Blogger Bash: A Bloggers Retreat
July 25, 2015
By Rachel Kapur
By Rachel Kapur
Bloggers from across the country flocked to New York City to attend the Second Annual Blogger Bash that was held on Pier 60 from July 16-17. This two day affair had a multitude of events that interested Bloggers in all fields from Beauty Bloggers to Parenting Bloggers. The Blogger Bash kicked off with a special VIP cocktail party sponsored by Delta Children on July 15th. The next day the bash continued with events that appealed to all types of Bloggers:
July 16th - Day 1:
The day started off with a bang! A giant Care Bear greeted attendees and interesting events were planned throughout the day, see below for some of the highlights:
July 17th - Day 2:
Bloggers were a little tired from the fun and excitement from Sweet Suite but were led into another full day of interesting events and experiences. See below for some of the highlights:
The Blogger Bash was a unique experience and highly recommended for those that are starting a blog, thinking of starting a blog or already have a blog. It was definitely a great event for Bloggers to connect with Bloggers from around the country and to connect with large brands such as Disney and American Greetings. The conference was also a great way to learn about new products that are launching and to learn about ways to increase your audience traffic and tips and tricks on how to improve your blog.
For more information on the Blogger Bash Conference and to learn about upcoming events visit: http://bloggerbash.com/
July 16th - Day 1:
The day started off with a bang! A giant Care Bear greeted attendees and interesting events were planned throughout the day, see below for some of the highlights:
- Care Bears Share Your Care Brunch: This Brunch featured a presentation by the marketing heads of American Greetings and led Bloggers on an intimate journey through Care Bears history and where the brand is now. Bloggers also received a Care Bear T-Shirt, Brand Ambassador Pin and a USB Thumb Drive Press Kit shaped like a Care Bear.
- Blue Man Performance: VIP Attendees were transported off to see the spectacular Blue Man Group Show.
- Amrita Singh VIP Experience: VIP Attendees had a chance to preview the latest jewelry collections from Amrita Singh. They also walked away with a pair of elegant earrings. It was an experience to learn about this designers collection and for interested bloggers to connect with the brands PR Contact.
- Sweet Suite: This massive suite showcased all the latest and greatest toys that will hit the market this holiday season. Bloggers learned about the new toys and had a chance to experience some of them in order to determine which ones they were interested in featuring in their holiday stories. Big brands such as LeapFrog, VTech, Hasbro, Mattel, Tomy, Lego and more showcased their newest creations. It was definitely an event not to be missed. The event also featured cocktails and food. After the event attendees were shipped large Sweet Suite boxes full of toy samples to review and feature in their upcoming gift guides!
July 17th - Day 2:
Bloggers were a little tired from the fun and excitement from Sweet Suite but were led into another full day of interesting events and experiences. See below for some of the highlights:
- Disney Infinity Brunch: Disney sponsored a brunch to showcase their latest toy partnership with Star Wars. The new collection of action figures will be launching soon and Bloggers got a chance to experience it and take home a piece of the new collection.
- Rite-Aid Recharge Lounge: Bloggers got a chance to take a break from the chaos and relax in the recharge lounge which featured snacks, drinks, massages and a special recharge kit that was given out based on your personal style. Bloggers filled out an online questionnaire that determined their personal style and then were handed goodie bags filled with beauty essentials that related to their style type. Items included a cell phone charger, make-up items, skin care items and more. It was definitely a fun and relaxing experience that reminded us of Fashion Week VIP lounges.
- Brand Speed Dating: Bloggers were invited to meet with brands that appealed to them based on their readership/interest and participate in a Speed Dating. Brands and Bloggers spoke freely about their interests and possibilities of working together. It was a great way to introduce your blog to interested brands and to seek potential ambassadorship programs.
- Speaker Sessions: Various sessions were held throughout the day to teach Bloggers on topics such as learning how to create branded videos, how to increase web traffic, tips and tricks on using Youtube and LinkedIn to increase exposure and increase readership. The various sessions were a great way for Bloggers to learn how to increase traffic and to potentially monetize their blog.
- Canadian Lentils Carnival: Bloggers were invited to a unique event to end the Second Annual Blogger Bash. The theme was carnival, and Pier 60 was transformed into an incredible Carnival experience with games, performances, food and drinks. Prizes were awarded for games and Bloggers had a chance to mingle with other Bloggers and share their experiences from the 2-day affair.
The Blogger Bash was a unique experience and highly recommended for those that are starting a blog, thinking of starting a blog or already have a blog. It was definitely a great event for Bloggers to connect with Bloggers from around the country and to connect with large brands such as Disney and American Greetings. The conference was also a great way to learn about new products that are launching and to learn about ways to increase your audience traffic and tips and tricks on how to improve your blog.
For more information on the Blogger Bash Conference and to learn about upcoming events visit: http://bloggerbash.com/