8 Things I Love About 2016 #BlogPaws Conference


Last June 23-25, the 8th BlogPaws conference was held in Phoenix, AZ. This was my 3rd time and Sugar’s 2nd time attending BlogPaws. Here are 8 Things I Love About 2016 BlogPaws Conference.
2016 BlogPaws Conference

2016 BlogPaws Conference

1. Hill’s Pet – Through Hill’s Pet sponsorship, our 2016 BlogPaws attendance was extra special. At BlogPaws, Hill’s Pet booth focused on their Food, Love & Shelter program – providing food and care to disaster areas. Hill’s Pet also shared information to all pet parents about being Pet Prepared.


Use this link to download and print Hill’s Pet Emergency Preparedness Infographic List.

2. PetSmart – It was so much fun touring PetSmart Home Office in Phoenix. PetSmart offers great amenities to their employees, like a day-care center, fitness center, cleaners, employee cafeteria, a coffee kiosk and they can bring their dog to work.

I can’t share much of what was discussed during the luncheon presentation.
There are great things happening at PetSmart.

SUGAR Little OZ BlogPaws 3. Blog Pals – BlogPaws is all about mingling with your blog pals. SUGAR hung out a lot with Little Oz the Terrier. My favorite photo from BlogPaws Nose to Nose red carpet event.

4. Networking with Brands – Love the spacious exhibit hall. I enjoyed connecting with brands I’ve worked with and getting to know new brands. It’s great for brands to remember post/campaigns I’ve done and provided positive compliments.
red roof inn blogpaws conference

5. Educational Session/Speakers/VIP Sessions
Favorite Session – Analytics Using Data to take your blog to the next level by Adam Greenbaum was my favorite social media/tech session. “Better content wins”

Favorite Speakers – Keynote speaker, Pamela Slim was my favorite. What she said about “Who I Am, What Skills Do I Have, What Am I Passionate To Share?” was inspiring. If you want step by step advice to escape your job and pursue your passion, read Pamela Slim’s book Escape From Cubicle Nation.

Favorite VIP Sessions


a) Breakfast with Nature’s Recipe – Sharing an “awe” emotion {better recipe} content for social sharing. I can’t wait for Nature’s Variety Better Recipes for All campaign.

b) Hill’s Pet Preparedness luncheon presentation and an inside-look of the Arizona Humane Society pet emergency unit.

6. Stations


Sugar and I enjoyed hanging out at the Seresto Lounge while charging my devices.
Coffee Bar – I enjoyed many iced vanilla coffees with chocolate straws. Golden Thanks to Weruva.
Dogs were welcome at the Cat Lounge sponsored by Hauspanther. I love the coloring station plus the selfie cat table.

7. Swag Bag
blogpaws conference swag bag Wow! Lots of goodies. The tee shirts design from The Mountain is pawsome.

8. Venue & Zero Waste


The Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse was a great choice. They welcomed everyone and provided grand hospitality.

blogpaws conference zero waste Special Woofs to Only Natural Pet and the Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition for the initiative of being a zero-waste event.

Golden Thanks to all 2016 BlogPaws sponsors and special Woofs to Hill’s Pet!

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Comments

  8. Kevin says

    You got some really great photos – I especially love the one of the doors being held open for Sugar! It was so great to finally meet and spend some time together!

  10. Emmy Scammahorn says

    Sugar, you’re my heart, and your mom and dad are the wind beneath my wings. Big (((hugs))) to all three of you.

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