DFDS Seaways

A4uEvents and DFDS Seaways invite you to join them for the next Affiliate Marketing event taking place on Wednesday 28th March on board the DFDS Seaways m.s Queen Of Scandinavia.

You are invited onto the DFDS m.s. Queen of Scandinavia cruise ship where a number of educational workshops will take place. The day will kick start with Keynote speaker Martin Murrey (CEO of Interactive) who will be giving his expert views on how to add value to your business; subjects will include: keywords searched when using UK search engines and how to achieve top ranking in Google and other search engines.

Agenda

28th March

10.30am	Board the DFDS Seaways cruise ship. Delegates will be greeted onboard by DFDS Seaways staff.
10.30 - 11.30	Registration & general networking
12.00 - 13.00	Guest Speaker Martin Murray CEO of Interactive
13.15 - 14.00	Buffet lunch
14.00 - 16.00	Workshops
16.00 - 17.00	General networking

Disembark or stay onboard for complimentary cruise to Amsterdam with entertainment & activities.

29th March

9.30am	Arrive in Amsterdam
16.30	Board the boat to return to Newcastle to arrive at 9.30am the following day

Ticket Prices

• Affiliates £25 each
• Merchants £45 each
• Agencies £95 each
• Networks £95 each

All prices are subject to VAT at 17.5%

Maximum of 5 staff per company, no pure sales staff and no hard sales pitches on the day of the event please.

Keynote Speaker: Martin Murray, Chief Executive, Interactive Return

Martin Murray is Founder and Chief Executive of Interactive Return, a Search Engine Marketing Agency founded in 1999. The company works with clients in the US and Europe including Vodafone, Diageo and Cablevision and has developed its own search marketing technology to deliver really effective search marketing campaigns. The company's expertise spans organic and sponsored listings search. The company has delivered campaigns across all markets in Europe and North America.

Martin is an electronic engineer and comes from a background in telecommunications working in the US, Japan and Europe. He is regular speaker at search marketing events. His areas of interest include the Project Management of Search Marketing campaigns and effective reporting procedures for search campaigns.

Further Event Details

At 4.30pm the scheduled educational activities will come to an end, delegates who have not opted to stay on board for the trip to Amsterdam courtesy of DFDS Seaways will leave the ship while those who will be cruising to Amsterdam will be shown to their cabins.

The James Bond themed evening will commence with a comedian followed by entertainment from a Shirley Bassey look alike (Maxine Barry, Stars in their Eyes Winner). DFDS Seaways will also be giving you the opportunity to walk away with prize money from the onboard casino tournament.

DFDS Seaways will dock at Amsterdam at approx 9.30am the following day. The day will be yours to enjoy as you please in the stunning city of Amsterdam or your have the option to take the Heineken tour, arranged by DFDS Seaways. Delegates will re-board at 4.00pm, ready for the relaxing cruise back to Newcastle.

This is one a4uEvent not to be missed as it promises to be valuable and entertaining at the same time.

We look forward to greeting you all on board the DFDS m.s Queen of Scandinavia.

About Amsterdam

With its refreshing and easy-going atmosphere, Amsterdam is one of Europe's most relaxed cities. Stroll, or better still, cycle past its elegant canal side townhouses.

Learn more about the German occupation at Anne Frank's House, come face to face with genius at the Van Gogh Museum or explore the specialist shops of Jordaan.

From the buzzing nightlife of Leidseplein and the renowned Concertgebouw concert hall, to its infamous Red Light District, Amsterdam caters for every taste.

Bars

Navigates Bar : : Mermaids Bar : : Sports Bar : : Blue Ribband Bar : :
Nepture Sky Bar (Top Deck)

Restaurants

7 Seas Restaurant : : Blue Riband Restaurant : : Bake N Coffee

Entertainment

Casino : : Discos / live entertainment : : Cinema : : Swimming Pool & Sauna

Shopping

Spirits : : Fragrances & Cosmetics : : Tobacco : : Wines : : Sweets & Snacks : : Clothes & Accessories

For further details please visit www.dfds.co.uk

* For further details on custom allowances please see http://www.hmrc.gov.uk

More Information

Newcastle is on the main GNER line from London to Edinburgh, and there is a wide selection of low cost flights. The DFDS Seaways International Ferry Terminal is only a short drive from Newcastle City Centre. We will provide a FREE collection bus from the train station and Newcastle airport.

DFDS Seaways has been providing shipping services in the Scandinavian and North Sea region for over 140 years, and today carries 1.8 million passengers and 200,000 cars annually on routes offering service to six countries. The DFDS Seaways Affiliate Programme, offers you excellent opportunities to earn generous commissions.

5% commissions for City Cruise Breaks and Holidays
3% commissions for Transportation
Not to mention a conversion rate of over 3% and an excellent average order value of £322 YTD plus many other great incentives.

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