Barcelona Affiliate Conference 2013 Official Thread

[alexpratt]

So with just under 2 months to go I thought it was about time I started a thread for BAC - Please post any questions, comments, appeals for meetings, etc etc. here - Look forward to catching up with everyone in the sun....

Latest updates on the event are below

Want Three Nights Free Accomodation for BAC?
If you register for the Barcelona Affiliate Conference before Thursday 5th September 2013 you will get entered into the prize draw to win 3 nights complimentary stay at one of the official iGB Affiliate hotels during BAC, courtesy of Markets.com. Click here for more information.

Your Invitation to the Barcelona Affiliate Conference
Our friends at CalvinAyre.com have put together a video interview with Shona ODonnell, Head of Operations at iGaming Business, where she gives you some of the highlights of what to expect at BAC 2013. So go on. Watch it. It's less effort than browsing the website!

Free Wi-Fi For Every Delegate! Thank-you 24option
If you didn't think that BAC could get any better, you were wrong. Because BAC 2013 is the affiliate conference that keeps on giving - we have one more thing that you will get for free! Wi-Fi. Yes, you read that right! Thanks to 24option every delegate will get free Wi-Fi.

BAC to offer in-depth SEO analytical sessions
Due to popular demand iGB Affiliate, the event organisers, have announced that BAC will host two days of advanced SEO sessions. These sessions will bring delegates an information packed programme of in-depth panels and presentations with insight from industry experts. Speakers confirmed to date include: Dave Naylor, Ralph Tegtmeier (aka fantomaster), Nick Garner, Paul Reilly and Julia Logan (a.k.a. IrishWonder).

Intertops to Sponsor Sunday Session
Everyone loves coming to BAC and enjoying days of networking, conferences, exhibitions and late night meetings. But when it's all over, and the expo finally closes, there is no better place to go than our famous Sunday session, sponsored by Intertops, for some last minute networking.

 

[Louis_IncomeAccess]

The Activewins team will be there representing Betfred.com, Totepool.com, and Bucky / BOGOF bingo. If anyone wants to schedule a meet up, they should send an email to hi@activewins.com.

I posted some photos on GPWA a while back of their booth at AAC:
Photos of ActiveWins booth at AAC

 

[Louis_IncomeAccess]

Income Access will also be there, as usual, representing our clients' affiliate programs and showing off our latest affiliate software technology. If anyone wants to meet, please email me (louis at incomeaccess dot com) or PM me.

 

[KasinoKing]

Wish I could be there - but with wifey working, one kid at school and the other needing me to look after him (not quite 3 yet) - it's impossible.
Hope everyone has a good time - see you all in London!

KK

 

[alexpratt]

Hey All - Latest update below - Enjoy!!!

Intertops Celebrates 30th Birthday at BAC
This month Intertops, the world's first online sportsbook, celebrates an amazing 30 years in business. A number of birthday celebrations will be announced over the next few months - with a number of special events taking place at the Barcelona Affiliate Conference. So make sure you don't miss out on this birthday bonanza and get yourself to Barcelona in October.

Interview: Kfir Dahari, Affiliate Program Manager, Winner
If you had any doubts about attending BAC (although why would you!), this interview with Kfir Dahari, Affiliate Program Manager for Winner is sure to set you right! Dahari talks about why Winner attend BAC, the affiliates that they meet and how to entertain them.

Expert Speakers Confirmed for BAC
The BAC content is specifically designed for the needs of affiliates in the gaming sector and will include some of the biggest speakers in the market ensuring the sessions are targeted for your current business needs and objectives. BAC has just added new speakers to the elite line up of industry experts. Click here to view the BAC speaker line up.

Free Networking Tool & App Launches Next Week
Make sure that you start networking as soon as the online Portal and App launches by registering for BAC today. This networking tool enables you to plan your time, set up meetings, make conference session selections and network with other delegates on the move, whether at work, on the train or at the event itself.

80% of the BAC expo floor is sold out!
Last year's Barcelona Affiliate Conference was a huge success with a record number of delegates and exhibitors, and this year is proving to be even more successful. Over 80% of the expo floor is sold out, so if you want to exhibit, now is the time to get in touch!

 

[alexpratt]

Another update for y'all - Enjoy!

How to Make Money, While Saving Money at BAC!
We know that time out of the office to come to an event can be costly - financially, and in terms of the time out of the office. Your time is your most valuable resource and we want to make sure that you use it wisely in order to maximise your ROI. We have put together a number of top tips and tricks that you can use to make the most of BAC, while saving money at the same time!

Speaker Interview: Dave Naylor, Director & Head of SEO, Bronco Ltd
Dave Naylor, started working in the SEO industry over 16 years ago and owns the successful search marketing and web development agency, Bronco. Dave is speaking at BAC on Friday 4th October. He has two sessions, one at 14.30 on "How to Develop Natural SEO through PR" and one at 15.30, where he joins the SEO panel. iGB Affiliate spoke to Dave about his session on developing natural SEO through PR.

Champagne, Cake and Candles!
To celebrate their 30th birthday in style, Intertops will be hosting the official Thursday night party during BAC. Birthday's are all about surprises, so all we can confirm for now is that the party will take place at an exclusive venue, and that there will be lots of champagne, cake and candles!

Over 200 Hand-picked Affiliate Names
We know affiliates attend to meet new programs, reconnect with favorite affiliate managers and negotiate the best deals on the expo floor. But everyone knows that part of the fun is to meet other affiliates, compare websites, drink a beer or two and announce that yours is bigger. A little healthy competition only makes you better, and so we've handpicked over 200 affiliates, that include old and new faces, to give you an idea of the range of affiliates you can meet at BAC this year.

Free Networking Tool & App Launches on 27th August
Make sure that you start networking as soon as the online Portal and App launches on the 27th August by registering for BAC today. This networking tool enables you to plan your time, set up meetings, make conference session selections and network with other delegates on the move, whether at work, on the train or at the event itself.

 

[MaritVS]

Affiliate REPUBLIK will be there at stand H26.

Also make sure you join us for the welcome drinks as we are sponsoring them!

If anyone wants a meeting, let me know.

 

[clara.affactive]

Affactive team will also be there. Stand B1, come over and have a drink with us!

 

[alexpratt]

Happy Saturday! Only 32 days now till the event so time to get planning, also make sure you register before the 5th Sept to be in with a chance to win your accomodation from Markets.com

Latest updates below:

Sunmaker.com to Sponsor VIP and Bar Area
We are pleased to announce that Sunmaker.com online casino is to sponsor the VIP and bar areas for BAC 2013. Read more about our exciting new sponsor here.

Speaker Interview: Nick Garner, CEO, SearchWorks
Nick Garner CEO of SearchWorks, is confirmed to speak at two sessions at BAC, "Link building masterclass" and "Link building Workshop". A recognized expert in SEO & content marketing within the gaming industry, Nick has delivered several big commercial successes within betting and online casino. Hear more from Nick on what he will cover.

Join Affiliate REPUBLIK for a glass of Bubbly at the Welcome Drinks!
The Barcelona Affiliate Conference will be opening in style, with Affiliate REPUBLIK sponsoring the welcome drinks at the Fira Palace Hotel. Delegates will be able to enjoy a chilled beer or glass of Cava from 1pm courtesy of the team at Affiliate REPUBLIK. Will they have a show-stopping banner outside of the hotel as per last year? We have no doubt. Click here for more information.

Venue Confirmed for Intertop's 30th Birthday Party
To celebrate their 30th birthday in style, Intertops will be hosting the official Thursday night party during BAC. We can now confirm that the exclusive setting for this prestigious party will be Suite 191. Needless to say that there will be lots of champagne, cake and candles!

Win a Car from Banc De Binary!
Yes, you could be driving away from BAC as the proud owner of a new Smart fortwo coupé, thanks to leading binary options brokerage, Banc De Binary. Find out how here.

 

[alexpratt]

Hey There,

Latest event update below. Cheers!

iAffiliates to give away FC Barcelona match tickets
Join us at BAC and you could win tickets to the FC Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid football match and see Lionel Messi in action! Find out how you could be the lucky winner here.

Speaker interview: Mike Litson, Head of the iGaming and Affiliate Department, Blueclaw
Mike Litson, Head of the iGaming and Affiliate Department, Blueclaw is confirmed to deliver a session at BAC, "Yandex: Expanding with Russia's dominant search engine ". Armed with industry-leading knowledge of what goes into making a successful iGaming SEO campaign - both on-site and off-site. Mike is an expert in iGaming SEO and has worked with many of the major brands in the online gambling sector, developing pan-European and Worldwide campaigns. Hear more from Mike on what he will cover.

Pre-register and join Affiliate REPUBLIK for a drink
Don't forget, come to pre-registration at the Fire Palace Hotel on Thursday 3rd October and pick up your badge ahead of the mad rush of the first day to avoid any delays. Then join the rest of the industry at the Hotel Bar as Affiliate REPUBLIK are treating us all to welcome drinks from 13.00pm. Click here for more information.

Jon Quinton confirmed as expert speaker
We are pleased to confirm Jon Quinton, SEO Consultant at SEOgadget, as an expert speaker at this year's BAC. Jon specialises in conversation rate optimisation, large scale SEO, keyword research, technical strategy and link building in highly competitive industries. Read more about Jon's session; 'Creative ways to fix technical SEO issues'.

Sunday Session venue confirmed
Held on the last day of the conference, Sunday 6th October and sponsored by Intertops, BAC are happy to annouce that this year's Sunday Session will be held at Bar Santa Marta. Click here for more details.

 

[TheGamblingGuru]

I really hope that this Barcelona Affiliate Conference does not have affiliate managers sending out replies next month that state:

"Sorry for the late payment this month, we were late getting payments out because of the bla bla bla affiliate conference" ...this typical response is used everytime an affiliate conference goes on around the first or end of the month...same old excuse every time!

It really gets old hearing this lame azz excuse everytime our affiliate payments are late after one of these affiliate conferences. Affiliate managers, you know who you are that use these lame excuses around conference time.

Please don't bring this up next month when you send our payments out late, just be honest and tell us you don't give a rats azz, at least that would be admirable (for the honesty part anyway).

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[bonustreak]

Actually I noticed quite a few paying early, thanks to them for that!

Hey see everyone that is going to BAC in a couple days I am flying in the am..

 

[MaritVS]

See you very soon!