Back in the day there was a cool cat that wrote a song that was a brief hit on the Billboard charts. The accompanying video was about taking a trip to the coast to bask in the sun and get a taste of the good life.

Name that tune? Yeah, it’s Going Back to Cali. But I don’t have to go back because I’m already here and the West coast is the place to be - especially over the next few weeks.

The LinkShare Partnership Summit festivities kick off next week at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. If you are making the trip the Revenue sales team will be on hand for the event and if you need any S.F. tour guide recommendations from a native son or just want to talk about the March/April issue of the magazine, please feel free to give me a buzz.

The fun in the sun kicks off in S.F. and I imagine some folks will probably spend an off day in the Napa wine country before they head for Vegas to the Affiliate Summit. The entire Revenue sales team will also be on hand at Bally’s to meet with you. Please come on by Booth 136 and say hello. There will also be chances to win some fabulous prizes including free advertising.

If you are going for the West coast trifecta there is a new show debuting in L.A. at the end of January called DOMAINfest Global.

For those on the East Coast who are looking for a winter respite next week you can head down to Florida for some social networking on Miami Beach.

If you are just too busy right now and domestic travel just doesn’t do it for you here’s your chance to work hard in January and February you can Win a Trip to Spain and take part in the America’s Cup yacht races in April. Now that’s an offer I’m going to follow up on!

Don’t forget to check your inbox as our January newsletter goes out today. I also just got a sneak peak at the new edition of Revenue and was very pleased with all the new content, creative and design.

Let me know what type of plans you are making for the spring. We are busy working on the March/April issue and the closing deadline for ad placements in this issue are coming up at the end of January.

Hope to see you at one of the many shows this month. t.siegel@revenuetoday.com