It’s been more than a week since I came back from the affiliate summit in NY. I was late with this post mostly because of the fact that usually, the last two weeks of August I am busy with other things but work affairs. This August my friend got married and as every year we take the opportunity for a family vacation.

The affiliate summit in NY was great. Although the Hilton convention center is less preferred than the Rio convention center (Vegas), the atmosphere in NY is perfect for doing business.

So I found myself jumping from one cocktail party to another. From one sky-high roof to another British style designed club. More and more networks started to adopt the private cocktails parties rather than having loud crowded parties. Its great change because you get the chance to meet people in a more comfortable environment, cut the deals, and then having fun dancing with your colleagues (only women for me )

Affiliate Summit can take all of your strengths easily. There are lots of business opportunities around you, much more than you can squeeze into a whole day. With your body loaded with adrenalin you don’t feel the tiredness, but when it’s all over and everyone back in their homes you barely can walk one step further. You feel every muscle in your body. I myself spent my time catching some sleep for almost 24 hours straight!

If you are in the affiliate business, affiliate summit is a must event for you, BUT…must be ready for it.

I already booked my flight and hotel for affiliate summit west 2010 in Vegas. Until then I have lots of work – converting the business talk to action.

In October this year I also intend to attend at the A4U in London. It will be my first time there (A4U not London ). I hope to get some new point of view about the affiliate marketing industry from the European networks rather the American oriented affiliate networks.
I heard that some of the “American” affiliate networks also considering taking part on this event as well, so in any case boring it will not be

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