Google launched their CPA ads a year ago. Some predicted doom and gloom for the affiliate marketing industry. Andy said: “Sounds like a clear threat to the likes of Commission Junction or LinkShare.” Now it looks like they may be pulling the program or are having 2nd thoughts.
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predicts affiliate marketing “spending” will hit $2.1 billion this year and grow to $3.3 billion in 2012. The PR says: “In 2008, online marketers will spend $2.1 billion on affiliate marketing fees” That’s not sales, that’s “spending” so I guess they are saying 3.3 billion in commission will be paid out?
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the Performance Marketing Alliance, the new affiliate marketing association that is in the formation stages, has put out a call for working groups. The working groups will develop the formation proposals that the FAB will ratify. The working groups are extremely important in this process because they will provide a broad perspective on each area, […]
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Well now, considering New York State WANTS them to consolidate their suits, not sure it’s a good idea. Why would NY want to combine suits unless it was in their best interest?
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NOTE TO NEW YORK AFFILIATES. Since lots of high powered affiliate marketers and merchants will be in New York City for this event, you may consider trying to get a group together to discuss the New York Affiliate Tax problem! Surprised I have not heard anyone talk about a meeting. If someone is already working on organizing one, please let me know so I can publicize it!
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This month we have 7 new 5 Star affiliate programs for your linking pleasure. Plus one of our merchants is having a contest and offering 6,800 in CASH prizes. If you missed my 1st announcement about this big contest, you better catch it now before it’s too late.
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Affiliates - You Know it’s Friday the 13th When…
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There is a survey for affiliates, one for merchants and another survey for Networks. Make your voice heard and let them know what you want out of the Performance Marketing Alliance. This is YOUR association!
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CJU is coming up, September 16-18 in beautiful Santa Barbara. Having been to a previous event I can tell you there is no better place to take a work/vacation and go to a conference. If you register before Jun 15th you can save $100.
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Black hatters are teaching affiliates a relatively new way to stuff hundreds of thousands of cookies on forums. COOKIE STUFFING IS STEALING. I researched how they are doing it and we are seeing a growing number of affiliates trying this unethical way of making sales. We’ve been banning them as soon as we discover it, but after catching another jerk today, I decided…
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