannibalizing other marketing channels. There will be 100 of the top bloggers in the country at the Shareasale ThinkTank waiting to talk with you.
Be creative when talking to these bloggers as well. Just because their blog isn’t a perfect fit with your site doesn’t mean that you can’t work together. For example, for our Fanatics.com affiliate program I want to talk to sports bloggers but I also want to meet with fashion bloggers and mommy bloggers. Why? More than 40% of men’s licensed sports merchandise purchases are made by women. And we carry a ton of ladies and kids apparel. So while sports bloggers are the natural fit there are other niches we want to work with as well.
You will also be able to directly interact with the folks at Shareasale.com, swap notes with other merchants, talk about some “best practices” in a way you just can’t do through email, and bounce ideas off each other.
The spaces for ThinkTank are limited though. 100 bloggers, 30 merchants, and 20 industry experts are all they have room for so get signed up today. Don’t miss this opportunity.
Not convinced yet? OK, here are a couple posts I made about other ThinkTanks:
9 Reasons to Attend Shareasale ThinkTank
Missing ThinkTank is Breaking My Heart
Shareasale ThinkTank 09: Epic Win
Speak Your Mind