August 26, 2008

SES Chicago Speakers and Sessions

Before we start talking about Chicago, I'd like to take a moment to once again thank everyone for their participation, feedback and overall contribution to the success of Search Engine Strategies San Jose. I am incorporating some feedback from the SES Faculty, past delegates and Advisory Board (of course) into the Chicago agenda.

On to SES Chicago!

Planning for SES Chicago is well under way and we have already received quite a few requests and submissions. Here's some helpful information for potential speakers.

Timelines:

Event: December 8-12, 2008
Deadline for pitching new sessions: September 30, 2008
Deadline for pitching existing sessions: October 30, 2008

Speaking Guidelines are here.

The speaker submission form is here.

I'll give you a hint for successfully submitting for this year's event with 2 words: case studies. The demand for actual examples of "what works" in search is enormous.

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August 19, 2008

Pre-SES San Jose blog coverage

Many thanks to those who contributed to Pre-SES San Jose blog coverage!

More on-site coverage from SES San Jose to come but in the meantime please enjoy this great pre-SES San Jose blog Q&A; coverage!

WebProNews blog, Interview with Tim Ash
Search Marketing Gurus, Alex Cohen - Search Marketing Guru
Domainnamewire, Andrew Allemann interview w/Cindy Krum
Bruce Clay blog, Lisa Barone (Bruce Clay)
Search Engine Watch , Greg Jarboe interview w/Jill Whalen
Bulldog Reporter's Daily Dog, Sally Falkow interviews Heather Dougherty
Sally Falkow blog, Sally Falkow interviews Heather Dougherty
Marketing.fm blog, Interview with Eric Qualman
Marketing.fm blog, Interview with Randy Peterson
Webanalytics World, Interview with Michael Gray
Blogoscoped, Interview w/Motoko Hunt
WebProNews blog, Interview w/Tim Westergren
Search Engine Guide, Interview w/Michael Gray
ROI Works blog, Interview w/Sean Walsh
SEM Geek blog, Interview w/Rob Murray
Marketing.fm blog, Interview w/ Anders Hjorth
Bruce Clay blog, Interview w/Sandeep Aggarawal
Marketing.fm blog, Interview w/Bill Hunt
Entrepreneur.com blog, Interview w/Nathan Anderson
Webanalytics World, Interview with Peter Hutto
AJPR - Japanese market specialists, Interview w/T.R. Harrington
Marketing.fm blog, Interview w/Mark Jackson
Entrepreneur.com blog, Interview w/Brent Csutoras
iCrossing blog, Interview w/Matt McGowan
SEOMOZ blog, Interview w/Chris Winfield
Website Magazine, Interview w/Avinash
SEM Portland, Interview w/Kevin Ryan
SEW, Interview w/Jamie Welsh
Website Magazine, Interview w/Lee Odden

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August 2, 2008

Jennifer Laycock on Viral Marketing & Link Baiting - August 6 12 Noon EST

Learn the latest Viral Marketing and Link Baiting Strategies right from your desk; that's right you do not even have to leave your office!

http://www.marketmotive.com/online-workshops.php?expand=text5

This live two-hour interactive workshop is specifically designed for marketers and business owners looking to learn practical methods to harness the power of viral marketing and build buzz around their businesses online. Link baiting will be covered including case studies on unique and creative content development that can help fortify your campaigns.

This Search Engine Strategies workshop is offered in conjunction with MarketMotive the leading provider of search engine marketing (SEM) training, conference calls and direct Q&A.; Attendees get access to top internet marketing consultants and regular Search Engine Strategies Conference and Expo speakers including:

* Bryan Eisenberg on Conversion Optimization
* Greg Jarboe & Jamie O’Donnell on Online Publicity & Universal Search
* Dr. Alan Rimm-Kaufman on Paid Search / PPC
* Matt Bailey on Social Media & Site Architecture
* Avinash Kaushik & John Marshall on Web Analytics
* Todd Malicoat on Search Engine Optimization

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