Why Advanced Attendees Can Benefit From Basic BlogWorld Sessions

At BlogWorld, I’m considered kind of a buzzkill. You see, I make it my mission to help stock our conference with such great content that it keeps attendees from hallway networking. Now, that isn’t to say I have something against this type of networking. In fact, at other conferences you’ll probably catch me chatting up … [Read more]

What Sessions Do You Want to See At BlogWorld?

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Last week, we did a little crowdsourcing and asked who you would like to see present at BlogWorld. We’re pleased to see that we’re pretty much on the same wavelength, but there were some names in there we weren’t familiar with and we will be looking into those speakers. Now that we have a good … [Read more]

Tips for Proposing a Panel for BlogWorld 2011

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Believe it or not, we’re already experiencing a rash of inquiries as to when we’re going to open up BlogWorld ’11 for speaker proposals. We’re working on firming up the dates and getting all the little details in place so that we can give you all a chance to pitch a talk. In the meantime, … [Read more]

4 Tips To Better Follow Up After a Conference

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When you go to a conference, often times it’s to learn and other times, well, all the time whether you see or not, it’s to network as well. Big events such as BlogWorld are an incredible place to network and establish some solid connections. Problem being, that’s usually where it stops and opportunity is flushed … [Read more]

The Coaching Doctor’s Advice for BlogWorld

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Earlier today, I posted some great lunch (Border Grill) and dinner (Tender) restaurant reviews if you’re looking for somewhere to eat while at BlogWorld Expo. Even at some of the best restaurants, there are a number of poor diet choices you can make, and add that to the flowing alcohol, lack of sleep, and little … [Read more]

How Will People Remember You?

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This may be my first year going to BlogWorld Expo, but if my experience at other conferences hold true, it’s going to fly by faster than anyone can keep up. Before you know it, we’ll all be writing wrap-up posts and connecting to people we’ve met via Twitter. Well, maybe. The sad fact is that … [Read more]

Finance Diva says use BlogWorld to Cut your Tax Bill

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Headers: Costs, Tax Deductions, Tracking Expenses Conferences are expensive and generally held at beautiful hotels with lots of amenities. The plethora of amenities and super soft sheets usually translates to a higher rate per night and more expenses for exhibitors, attendees, sponsors, and organizers. More expenses translate to more money for the local economy and … [Read more]

Bringing the SOCIAL to BlogWorld – Get and Give Help via #bwehelps

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… By Jeremy Wright (@jeremywright), CEO @BNOTIONS.ca, b5media Founder, BBQ Lover Too often, Social Media is about the MEDIA: spreading the word, getting more followers, making money, growing your traffic, blah, blah, blah, #facepalm… Every once in awhile, though, it’s nice to do the SOCIAL side of the equation, which is what I’m proposing today! … [Read more]

Cartoon: My card. Oh, no, wait…

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I’m as guilty of this as anyone. You meet someone at a conference, you find a real connection – be it personal or business-related – and you exchange cards. But as you hand yours over, you yank it back. “Oh, sorry,” you say, and fumble for a pen – “I just changed cell numbers. Let … [Read more]

Some BlogWorld Safety Tips

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When I originally found out I’d be going to BlogWorld Expo, a friend of mine said he’d come along for the ride. Life happened, as it often does, and he’s no longer joining me in Las Vegas. Talking on the phone to my mom today, she’s nervous at the prospect of me going alone. I’m … [Read more]