pubcon Pubcon Las Vegas is coming up Nov 11-14, 2008 and if you have not registered yet, you should do it now. The show typically sells out early. Plus ticket price goes up October 31st by $500 if the show isn’t already sold out by then.

Last year I was disappointed by the lack of affiliate marketing related sessions. There were only 2 that I could find. This year it looks like there are 4, so that’s double the affiliate-focused content, which is good to see.

Balancing Income Channels Between Affiliate and Ads – There is a tough mix between PPC, Contextual, and the affiliate space. Trying to find that balance between the 3 spaces is what this panel is all about. Panelists: Jim Banks, Jon Kelly, Adam Jewell. Moderator: Joe Laratro

Effective Affiliate Strategies – The wide wild world of affiliate programs has a very broad book of strategies that one can apply. This panel will look at everything from PPC to running your own affiliate program. Panelists: Shakil Khan, David Rivero, Elisabeth Archambault, Dixon Jones. Moderator: Aaron Shear

Affiliate Based PPC Issues and Options – Moderator: Jon Kelly

Affiliate Case Study and Tip Shop – Speaker TBD?