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2012 Beer Bloggers Conference Content Survey

Thank you to everyone who suggested topics for the 2012 North American Beer Bloggers Conference. We have distilled this down to 20 proposed topics, which we have presented by type (industry, technology, blogging, or tasting). Please take a few minutes to let us know whether you'd be interested to see each topic presented at the conference. Thanks!

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* 1. Industry: Three-Tier System: Hear from a wholesaler, a retailer, and a brewer about what is good and what is bad in the three-tier system.

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* 2. Industry: Can Big Brewers Make Great Beer: Are big brewers our friends, our foes, or neither? Hear from a large brewery, a small brewery, and a blogger about the role large brewers play in the beer world.

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* 3. Industry: Networking with Local Breweries, Distributors, and Retailers: Craft brewers and other beer companies can be a beer blogger's best friend. From free samples to off the cuff conversations about brewing, knowing and working with your local beer companies is a great way to stay active in the local beer scene.

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* 4. Industry: State Beer Reviews: Hear from beer bloggers from throughout the United States on what is happening in their beer world, from legal challenges to innovative festivals to brewery support.

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* 5. Technology: Monetization: We'll hear from three experts who will discuss different methods of monetizing your blog including advertising, consulting, events, sponsorships, and direct merchandise sales.

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* 6. Technology: Search Engine Optimization: Learn from an expert how to make sure everything you post, from page titles to keywords to image names, will affect how well people find you using search engines.

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* 7. Technology Tools: We'll hear from three experts telling you about three tools you can use to improve your blog: Google Analytics, blog widgets, and mobile apps.

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* 8. Technology: How to Become an Expert on Twitter: How to write Tweets, get Twitter followers, and use Twitter to grow your blog or brand.

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* 9. Blogging: Live Site Reviews: We'll hear from an expert who will review several blogs in front of everyone and then will break into small groups for personal feedback from your fellow bloggers on what works - and what doesn't - with your blog.

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* 10. Blogging: Beer Photography: Hear from an expert who will provide hints on taking better photos for your blog, from setting up shots at home to dealing with low light in your local pub.

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* 11. Blogging: Beer Review Writing: We'll hear from professional writers on how to avoid overused words and how to better describe that beer you are reviewing so your writing jumps off the page.

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* 12. Blogging: Turn Your Blog Into a Podcast or Video: Love to talk about beer and want to take your blog to the world of podcasts or video? Learn how from two bloggers who have done it already.

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* 13. Blogging: Taking It To the Next Step: Learn from three bloggers who have taken the next step, moving from blog to writing a book, getting a job in the beer industry, or getting paid to write for the print press.

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* 14. Blogging: Legal Issues of Social Media and Blogging: Hear from a lawyer on what you should and should not worry about as you write your blog or use social media.

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* 15. Blogging: Creating a Beer Event: Now that you blog and have some local connections, how about creating a beer event in your community? Learn from bloggers who have done just that.

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* 16. Tasting: Beer Education: How important is educating the public about beer? If you already know beer yourself, how do you go about teaching others?

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* 17. Tasting: Hops, Barley, Malt, and Yeast: Learn to identify flavors in beer based on the different ingredients in the recipe.

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* 18. Tasting: Beer and Food Pairing: What beers work with what foods, and why?

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* 19. Tasting: Beer Blending: Does it make any sense to order a blend of beers in your local pub? If so, how do you go about choosing which beers to blend?

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* 20. Tasting: Identifying Beer Types: Blind taste a number of beers and learn to identify which beer types you are drinking. If you are already good at this, test yourself! If you are just learning, go home and impress your friends!

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