MTL + ECOMMERCE #16
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Dear members,
We are pleased to announce that the next MTL + ECOMMERCE will be held on August 6th at Notman House.
Our first guest speaker, Paresh Vadavia, from OPM Pros, will give an introduction on how to build a successful affiliate marketing program.
Our second speaker, Johnny Russo, from Mexx, will give a presentation on the best practices for E-Commerce in the Fashion industry.
=== Agenda ===
6:00 PM Networking
6:30 PM Opening Remarks & Introduction
6:35 PM Presentation #1 > Topic: Introduction to affiliate marketing by Paresh Vadavia
6:50 PM Q&A on 1st presentation
7:00 PM Presentation #2 > Topic: Fashionable E-commerce by Johnny Russo
7:25 PM Closing comments & Announcements
7:30 - 9:00 PM Networking
=== Speakers ===
Paresh Vadavia -- Co-Founder & Director of Affiliate Marketing -- OPM Pros
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Paresh Vadavia is the co-founder and Director of Affiliate Marketing at the global affiliate marketing agency OPM Pros (www.OPMpros.com (http://www.opmpros.com/)). He launched his career in 2006, as Affiliate Manager for Ice.com and Diamond.com. During his two year tenure, Mr. Vadavia garnered his well-earned reputation for his savvy, professional marketing expertise, dedication, and networking skills – ultimately winning industry leading LinkShare’s Golden Link Publisher’s Choice Award in 2008, and earning a nomination for the same distinction the following year. He also holds a Computer Engineering degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.
In 2009 Vadavia took his career, and the general concept of assisting major retailers in achieving their online revenue goals to the next level, by establishing OPM Pros. Since that time, with an agency to call his own, vast industry recognition, and valuable experience their roster of clients has grown to over 70 major clients, managed by a staff of more than 30. His exceptional work in the industry receives continual high praise, resulting in OPM Pros being named the 2014 winner of LinkShare’s Golden Link Agency of the Year; they also won in 2012 and have been nominated on three other occasions. Paresh also hosts hot-ticket networking parties at conferences several times a year under the branded name PareshConnect.com.
Mr. Vadavia has recently been nominated a finalist for the 2014 EY Entrepreneur of the Award, which is in its 21st year of honoring the country’s most impressive entrepreneurs from all areas of business. Award finalists are chosen based on their vision, leadership and financial success and social responsibility.
Johnny Ru (http://www.alaahassan.com/)sso -- Director of E-Commerce -- Mexx
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Johnny joined Mexx Canada in May 2013 and was brought on to lead their e-commerce and digital marketing division, which had launched in October 2012. As Director of E-commerce and Digital Marketing, he oversees everything from operations, customer service, design, marketing, social media, and project management. Prior to joining Mexx, Johnny worked for leading denim retailer Buffalo David Bitton in a similar capacity. Johnny has over 10 years of online marketing and E-commerce experience in retail, manufacturing, mobile, and software sectors. Johnny is energetic and passionate about the e-commerce and digital marketing field, and is obsessively trying to optimize and improve upon the online and multichannel customer experience. He believes vendors are partners, and technology and the finance department are friends.
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