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September 23, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Registration Desk
September 24, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Registration Desk
September 25, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Registration Desk
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Keynote - Kelsey Cuigun Wallace, Tikahtnu B
10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Coffee Break
10:50 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Workshop
SEO Trends & Guidance: Real-Time Website Analysis & Tips from the Experts
Tikahtnu C
by:
Nina Clapperton
Workshop
Transform Your Content into Services: Deep-Dive Tour Creation Workshop
Tikahtnu D
by:
Ian Ord
In this session, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance on transforming your highest-performing blog posts into captivating tours. Bring your laptops and your best articles as we dive into dissection, trip design, and pricing strategies, while also leveraging AI and the expertise of Destination Management Companies (DMCs). Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your content...
Presentation
The Muddy Path Forward After Googlegate
Tikahtnu E
by:
Tim Leffel
First we got the Big G’s unhelpful content update, then an algorithm punch in the gut this past spring. That was followed by leaked docs showing the company has been lying to us for years and possibly suppressing solopreneur websites in favor of big brands with worse content. So what’s a scrappy content creator who has become a true subject expert supposed to do? In this...
12:10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Presentation
Using Facebook Groups & Pages to Grow your Traffic, Brand & Income
Tikahtnu C
Feeling a bit lost after Google’s relentless updates in the past year? Traffic can be hard to come by – but it’s still out there, and you can find your community too. Facebook is one great place, and this talk will cover how tp build your brand on Facebook through both Pages and Groups, plus how to leverage both for brand awareness, community (and email list building), and...
Presentation
How to Upsell and License Your Photography to Brands
Tikahtnu D
by:
Megan Indoe & Scott Herder
How to upsell and license your photography to brands. Geared towards travel bloggers and content creators who already work with destinations and brands, my discussion would go over ways you can incorporate this into your initial conversations, how to get content that increases your chances of adding value to your client and licensing, and how to value your...
Workshop
From Passion to Profit: Build a Sustainable Travel Business
Tikahtnu E
by:
Samantha Wei & Yeison Kim
The session will blend the fundamentals of business as applied to travel blogging, with a strong emphasis on generating more sales of any service or product aligned with your niche and audience.
2:50 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Coffee Break
3:10 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
Speed Networking
September 26, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration Desk
9:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.
Keynote - Tammilee Tillison & Lauren Gay, Tikahtnu B
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sponsor Showcase
9:40 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break
10:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Panel
From Clicks to Cash: AI’s Role in Content Monetization
Tikahtnu C
by:
Christopher Mitchell & Tomiko Harvey & Tammilee Tillison
Roundtable
Driving Traffic to Your Site Without Using Google
Tikahtnu D
by:
Lauren Gay
Actionable steps to take as a content creator in the rise of AI:
Presentation
Building Relationship Goals Between Creators & Brands
Tikahtnu E
by:
Kailee Stickler
In this TBEX presentation, I’ll share how to make sure a brand falls in love with you and your work and continues to collaborate with you year after year. We’ll deep dive into the best practices for campaign reporting/planning for your next brand collaboration and how to make the follow up ask for the next sponsored partnership. It’s giving...
11:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Presentation
Landing Brand Deals from Start to Finish
Tikahtnu C
by:
Mike & Anne Howard
Using their experience from 200+ travel partnerships, HoneyTrek will share the most impactful strategies to find and close deals. They will break down everything from soft pitching to final proposals to help you make money while elevating your brand.
Roundtable
Diversifying Revenue Streams
Tikahtnu D
by:
Tammilee Tillison
This session will discuss how writers can diversify revenue streams using the content they are already generating and new ways of making money. It will also discuss how to maximize income without spending hours on something new and tips for making sure that all of your revenue is not coming from one source.
Workshop
A Detailed Guide on How to Go Viral With Short Videos
Tikahtnu E
by:
Nour Brahimi
This sessions is your detailed guide on how to go viral with short video on any platform, whether it’s Instagram reels, Tiktoks , YouTube shorts or Facebook reels.
1:50 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Coffee Break
2:10 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Speed Networking
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closing Keynote: Rick Southers, Tikahtnu B