Many of you who have attended FitBloggin’ before know we always have a large printed agenda, plus printed routes, letters, and numerous signs at the event. Some of these things are valuable, of course, but over the years I’ve cringed at the amount of wasted paper I have personally thrown away post-conference. In an effort to reduce our overall dependence on printed products we are happy to offer you Bizzabo, our official mobile app for FitBloggin’13.

Use it to:

• Plan who to meet: Join the community, find out who’s attending and pinpoint potential connections.

• Socialize: Communicate with fellow attendees and connect with them on your social networks.

• Stay up to date: Browse the agenda, mark your favorite sessions, see offers from sponsors and follow the event Twitter hashtag.

The app is supported on iPhone and Android and plugs directly into LinkedIn. Unfortunately, they do not currently have a Blackberry or Windows phone option. Because of this we will be printing a limited number of 1-sheet agendas as a back-up on site for those who can’t get access. It’s not a perfect solution but will reduce our overall dependency on paper.

Please join the FitBloggin’ networking community by following the steps below:

1. Download Bizzabo (iPhone, Android) – http://www.bizzabo.com/download

2. Search for: FitBloggin’13

3. Click ‘Join’!

Let us know what you think! We’ll  be updating the app as the conference approaches.

On Friday morning, join Erin Kreitz Shirey for a morning boot camp like no other. Watch Mt. Hood shine as you do sprints along the water front. Learn about your own strength, as you embrace the beauty of Portland. Erin’s boot camp will not only motivate you, but give you dynamic exercise drills and tools to use when you fly home. Boot Camp combines cardio, strength, body-weight exercises, TEAMwork, agility, core work and tons of laughter. Watch out, she may bust out the Running Man to keep you laughing as sweat is pouring down your brow.

Portland is Erin’s Heart City (founded her business Power Fitness PDX there 8 years ago), so this is a special treat to return to teach boot camp at FitBloggin’ 13 Portland!

For more info on Erin or her boot camps, visit digdeepplayhard.com.

Click here to see what Erin did last year in Baltimore!

Saturday morning we’ll have you sweating PINK!

SweatPink Yoga is a fusion of yoga and boot camp designed to give you a total body workout that will jump-start your metabolism and boost your cardiovascular endurance by combining strength training, flexibility, cardio and balance. SweatPink Yoga is taught by Fit Approach founder Jamie Walker, a certified yoga instructor, NASM-certified, ultramarathon runner and fitness fanatic.

Both these classes are open. Meet Erin and Jamie at 6 a.m. in the Fashion/Culture ballroom and be ready to get your sweat on!

How do you monetize your blog or website? As a blogger, ShareASale becomes a platform for all your Affiliate Marketing Activities.

We help you find products to fit your blog, track which transactions have earned you commissions, report the transaction to you and most importantly – send you a payment on time every month for your commissions. For 13+ years, ShareASale has been the host for over 3,900 Affiliate Programs with Merchants looking for you – the blogger and content publisher.

Stop by our table! We are excited to be sponsoring FitBloggin’ 13 for the first time!  If you have questions about affiliate marketing or are interested in learning more be sure to stop by our booth.  You can also drop in to learn more about the numerous health, fitness and wellness merchants within our network. We’ll also have a surprise bonus give away from one of our best health, fitness & wellness merchants!

To learn more about ShareASale, please visit our website—shareasale.com, read our daily blog—blog.shareasale.com, follow us on twitter—@shareasale or “like” us on  Facebook

At Amana, we’re dedicated to making our planet cleaner by reducing our consumer’s eco footprints. So we encourage investing in energy-star qualified products and share tips with our consumers on how to reduce energy consumption and save a little money on utility bills along the way. By attending tree-planting ceremonies, buying reusable water bottles and following every day energy saving tips, we can all work together to make our planet healthier for generations to come.  What have you done to be a little greener?

Amana will be at FitBloggin’ this year to explain the benefits of energy-star rated appliances, provide tips for a less energy-dependent lifestyle and answer any questions about living simply in a modern world.

To learn more about Amana, visit our website: http://www.amana.com/, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter!

Do you want to get sponsorships, ambassadorships and generally get paid to do what you love?

It all begins with two words: media kit!

A media kit is a promotional tool that bloggers can use to showcase their brand in an easily digestible format. Bloggers’ media kits typically include an intro, analytics, ad sizes/rates, PR policy, testimonials and more -plus they’re great leverage to make sure you can earn what you’re worth! You have a resume or CV for job prospects, right? A media kit is the blogging world equivalent (though companies from big to small have them, too!).

In How to Create a Media Kit that Showcases Your Brand and Gets Companies Knocking on Your Door we’ll talk about:

• The Logistics: How to technically make a media kit, i.e. what goes where, which program(s) to use and how to extract the data from Google Analytics needed
• How to Know Your Worth & Develop Your Brand: How to decide your rates & get the respect for your brand that you deserve
• How to Market Yourself: How to decide where, and to whom, to send your media kit; and how to use the media kit and market it

Whether you’ve never worked with companies before or you’re a pro, this session will teach you how to capitalize on your greatest asset — whatever it is that makes you YOU. You’ll come away from this session with a clear idea of what would go in your media kit, how to create it and how to use it to get the sponsorships, ads, and/or ambassadorships you seek.

Reebok is built on fitness.  It is the foundation of our brand and it is the motivation for everything we do.  We believe that fitness is a way of life.  There are many ways to pursue it.  It can be fun, challenging, frustrating, exhausting, and inspiring.  The results go beyond physical transformation.

In order to deliver the best products in a diverse range of fitness categories, we have partnered with the some of the leading brands and ambassadors in Yoga, Dance, CrossFit, Running, and Walking.  We are excited to use the knowledge we’ve gained to continue to develop and innovate the footwear, apparel, and accessories you need to pursue your fitness goals no matter what they are.

As you are well aware, people want to connect with others who share their fitness lifestyle.  They are constantly looking for ways to get better, meet new friends, and seek new challenges.  The Fitness Blogging community is at the forefront of connecting fit people across all walks of life.  Your knowledge and passion for fitness touches the lives of your readers every day.

We are proud to partner with FitBloggin 2013. Hope you will come join us in Portland to experience fitness to the fullest. We will be leading a CrossFit WOD (Workout of the Day) on Saturday and Cardio Dance class on Friday, and showcasing our latest products in Yoga, Dance, CrossFit, Running, and Training.

The CrossFit WOD will be led by Reebok CrossFitONE coach, Joe Masley (2012 Reebok CrossFit Games; Team Competitor) and local CrossFit Affiliate coaches from the Portland area.  All levels are welcome to participate in this great fitness experience and interact with excellent coaches.

Also, don’t miss the ReebokCardio Dance Class. A fun and joyful workout that will lighten you up from the inside out. Feel sexy, strong and empowered while you dance to uplifting tunes and unleash the dancer in you! Learn to dance like no one is watching.

We look forward to seeing you at FitBloggin 2013 in Portland, OR on June 27-30. To check out the latest Reebok products across all categories, please visit reebok.com.

@Reebok, @Fitbloggin

#LIVEWITHFIRE

Trout Lake Farm is the largest certified organic herb farm in North America. Its fields are irrigated by the nearby, glacier-fed White Salmon River, and feature breathtaking panoramic views of the Cascades. The farm has been producing high quality botanicals for nearly 40 years, including echinacea purpurea, dandelions, echinacea angustifolia, valerian, peppermint, nettles and many others.

Amway bought the farm in 1998 to make it a primary supplier of raw botanical materials to the Nutrilite line of supplements. This partnership has nurtured the growth of resources and expertise, and has enhanced both Amway and Nutrilte.

Attendees will tour the farm and learn about the power of phytonutrients and Nutrilite’s “seed to supplement” process.

The trip is scheduled for Thursday, June 27 from approximately 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. It includes transportation from the hotel, a boxed lunch, a photo opportunity at Multnomah Falls, tour of the farm, dinner in Hood River and giveaways. Space is limited; register today for this exclusive experience with Nutrilite.

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Please note: You must be available to leave from the hotel at noon on Thursday, June, 27. Travel time is approximately 2 hours by bus. This trip is exclusively for FItBloggin’ attendees and is sponsored by Nutrilite. There is no additional costs involved. Please leave any questions in the comments.

NOW Foods, a family-owned company and leader in the natural products industry, is excited to be a first-time sponsor of Fitbloggin’ 13! For 45 years NOW has been empowering people to lead healthier lives by providing the natural product industry’s most extensive line of dietary supplements, natural and organic foods, sports nutrition, and personal care products. Outstanding quality and value have made NOW the trusted brand of consumers who believe good health shouldn’t cost a fortune.

With more than 1,400 products to offer, NOW is committed to sourcing the very best natural ingredients and using organic, non-GMO, and non-irradiated ingredients whenever possible.

During this year’s Fitbloggin’ be sure to check your swag bag for samples of NOW products, including their brand new Slender Sticks™, a natural and low-calorie alternative to single-serve beverage packets. With 50% of nine daily vitamins including vitamin antioxidants, Slender Sticks™ are a convenient way to stay hydrated throughout the day and especially during workouts. Slender Sticks™ are refreshingly delicious, sugar-free, contain only 10-15 calories per serving, and are sweetened with natural BetterStevia™. Slender Sticks™ are available in health food stores nationwide and come in five delicious flavors – Acai Lemonade, Berry Energy Tea, Pomegranate Berry, Tropical Punch with Fiber, and Grape Active.

You’ll also receive a packet of NOW Sports’ Whey Protein Isolate Powder, a natural, high quality protein that blends easily in eight ounces of water or milk. NOW Sports Whey Protein Isolate comes in several different flavors and is an ideal post-workout beverage that helps to support healthy muscle tissue and muscle growth after exercise.*

To find a retailer near you, visit www.nowfoods.com and be sure to follow NOW at Facebook.com/NOWFoodsOfficial and Twitter @NOWFoods.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.