Congratulations to our number 1 ranked networks for 2019! Top 20! Best CPA Network Overall: Clickbooth Best CPS/Affiliate Network: Rakuten Affiliate Network Best Pay-Per-Call Network: Aragon Advertising The BLUE BOOK results are in. 20,000+ industry professionals that participated in our survey, 150,000 data points analyzed and months of research have finally resulted in … [Read more...]
As Oath Writes-Down $4.5 Billion Yahoo/AOL Acquisition, Performance Marketing Thrives
In an under-reported SEC filing last week Verizon recorded a massive $4.6 billion loss on its Oath media division. This means that the goodwill value of Oath, created from Verizon’s acquisitions of AOL (for $4.4 billion) and Yahoo ($4.48 billion), is now regarded as not much more than zero. The carnage continues in a digital media industry that is in turmoil. Publishers have … [Read more...]
Push Notification Traffic: Why it Works and What Platforms to Use
As seen in the MaxBounty blog Like Native ads a few years ago, push notifications are rapidly growing in popularity as a new but effective traffic source option for affiliate marketers. The reason that’s happening is simple. Push notifications keep affiliates in direct contact with users who have already shown interest in what it is they’re promoting. This translates … [Read more...]
As Google and Facebook Answer Questions, Performance Marketers Can Make Hay
2019 is shaping up to be a pivotal year in digital advertising. Google and Facebook - who between them have taken some 90% of the growth in the industry over the last three years - are facing serious questions about their intrusive tracking technology and lack of transparency into political advertising from overseas actors. Legislators in both Europe and the USA are finally … [Read more...]
The Power of the Content Publisher
Whether it’s selling and positioning the most prominent holiday placements or carefully curating partner posts that highly resonate with your audience, publishers have the power to create and cultivate long-term relationships that mutually benefit them and their advertiser partners. According to Rakuten Marketing 2018 Cyber Weekend data, we found that content publishers are … [Read more...]
Four Advertisers On How To Grow & Win In Performance Marketing
Performance marketing advertisers have a tough job. Every vertical is highly competitive. Publishers are constantly on the lookout for better offers and commission rates. And the marketing technology stack is forever growing more complex. How to cope? Any successful advertiser will tell you that selecting a good CPA network partner is the first and most important step on the … [Read more...]
MaxBounty Launches New Advertiser Tracking Platform
Interview with Matt McEvoy, CEO of MaxBounty Leading CPA network MaxBounty has made big news with the launch of their new advertiser tracking platform, providing their advertisers with online campaign data and reporting for the first time. This is a big step for the Ottawa-based CPA network and reflects the intense competition at the top end of the affiliate marketing … [Read more...]
Top Publishers Reveal Factors Influencing Their Choice of Network Partner
In Fall of each year we take time to look more closely at the factors driving the success of our #1 ranked CPA network. Clickbooth has gone from strength to strength in the Blue Book survey over the last three years, outperforming other large networks in support from advertisers while also receiving an increasing publisher share-of-vote. We spoke to four of the most successful … [Read more...]
Top 2018 Holiday Preparations for Publishers
With only a few short weeks separating us from the most anticipated shopping weekend of the year, we want to make sure you are fully prepared to have the most successful holiday season to date. As a publisher, it’s never too late to fine-tune your marketing strategies. Here are a few items to keep in mind as Cyber weekend draws nearer: Focus on mobile According to … [Read more...]
Keeping Clients Happy: How Advertisers Can Maximize The Post-Conversion Up-Sale Process
By Veronika Zakharchenko, Business Analyst in the Admitad Advertiser’s Department In the marketing world, the concept of conversion is amongst one of the most crucial steps for the success of a business. The moment when a ‘window shopper’ browsing around a website decides to take the next step and make a purchase is a beautiful thing to see. However, marketers tend to forget … [Read more...]
Affiliate Marketing Angles: A Step-by-step Guide to Standing Out
Content originally posted on MaxBounty blog. Angles are the binding force of affiliate marketing. They’re how you make people connect with the campaign that you’re promoting. Without an effective angle you’re just blindly promoting that offer. If you’re thinking you’ll generate conversions just because you have a traffic source and a decent looking landing page, then … [Read more...]
Customer Lifetime Value Is The Most Important Metric You Are Ignoring
Your Affiliate Marketing Longevity In the affiliate marketing industry, cost-per-acquisition has always been king. It’s the metric that tells us how much it costs to drive a sale, and how much can be spent in order to close that sale. But what if there was a different metric? One that gave a deeper understanding of the customer journey and of which customers are the most … [Read more...]
Successfully Navigate the Holiday Shopping Calendar
Fall is officially here! Not only does that mean cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes, it also signals the start of the holiday gift-buying season. When it comes to the largest retail shopping period of the year, there is a great deal of historical data that advertisers and publishers can rely on to help shape their future marketing plans. These insights can answer important … [Read more...]
Is ITP 2.0 the end of third-party tracking?
The world has entered a new digital era. In June 2018, Apple announced their latest revision of the Safari browser and details of the Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) 2.0 release. In essence, ITP2 prevents third-party tracking, potentially causing major disruptions to online services and advertising. Previous iterations of ITP gave a 24-hour window for these cookies, and … [Read more...]
5 Affiliate Marketing Mistakes That Can Make You Smarter
You can find numerous articles online that list off the most common mistakes made by affiliates. The issue with that is that many of these mistakes are inevitable for both beginners and experienced affiliates. Fortunately, we believe that making mistakes can be a good thing. The missteps and bad decisions you may make as an affiliate marketer can actually help you develop a … [Read more...]