FAQ for Search Marketing Expo – SMX East
New York City, October 4-6, 2010
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Why should I attend?
Search Marketing Expo – SMX East is for search engine marketing and internet marketing professionals of all skill levels and experience. This event offers:
Exceptional Content: The content is so compelling, you’ll want to implement what you’ve learned before leaving the conference. Dramatically increase the number of people who come to your site with ROI enhancing paid search advertising (PPC), search engine optimization (SEO) and social media marketing techniques and best practices.
Invaluable Connections: We do networking right at SMX East by providing the opportunities and the tools for you to meet new contacts, reconnect with colleagues and continue those invaluable relationships beyond the last conference day.
Essential Conveniences: Being out of the office means balancing your every-day responsibilities with maximizing your conference time. We get it, and to help you juggle those responsibilities we provide always available and free Wi-Fi in conference session. Plus you’ll never have to hunt down a cup of coffee, snack or a hot lunch…or WiFi network. It is all included at SMX East.
Click here to see the SMX East 2010 agenda.
Who is responsible for the SMX East content?
SMX East is programmed by the editors of Search Engine Land, the website that search marketers trust to deliver decision-informing news and thought-provoking analysis. Search Engine Land editor-in-chief Danny Sullivan and Executive Editor Chris Sherman lead content development.
What are the dates of SMX East 2010?
October 4 – October 6, 2010
The SMX “Meet & Greet” opening reception is on Sunday, October 3 (location TBD)
Where is the conference being held?
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, New York 10001
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Conference Hours are:
Monday, October 4 from 9am – 6pm
Tuesday, October 5 from 9am – 6pm
Wednesday, October 6 from 9am – 3pm
Expo Hall Hours are:
Monday, October 4 Noon – 7pm
Tuesday, October 5 10am – 6pm
Registration Hours are:
Monday, October 4 from 7:30am – 7pm
Tuesday, October 5 7:30am – 7pm
Wednesday, October 6 from 8am – 3pm
(subject to change)
How can I attend?
All Access Pass
You may register for the entire conference, which will give you access to all sessions including keynotes and educational sponsored sessions, speaker presentations, exhibit hall, free WiFi access, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, and parties including the SMX Meet & Greet opening reception.
Expo+ Pass
Expo+ passes are free if you register online. They will be $50 on site. This pass will give you access to the Expo Hall, presentations in the SMX Theater and “Plus Sessions” hosted by SMX sponsors.
| Registration Options | Early Bird Now to Sept. 10 |
Full Rate Sept. 11 to Oct. 3 |
On Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Access Pass (Oct. 4-6) | $1,295 | $1,395 | $1,595 |
| All Access Pass + Workshop | $1,995 | $2,195 | $2,495 |
| All Access Pass – One Day | $695 | $795 | $895 |
| Workshop Only | $795 | $895 | $995 |
| Networking Pass | $449 | $499 | $549 |
| Expo+ Pass | Free | Free | $50 |
What are the workshops?
There are four workshops being held on October 7 in conjunction with SMX East 2010. They are:
| Topic | Name | Leader/company |
|---|---|---|
| Search Engine Optimization | Bruce Clay SEO Training (details) | Bruce Clay, Bruce Clay, Inc. |
| Paid Search | Getting Killer ROI from Paid Search (details) | Mona Elesseily, Page Zero Media |
| Analytics | Google Analytics Training (details) | Faras Ahlhou, E-nor |
| In-House * | In-House SEO Exchange (details) | Jessica Bowman, SEOinhouse |
Will the workshops be held at the Javits Center?
No. The workshops will be held at the official conference hotel, the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, 811 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, 10019.
How do I register?
Click here: http://searchmarketingexpo.com/east/2010/register
You can also call this phone number: 1 (877) 242-5242
Additional information is available on our website http://smxeast.com
When is the last day to register for the conference?
Registration will be open until the conference ends. We recommend you register early to secure your pass and hotel accommodations. The conference hotel fills up quickly.
What forms of payment are accepted and when is the payment due?
The following forms of payment are accepted: American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diners Club and PayPal. Payment is required to complete your registration.
If paying by check, mail your record and payment to: Third Door Media, Inc. 279 Newtown Turnpike Redding, CT 06896.
May more than one person from my company attend?
Absolutely! Bring as many colleagues as you’d like! In fact we’ve implemented three group ticketing packages at substantial discounts to help you:
| Now – Sept 10 | Sept 11 – Oct 3 | On Site | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Pack – 20% | $3,250 | $3,500 | n/a |
| 6-Pack – 30% | $6,250 | $6,750 | n/a |
| 12-Pack – 35% | $11,700 | $12,600 | n/a |
There are just a couple simple Group Registration Rate rules:
- All registrants must be employed by the same company.
- All members of the group must be registered at the same time. Discounts will not be applied retroactively.
- You must pre-register to take advantage of these rates, which will not be offered on site.
- Group Registration Rates rates can not be combined with any other offers.
Call (877) 242-5242 to book your Group Registration package or email us here.
What is the cancellation policy?
You may cancel your attendance by notifying our registration department by fax at (203) 702-5389 or email registration@searchmarketingexpo.com by August 27, 2010. Your registration will be refunded less a $100 processing fee. Cancellations after August 27, 2010 are non-refundable. You may transfer your registration to another person at any time by notifying registration at smxwest@searchmarketingexpo.com.
Where should I stay?
The official SMX East conference hotel is:
Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers811 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
The special SMX East room rate is $299 per night, plus tax.
How do I book a room?
During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to secure your accommodations at a special negotiated rate. You may also book your room by calling 1(877) 242-5242. To get the special SMX rate, you must book your accommodations during registration or by calling the number above; the Sheraton New York will not book SMX East guest at this special rate directly.
What is the attire?
Business casual.
What is the weather like in New York in October?
Average high temperature is 77 degrees and the average low is 64 degrees.
Who should I contact with my questions?
Please contact us via email at registration@searchmarketingexpo.com or call us at 1(877) 242-5242. You may also visit our website: searchmarketingexpo.com
What is the relationship between Search Marketing Expo and Search Engine Land.com?
SMX is produced by Danny Sullivan, Chris Sherman and the entire Search Engine Land.com editorial team.
What is Third Door Media?
Third Door Media is the parent company of Search Marketing Expo and Search Engine Land.com, and Search Marketing Now.com.
What are the terms and conditions?
SMX is open to business professionals 18 years and over only. Management may request a business card and photo ID prior to admission.
Third Door Media, Inc. reserves the right to make any changes it deems necessary to this program. We will make commercially reasonable efforts to retain speakers and their presentation topics. However, unforeseen circumstances may result in the substitution of a presentation topic or speaker.
Third Door Media, Inc. reserves the right to use photographs of any Search Marketing Expo attendee in promotional materials.
Third Door Media, Inc. assumes no liability for the acts of its suppliers nor for the safety of any Search Marketing Expo participant while traveling to or from this event. The total liability during the hours of the meeting will be limited to a refund of the delegate fee.
Can I record what is presented at SMX East?
Sessions may be audio recorded without special permission for personal use only. They cannot be placed online or transmitted to others without permission.
Sessions may be videoed only with special permission for personal use and also cannot be placed online or transmitted to others. Short audio and video clips may be used for blogging and press coverage of session. As a general guide, non-contiguous clips of one minute or less should be used. Contact us if you need guidance about longer clips.
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