What can you expect from IZEAFest at SeaWorld? Dive into expert advice from the biggest fish in the blogosphere! Learn how to fill your treasure chest with more than just sand dollars! And hello...fun in the sun!
Here's what you should pack: Flip-flops, sunscreen, a laptop, and...oh yeah...your fanciest coconut top.
Thursday, October 1st
| Location | Info | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00pm - 12:00am | Kickoff: Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens | Jeepers Creepers this is going to be a frighteningly ghoulish time! You'll board the buses to one of the screamiest parties of all time! Not for the faint of heart. | |
Friday, October 2nd
| Speaker | Session | Info | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 - 9:00am | Registration | Registration, Coffee and Networking. | |
| 9:00 - 10:10am | Ted Murphy | Session: Developing Your Brand |
What's your brand? What do your followers associate you with? Not sure? Ted will give you the tools to build the foundation for a well-rounded brand, and grow it both on and offline. |
| 10:10 - 10:25am | Break | ||
| 10:25 - 10:30am | 5 Minutes of Fame: Murray Newlands | ||
| 10:30 - 11:30am | Brian Clark | Session: Traffic Strategies That Work |
Brian will discuss how content, layout, tone, and more affect your blog's traffic. He'll give you valuable information on growing and keeping your audience...all in one month's time. |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm | "Dine with @Shamu" | ||
| 12:30 - 1:30pm | Moderator: Wayne Sutton Panelists: Sarah Austin, Julia Roy |
Panel Discussion: |
These "screen gems" have found the secret to growing their community and increasing their reach, and they're willing to share it with you. You'd be foolish to miss out as they give tips on stepping-out from behind the screen and into the spotlight. | 1:30 - 1:45pm | Break |
| 1:45 - 1:50pm | 5 Minutes of Fame: XShot | ||
| 1:50 - 2:50pm | Workshop Masters: Michael Gray, Rae Hoffman |
Workshop: | 2:50 - 3:05pm | Break |
| 3:05 - 3:10pm | 5 Minutes of Fame: Pokengirl | ||
| 3:10 - 4:10pm | Sarah Evans | Session: Tweet Me: Personal Brands on Twitter |
Every professional should be on Twitter, particularly if you're a professional with a personal brand. In this session Sarah will provide insight on leveraging the Twitter platform for marketing and self-promotion. |
| 4:10 - 4:25pm | Break | ||
| 4:25 - 5:25pm | Moderator: Lucretia Pruitt Panelists: David Binkowski, Chris Heuer, Wendy Piersall, Warren Whitlock |
Panel Discussion: Social Media Promotion |
You've heard of these sites but what exactly can they do for you? Our panel of experts will explain how to leverage Tweets, Facebook groups, Diggs for blog posts will help you make your way to the top! It's not just about having a social presence - it's about engaging with others. |
| 5:25 - 5:30pm | Bob Kodzis | Wrap-Up |
IZEAFest's MC will wrap things up for IZEAFest's first day. |
| 5:30 - 8:00pm | Break / Free time | ||
| 8:00 - 11:00pm | Party: ICEBAR Orlando
Sponsored by Pokengirl and BenSpark |
There's no better way to beat the Florida heat by cooling off with a nice, cool adult beverage with some of your closest friends! Come experience one of the most unique places in the United States at ICEBAR Orlando. | |
Saturday, October 3rd
| Speaker | Session | Info | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 - 9:00am | Coffee and Networking. | ||
| 9:00 - 10:00am | Aaron Brazell | Keynote: Marks of an Influencer |
Learn what it means to be an influencer in your space from one of the best. Aaron will use his experience in social media optimization, writing, SEO, video and podcast production to show you how to not only find an audience, but to become a leader in your space and someone who is thought of as an expert. |
| 10:00 - 10:15am | Break | ||
| 10:15 - 10:20am | 5 Minutes of Fame: John Raser | ||
| 10:20 - 11:30am | Liz Strauss | Session: Navigating and Networking in the Seamless Concrete-Virtual Universe |
How can you leverage relationships to become successful in business? That's what this session is all about. |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm | Lunch | ||
| 12:30 - 12:35pm | "5 Minutes of Fame" | ||
| 12:35 - 1:35pm | Moderator: Brett Bumeter Panelists: George Smith, John Andrews, Joseph Jaffe, Zena Weist |
Panel Discussion: |
Our panel of advertisers will discuss exactly what their goal is when using social media, and how bloggers can best leverage their content and their audience to make money. |
| 1:35 - 1:50pm | Break | ||
| 1:50 - 1:55pm | "5 Minutes of Fame" | ||
| 1:55 - 2:00pm | "5 Minutes of Fame" | ||
| 2:00 - 3:00pm | Chris Brogan | Session: Go Deep or Go Home |
It's a big sea out there, and if you're too afraid to jump-in and play with the big boys then you might want to sit this one out. |
| 3:00 - 3:15pm | Break | ||
| 3:15 - 3:20pm | "5 Minutes of Fame" | ||
| 3:20 - 4:20pm | Ted Murphy
Dan Rua |
The Future of Sponsored Conversations |
Ted Murphy and IZEA investor Dan Rua talk about where Sponsored Conversation have been and where they are going. Sponzai will be previewed and we'll show off some new stuff for Sponsored Tweets. |
| 4:20 - 4:25pm | Bob Kodzis | Closing |
Wrap-up of IZEAFest! |
| 4:45 - 5:00pm | Cakeplows! | ||
| 5:00 - 6:00pm | Break / Free time | ||
| 6:00 - 7:30pm | IZEAHunt presented by Sennheiser: An adventure that will make you think twice about shaving cream! | ||
| 7:30 - 9:00pm | Break / Free time |
Dinner |
You're on your own! Clean-up after IZEAHunt, then grab a bite to eat. You'll need the energy for the closing party at Howl at the Moon. |
| 9:00 - 11:00pm | Party: Howl at the Moon | You haven't really partied 'til you've partied at Howl At The Moon, home to the World’s Greatest Rock ‘N’ Roll Dueling Piano Show! You'll be jammin' while dancing to the best music from the 70’s to today. And don't be surprised if you're thrust into the spotlight! | |
Sunday, October 4th
| Event | Info | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 6:00pm | SeaWorld Orlando Blogger Takeover | No need for a little black dress or tie at this party. We're taking over the SeaWorld Orlando theme park, and blogging our way through the adventure. All that's required is a pair of shorts, comfortable shoes, and an attitude for fun! | |
