Since I could not make this Summit trip, I am vicariously living it through attendee blogs, videos and flickr accounts and I’m tied to my RS feed like a junkie getting her fix. I know many of you who could not make the Summit are too busy to indulge in getting the news the way I do - by RSS IV - so I thought I would share all the best commentary, images and videos about the Vegas Summit I discover each day. I’ll scour the net for the news so you don’t have to.

Check back throughout the day because as I find more cool Summit pics, gossip and news I will add it to this blog today. Tomorrow I will start Summit links round #2 and do the same thing. So here goes for today’s Hot Summit News and Views.

I’ve got to kick things off with Wayne Porter’s Affiliate Summit West 2007 “Gonzo” Photos. To the left is Brian from Shareasale who offered to help raise money for charity by auctioning off parts of his body for ad space. Looks like Connie from Flamingo World scored most of the “above the fold” ad space available. Oops the pic displayed, then dissappeared. Here’s the link, you gotta see it!

But you’ve got to go see the rest of the pics over at Google Picasa and read Wayne’s creative copy writing captions. I’m rolling on the floor over here. Thanks for the BIG fix Wayne, I owe you!

My carpal’s crying from all the link clicking Ive done today, so here are a bunch of Summit links without commentary. I’ll probably have something to say about some of the news later today. But for now here’s some link love for all of those that are blogging from Vegas.

Shawn Collins gets Roasted at the Affiliate Dinner
Affiliate Summit Saturday Night
The Inaugural Affiliate Summit Gospel Brunch was a hit!
Affiliate Gonzo: AffiliateCampBeta Goes Mobile
Fear of Freezing in Las Vegas: Affiliate Summit West 2007 Part1
Affiliate Summit Day 1 - Live From Ballys Hotel Room
Affiliate Summit Day One
Affiliate Summit Day one - part two
Affiliate Summit Day Two

That’s all for now. I’ll add more to this post later today.
Stay tuned to 5 Star for more Summit news as I find it.

Robyn Tippins has a great video highlighting the singing talents of some familiar affiliate marketers. This video is an overview of the 1st day of Summit, but much of it features the Affiliate Jam Session and Sing-a-Long hosted by Share-A-Sale Sunday Night. Sure looks fun!

I see lots of affiliates that are anxiously awaiting video or some type of coverage of the ShoeMoney/MookJon presentation. The session is titled “Ask The Super Affiliates” and features a panel discussion with Jon F, Owner - WickedFire.com, Jeremy Schoemaker AKA ShoeMoney and Andrew Johnson, Author, Web Publishing Blog. Robyn Tippins is the 1st I can find to cover this session. Hop over to Practical Blogging and see what she has to say.

Vinny gives a pretty detailed account of some of the Summit Opening Session.