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UK advertisers spend £1.10bn in affiliate marketing

May 10 2024

UK advertisers spend £1.10bn in affiliate marketing

Each year the IAB UK releases their annual Digital Adspend Study. This annual report is compiled from a mixture of submitted and modeled data, and verified by PwC.

Adtraction

Apr 08 2024

Adtraction's mobile app got a new look

We are excited to announce the latest updates to our mobile app for partners!

Adtraction shortlisted as “Best Network or SaaS of the Year” by the Performance Marketing Awards

Mar 18 2024

Adtraction shortlisted as “Best Network or SaaS of the Year” by the Performance Marketing Awards

We are thrilled to announce that Adtraction has been shortlisted in this years’ Performance Marketing Awards.

Adtraction introduces multi-user partner accounts

Feb 20 2024

Adtraction introduces multi-user partner accounts

Partner marketing is all about collaboration and efficiency, and managing various aspects of your activities can be challenging. That's why Adtraction's partner marketing platform offers advanced multi-user functionality for each partner account.

Adtraction Group strengthens its offering through shared platform

Jan 25 2024

Adtraction Group strengthens its offering through shared platform

Adtraction and Adservice have decided to unify operations under one shared platform.

Measuring Partner Marketing using GA4

Jan 17 2024

Measuring Partner Marketing using GA4

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) was launched in October 2020. GA4 gained widespread adoption when Universal Analytics (UA) stopped collecting new data in July 2023.

Future gazing - affiliate marketing in 2024 and beyond

Jan 15 2024

Future gazing - affiliate marketing in 2024 and beyond

Affiliate and partner marketing is a cost-effective, innovative and performance-driven channel. Over the years it has continued to reinvent itself, acting as both a microcosm of the wider digital marketing ecosystem and a proving ground for new martech solutions.

Discover the enhanced advertiser dashboard

Dec 05 2023

Discover the enhanced advertiser dashboard

Are you looking for a more intuitive, customisable way to track your program performance? Our newly revamped Adtraction dashboard is here to deliver just that!

Black Week 2023

Dec 01 2023

Black Week 2023

Black Week has come to an end! Here are some highlights from this year's busiest shopping period.

Are iPhone users the big spenders of the online shopping world?

Nov 16 2023

Are iPhone users the big spenders of the online shopping world?

Have you ever considered that your smartphone might reveal more than your favourite apps or your contact list?

Size matters: how device choice affects online spending

Oct 26 2023

Size matters: how device choice affects online spending

Mobile technology has impacted consumer behaviour in a number of ways, with one of the most notable being the increased ease and convenience of making purchases online. But what does it really look like? Are we shopping only through our smartphones, and is the desktop dead?

Launch of The Affiliate & Partner Marketing Association

Oct 24 2023

Launch of The Affiliate & Partner Marketing Association

Adtraction is delighted to be a founder member of the Affiliate & Partner Marketing Association, which was launched officially today (24 Oct 2023) at PI Live Europe in London.

Partner Spotlight: Student Beans

Aug 23 2023

Partner Spotlight: Student Beans

With 163 million students across 100 countries, Student Beans provides unparalleled marketing opportunities for advertisers to tap into the student demographic. Learn more about Student Beans and their offerings in the following Partner Spotlight.

More than 200 advertisers connected to Adtraction Plus

Jun 16 2023

More than 200 advertisers connected to Adtraction Plus

Adtraction Plus, a service that helps e-commerce businesses reach new customers by collaborating with other online retailers, has more than 200 advertisers connected since May.

Adtraction UK wins ‘Best Brand Engagement’ at the Performance Marketing Awards 2023

May 22 2023

Adtraction UK wins ‘Best Brand Engagement’ at the Performance Marketing Awards 2023

On 11th May the Grosvenor House Hotel in London hosted the 17th annual Performance Marketing Awards which showcases the industry’s most innovative and groundbreaking campaigns, teams and companies.

Partner Spotlight: Klarna

May 11 2023

Partner Spotlight: Klarna

With more than 150 million users, Klarna offers a variety of marketing opportunities for advertisers to reach a unique and engaged audience. Learn more about them in the below Partner Spotlight.

Adtraction has acquired Adservice A/S in Denmark

Feb 01 2023

Adtraction has acquired Adservice A/S in Denmark

We are excited to announce that Adtraction Group has acquired Adservice A/S. This means that Adtraction and Adservice are now part of the same group.

The UK State of the Industry Study 2022

Nov 11 2022

The UK State of the Industry Study 2022

It’s no secret that as we write this in November 2022 the short-term growth of digital advertising is uncertain.

Partner Spotlight: CSS Partner Velka Shopping

Oct 28 2022

Partner Spotlight: CSS Partner Velka Shopping

CSS Partner Velka Shopping is a Google Premium Partner with extensive experience in running shopping ads on a CPA-level. Learn more about them in the below Partner Spotlight.

Advantages of Google Shopping and CSS partners

Sep 07 2022

Advantages of Google Shopping and CSS partners

Comparison Shopping Services, known as CSS, have rapidly become a key asset in e-commerce partner programmes. Learn more about the benefits of working with Google Shopping and CSS partners in the following article.

Adtraction expands into the Italian market

Apr 21 2022

Adtraction expands into the Italian market

Adtraction continues to grow in Europe and opens a new office in Milan, Italy.

Adtraction enters the French market

Feb 23 2022

Adtraction enters the French market

Adtraction strengthens its presence in the European market and opens a new office in Paris, France during the first quarter of 2022.

Adtraction listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market

Dec 07 2021

Adtraction listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market

We are ready for a new chapter!

Information regarding GDPR

Dec 06 2021

Information regarding GDPR

Approval and publication of Adtraction

Nov 29 2021

Approval and publication of Adtraction's prospectus

Adtraction's prospectus in respect of the anticipated listing has been approved and published.

Adtraction announces intention to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Nov 23 2021

Adtraction announces intention to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Today, Adtraction announces its intention to launch an initial public offering.

Adtraction contributes to cross-industry tracking guide

Nov 10 2021

Adtraction contributes to cross-industry tracking guide

Adtraction has taken part in a cross-industry collaboration to produce an overview guide of the affiliate and partner ecosystem.

Adtraction acquires Digital Advisor ApS in Denmark

Oct 25 2021

Adtraction acquires Digital Advisor ApS in Denmark

The acquisition strengthens Adtraction’s leading position in the Nordics.

Adtraction is rebranding

Oct 07 2021

Adtraction is rebranding

We are proud to announce the launch of our new logo and websites!

How to create the perfect Instagram feed

Jun 28 2021

How to create the perfect Instagram feed

A unique and visually attractive Instagram feed is key to stand out from the crowd. In this article we share a few simple tips to instantly improve an Instagram feed.

Adtraction acquires Connects in Switzerland

Jun 23 2021

Adtraction acquires Connects in Switzerland

Adtraction is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Connects, the leading affiliate network in Switzerland.

Affiliate marketing for Pinterest

May 25 2021

Affiliate marketing for Pinterest

Pinterest is a visual discovery platform used to find inspiration and ideas for topics such as food, interior, travel and more. Throughout the pandemic, the platform has gained increasing interest from a marketing and advertising perspective.

IAB UK & PwC Adspend Study 2020

Apr 30 2021

IAB UK & PwC Adspend Study 2020

The UK affiliate marketing industry was worth £627 million in 2020 and grew 10% according to the annual Digital Adspend Study conducted by the IAB in collaboration with PwC.

Discover products with Adtraction

Mar 10 2021

Discover products with Adtraction's new Product browser

We are excited to launch a brand new Product search tool for affiliates!

Nine affiliate marketing predictions in 2021

Feb 01 2021

Nine affiliate marketing predictions in 2021

Nine local predictions we expect to impact where affiliate marketing is heading in 2021.

Record fourth quarter results

Jan 18 2021

Record fourth quarter results

Adtraction reaches new all-time high with remarkable growth in Q4 2020!

Adtraction shortlisted as Best Affiliate Network

Oct 21 2020

Adtraction shortlisted as Best Affiliate Network

We’re absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted as the Best Affiliate Network by the International Performance Marketing Awards.

Affiliate marketing guide for TikTok

Oct 20 2020

Affiliate marketing guide for TikTok

Follow Adtraction's step by step guide that will help you get started with affiliate marketing on TikTok.

Will Voice Search become mainstream in affiliate marketing?

Oct 12 2020

Will Voice Search become mainstream in affiliate marketing?

‘Voice’ is one of digital media’s most popular emerging technologies, and one of the modern-day digital marketer’s most compelling enigmas.

Streamline your reporting with our

Oct 05 2020

Streamline your reporting with our 'Subscribe' feature

Did you know that you can receive your Adtraction reports directly in your inbox?

Integrate your Google Ads with Adtraction

Oct 05 2020

Integrate your Google Ads with Adtraction

Adtraction’s brand new Google Ads integration gives publishers the ability to track which Google Ads campaigns are working for their audiences, closing the loop between traffic generation and conversions and allowing publishers to properly measure ROI and optimise their Google Ads campaigns.

Adtraction’s payment process for partners

Oct 02 2020

Adtraction’s payment process for partners

This article explains the commission payment process from when a sale has been made until the money is in your bank account.

Get started with cleanlinks

Oct 01 2020

Get started with cleanlinks

Manually creating tracking links for your content can be time consuming. Simplify the process by using Adtraction’s cleanlink technology.

How to create tracking links

Sep 01 2020

How to create tracking links

This article explains how you can create tracking links using Adtraction’s platform, mobile app and browser extension.

How to use Adtraction

Aug 31 2020

How to use Adtraction's Google Chrome Extension?

Since launching the updated version of Adtraction's Google Chrome extension at the end of May, the plugin has seen a 38% increase in downloads. Watch our latest video to learn how to use it.

An open letter from Simon Gustafson, CEO of Adtraction

Aug 10 2020

An open letter from Simon Gustafson, CEO of Adtraction

In this article, Simon Gustafson, CEO of Adtraction shares his thoughts on why Adtraction puts publishers and advertisers at the heart of everything we do.

Tenancy and fixed fees in affiliate marketing

Aug 09 2020

Tenancy and fixed fees in affiliate marketing

Fixed fees in UK affiliate marketing are common. These additional commercials can help advertisers to further leverage their affiliate partners for increased results. In this article we explain what fixed fees are, whether advertisers should engage in paying them and how to analyse a return from your spend.

Get started with the Adtraction API

Aug 03 2020

Get started with the Adtraction API

Create your own applications and automate tasks or reports using the Adtraction API. The following guide will help you get started.

Get started with EPI

Jul 14 2020

Get started with EPI

This guide explains how to work with Adtraction's EPI (or sub-ID) function.

Affiliate marketing for Instagram

Jul 13 2020

Affiliate marketing for Instagram

In 2019, Instagram reportedly generated an ad revenue of $20 billion – 25 percent more than YouTube. The image sharing platform had more than 1 billion active users as of 2019.

Partner marketing guide for bloggers

Jul 07 2020

Partner marketing guide for bloggers

Are you looking for ways to monetise your blog? Get started with our partner marketing guide for bloggers.

Partner marketing guide for Youtubers

Jul 07 2020

Partner marketing guide for Youtubers

Are you looking for ways to monetise your video content on Youtube? Get started with partner marketing on Youtube with our guide below.

Partner marketing guide for Instagrammers

Jul 02 2020

Partner marketing guide for Instagrammers

We receive a lot of questions on how to get started with partner marketing if you’re an Instagrammer. Check out the tips and tricks below!

What is partner marketing?

Jun 29 2020

What is partner marketing?

Read more about partner marketing and how it works in the below article.

Get started with partner marketing

Jun 29 2020

Get started with partner marketing

Our step by step guide walks you through setting up your Partner account at Adtraction, from start to finish.

The five reasons advertisers should get support from their network

May 11 2020

The five reasons advertisers should get support from their network

Adtraction is a full-service network. Since working with our very first clients back in 2007 we have always had a strong belief that all advertisers should receive support from their network.

Affiliate marketing for YouTube

Apr 21 2020

Affiliate marketing for YouTube

In 2019, Google released YouTube’s advertising revenue for the first time. It totalled $15 billion. The video streaming platform grew 36% year-on-year, which is twice as fast as Google’s search business.

Single use discount codes in affiliate marketing

Mar 23 2020

Single use discount codes in affiliate marketing

For most advertisers, discount codes are an important and prominent part of their affiliate marketing strategies. But working with discount codes can present challenges for advertisers too, such as margin control, incremental value, and controlling how codes are distributed.

What can we expect from affiliate marketing in 2020?

Feb 20 2020

What can we expect from affiliate marketing in 2020?

A view of local market developments brought to you by each Adtraction market.

Peak trading on Adtraction

Jan 13 2020

Peak trading on Adtraction

Adtraction recorded record-breaking growth in Q4 2019!

Why an effective validation process is key to managing customer returns in affiliate marketing

Dec 04 2019

Why an effective validation process is key to managing customer returns in affiliate marketing

Over this Christmas shopping season, 30% of all the goods bought online will be returned. In such seasons an effective validation process is key, and here's why.

Three steps for affiliates to start preparations for Black Friday

Nov 11 2019

Three steps for affiliates to start preparations for Black Friday

Black Friday will be on Friday 29th November 2019 and Adtraction is confident that it will be the sales boom of the year. Are you ready to increase your earnings on this year’s Black Friday?

Adtraction Global Conference: Copenhagen

Oct 10 2019

Adtraction Global Conference: Copenhagen

In order to facilitate cross border cooperation Adtraction employees are brought together at a frequent basis. Our second Global Conference this year was held with great success in Copenhagen, the 26th to 28th of September.

What are callbacks and how to work with them?

Oct 07 2019

What are callbacks and how to work with them?

Curious what callbacks are and how they can be used? This article will explain what they are and how you can make use of the functionality.

How do tracking links work?

Sep 09 2019

How do tracking links work?

The purpose of a tracking link is to track a potential customer from the publishers traffic source until the point of conversion. But what is the technology behind it, and how does it work?

What is Klarna and does it matter to affiliate marketing?

Jul 29 2019

What is Klarna and does it matter to affiliate marketing?

It’s virtually impossible to escape seeing Klarna at the moment. It’s definitely taking off big time in the UK ecommerce space. Every other day there’s an article or press release about a retailer who’s added Klarna as a payment option on their site. So what is it and how does it work? And importantly for us, how might the immense growth in Klarna payments impact the affiliate world?

Adtraction launch in UK Market

May 29 2019

Adtraction launch in UK Market

Adtraction will run an open affiliate network in the UK, with the aim of bringing a fresh, reliable and innovative approach.

Receive Adtraction reports via email

May 20 2019

Receive Adtraction reports via email

Want to get that extra important report in your inbox each morning, or maybe a summary report the 1st every month? It's now possible to schedule automated statistics reports via email.

20 affiliate marketing terms you need to know

May 06 2019

20 affiliate marketing terms you need to know

The high number of abbreviations used in digital marketing can be overwhelming. We got your back sharing 20 affiliate marketing terms you should know.

New business locations for Adtraction

Apr 08 2019

New business locations for Adtraction

We are pleased to announce that Adtraction is expanding. In order to accommodate the growth, we recently opened two new offices – one in Amsterdam and one in Berlin.

Adtraction Global Conference: Austria

Mar 25 2019

Adtraction Global Conference: Austria

Bringing employees together frequently greatly facilitates cross border cooperation. Adtraction held its Global Conference with great success this time in Austria, the 21st to 24th of March.

New graphical profile

Mar 08 2019

New graphical profile

Time for change – we are excited to announce the launch of Adtraction's new websites!

Intelligent Tracking Prevention 2.0

Dec 07 2018

Intelligent Tracking Prevention 2.0

On September 17, 2018, Apple released new versions of its Safari browser (both desktop and mobile), which includes an update to its Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) technology.

How does Adtraction tracking work with parallel tracking in Google Ads?

Sep 11 2018

How does Adtraction tracking work with parallel tracking in Google Ads?

Parallel tracking does not affect Adtraction’s legacy cookie tracking. However, for advertisers using first-party tracking or server-to-server tracking a simple update by affiliates in their Google Ads account is required.

New regulation for marketing of credit

Mar 27 2017

New regulation for marketing of credit

The Norwegian government has adopted a new regulation for marketing of credit.