a4uEvents - Affiliate Marketing

We would like to thank all those who attending the a4uEvent last Friday in Bristol, especially as many traveled for 8hr plus in the terrible weather conditions! Also thank you to all those who registered but were unable to attend due to the weather, we appreciate your attempts at making it!

We would also like to thank our sponsors who all managed to make it to Bristol in the end, after battling through train delays/cancellations and the terrible traffic on the motorway. All three sponsors, buy.at, Affiliate Window and Yahoo!, provided some excellent competition prizes, so thank you again!

The evening started with a traditional West Country drink of Cider or Apple Juice while exploring the science exhibition at the Explore centre before heading upstairs.

Due to the rain, the food wasn’t cooked on a BBQ, some last minute improvisation was needed, although you would never have known! 

Attendees were entertained by a range of West Country themed games including Tractor Racing and cider apple bobbing. A number of attendees battled it out to be crowned table football champion sponsored by Prezzybox, in the end the title went to Jason and Jude, well done

Thank you to comet, buyagift.com and I Want One Of Those for providing some excellent prizes for this event and well done to all the winners!

The Suspects, a local Bristol band provided some great music and even allowed a few extra backing singers to join them on stage 

A selection of photos from Friday’s event are available at a4uEvents and take a look at Fraser’s excellent interpretation of the day.

We are aware that a number of people are having difficulties travelling by train to Bristol.

Apparently trains are due to resume from London Paddington shortly, and coaches are available from Birmingham.

Be assured, the event is certainly still going ahead, and we have a large number already here in Bristol enjoying drinks on the harbourside

(It’s ironic that Bristol’s urban beach launches today too!)
Please don’t worry if you are late, the actual event does not commence until 7pm, and the BBQ will not be served until around 8 - 8.30pm

We’ll be going on til after midnight, and many will head to other venues after 12.30am if you are still eager to network!

A few people have ased where we recommend people met before the event.

The bar of choice is the Pitcher & Piano, which has some covered outdoor seating and is very close to the venue.

Frostie has created a rather useful map which you may want to print out!

We should be there from about 4pm.

We will be holding a table football tournament sponsored by Prezzybox at tomorrow’s a4uEvent.

You will be able to register to take part from 4pm – 7.45pm. To register you need to double up with another attendee and let either Chris or I know your team name.

There is a maximum of 32 teams allowed for this tournament – so the sooner you get your team registered the better! When you register you will be told your game number –please remember this! Late showings to a game will result in disqualification.

The tournament will be straight knockout - with 4 rounds before the final. The rules are very simple – If you win your through, if you lose your out!!

The game number will be clearly visible on a board nearby the football table. When you game is getting close please make your way to the table football area.

Each game will be “First to Five” – so the team that scores 5 goals first will be the winner.

Rules:

• No Spinning
• The Server must not serve the ball until he has the assurance that the opposing team is ready for play to begin
• If the ball should leave the playing area, the ball should be put back into play with a serve
• In the case of a “dead ball” situation, the ball shall be placed next to the closest “player” (made of wood)
• The organisers decision is final on all appeals.

Registration for Friday’s a4uEvent will close at 12 noon on Wednesday so hurry!

There will be a number of games and competitions taking place during the evening with some excellent prizes to be won!

A4uEvents prizes includes a Nintendo Wii provided by comet, a Champagne Hot Air Balloon ride provided by buyagift and two funky rectro telephones provided by Iwantoneofthose.com. Prezzybox will also be sponsoring one of the games taking place.

Affiliate Window will be running a couple of competitions with prizes that include a 32” HD Flat Panel TV, a mobile phone, TOM TOM Sat Nav, Nintendo Wii consoles and England Cricket Tickets.

Buy.at will be giving all delegates the opportunity to win 2 iPod’s and Yahoo Search Marketing will be giving away a red letter day!

Details of how to enter all the games and competitions will be provided on the evening.

To get your hands on one of these fantastic prizes register quick!!

We are pleased to announce that our replacement band for the Bristol a4uEvents on the 20th July will be “The Suspects”

Formed in Bristol in the early nineties, the Suspects’ blend of energetic stage performance coupled with frontman Russ Lawrence’s gravely vocals and lovable stage presence has earned the band a loyal, almost fanatical local following. Never a band to promote themselves or take things too seriously the last few years have been an amazing time for them; ‘discovered’ by Womad originator Thomas Brooman the band has moved onto the national, then international stage. Top billing performances at Womad, Rivermead UK and a headlining slot in Las Palmas to an audience of 18,000 propelled them to a position none of the band ever dreamed of!

2006 was the band’s biggest year to date, with top slots at Camel Rock in the Scillies, two more Womad trips as well as the coveted New Year’s Eve Gig at the Bristol Fleece.

An eight piece band, the Suspects line up includes a classic three piece horn section, and a rock solid rhythm section consisting of guitar, bass, drums and Hammond. Famously, the band have no set list and large sections of the show are improvised every night ensuring every gig is different – this a marked and refreshing change from most other bands and perhaps goes some way towards explaining their ability to fill a big stage and entertain a big crowd in a way that few other soul acts seem able. In essence, it’s a stonking, non stop, old school, soul revue show from a band who really mean it. The Suspects are a bunch enthusiasts who know what Soul music should sound like – Rocking, Raw and in your face!
To register please visit a4uEvents.com

Just over one week to go until the a4uEvent in Bristol!

We hope you have been brushing up on your Bristolian phases

We have been asked by the caterers to provide final numbers by lunchtime TODAY for the BBQ, therefore we would appreciate it if anyone interested in registering registers ASAP!! We don’t want you missing out on the burgers!

Also, if you have any dietary requirements please email details to Claire@existem.com

To register please visit a4uevents.com TODAY!

To see a delegate list of who will be attending please click here

We look forward to welcoming you all to our hometown!

For those of you attending the a4uEvent in Bristol on the 20th July we have put together a simple guide to the Bristolian language to assist with your visit.

Please note that a number of Existem staff will also be on hand to assist with translations.

If you have not yet registered there is still time! Simply visit www.a4uevents.com

For those of you spending the day in Bristol after the a4uEvents networking summer event & BBQ I have listed a few recommended tourist attractions and great fun things to do in Bristol!!

1. Shopping (my personal favourite)

I would personally recommend Park Street, Whiteladies and Clifton Village for some elegant unique shopping. Ideal for designer clothes, vintage, jewellery and arts and crafts.

Park Street is actually located very close to all the recommended hotels
St Nicholas market is another intriguing shopping area; take a step back in time in the Old Cities grand buildings. You will find an intriguing choice of stalls, shops, arts and crafts and a fresh food market on Saturdays.

To find your usual high street shops head for Broadmead!

2. Attractions

Brunel ss Great Britain won the UK Museum of the Year 2006. Built and launched in Bristol in 1843, Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s maritime masterpiece was the world’s first ocean-going, propeller driven iron ship.

Watershed Media Centre. Situated in the heart of the city centre, Bristol Watershed offers a lively programme of independent film, digital media and events. There is also a relaxing and friendly cafe/bar that offers a wide selection of snack meals and drinks. Please use the More Information Link for programme information.

Common Wealth Museum. A major museum covering the dramatic history of Britain’s imperial past and modern day Commonwealth. Over 500 years of history brought to life using state-of-the-art presentational techniques. The galleries tell the story of British exploration, trade and conquest and the continued impact this has on multicultural Britain and the world today. Currently exhibiting “Break the Chain”. Breaking the Chains is a £1 million Heritage Lottery Funded exhibition that has been created to mark the significance of 2007 in consultation with community members, and in partnership with Bristol’s Museums, Galleries and Archives.

Bristol Zoo. Visit the new Monkey Jungle at Bristol Zoo. This fabulous exhibit provides a first class home for its primate neighbours including monkeys, lemurs and gorillas. It also offers visitors the unique opportunity to interact with the lemurs in the delightful lemur garden.

3. Theatre

Bristol Old Vic – Tom Jones. Follow Tom, the original playboy of the western world, as he adventures and seduces his way through life (mostly in a state of undress). Watch this lusty, young troubadour as he attempts to gain his heart’s desire. The South West Academy of Dramatic Art Repertory Company spill across the stage with energy and pace in this 18th century romp.

Bristol Hippodrome. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s triumphant musical, Starlight Express is like nothing you’ve seen before. Brought to you by the original West End creative team, this high-velocity production fuses state of the art technology, electrifying music, and all-new dazzling sets and costumes by John Napier.
This production of Starlight Express also features an element never before seen in a UK tour - 3-D technology. The technique brings the action out to and over the audience promising a journey you will never forget!

4. Tours

The Bristol Packet Boat Trip. River & Docks cruises up to Bath & down the Avon under Clifton Suspension Bridge, with commentary. General public cruises on 4 boats; the “Bagheera” the “Tower Belle” the “Redshank” and the “Flower of Bristol” all available for educational cruises and private charter. Trips” include Beeses Tea Gardens for tea, lunch at Chequers, Lock & Weir, as well as a tour of the city dock with commentary and tour of dockside pubs.
Open Bus Tour. Enjoy the sights of Bristol on a 75-minute tour of the City with local guides. The first tour leaves from Broad Quay on the Centre at 10am, the last leaves at 4pm. The tours run every 90 minutes Sunday to Friday and every 45 minutes on a Saturday. There are 20 stops around the City, allowing customers to hop on and off, and discount tickets for Explore At-Bristol, Bristol Zoo, the Empire and Commonwealth Museum and the Bristol FerryBoats, are available from the Driver

Alternatively Chris in the office has volunteered to arrange a Vicky Pollard Bus Tour!

We look forward to welcoming you all to Bristol, visit a4uevents.com to register!

We are now approaching the 150 registrations mark for our affiliate marketing networking BBQ, Bristol on the 20th July.

We have a number of new members to affiliates4u and also a4uevents, so I thought I’d inform people what to expect from the event.

The afternoon will start around 4pm where we will be meeting on the harbour-side, outside in the sun (hopefully) with a few optional casual drinks, - You won’t miss us just look out for a big a4uevents flag / balloons.

At 7pm the event will officially commence with a reception drink at @Bristol, you’ll pick up your badge which will be colour coded, enabling delegates to see at a glance who are representatives from networks, agencies, merchants , and who are affiliates.

A number of delegate lists will be available, so you can track down individuals at the event; if you don’t know, then ask one of us wearing the special a4uevents T-Shirts.
@Bristol is a science centre, so you’ll be able to explore the exhibition zone themed around power and construction; communications and technology; the body and brain and natural forces phenomena!

After a short while we will move upstairs to the top floor, where we have a dedicated room, and two lovely, spacious balconies overlooking Millennium Square and Bristol Cathedral – perfect for noise-free networking. Dress code for these events is really as you feel comfortable, smart casual is popular.

We have a number of team building games you can enter throughout the evening, including Giant Darts! A Tug of War competition (we’ll tell you how to enter your team shortly) and Welly Racing!

We have a sit-down BBQ with dessert, a few short messages from our sponsors and then later in the evening we have ‘The Suspects’ entertaining the crowd, an eight piece band, the Suspects line up includes a classic three piece horn section, and a rock solid rhythm section consisting of guitar, bass, drums and Hammond. Famously, the band have no set list and large sections of the show are improvised every night ensuring every gig is different.

The event closes at 1am – however for those that like to party hard there are plenty of bars, clubs and casinos very close to the venue.
For those affiliates who have not yet registered, you won’t regret doing so, this is a great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and companies.
We currently have a very impressive delegate list with many of the top performing affiliates attending, and a good selection of networks, agencies and merchants.

If you need further convincing take a look at Kierons blog on “six reasons not to attend”