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Sunday, June 30
 

12:00pm EDT

Registration
Sunday June 30, 2013 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Registration

1:00pm EDT

Callaway Gardens Photo Walk
Please meet Bridgette in the lobby.
Speakers
BI

Sunday June 30, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Workshop

1:00pm EDT

Staging Photos
Staging photos can be the difference between a good photo and a great ohoto.  Come and learn hands on ways to take more effective and eye catching photos that will help you not only with review products but with photography in general.
Speakers
avatar for Felicia Carter

Felicia Carter

Founder, Editor-in-Chief, Go Graham Go!
I am married to an extremely funny and loving husband and have 2 cutie pie little boys. I work part-time as a counselor and have a fun blog for parents (http:www.gograhamgo.com) and love the time I spend with my little guys! God is awesome! What more could anyone ask for!

Sunday June 30, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Workshop
  • Hashtag #picperfect #RevRet

2:00pm EDT

Editing Photos
Speakers
BI

Sunday June 30, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Workshop

2:30pm EDT

Excursion 1: Treetop Adventure
Sunday June 30, 2013 2:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TreeTop Adventure
  Excursion

3:15pm EDT

Dole Hike
Pre-registration required. 

This one hour afternoon hike will be lead by the head of the Dole Nutrition Institute, Jennifer Grossman.  Fitness/Wellness bloggers will connect with the brand and learn more about nutrition during the short hike around the Callaway Gardens property.  Please make sure to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. 
Sunday June 30, 2013 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  • Hashtag #dolenutrition

7:00pm EDT

Opening Keynote Address
Speakers
DS

Sunday June 30, 2013 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Keynote

7:00pm EDT

Welcome Address
Speakers
BD

Bridgette Duplantis

Co-Owner/Manager, Experimental Mommy
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Cecelia Mecca

Double Duty Divas
Online Influencer Since 2007 | Double Duty Divas/iRetreat Conference | Curriculum Specialist | Education PhD

Sunday June 30, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Keynote

8:00pm EDT

Cocktail Party
Sunday June 30, 2013 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Party
 
Monday, July 1
 

8:00am EDT

Morning Keynote: Turn Your Passion Into a Brand Ambassadorship
David Reis, social media pioneer and founder of DEI Worldwide, takes on the topic of how to open the lines of communication with a brand or agency to become an official brand ambassador.  More specifically, what are brands looking for, what are the expectations and are there opportunities for monetary compensation.
Speakers
DR

Monday July 1, 2013 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Keynote
  • Hashtag #Ambassador #RevRet

8:00am EDT

Registration
Speakers
RB

Renee Bigner

What Mommies Need
Renee will take you on an exciting journey to take pictures of exotic birds, plants and other wildlife. Her specialty is action photography where she will personally demonstrate a human pyramid along with her sidekick, Milo.

Monday July 1, 2013 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Registration

9:00am EDT

Workshop: Pitching to PayDay
From Pitch to Payday is the difference between being broke and being profitable.  A "pitch" is a form of words used when trying to persuade someone to buy or accept something.  You will learn the procedure Amee uses secure deals and leave with an understanding of what to say and how to say it in both oral and written communication.
Speakers
AC

Monday July 1, 2013 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Workshop
  • Hashtag #Pitch2Pay #RevRet

10:00am EDT

Morning Snack Break and Expo
Monday July 1, 2013 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Break/Expo

10:15am EDT

Excursion 2: Trapeze
Monday July 1, 2013 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
FSU High Flying Circus Tent
  Excursion

10:30am EDT

Workshop: Creating an On Air Personality
In this hands-on session, bloggers learn how to take their mission and message to a new level, find loyal fans and establish themselves as an expert (celebrity) in their niche!  Learn effective, practical and creative strategies and techniques.  Create ideas for your show in this development session and discuss the format, tools and guests.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca E. Parsons

Rebecca E. Parsons

Creativity Curator & Creative Force, Cre8tive Compass Magazine
Creativity Curator at Cre8tive Compass Magazine, Social Media Journalist. Talk Show Host, WEBucator™ e-Learning Designer, Foodie, DIYer, Graphic Designer, Boomer Geek Girl, Dumpster Designer, Renaissance gal w/gift o'Gab! Storyteller, Retreat Leader, Deliberate Creator, Lifelong... Read More →

Monday July 1, 2013 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Workshop
  • Hashtag #Podcast #RevRet

11:45am EDT

Workshop: Standing Out from the Crowd
Learn how to help your blog stand out from the crowd.  Get real tips on how to promote your blog effectively and create a unified social media message that promotes your blog and your brand across Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.
Speakers
avatar for April Atwater

April Atwater

Founder & Editorial Director, flavory FOOD
Life is better with good cheese, coconut LeCroix and family with a touch of wanderlust in the mix! I blog at flavory FOOD- fresh, natural, healthy, low carb - keto, inspired food, with some fresh beauty and foodie travel too. Check out my Instagram @flavoryfoodblog for my low... Read More →
avatar for Ellen Peppercorn

Ellen Peppercorn

Owner, That Chic Mom

Monday July 1, 2013 11:45am - 12:30am EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Workshop
  • Hashtag #StandOut #RevRet

12:30pm EDT

Lunch & Expo
Monday July 1, 2013 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Break/Expo

1:45pm EDT

Workshop: Improve Visibility with Google Tools
If you are going to be the "go to" person in your niche, you can't expect it to just happen.  You have to make it happen!  We are going to talk about the online toold that are available to you to  really help you become seen, become relevant and become known to your audience.
Speakers
avatar for Dan R Morris

Dan R Morris

Blogging Concentrated
Follow Me On Twitter: http://twitter.com/DanRMorris Or come check out my blog: http://lettersfromdan.com And don't forget http://freeweeklymastermind.com I love my internet marketing company, my family, my kids, our development business and travel. Send me a place I've never... Read More →

Monday July 1, 2013 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Workshop
  • Hashtag #RevRet #tools

3:00pm EDT

Workshop: Monetization and Professional Blogging
Ten tips for successful professional blogging, including a comprehensive review of menetization strategies and FTC disclosure requirements.  
Speakers
SG

Monday July 1, 2013 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Workshop
  • Hashtag #Monetize #RevRet

3:45pm EDT

Afternoon Snack Break and Expo
Monday July 1, 2013 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Break/Expo

4:15pm EDT

Workshop: SEO for Bloggers
Are you doing what it takes so that your blog can be found on search engines?  During this interactive session you'll learn SEO best practices as well as some newer tactics like including your avatar and review ratings in search results.  Come ready to work!
Speakers
avatar for Joel Bullock

Joel Bullock

Founder, The Coaster Critic
I love to share my knowledge of the theme park industry. Over the years I've been featured in national media outlets like The New York Times, Newsweek, and the Travel Channel and I've been a contributor on AOL’s travel blog, Gadling. I'm also always looking to bring something creative... Read More →

Monday July 1, 2013 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Workshop
  • Hashtag #SEOswagger #RevRet
 
Tuesday, July 2
 

8:00am EDT

Continental Breakfast
Tuesday July 2, 2013 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Break/Expo

8:30am EDT

Cram Session: Top 10 Apps/Plugins for Efficiency
You've got a killer idea, passion to spare and very little time to make it all a reality.  By using these 10 efficiency helpers you can get clear on your priorities, what you can automate and never miss a to-do item ever again!
Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Manley

Tuesday July 2, 2013 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Panel
  • Hashtag #MoreTime @RevRet

9:00am EDT

Cram Session: Ten Legal Things You Should Know Right Now
Don't play fast and loss with you blog and your livelihood.  make sure you stay on the right side of the law as we go through specific examples of blog posts and how to comply with the new FTC guidelines, giveaways and more!  Yes, we know you want to go to the session on how to monetize you blog, but this session makes sure you keep it!
Speakers
CD

Charlene DeLoach

Owner and Writer, Charlene Chronicles
After writing laws for 15 years, Charlene now blogs about whatever she wants; specifically, fabulous things like technology, travel, social media, fashion and fitness at CharleneChronicles.com. She occasionally steps away from the computer so she can experience the awesomeness that... Read More →
JS

Tuesday July 2, 2013 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Panel
  • Hashtag #bloglaw #RevRet

9:30am EDT

Cram Session: Beyond Reviews: Balancing Content to Gain Readership
Developing rich, engaging, well-crafted content is critical to building your blog and expanding your reach.  During this session, we will explore several potential directions, kick around dozens of specific content ideas and consider ways to enhance your reviews by placing them into a broader blog context.
Speakers
JS

Joyce Shulman

Joyce brings a diverse background to her role as Macaroni Kids’ CEO.  She received her Bachelors in Business Management from the University of Maryland and her Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from St. John's University School of Law.  After law school, Joyce spent a dozen years as a... Read More →

Tuesday July 2, 2013 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Panel
  • Hashtag #BeyondReviews #RevRet

10:00am EDT

Cram Session: Increase Traffic with StumbleUpon
Learn how to utilize StumbleUpon to gain pageviews. Get all your questions answered and discover the best practices and things to avoid so your blog can benefit!
Speakers
AS

Tuesday July 2, 2013 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  • Hashtag #DweebSchool

10:30am EDT

Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday July 2, 2013 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr.
  Workshop
 
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