Globalizer attended Affiliate Summit East this past week at the Hilton in New York.
Here’s how it all went down.
Sunday, 8/15
The Meet Market was a success! A packed house, as usual. Energy radiated throughout the crowd as new contacts were made and reunions were had. It was great to meet some of our loyal Globalizer affiliates, whom we had previously only spoken with via technology. We perused the aisles and were able to make concrete connections amongst the craziness. After our Meet Market mission was accomplished, we met with a client for dinner at Churrascaria Plataforma, a Brazilian spot on W. 49th St. We then made our way to the Empire Hotel Rooftop for ShareASale’s event, which had a tremendous turnout. Definitely a great time!
Monday, 8/16
Early-morning meetings brought us to the Hilton for Starbucks and serious business. It was rewarding to sit down with some of the incredible people we work with on a daily basis. The exhibit hall was enormously beneficial for the network, as an opportunity to expand our global reach even further. We went up to the POF suite mid-day for a generous lunch, including valuable insight for affiliate managers and baby blue tees in every size. Between meetings, the rest of the day was spent shaking hands with the new and high-fiving with the old. When day turned to dusk, it was time to head over to the Affiliate Dinner, hosted by Morgan Thomas. Business and pleasure came together while the industry’s best mingled over good food and drink. If there was one prime networking event of the show, this would be a nominee for sure. When nightfall hit, the Neverblue party was next on the list. Heavy beats pounded through the walls of the industrial, underground-themed atmosphere. Yet another successful gathering of affiliate marketing’s finest.
Tuesday, 8/17
On Tuesday, it was back to the Hilton bright and early to get the most out of the final day. We re-walked the aisles to make new contacts and catch up with our pals at their booths. Lunch was with a power group of affiliates and affiliate managers. Afterwards, we took one last visit to the exhibit hall to collect vitals and secure the bond with new prospects. Then it was time to say goodbye. Pockets overflowing with cab receipts and business cards, we left this show feeling accomplished, motivated, and straight up exhausted (but ready for the next one).
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