LinkShare Symposium West 2012

LinkShare Symposium is your opportunity to see the LinkShare Network come to life! Experience a full day of education, business planning and most importantly networking. The theme for this year's event is Think Forward. Learn the about the latest e-commerce trends and how consumer behavior is evolving.

There's no better way to kick-off the new year than to speak to your online marketing partners in person as you make plans and create strategies that will help you exceed your goals in 2012!  Register now!

This year we have added lots of extra time to network this year. Including an extra half day after the main event to ensure Advertisers and Publishers have plenty of meeting time. Advertisers: You can supercharge your Symposium experience and Publisher meetings by attending LinkShare University Live @ Symposium the day before. Check out the full agenda.  

Tuesday, January 17th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

The event will kick off on January 17th with a Welcome Reception at the renowned  InterContinental Hotel. Enjoy some great food and drinks and kick-start your networking by meeting some new people and getting reacquainted with friends and industry colleagues.

Wednesday, January 18th, 9:00 AM

Trends in Online Retail: 2012 and Beyond

Andy Hoar, Senior Analyst at Forrester Research, Inc.

Learn about overall holiday results and how fast online retail is expected to grow in the U.S. over the next several years. What product categories are growing the fastest? What online markets outside the U.S. present the greatest opportunities? In this session, learn the answers to these questions and more as we bring to you a leading authority on e-commerce, Andy Hoar, Senior Analyst at Forrester Research.

Andy serves eBusiness & Channel Strategy Professionals. He focuses primarily on B2B and B2B2C e-commerce, as well as issues related to channel partner businesses for manufacturers. Andy has a keen understanding of the evolution of e-commerce, online marketing and Affiliate Marketing. Obtain valuable information for 2012 planning and beyond.

Wednesday, January 18th, 1:30 PM 

Why She Buys: The New Strategy for Reaching the World's Most Powerful Consumers

Bridget Brennan, Female Factor CEO

Bridget Brennan is a pioneer in developing business strategies that appeal to women, the world's most powerful consumers. She is the CEO of business strategy firm Female Factor, and author of the acclaimed book Why She Buys: The New Strategy for Reaching the World's Most Powerful Consumers (Crown Business, July 2009).

In a lively presentation based on her acclaimed book Brennan will discuss the fundamentals of gender psychology, and the global trends driving women’s purchasing decisions. She provides a roadmap for businesses on how to evaluate sales, marketing, branding and product design from a female perspective. Learn more here.

Wednesday, January 18th, 3:00 - 6:00 PM

DealMaker is the primary networking portion of the event. Sponsors have a designated table to meet their online marketing partners and display for their marketing collateral. DealMaker is your opportunity to meet new partners and strengthen your existing relationships. Sponsor a table and get awareness for your brand and your program!

If you are new to the LinkShare Network this is your chance to make a great first impression. Have your best collateral with and even samples of your products. Your table also serves as your designated meeting location throughout the afternoon.

Wednesday, January 18th, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

After the day of hard work and meetings, let loose with your fellow attendees at the Symposium After Party! The After Party will take place at The Tonga Room! Get ready to be transported into a Hawaiian  oasis-- where everyone can get away from the winter cold and enjoy a tropical drink!

Shuttle service to the location will be provided. Once there enjoy an open bar, food, dancing, and photo booth fun. Tickets to the after party are an additional $125.

Make sure to purchase your ticket during the online registration process because this event does sell out!

Thursday, January 19th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

New to Symposium West is Last Call. This is your opportunity to set up last minute meetings the day following Symposium West. Go through all those business cards and all your notes. It's your last chance to network - make the most of it!

You will be able to schedule specific tables for your meetings through a program we will be launching in mid November. Stay tuned for more information.