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BlogPaws Conference Garners Media Frenzy

by: Carol Bryant, BlogPaws PR & Marketing Manager

Have you been reading the buzz about the BlogPaws 2013 Conference? Attendees were part of a sell out crowd and we shared many huge announcements, including how to monetize and get involved 24/7/365 with BlogPaws.

While you were at the conference (or if you missed it, keep reading) you might have noticed media strewn about, including our first on-site press conference. We were resplendent with media from a variety of sources: Magazine to newspapers, local coverage to International News. Looking to see if you made the news? Perhaps you did. These are paw-some clips and nuggets of media coverage for blog fodder. BlogPaws is making headlines, and here's a sampling:

After Tragedy Strikes: Blog, Rescue, and Rescue Cats Give Back

We all stopped in sudden silence as the events that occurred in Sandy Hook took place. Lives were taken and many others are forever altered. During the darkest time, there are those who reach out to give light. Robin Olson is one of them.

In her Be the Change for Pets: BlogPaws session, Robin Olsen will be the speaker on Thursday, May 16, for "After Tragedy Strikes: How a Blog, a Rescue Group & 15 Cats Helped Heal Hearts in Sandy Hook, Connecticut." We sat down with Robin to ask her what attendees can expect during her session. Here's what we found out:

No Kill 2020: Exclusive BlogPaws Interview with Allen Kimble

A challlenge was issued at the first BlogPaws Conference in Ohio in 2010. Be the Change for Pets: BlogPaws: Where will it lead us? What can we accomplish together? What will you do to make it happen?

Well, here we are about to embark on our 5th BlogPaws Conference happening in Tysons Corner, VA May 16 through May 18, 2013. One of our "tracks" this year includes Be the Change for Pets: BlogPaws.

Attendees are invited to attend the session being conducted by Allen Kimble and in spirt, his dog, Vinny the Pug, who passed Over the Rainbow Bridge March 15, 2013. Allen will be sharing "No Kill 2020: Train and Equip Pet Rescues." In this session, learn from 21st century innovators who have created new fundraisers impervious to economic downturns. BlogPaws interviewed Allen and here's the scoop:

Bloggers Vs Veterinarians: Exclusive Session at BlogPaws

The BlogPaws 2013 Conference is a mere few days away. By now, most of us realize the importance of a good veterinarian in your pet's life. We also realize the force that pet bloggers have become. Many of us rely on our well-respected bloggers to provide advice, information, and help guide us in our lives with pets. Bridging the gap between vets and bloggers is not always an easy one.

On Thursday, May 16 from 2:45 to 4:15, attendees to the BlogPaws 2013 Conference are invited to be part of an exclusive roundtable. Dubbed "Bloggers Vs Veterinarians: It’s Not a War, Folks… Come Learn How To Get Along" will cover both sides of the "debate." Here's the scoop:

BlogPaws Knows Who's Who in the Pet Industry

This year, BlogPaws is adding a lot of new things to our already fab conference. In May, when 500 pet industry leaders, bloggers, celebs, and brands descend upon Tysons Corners, you’ll be treated to many things, one of them being the addition of Lunch Pack Leaders!

BlogPaws has a full schedule with quality speakers and topics, but we know there is always more talk about and more to learn. Our Lunch Pack Leaders have compelling topics for conversation that will be held over lunch on either Friday or Saturday.

You will have the chance to sign up at the conference starting Friday morning at the registration desk. There will be limited seating for these round table discussion lead by our experts in these tabs.

We’ve got an exclusive interview with Dana Humphrey who happens to be an LPL (Lunch Pack Leader). Sit at Dana’s table where she’ll be dishing “Who's Who in the Pet Industry.” Want the scoop ahead of time? Here we go: