Trends and Opportunities - 2010 and Beyond

Changing consumer behavior, social networking, mobile e-commerce, and other trends are making the job of every marketing manager more exciting yet more challenging than ever. How can you keep up with these trends? Year after year, LinkShare Symposium has been at the forefront of e-commerce trends by presenting you with insights and practical guidance that can be used today in your marketing plans.

Symposium West 2010 is no exception as we bring you exciting keynote speakers and unmatched networking opportunities that will help you drive revenue and increase conversion rates in 2010 and beyond.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Key Trends Shaping Online Retail
Scott Silverman, Executive Director, Shop.org

The online retail industry may be more than 15 years old, but it remains as dynamic and fast-changing as ever. New technologies and innovations and new twists on existing topics force online retailers to continually adjust their strategies. Executive Director of Shop.org, Scott Silverman will provide a big picture view of the key trends shaping online retail. Shop.org is the world's leading membership community for digital retail. Silverman's presentation will feature new data from Shop.org research including its State of Retailing Online Report, now in its 13th year as well as Shop.org's latest data from the 2009 holiday season.

KEYNOTE SESSION

The Open Brand: How Twitter is Pushing Radical Transparency in Brand Management 
Joey Shepp, Founder Earthsite.net

Social Networking including Twitter is pushing radical transparency in brand management for all types of companies. In this dynamic session you will hear about recent corporate case studies in Twitter use, learn about key strategies and best practices in using Social Media and how the Affiliate Marketing channel can play a key role in open brand strategies.

Presented recently at the Twitter 140 conference, Joey Shepp's presentation on Open Brands received the most votes for "Favorite Presentation". Mr. Shepp is also the founder of several successful web companies including Earthsite.net, a strategic marketing and technology firm, and GreenMaven.com, the world's most comprehensive green search engine. TIME.COM recognized Green Maven in the top ten best new website of 2006. Google has also recognized GreenMaven.com as an exemplary custom search engine, featuring the site in its "Google's Picks" section.
 

TRENDWATCH SESSION

The Mobile Commerce Juggernaut:  Are You Ready For The Next Revolution in Online Retail?
Panel Discussion

After a slow start there are signs that Mobile Commerce is poised for explosive growth in the US.  eMarketer forecasts that advertisers will spend $3.3 billion on mobile advertising in 2013, up from $760 million in 2009. As Advertisers and Publishers test the Mobile Commerce waters and as 3G smart phone adoption becomes ubiquitous, shoppers are becoming savvier and more comfortable ordering anything and everything from their handheld device. Those who get their mobile strategy in place first stand to win the battle for customers. In this lively discussion hear from Mobile Commerce experts and early adopters (Advertisers and Publishers) and find out how you can ride this colossal revenue wave that’s about to hit the shores! Bring your questions!

Networking That Drives Results

LinkShare Symposium is not your typical Affiliate Marketing event. Advertisers and Publishers are not there to just to pass out business cards. Meaningful conversations and plans are made throughout the day that will drive revenue for months to come. Existing partnerships are reinforced and new opportunities are discovered.

When surveyed, sponsors and attendees overwhelmingly responded that they would recommend LinkShare Symposium to other Advertisers and Publishers. LinkShare Symposium is a critical part of launching, re-launching, or simply re-energizing your Affiliate Marketing program in the LinksShare Network. Kick-off 2010 with the right partnerships and solid plans that will drive revenue in Q1 and beyond.

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After Party

Vessel
85 Campton Place
San Francisco, CA 94108
        
When: January 28, 7pm-10pm

Ticket Price
$75 includes appetizers, open bar, music, surprises!

LinkShare University for Advertisers

LinkShare University is a full day of Advertiser Workshops the day before LinkShare Symposium designed to help you ramp-up, re-launch or re-energize your affiliate program to its greatest potential.  Enroll in LinkShare University and we will show you how to increase revenues by optimizing your marketing efforts, improving your company's visibility in the network to gain new publishers, and learning how to work with both large and small publishers.  Includes a lively interactive session with Publishers! Learn More