We have attended dozens of conferences and are still excited about any conference we plan to visit. Conferences aren’t just about lectures and learning more about the industry. Our team is sure it’s a great way to invest your time and effort. In this blogpost, we spill some reasons to attend an affiliate marketing conference.
It’s not so obvious how such events can have a lot of weight in an industry that operates online. All lifehacks and the latest news can be found on the internet. Many experts in affiliate marketing daily share their valuable experience and know-how online. So why does an online industry need offline events and what’s new to find offline?
Networking
Any affiliate conference is a big event and every single person there wants to connect. A conference brings together advertisers, publishers, affiliates, etc. It’s a great way to meet thousands of like-minded people in a couple of days and turn these connections into a valuable network.
New business partners
Your potential partners are also attending conferences. They are looking for new partnerships to gain more profit together. It’s easy to communicate with hundreds of them in these 2-3 days. Are there companies and teams you dreamt of collaborating with? Probably they’ve already announced their participation in a conference — schedule a meeting in advance to discuss mutual business opportunities!
Old partners
It’s also a quick and easy way to remind your existing partners how cool you are. While you are trying to attract potential new partners, those you already work with might also see you there. Give them another confirmation that they made a great decision when choosing you once. Such meetings can even lead to a new unexpected project. Don’t miss out on this part of the audience!
Better deals
Discussing business opportunities face-to-face can build more trust and result in better offers. What is more, many participants prepare special offers and hotter conditions for these conferences. If you have a potential collaboration in mind, make sure to discuss it during a conference — it might bring you better deals. And think in advance of special conditions you can offer to those who would like to collaborate with you.
New Ideas
Such events are buzzing with new ideas. It’s inevitable when leading experts from different countries are brought together to discuss things they like. You never know which piece of advice will be game-changing for you – from an expert speech on the line-up or a small talk at an afterparty. So be an attentive listener!
Catching up with the industry news
It might be difficult to stay updated during your day-to-day affiliate routine. Such events are made for catching up on the news you might miss. Learn about what’s happening in our industry and get a hint of upcoming changes!
To sum up, attending an affiliate marketing conference can be very beneficial. For our team, it’s always a source of energy for new achievements. Many of our deals and partnerships began from an inspiring chat at a conference. This always makes us look forward to the next conference.
Do you want an inspiring chat with us, too? Meet us at Affiliate Marketing Europe in Budapest on September 5-6, 2024. Our booth is C39.
