Pubcon 2009 hits Las Vegas next week and I know lots of affiliates that are going. I’m happy to see there are plenty of affiliate topics on the agenda this year.  Below are a few of the affiliate marketing sessions that look good.
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Hot Topics and Trends in the Affiliate Space – Affiliate gurus have a large book of strategies to choose from when dealing with the wild world of affiliate programs. This panel will cover recent trends in the affiliate space, from PPC to running your own affiliate program.

Social Media Marketing for Affiliates – Affiliate advertisers and buyers, how are you dividing your time? Have you jumped in to social media plays? Is social media a good channel for you to use? This session will discuss the best ways to engage social media websites and how to profit from them as an affiliate marketer.

Advanced 411: Affiliate Networks and CPAs – Cost per action (CPA) is another method to get traffic. As another facet of Search Engine Marketing, CPA and affiliate networks need to be addressed. This session offers an in-depth look at the major issues and opportunities related to affiliate networks and Cost Per Action programs.

Affiliate-Based PPC Issues and Options – The affiliate PPC advertising space becomes increasingly complex as more new sites enter the marketplace. The experts on this panel will look at issues surrounding PPC ad buys from an affiliate angle, as well as the campaign management side.

Four Reasons Why You Should Start an Affiliate Program – Listen to experts from top affiliate marketing agencies discuss the inside story on the top four affiliate networks: Commission Junction, LinkShare, Google and ShareASale. Examine what is unique about each and what affiliates need to know to succeed. Do you understand why you need to start an affiliate program of your own?

Affiliate Research, Surveys, and Case Studies – The current affiliate space is filled with information of varying quality. However, once you hear from people with real world experiences and case studies, it starts to be a clearer picture.