For all of the effort that conference organizers go through to create a meaningful event so much of the work goes unnoticed thanks to the hard work of another organizer – the party organizer. It’s a love hate relationship between conference organizers and party throwers.
You will never hear of someone not going to a conference because there were too many options with regards to partying. But, you might hear some speakers, though, wondering why their sessions are empty. Alas, if only they could blame a single party. Instead, they will have their pick, just as the lucky few (hundred) will have their pick of some of the best parties to ever hit Affiliate Summit.
| Event: |
XY7 / myAds |
| When: |
Sunday, January 17 |
| Details: |
10am – 7pm |
| Where: |
Palazzo Suite at the Rio |
| RSVP: |
http://xy7.com/ASW2010/ |
| Why we like it: |
No sales pitch, and thankfully someone else likes football and the Playoffs.
Will you be watching the game or the cheerleaders in the suite? And, did we mention 9 hours of partying? |
| Event: |
Meetup202 |
| When: |
Monday, January 18 |
| Details: |
6pm – 9pm |
| Where: |
Palms Hotel Fantasy Tower, Palms Ballroom (2nd floor) |
| RSVP: |
http://rsvp.meetup202.com/vegas/invite |
| Why we like it: |
They are providing transportation from the Rio. It’s a half mile walk at most, but you’ll need the energy later. |
| Event: |
Affiliate Summit Tip Off Party |
| When: |
Sunday, January 17 |
| Details: |
9pm – 6am |
| Where: |
Hardwood Suite at the Palms Hotel |
| RSVP: |
http://www.affiliatesummittipoffparty.com/ |
| Why we like it: |
Others have done the Hardwood Suite, but not until 6am. That’s no type. 9pm – 6am. |
| Event: |
Copeac Party Like a Rockstar |
| When: |
Sunday, January 17 |
| Details: |
8pm – 12am |
| Where: |
Tryst at the Wynn |
| RSVP: |
http://www.copeac.com/TrystParty2010/email/email.html |
| Why we like it: |
Great venue. Hot girls. It’s Copeac. Need we say more? Party like a rock star indeed. |
| Event: |
Neverblue Media / Plenty of Fish Paper Clique Jump Off Party |
| When: |
Sunday, January 17 |
| Details: |
9pm – 11pm for free drinks |
| Where: |
Palms Hotel Sky Villa (exact villa not specified) |
| RSVP: |
http://www.neverblue.com/party/ |
| Why we like it: |
Paper Clique…Pa*per Clique…. get it? They are so punny. And, if you’re starstruck,
hopefully Marcus will be there in person and not just paying some of the drink tab. |
| Event: |
A LashBack 2010 Exclusive |
| When: |
Monday, January 18 |
| Details: |
6pm – 9pm |
| Where: |
Palms Hotel – Room withheld |
| RSVP: |
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=240231812046 |
| Why we like it: |
Lashback decided to use Facebook as a way to manage the event.
I don’t see others adopting, but it’s a nice real world test of Facebook’s platform. |
| Event: |
Epic Advertising Private Party |
| When: |
Monday, January 18 |
| Details: |
9pm – 1am |
| Where: |
Palms Hotel – Hugh Hefner Sky Villa |
| RSVP: |
Talk to your Affiliate Manager. |
| Why we like it: |
They say it will be the best party. And, for those who have been to or heard about their prior private events, they have the credibility to make such claims. |
| Event: |
The Clickbooth VIP Party |
| When: |
Monday, January 18 |
| Details: |
10pm – TBD |
| Where: |
Hangover Suite at Caesar’s Palace
(from the movie not how you will feel the next day) |
| RSVP: |
http://cbpixelstudio.com/clients/nferruso/clickbooth/Affiliate_Summit_West/party_eblast_landing/eblast/CBpartyeblast.html |
| Why we like it: |
You won’t find the time of the event anywhere on the party, and while others, namely Copeac and CX have a multi-media experience for their invitation, Clickbooth makes a strong case for most impressive digital experience. Plus, we love the "Contact your Clickbooth Affiliate Strategist" line. Strong plug for new signups, but they make it awfully tempting. |
| Event: |
CX Digital Billionaire’s Party |
| When: |
??? |
| Details: |
??? |
| Where: |
Palms Hotel |
| RSVP: |
http://www.cxdigitalmedia.com/theparty/2010.html |
| Why we like it: |
Sexy soundtrack. Reeks of exclusivity. And, we don’t even know the date! The big question is can it live up to the hype? |
