In February, VigLink and Bitly partnered to test out monetizing free Bitly links through the VigLink platform. During this test, any free Bitly link that points directly to a merchant site affiliated with VigLink is being monetized.
Live from San Francisco: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Affiliate Management Days (AM Days) kicked off this morning at 7:30 a.m. prompt, welcoming an eager crowd of affiliate marketers to the Golden Gate City. This two-day conference is jam-packed with insightful gems of knowledge for affiliate managers and merchants to use in optimizing their affiliate programs.
Your Chance to Participate in Affiliate Marketing History
Participating in the Affiliate Summit AffStat Report is a simple way to help write the history books of the affiliate marketing industry.
Valentine’s Day 2015: the Love and the Loot
As legend has it, Valentine’s Day originated during the oppressive rule of third-century Roman Emperor, Claudius II. Claudius demanded that all Romans worship twelve gods under the threat of death. When a religious man, Valentinus, was caught ministering to Christians, he was arrested and imprisoned for his refusal to stop worshiping Christ.
What’s Working, What’s Not Working in Affiliate Marketing?
“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime.”
– Babe Ruth
Live from Planet Hollywood Vegas: PMA CEO & Founder Event
The PMA CEO & Founder Event is happening right now at the Pampas Brazilian Grille, located in the Planet Hollywood Miracle Mile Shops next door to the Paris Hotel. Most PMA Council Chairs are present, as well as some of the most influential names in our industry.
Opportunities to Advance the Affiliate Marketing Industry
Did you know that the Performance Marketing Association (PMA) has five industry councils that meet monthly? These councils take action to provide best practice guidelines, standardizations, and empowering information for our industry.
New Year’s Resolution: Strengthen Your Marketing Strategy
Want to jump-start Q1 with a highly effective, yet lean marketing plan? Insights critical to accelerating your bottom line are available at your fingertips, and getting started does not require a huge budget.
Five Takeaways from the 2014 AffiliateBenchmarks Report
As you reflect on the successes and shortfalls of the past year and identify key strategies you want to integrate into your marketing plan in the new year, arm yourself with insights found in the 7th annual AffiliateBenchmarks Report. These recently released results are broken into four versions—Merchant (U.S.), Merchant (Global), Affiliate (U.S.), and Affiliate (Global).
Upcoming Holiday Online Sales Trends
Upcoming Holiday Online Sales Trends
Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are three of the largest online shopping days of the year. What does this mean for affiliate marketers? Your site should be prepared for the rapidly approaching holiday traffic. The 2013 IBM Digital Analytics Benchmarks is a great source for researching the most recent online revenue spikes and traffic-driving trends from the 2013 holiday season. This report, along with new projections for the upcoming holiday season, should help you make informed decisions on how to maximize your revenue over these next few high-traffic days. Following are some valuable highlights from this report.
Gear Up for the Holidays With Getty Images
Getty Images, creator and distributor of the world’s finest imagery and stock footage, is thrilled to kick off one of their peak seasons as the holidays approach. What does this mean for affiliates? It is an opportunity to target communicators (from corporations to individual graphics designers and bloggers) and earn commissions of up to 20% per sale from the trusted Getty Images brand.
The Wicked Wardrobes of the Midwest: A Holiday Exclusive With Costumes Galore, Inc.
October 31st is a month away, which means it is time for Halloween planning. Pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, costume parties, haunted houses, horror movies—the Halloween to-do list goes on forever. Luckily, Costumes Galore, Inc. has numerous promotions ready and waiting to help you prepare your website and maximize your sales and earnings this season.