[01/25/08] BlogHer Conference News

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Welcome to the BlogHer Conference Newsletter.

Plans for the weekend? With another week left in January, there's still time to revamp your 2008 resolutions and do some personal planning. Maybe this is the year you decide to attend BlogHer Business? Check out Update #1 to see why we think it should be. Perhaps you've resolved to advance your career? If so, you'll want to read more about our Event Partners' upcoming conferences (Update #2) for enterprising women. Or maybe you're already looking ahead to our annual event in July? Update #3 includes a few recent updates to help your planning go as smoothly as possible.

Happy reading planning!

Update #1: BlogHer Business Keynote Speakers and BlogHerships Announced

Last week we mentioned that the revamped BlogHer Conferences Website had launched. Since then, Elisa has made some exciting additions to the agenda, including announcing our Day Two Morning Keynote session, "Talkin' 'Bout My Generation," featuring:

*Maria T. Bailey, author, speaker and Founder/CEO of BSM Media

*Mary Furlong, founder of SeniorNet, ThirdAge Media and now consulting firm Mary Furlong & Associates

*Robin Wolaner, long-time media executive, Founder of Parenting Magazine and now Founder and CEO of TeeBeeDee

In addition, for those of you who know why you want to attend BlogHer Business but are a little more concerned with how to get there, Elisa also posted about applying for BlogHerships. Click here to learn more.

Update #2: BlogHer's Event Partners - Check 'Em Out

We're always happy to cross-promote events that we think our BlogHers might be interested in, so click on the links below to learn more about these fabulous opportunities:

*The Wealthy Girl Summit. "Have you ever wanted to become your own millionaire?" Find out how at this summit, taking place right now through 1/27. Register for a discount using the code "GIRL."

*WeMedia Miami, taking place Feb 26-28. This event "...connects individuals and organizations from across industries who believe the power of media, communication and human ingenuity should be applied to innovate in business AND to make the world better through media."

*Women Who Tech. This telesummit "aims to create a supportive network for the vibrant and thriving community of women in technology professions by giving them an open platform to share their talents, experiences and insights." Connect virtually on 3/31.

*NewComm Forum 2008, taking place April 22-25. "New Communications Forum is the premier conference that brings together thought leaders and decision makers from around the globe to discuss the impact of social media and new communications on media, marketing, journalism, PR and advertising, business, culture and society."

Update #3: BlogHer '08 - "Spooning" Optional, PayPal Accepted

Is it wrong that one of the reasons I'm so psyched for BlogHer '08 is that the hotel is so awesome? Hmm.

Regardless, I wanted to be sure to let you know that we have adjusted the online reservation page to ensure that you can select what kind of bed situation you'd like. The interface now allows you to select single, double, etc. Since we know that many of you room share (and here's the forum for helping you find roomies, in case you're interested), having more than one bed in the room is definitely preferred. Not that spooning with your best BlogHer buddies isn't...uh...sweet.

Note: according to the Westin St. Francis, room preferences aren't guaranteed, but they are likely to be honored. Now, we haven't managed to get them to change what it says on the online form (yet!), but in-room wi-fi is definitely free.

I also thought it was worth mentioning that, in addition to totally revamping our event registration process, we are now accepting PayPal as a valid form of payment. We hope this allows more of you the opportunity to register.

You can always keep track of where BlogHer is presenting content in our Press Center. And, you can still keep up with the latest conference news via the BlogHer Conferences Updates.

Best,
Kristy
For Elisa, Jory and Lisa

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