Join Us in Vegas! Blogalicious 2012 Conference Pass {Giveaway}
Photo courtesy of Be Blogalicious/Flickr
I first met the Blogalicious conference organizers during the BlogHer 2009 conference. I was excited to see a new conference in the scene that was promoting and supporting diversity in social media. The Blogalicious ladies were passionate about their mission and it showed.
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the first Blogalicious Weekend in 2009 due to the job I had at that time. However, I was able to join the Blogalicious community in 2010 in a big way – as co-host of the ¡Parranda! party and as a speaker. It’s been a pleasure to get to know this community over the last couple of years and I was humbled this year when Stacey Ferguson, chief curator of Be Blogalicious, entrusted me to help craft this year’s conference agenda as Director of Content for Blogalicious 2012.
Working so closely with the Blogalicious team has allowed me to see that the passion that existed back in 2009 still persists. This year’s conference theme is “Make it Personal” and we’ve worked hard so that the speakers and sessions on the agenda reflect that theme.
In addition, I’m happy to be speaking this year and support the conference as a media partner. I’ll be speaking along with many other respected individuals on the Blog Community Jam Session. I definitely would love for you to be there!
Since Ella Media is a media partner of the Blogalicious Weekend Conference, we want to help you get to Vegas and join the fun! The conference organizers have graciously provided us with two free conference passes to give to you!
Blogalicious 2012 Conference Pass Giveaway
We’re so excited to provide two of you the opportunity to attend the 2012 Blogalicious conference from September 28-30 in Las Vegas, NV, thanks to the Blogalicious team!
How to Enter
Required entry: If you’d like to enter this giveaway for a full Blogalicious Conference pass ($275 value), you must leave a comment below answering the question: “How do you make it personal on your blog or social media profiles?”
Extra entries (optional):
- Tweet about this giveaway with a link to this post, including @ellamedia and the #blogalicious12 tag in your tweet.
Sample tweet: I want to make it personal at #blogalicious12 in Vegas! Enter to win a conference pass from @ellamedia: http://bit.ly/blogalicious12gv
Only one tweet per 24 hour period will count as an extra entry. You’ll need to leave a separate comment for each tweet in order for it to count as an entry.
- Let others know about this giveaway by posting on your own blog. You must include a link back to this giveaway post – http://bit.ly/blogalicious12gv – and leave a link to your post in the comments below.
All entries must be received by Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 11:59 pm EST. Remember to leave a separate comment for each entry. The winners will be chosen using Random.org and will be notified via email. (Please be sure to provide a valid email address with your entry.) The winners will have 48 hours to respond and claim prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Winners will receive a discount code to use for free registration.
Additional Rules:
- You must be signed up for Ella Media to qualify. If you’re not already, you can do so here.
- You must be 18 or older.
- Winners cannot be current conference pass holders.
- Travel, lodging, transportation, incidentals, etc. not included. Only a full conference pass will be received.
- No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
If you want to start engaging with Blogalicious Conference attendees, you can do so on Twitter via the #blogalicious12 hashtag, and make sure to follow the conference at @beblogalicious. If you’d like to join their community on Facebook, you can find them here.
I hope you attend the Blogalicious Conference this year and see for yourself! If you’re not one of the lucky winners, you can still register to attend here. And, don’t forget to tell us all about your Blogalicious experience after attending!
About Ella Media
Ella Media focuses on connecting businesses with today's digital Latina and provides digital marketing and consulting services for large brands, small businesses, and social media savvy women.50 Comments for this entry
Shell Fruscione
https://twitter.com/NotQuiteSusie/status/241732788024401920
monica young
I try to make it personal by keeping it real and creating connections with other blogers
monica young
sent tweet https://twitter.com/monicazyoung/status/241734556812730368
Ronni Keller
How do I make it personal? 
I buck the system naturally. I don’t want to fade into the background. So everything from my name, my writing style and topics… all just a bit off the beaten path. I always talk about my family and not always just the happy days. I let my readers see and feel that there’s a real person behind the screen. We’re flawed. I let you know when my family is driving me crazy. I’m ok not being a pink hearts and rainbows mommy blogger. I rather love my imperfect life. And, when you make it personal, people will always connect and feel your genuine. I don’t want to be a copy of someone I like to read. I want to have my readers love to read my personal stories as well.
I have taken a bit of heat from PR for some *colorful* language at times, but that’s me. It’s my personality. I think to edit and whitewash would depersonalize my life, my personality and as a result, i would fade into the background. I have awesome PR that feels my uniqueness is what makes me stand out and the very reason they chose to work with me as well.
Everyone should ‘Make It Personal’… It’s the only way to make real, meaningful and lasting connections.
I think the cool kids say ‘You do you.. I’ll do me”…
Ronni Keller
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/Grandma_Juice/status/241871699690287105
monica young
send tweet https://twitter.com/monicazyoung/status/241950656712286208
Daisy Teh
We discuss personal stories that many women deal with on a daily basis. Recently, I’ve been talking about weight loss and the challenge I’ve been working through.
Daisy Teh
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/FollowTheItMom/status/241966707109933056
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV
I make it personal by keeping my blog a true reflection of who I am. I share the good and the bad. The fun, and the not so fun. I love sharing through photos and stories of our daily life happenings and all that goes with it.
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV
Tweet https://twitter.com/FamilyNLifeLV/status/241732784639586304
Melissa Allen
I think anytime you are authentic with who you are and what your interested in, you’re sharing a personal experience with your readers. That being said I run my site just as I would when talking with friends/family. I’m relaxed and approachable as I would be in my home and I think readers want to connect to the words on the screen, or its just a dead end.
I love all the things I include on both my sites, which carries over to my readers. It’s a give and take when writing for others. Not only do they want to get something from their visit, so do I. I want to be engaged when I read others sites & realize they also want that from me too!
I don’t “sell” our family experiences for the coveted ‘hits’, rather I include my readers as if I would be sharing a funny story with my friends. It’s me & my keyboard folks & I love it for the last 3.5 years I’ve been blogging!
monica young
sent tweet https://twitter.com/monicazyoung/status/242295407856713728
MAYRA RODRIGUEZ - Estilo Familiar
I make it personal sharing about my adventures with my readers in my posts and in my videos. Letting them know who I really am, being transparent and honest. What they read is how I really feel.
Ella Media
Congrats Mayra! You won the giveaway and will be heading to Blogalicious in Vegas!
MAYRA RODRIGUEZ - Estilo Familiar
Here is today’s tweet!! https://twitter.com/estilofamiliar/status/242351535063965696
monica young
send tweet https://twitter.com/monicazyoung/status/242712364124872704
monica young
send tweet https://twitter.com/monicazyoung/status/243141380891897856
Comiendo en LA
I make it personal on my blog by always sharing my point of view as an immigrant in this country, sharing information and my own pictures.
Comiendo en LA
https://twitter.com/ComiendoenLA/status/243170359057199104
Karol Zambrano
I think make it personal means to be real with your followers by answering any personal question that i’m able to response, and be responsible for what i post.
Karol Zambrano
my tweet: https://twitter.com/MakeupCityPop/status/243173019227418625
Karol Zambrano
https://twitter.com/MakeupCityPop/status/243173019227418625
Barbara Mascareno
I make my site personal by sharing my science and Spanish background to learn Spanish, and to make it easier for those that want to educate themselves in all areas of Spanish and science. Promoting bilingual education for parents and educators is important in an era of multiple cultures, traditions, and heritage.
It’s great to connect with you
Barbara Mascareno
Posted tweet: https://twitter.com/spanish4kiddos/status/243327630349332481
monica young
send tweet https://twitter.com/monicazyoung/status/243545325984423936
monica young
send tweet https://twitter.com/monicazyoung/status/244049965012353025
Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz
I make it personal by using personal stories to bring awareness about the importance of raising children who are proud of their heritage, culture and language. I also make it persona by using my blog as a tool to advocate and empower families of children who are dual language learners and children with disabilities/special needs.
Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz
today’s tweet https://twitter.com/paulabendfeldt/status/244142693788307456
Carelys
My blog is an extension of myself. I make it personal with every word I write as they come from my heart! I talk about my life and my passions – nothing more personal than that! Thanks for the giveaway
Carelys
My tweet: https://twitter.com/PartyArtist1/status/244167850607116288
Denisse Icaza
I make my blog personal by sharing original photos and videos. I also write about my own experiences when trying to save time and money which helps my readers relate.
Ella Media
Congrats Denisse! We’ll see you in Vegas for Blogalicious…you won!
Denisse Icaza
Sent tweet! https://twitter.com/DenisseIcaza/statuses/244267809088106497
Sandra Perez-Ramirez
Hola! I make it personal by trying to provide original and creative content on my blog. I also interact with my readers by sharing my likes and dislikes, travel, food, entertainment, culture, etc.
Thanks for this opportunity…
Sandra Perez-Ramirez
Here’s today’s tweet https://twitter.com/mamanoticias/status/244301861987971073
Melanie MG - Qué Means What
I make my blog and social media profiles personal by talking about and sharing the topics that are important to me. I’m a bit of an optimist and some times it can come off cheesy but that’s me! I
Melanie MG - Que Means What
Tweeted : http://twitter.com/mendezgonzales/status/244316716279164928
Natalie Wahl
My blog is all about our personal journey as a family and as a chronic medical patient. I live with a failed pituitary gland, which makes life difficult in many ways. My son is busy and difficult, has ADHD, or maybe Asperger’s, it’s still being diagnosed. My husband is dyslexic and teaches gifted and talented students. I am a psychology major. I don’t believe in secrets and reveal practically everything about myself and my family in the hopes that our journey can help someone else. Some things are hard to talk about, but that makes them even more important. I have made so many friends and related with many people who struggle like I do. I hope that i have also made a difference.
monica young
sedn tweet https://twitter.com/monicazyoung/status/244395770428653568
Sandra Perez-Ramirez
Happy Weekend everyone! Here’s today’s tweet…
https://twitter.com/mamanoticias/status/244558214102908928
Bohemian Babushka
My blog is about my life… can’t get more personal than that. Also, I try to make people laugh- at me, at life. Once you’ve shared a laugh it’s hard not to care. BB2U
Bohemian Babushka
Here’s my Tweety https://twitter.com/BBabushka/status/244618896554999810
María Machuca (Lennie)
I make both personal (my blog and social media) because I share my personal experience making the learning process fun with my kids.
Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz
Tweet for 9/9/12 https://twitter.com/paulabendfeldt/status/244792319574941697
Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz
Tweet for 9/8/12 https://twitter.com/paulabendfeldt/status/244458958478266368
monica young
send tweet https://twitter.com/monicazyoung/status/244820619378716672
Shell Fruscione
Tweeted again https://twitter.com/NotQuiteSusie/status/244931973372604416
Sandra Perez-Ramirez
Buenas Noches Chicas!
Here’s today’s tweet… Wish me luck!
https://twitter.com/mamanoticias/status/245015102410076160
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Ella Media
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Phone : (407) 8-LATINA (407) 852-8462
Email : melanie@ellamedia.com
Shell Fruscione
I make it personal on my blog by always sharing about my family, even when reviewing products. Rather than just give facts, I talk about why my family needs/wants/loves it and how it fits into our lives.
Thanks for the chance to win!!