Asa Bans Public Social Posts Promoting Weight-Loss Jabs in Landmark Ruling
The Advertising Standards Authority has issued a clear warning against promoting prescription weight-loss injections.
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Myth Busted: #Ad Is Not Killing Your Engagement, It's Building Trust
Research published today by HypeAuditor and the IMTB shows that explicit ad disclosure using #ad is not associated with lower engagement.
PI LIVE Europe Centres Connection with Festival of Partnerships Launch
This Autumn, PI LIVE Europe is back bigger and better than ever, with a multi-campus extravaganza for performance-driven partnerships.
“We Were Welcomed With Open Arms” Tradedoubler CEO Talks US Expansion, LLM Solutions, and Affiliate Fraud
Tradedoubler CEO Matthias Stadelmeyer on cracking the US market, building AI-ready attribution, and why transparency will define affiliate marketing in 2026.
Only 11% of Advertisers Ready for ‘Zero-Click’ Future, Says mrge Report
A new report from mrge warns that most commerce advertisers are unprepared for AI-driven, zero-click discovery, even as budgets continue to flow into affiliate marketing and performance-led channels.
The De-Influencing of the Super Bowl: What Brands Can Learn From 2026’s Top-Performing Ads
While 59% of this year’s Super Bowl commercials featured celebrities, seven of the top ten highest-scoring ads did not rely on famous faces at all.
AI Taskforce Launched by APMA as Industry Navigates New Frontier
The APMA has launched a dedicated AI Taskforce, aimed at safeguarding the affiliate and partner marketing channel as artificial intelligence transforms the digital landscape.
Report Reveals Top Beauty Brands are Influencer-Led
The Traackr Creator Advantage Report revealed that influencer-led brands are dominating the beauty landscape.
Adtraction Tackles the Consent Gap with Fair Tracking
Adtraction has unveiled Fair tracking, a new initiative designed to ensure partners are fairly compensated when privacy rules and consent limitations prevent traditional tracking.
"The Art of Storytelling Has Been Lost in the Focus on Scale in the Creator Space” Jay Richards Appointed New MD at Disrupt
In an exciting move, Disrupt Marketing has appointed Jay Richards as its new Managing Director.
Affiliate Fraud Will Persist Until the Incentives Change
Tom Rathbone argues that fraud will not change until transparency is more profitable than ambiguity.
“The Sky’s The Limit” Jonathan Mathes on Tombras’ Affiliate Journey
With twelve awards already under his belt, Tombras' Jonathan Mathes reflects on the team's journey so far, and what the future holds.
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Best Paid Search Campaign - Jack.tm
This award-winning campaign stands out for its exceptional ability to balance the power of automation with human expertise. By returning to the core principles of Google Ads, they outperformed AI-driven models, proving that with precision, control, and dedication, profitable growth is within reach.
Best Multi-Channel Campaign - VoucherCodes.co.uk
With seamless blending of performance and brand marketing across multiple channels, VoucherCodes.co.uk drove exceptional sales growth, increased Average Order Value, and exceeded all campaign objectives.
Best Managed Affiliate Programme - SME - Silverbean
Silverbean won for their exceptional management of Sage Appliances’ UK affiliate programme. Their data-driven, partnership-focused strategy delivered outstanding YoY growth, exceeding targets across revenue, traffic, and editorial content.
Best Managed Affiliate Programme - Enterprise - dentsu X
dentsu X won for their exceptional work in rebuilding the B&Q affiliate programme. By enhancing efficiency, diversifying the publisher mix, and ensuring strict compliance, they successfully overcame ad-hijacking challenges and drove significant revenue growth.
Best Lead Generation Campaign - Financial Times
Through clever, timely content and strategic use of the election news agenda, the Financial Times attracted over 70,000 new registered readers, driving exceptional growth in the US market.
Best Full Funnel Strategy - Rakuten Advertising
Harrods and Rakuten Advertising impressed with a customer-centric, data-driven affiliate programme. By shifting to a full-price, high-value focus, they drove sustainable growth, exceeding expectations across all funnel stages and redefining luxury retail marketing.
