2023 AGLOW ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Bemidji, MinnesotaPhoto by Dan Amundson
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2023 AGLOW Annual Conference Will be Held on Sept. 17-22, 2023 in Bemidji, Minnesota
2023 Conference Schedule
View a day-by-day schedule below or download a schedule.
Sunday, September 17
Board of Directors Meeting
1:00pm
Presidents Reception
5:30pm-8:00pm
Monday, September 18
Registration Open
8:00am – 10pm
Breakfast
8:00-9:00am
Meet the 2025 Conference Bidders
9:15-10:45am
New Member Orientation
11:00am-11:45am
Spouse Reception
11:00am-11:45am
Spypoint Welcome Lunch
12:00-1:00pm
Corporate & Tourism Rep Speed Dating
2:00pm-2:55pm
Corporate & Tourism Break – Out
3:00-5:00pm
Bemidji Welcome Reception
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Bemidji Welcome Dinner
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Hospitality Room
9:00pm – Midnight
Tuesday, September 19
Lake Bemidji Fishing Tournament
7:00am-11:00
Spouse Tour Departs
9:30am
Lunch
12pm – 1:00pm
General Membership Meeting
1:00-1:45pm
Learn-it / Do-it Sessions
2:00pm-2:45pm
3:00pm-3:45pm
4:00pm-4:45pm
Golden Glow Awards Cocktail Reception
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Golden Glow Awards Dinner
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Hospitality Room
9:00pm – Midnight
Wednesday, September 20
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:00am
Spouse Tour Departs
9:15am
2022 Kickoff Panel – Getting the most of your AGLOW membership in 2023
9:15am – 10:45am
It’s been 67 years since the first AGLOW Annual Conference. While much of what makes this organization great is what hasn’t changed, more than a few things have. There are more opportunities and benefits to membership than ever before, but in reality, very few members take full advantage of those benefits. You may not even know what you are missing out on. This session brings you up to speed on all AGLOW has to offer so you can get every bit of benefit out of your membership.
Session Block 1
11:00-11:45am
Session A – Affiliate Marketing Deep-Dive Kevin Paulson
Back by popular demand to give even more insight, Kevin is here to get you up to speed with the ins and outs of affiliate marketing. Kevin has been on the cutting edge of affiliate marketing for years, and he has the know-how to help you jump start your own program, and answer the questions that have been holding you back.
Session B – Zombie Content – Trent Marsh
Are you writing articles? Doing videos? Publishing podcasts? How many lives are you giving your content? We all struggle to keep the content hopper full and fresh, but in reality we’re probably making more work for ourselves by being incredibly inefficient. Revive old content and fill multiple channels with the same content by working smarter, not harder.
Lunch
12:00-1:00pm
Session Block 2
1:15 – 2:00pm
Session A – 10 Tips for a Better Podcast Episode – Carrie Zylka
Whether you’re a veteran podcaster, or launching your very first show, every episode has room for improvement. Carrie Zylka has hosted podcasts for over a decade and has made every mistake possible. She hosts four shows in four different industries, but the fundamentals are the same. She’s studied statistics, algorithms and podcast tactics and is happy to share the hard won knowledge with you, saving you time and headache.
Session B – What are AGLOW Writer’s Camps and How Do I Use them? – Mark Smith
AGLOW is committed to giving members opportunities to generate content. Be it for their platform as media, their brand as corporate partners, or their destination as a CVB. COVID slowed us down, but we’re back with a vengeance, and you need to understand how the AGLOW Writer’s Camp program can benefit you to create awareness, excitement, and strengthen your perception in the industry and with customers, users, or your audience.
Session Block 3
2:15 – 3:00pm
Session A – Affiliate Marketing Deep-Dive – Kevin Paulson
Back by popular demand to give even more insight, Kevin is here to get you up to speed with the ins and outs of affiliate marketing. Kevin has been on the cutting edge of affiliate marketing for years, and he has the know-how to help you jump start your own program and answer the questions that have been holding you back.
Session B – Point-Counterpoint – AI Content Generation – Blessing or Curse
ChatGPT and other AI sources like it are all the rage right now. What are the benefits? What are the pitfalls? Can your platform, brand, or destination benefit, or is it a problem waiting to happen? We tackle both sides of the issue and do our best to answer questions and facilitate discussion.
2023 Wrap-up Panel – Taxes Suck – How Can We Make Them Suck Less?
3:15-4:45pm
We all live with a healthy fear of what can happen if the IRS man comes knocking, but we still want to make sure we are taking advantage of all the tools and programs we can to lessen our tax burden. Multiple accounting professionals join us to answer questions, share insights, and provide insight into how to navigate the choppy waters of our tax system.
AGLOW Auction Cocktail Hour and Preview
6:00 – 7:00pm
AGLOW Silent Auction Opens
6:00pm
Toyota AGLOW Auction, Raffles, & Dinner
7:00-9:00
Hospitality Room
9:00pm – Midnight
Thursday, September 21
Bemidji Day Afield
7:00am – 5:00pm
This will be a full day of Fishing and other outdoor activities in and around Bemidji.
Board of Directors Meeting
5:00pm – 5:30pm
AIC Awards Cocktail Reception
6:00 – 7:00pm
AIC Awards Dinner
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Hospitality Room
9:00pm – Midnight
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Booking your room for the 2023 Annual Conference
Hampton Inn & Suites Bemidji
1019 Paul Bunyan Drive South
Bemidji, MN 56601
The only way to get our negotiated rate is to call 218-751-3600. Mention the AGLOW Conference and you will get the rate of $99 per night, which with taxes will work out to $109.77.
Our room block will expire on August 30, 2023 so be sure to get your room booked early!
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