Details of the seminar speakers:
Keith Budden - Keynote speaker 
Keith Budden is widely recognised within the industry as one of the leading affiliates in the UK. His company operates a suite of over 50 leading websites across a wide spectrum of markets and special interest groups. His weblog is recognised as essential reading by all of the key UK affiliate managers and networks.
Keith is the affiliate representative on a number of industry think tanks and has been instrumental in development of industry best practice. Keith has been involved in e-commerce for the last seven years and in IT for longer than he cares to remember! Keith is a regular seminar speaker and has spoken at events for IBM, the CBI, Business Link and the DTI both in the UK and overseas.
Oli Matthews - Online Media Group
 Online Media Group, owns and runs OMG Network, one of the UK's leading affiliate networks, with a particular specialism in finance-related programmes.
Oli has been with OMG for nearly four years, and was previously responsible for client services and marketing. Prior to joining OMG, Oli held a variety of on and offline marketing positions in agencies and client-side, for brands including Disney and Lloyds TSB.
Matt Bailey - Deal Group Media
 Matt Bailey is an Account Manager at dgmAffiliates. dgmAffiliates are one of the oldest affiliate networks in the UK having been founded in 1999 and continue to be one of the largest and most well respected networks in the UK.
Matt is responsible for looking after a number of key clients as well as working on a number of projects aimed at strengthening dgmAffiliates offering to merchants, agencies and affiliates. Matt has been involved in the affiliate industry for 2 and a half years, formerly within the recruitment world and has been at dgmAffiliates for a year.
Kevin Edwards - Affiliate Window
 Kevin Edwards joined Affiliate Window in October 2006 to head up the network's Affiliate Channel. Kevin is involved in some exciting new projects for 2007 that will strengthen Affiliate Window's already enviable affiliate support and maintain the network's position as an industry leader. He is also involved with building and developing partner relationships with blue chip clients and digital agencies.
Kevin has worked in affiliate marketing for four years having previously managed a number of key accounts at dgm where he was responsible for strategic input, developing best practice and ensuring coordination between account management and the sales team.
Nicky Iapino - Affili.net
 Nicky Iapino is Managing Director of affilinet UK, which is part of AdLINK, Europe’s leading provider of online marketing solutions.
Nicky has been at the forefront of shaping the affiliate marketing business in the UK for the past seven years. She was previously Managing Director of Commission Junction, where she launched the company in the UK and grew the business to become one of the leading providers of affiliate marketing solutions in this country, before moving on to become COO of DGM where she was responsible for growth & revenues within the group including the UK, Spain and Australia
Zak Edwards - Prezzybox
 Zak Edwards - founder of Prezzybox.com - has been working in the online Marketing arena since 1999. With a background in retail sales and trade distribution he launched Prezzybox just as the Internet bubble was about to burst. Great timing!
Since then Prezzybox has gone from strength to strength, becoming one of the largest privately owned retailers in the online gift sector. This organic growth has largely been attributable to mutually beneficial relationships in the affiliate sector, emphasizing Zak's expertise and relationship management skills in this area.
Zak's friendly and approachable attitude towards affiliates needs has seen him flourish in Affiliate Marketing.
Rovin Dawson - Buy.at
 Rovin joined buy.at in April 2006, initially in the role of Project Manager. Since joining the company, Rovin has strengthened the capabilities of the Technology team, through implementation of robust development and production frameworks as well as an aggressive recruitment and team development campaign. In his current role as Head of Technology, Rovin oversees all ongoing product development, as well as ensuring the buy.at network maintains it ‘always on’ status.
Rovin holds 24 years experience in IT and business, particularly focused upon managing and delivering complex and business critical projects and products. Prior to joining buy.at, Rovin spent many years working for blue chip companies such as Standard Chartered Bank, Chase Manhattan, Norwich Union, and Sumitomo Corporation in Solutions Architecture and Project Management roles
Pete Norwood - TUI
Pete Norwood is the Affiliates & Online Partnerships Manager for TUI UK and has managed the TUI affiliate programmes since 2004. As one of the first mainstream travel brands to launch into affiliate marketing Thomson.co.uk has built up a great reputation as having a profitable and well run offering for both small and large affiliates. Pete's dedication to affiliate marketing was recognised in 2006 when he was presented with the Commission Junction award for 'Outstanding Personal Contribution to Affiliate Marketing'.
Richard Yendall - rPoints
 Richard is Managing Director of rPoints.com, one of the UK's leading cashback reward sites. rPoints has introduced many unique concepts to the loyalty model, and has developed into a "Social Shopping" portal by combining community features with the reward system. The company also offers white label loyalty solutions to corporate clients.
Lolly Mason - Commission Junction
Lolly is Publisher Account Director for Commission Junction UK.
Mark Kuhilow - R.O.EYE
Mark is Managing Director of R.O.EYE, the UK's first fully independent affiliate management agency.
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A range of seminars all day on Saturday and on Sunday morning. |
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LEISURE FACILITIES
Ettington Chase has a gym, a pool, jacuzzi, steam room, tennis courts, golf facilities, archery and clay pigeon shooting - all for you to enjoy over the weekend. |
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NETWORKING
Plenty of opportunities to network with your peers throughout the weekend.
Chat and socialilse in the games bar, or retreat to the serene surroundings of the library. |
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EVENING MEALS
Enjoy a three course meal on both the Friday and Saturday evenings.
After dinner on Saturday, enjoy the after dinner entertainment |
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EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
On the Saturday evening we will be having a snooker competition, a table football competition and a giant jenga competition - with great prizes for the champions - so start forming your teams now. |
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TestimonialsWhat some of our course delegates have had to say
"Really useful practical info. I can take lots away and implement straight away"
"Very informative, I'm going away knowing so much more and feeling much more confident managing my affiliate programme"
"Informal setting so easy to ask questions. Trainer obviously quite an expert in his field"
"It has given me an excellent basis - and increased my confidence. I feel able to implement a great affiliate programme. It was fantastic to get me motivated"
"The pace of the course was good. The trainer allowed you to ask questions throughout"
"The trainers' personalities were great. I most enjoyed the whole approach"
"Good use of case studies in a variety of industries"
"Covered a lot in the time period"
"The course was informative and the trainer very knowledgable. It was relaxed and informal and I got a lot out of it - Thanks!"
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