Last minute pre-Affiliate Summit stresses

A recommendation for anyone who may require bus or limousine service anywhere in the United States – don’t trust the folks at VIPRide.com.

We contracted with them to provide bus service to and from the Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues on Sunday morning.

This morning, about 48 hours prior to our event, I get the following email:

At the time of your booking, I was not aware of the CES show in town. My driver is telling me there is a 5 hour minimum on the vehicle, instead of the four that was charged.

We have two options, I can either keep the reservation and add the hour, which is a difference of $XXX.XX. The second option is to cancel and refund in full, because it was a mistake on our part.

I am truly sorry to spring this on your at the last minute, but I wanted to give you the option before I charged the card.

Let me know as soon as possible. (Our phone system is currently down, the best way to reach me today is email)

What ever happened to the value of a signed Agreement with a deposit in place?  The amount of money was not huge, but the bottom line is, we try to be people of principle here.

They then came back with the suggestion that they could take on 20% of the difference in extra cost – after they admitted 100% fault.  An I was supposed to feel good about this solution?   They then offered to give me a 30% discount on future bookings  as a make good.

I don’t know about you… but when someone sticks it to me and leaves me in a bad position at the last minute when there is not really a chance to book alternate comparable transport for anywhere near the quoted rate, I am not all that likely to book with them again.

So – there you have it.  If you are an event planner or are in a position to book transport through VIPRide.com in the future, my recommendation is that you keep on looking.

So…. what does this mean to Gospel Brunch Attendees?  CAMA will be springing for your cab fare and you’ll actually get dropped off closer to the House of Blues than you would have on the bus.

We’ll still meet at 8:3o at the Rio front entrance and we’ll have cabs lined up to get us there.

See you in Vegas baby!

Early pricing for CAMA Gospel Brunch ends tomorrow at midnight!

If you are looking to go to the CAMA Gospel Brunch at Affiliate Summit “on the cheap” you should pick up your ticket ASAP as pricing is going up $10 at 12:05 AM on December 17th.

This is an awesome event that I definitely invite you to come to and to bring a friend (believer or not) for some top notch networking and fellowship as well as great eats and world class Gospel tunes.

Bus transportation to and from the event, brunch and entertainment are included in the $55 price.

More info or register at http://camavegas-camblog.eventbrite.com

If you are being a procrastinator and have not yet registered for Affiliate Summit, you can register through this link, and save 10% by using the code “CAM10WEST“  If you email me with a copy of your confirmation,  I’ll buy you a coffee or a drink.  (If you register for a Platinum pass – I’d probably be happy to pick up lunch)

God Bless!
Wade

Opportunity for Christian Affiliate Program Exposure – Sponsor the CAMA Gospel Brunch

Affiliate Summit West is fast approaching and we’re really excited to announce the 3rd Annual Gospel Brunch will be held at the House of Blues on Sunday, January 11th.  This is an opportunity for believers and non-believers to gather in Fellowship and enjoy networking, great food, and really amazing Gospel Music the way only the House of Blues can do it.

This is also an awesome opportunity for Christian companies with affiliate programs to stand out at Affiliate Summit by sponsoring the event.  We have sponsor packages in a variety of price levels to make it possible for Christian companies of all sizes to have a chance to shine and get the word out on their affiliate opportunity.

Here are the packages we’re currently offering:

Platinum Sponsor
$1500

• 5 Attendee passes for your team and/or affiliates
• 2 minutes to address attendees before event
• 125×125 ad on CAMA site
• Listing as a sponsor in event announcement posts in Industry Forums AbestWeb and AffSpot
• Insert program info hand out and/or product in show bag for all attendees
• Logo printed on “swag bag” given to attendees

Gold Sponsor
$1000

• 3 Attendee passes for your team and/or affiliates
• 90 seconds to address attendees before event
• 120×90 ad on CAMA site
• Listing as a sponsor in event announcement posts in Industry Forums AbestWeb and AffSpot
• Insert program info hand out and/or product in show bag for all attendees

Silver Sponsor
$500

• 1 Attendee passes for your team and/or affiliates
• 60 seconds to address attendees before event
• 120×60 ad on CAMA site
• Listing as a sponsor in event announcement posts in Industry Forums AbestWeb and AffSpot
• Insert program info hand out and/or product in show bag for all attendees
• Logo printed on “swag bag” given to attendees

Bronze Sponsor
$250

• Thank you message delivered by MC before event.
• Listing as a sponsor in event announcement posts in Industry Forums AbestWeb and AffSpot
• Insert program info hand out and/or product in show bag for all attendees
• Logo printed on “swag bag” given to attendees

The CAMA Gospel Brunch is one of the most talked about and anticipated networking events at Affiliate Summit.  It is definitely unique and positive and has an awesome “buzz” about it.   We’re pleasantly surprised with the questions we get from people at the Affiliate Summit show on how the event went or asking how they can get involved next time.   We would love to see your Gospel-advancing  business benefit from this “buzz.”

To sign on as a CAMA Gospel Brunch Sponsor, please get in touch call me at 360.540.0730 or email me at wade@christianaffiliatemarketers.com

Thanks and God Bless!

The Gospel Brunch is just 3 days away

Don’t miss Early Bird Pricing on Gospel Brunch

Sales of tickets for the Gospel Brunch at Affiliate Summit are humming along nicely and I wanted to remind everyone who might be interested in going to make sure to get their tickets while the price is low and the tickets are still relatively plentiful.

Early Bird pricing ends on 2/10 and some of the coupons that I have out are expiring on 1/31 at midnite PT.

If you want a coupon code to save $5 on the Early Bird price, you should check your favorite affiliate forum.

If you have any questions, please get in touch.

God Bless,

Wade

Countdown to CAMA Gospel Brunch

 


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