Affiliate Summit East 2013 (49)
Hey everyone, time to get an ASE '13 thread going. 
This will be my first ever affiliate conference and I'm really looking forward to meeting some STM'rs in real life. I'm planning on booking my trip within the next week or 2 and can't decide where to stay. It looks like the Philadelphia Downtown Marriot is already booked up so I should probably hurry. Also, trying to decide if I should get in the day before the conference (17th) or the first day and save on the cost of an extra night.
So...
Where is everyone staying?
What parties will everyone be going to?
Any word on an STM meetup?
Looking forward to hanging out and having some drinks with everyone!
-Aaron
Looking forward to ASE this year! It might not be as wild as ASW, but it's always good for biz.
No details about an STM meet just yet, still in discussion.
Have any major parties been announced yet?
At ASW 2013 the convention itself was a complete waste of time and energy for me, but the parties were worth it. It was good to meet people from STM in person, and that penthouse was sick! ASW was actually a big turning point for me - some people gave me ideas, and a few weeks later I started making some serious money. I'll make the trip to Philly if there's going to be an STM party.
If I go I'm booking at the last second, going to Philly doesn't really excite me. I think Miami would've been a better choice if they wanted to do something different.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6pAxF2br_U
Damn I'm looking at flights now, not sure if I can make this one, about 25 hours of flying air time not including layover lol and it seems Philly isn't the best to check out from feedback, not to mention I'm drowning in work commitments haha.
100% will be making the STM meetup though, and of course... Sincity!
Philly is a strange pick. I agree something like Miami would have tickled my fancy a little more.
Just looking over the conference lineup for America this year, I'll probably choose Adtech NYC in November if I make the trip. Love me some NYC.
Seriously, even if I were home in NYC during the convention, there's no way I'd go without some STM festivities, as going from NYC to Philly is the equivalent of going to Japan from the US just to eat McDonalds there. There's just nothing there that is redeeming or better
Going to be exhibiting at ASE13, hope to meet some of you dudes!
swing by our booth and say hi
Philly cheese steak sandwiches sound a little enticing! Other than that I think Philly being the location of choice will hurt the convention a bit. Your goals of the trip will determine if its worth going to this year
Yeah not sure how Philly could have won the voting this year. Sounds like a cost savings measure haha.
we are also having a dinner at a steakhouse they had alot of good ones to choose from so thats something else besides cheesesteaks to look for
Yeah, I was pretty disappointed that it was in Philly this year. I was hoping it would be in NYC again, I love it there. I'm still hoping to get to meet some of the people from STM there. My end goal by going is to hopefully do some networking and meet some new people as well as create better relationships with the people that I've met on here.
-Aaron
Pretty quiet for ASE this year to be honest, i havn't heard much. I'm assuming more stuff will come to light closer to the time 
Originally Posted by stackman
For me I consider ASW the "must go" conference, and then I'll go to network meetups depending on where they hold it. But yea my days of going to 5+ conferences a year are over.
p.s. good to see you last week!
Yep, that's a good point and ASW is the go to spot where everyone knows everyone will be.
yeah man, you came out of no where lol! It was a good night.
Hey, we got an email a little bit ago... let me find it...
Ok, here it is, sorry it's a bit long. But basically there's 2 other options available at around the same rates:
Greetings Exhibitor/Attendee-
This is Michael V. Tran, and I handle the majority of accounts and
oversee the hotel inventory list during tradeshow/convention events
within the United States. From my understanding, you are attending the
upcoming Affiliate Summit East 2013 in Philadelphia, PA at the
Pennsylvania Convention Center during AUGUST 18-20, 2013.
Between the dates of AUGUST 17-20, 2013, we have an exclusive
corporate promo offer at the Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center
Hotel, which is Directly Across the Street to Pennsylvania Convention
Center, Offers Complimentary Wi-Fi, Complimentary Newspaper, Spacious
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property is reduced at 149/Night. Please keep in mind that these rooms
are on a first-come, first-serve basis and will sell out quickly due
to a high volume of current reservations with multiple
attendees/exhibitors.
In addition, we have a special offer at the Sheraton Philadelphia
Downtown Hotel, which is only 2 Blocks from Convention Center, Offers
Complimentary High-Speed Internet, and at a Triple (3) Diamond Star
Rating. The rate for this property is reduced at 135/Night.
As a business courtesy, let me know if you have made or have not made
reservations. If you would like to book this property, it is
imperative that you contact me as soon as possible so that we may
issue out your confirmation number and avoid the hotel being sold out.
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
1100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107
PROMO RATE: 149/Night ***Offer Expires: July 10, 2013***
AFTER PROMO RATE: 169/Night after July 10, 2013
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The Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown -Convention Center Hotel
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Adsimilis will be reppin and look forward to seeing your beautiful mugs again. Hopefully NOT in Philly next year though. There's 2 Kimpton's in the area. http://www.kimptonhotels.com/hotels/...ladelphia.aspx Discount code = FFR. I think it stands for "freaking favorite redirects" or something...
You betcha I'll be there - staying next door to the conference at the Hilton!
That reminds me i need to get a room asap. I'll be with Jaimmie & Mike sipping on vodka martini's before we head out for any evening events.
Working on an STM meetup as well
Just booked my room at the Hilton Garden Inn right by the convention center! Hope to see some of you at the conference!
-Aaron
Just won a free pass... I'm a summit virgin so take it easy on me folks.... SEE YA THEREEE
I wish I could come. My passport is in the process of renewal.
I won a free VIP pass too from leadbolt. Hope to have a drink with everyone.. -Francis
congrats on the VIP pass! I won a networking plus pass, the newcomer program looks pretty cool, I'm jelous!
Originally Posted by francis
Originally Posted by thetopham
Where's all the parties?? I'll be at the hilton garden inn 18th-20th.. didnt even bother with an affiliate summit pass. I waste too much time on skype as it is, so I dont think i need to do anymore networking But if anyone wants to meet up and grab a drink and chat or something hit me up!
How are you guys getting in at the hilton still? I checked for an upgrade a couple of weeks ago and it was completely booked.
They'll start popping up soon, theres a few out there at the moment, we usually put a thread together with the list of parties for you dudes anyway
Sad to miss this one, I absolutely love my half year breaks to chat with very like minded people
booked at the Hilton!
hit me up if you need a pass we have a few extra
Looking forward to hanging with you guys, hit me up if you would like to book a meeting
2 vip passes left 1 looks like it may be going to someone if they confirm but as of right now i have 2 for affs only
Would love if there is a STM meetup, have been at ASE and ASW the last few years and it has been great. I've never gone to the actual sessions, just exhibiting and what not, mostly networking.
I am going as well staying at the Garden Inn
There will be a STM meetup this time too , keep an eye on this thread for updates.
I'm going to miss all your weirdos! 
not sure if im going... philly isn't exactly the most happening place
stm meetup? might be worth it to network with ya'll....
Originally Posted by bbrock32
!-Aaron
ya i mean, i go to the trade show.... bullshit with ppl for like 30 min to an hour.... then wtf do I do the rest of the trip other than party?
I'll post the STM meetup details within the next 4-5 days!
Just working out the details still
Looking forward to it
Alright, most of the meetup is in order. We just need a location.
Any philly locals here?
- Looking for something simple, low key, and big enough have 30+ people walk in at once!
Any updates guys? My girlfriend is from philly, I'll ask her later if she has any ideas for places
Jordan, I haven't been back for a few years but lived there for 4 years.
Here are a couple suggestions:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/alma-de-cuba-philadelphia (3 floors, 1st floor is lounge, some dining spots, 2nd floor has smaller tables, 3rd floor has larger party seating) You'd probably want 1st.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/prime-lounge-philadelphia
http://www.yelp.com/biz/morimoto-philadelphia (More high-end/expensive)
I think you can probably get a deal with them.
Do it on Sunday! Monday is jammed.
Awesome thanks Tom! I found a good bar near alma on yelp which is perfect, they have some suave cocktails, fancy food and seems perfect for a casual meetup!
what about the bar from it's always sunny in Philadelphia? I'm sure no one will think of that. or is it just a set? idk, anyways...
here's a gif
is there a meet up happening anywhere?
Here is the official STM meet up http://stmforum.com/forum/showthread...affiti-Meetup!
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