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AAC2016 Sessions: Daily Fantasy Sports affiliation – An unexploited opportunity
With DFS continuing to be such a huge topic in igaming, we take a closer look at one of the most anticipated sessions from the AAC conference schedule. The “Daily Fantasy Sports affiliation: An unexploited opportunity” session takes place on Wednesday 8th June at 12:00 in conference room 1.
With the arrival of Draftkings and Fanduel into Europe to compete with the likes of Mondogoal, Oulala and Sportego, Daily Fantasy Sports has well and truly landed on the continent. While there are still question marks over whether DFS can be succesful in countries with legalised sports betting, one things is for sure is that it can no longer be ignored.
This panel session will discuss whether DFS really is the ”next big thing” for affiliates as well as discussing where the industry is heading in light of uncertainty in the US and direct competition from sports betting in the international market.
We are very pleased to announce that we will have Paul Archer, International Affiliate Manager at DraftKings speaking on this panel. Paul will provide a unique insight into Daily Fantasy Sports giant DraftKings experiences in the US since its launch in 2012 and its plans for European domination during Euro 2016 and over the next 12 months.
Paul will be joined by Valery Bollier; Valery is the co-founder and CEO of OulalaGames, a revolutionary fantasy football game which was launched three years ago. He has over eleven years of experience in the iGaming industry and is a regular speaker at industry conferences and seminars.
After OulalaGames well timed partnership with Leicester City FC at the beginning of the 2015/16 Premier League season, we think it is only fair to ask Valery to check his crystal ball again and let us know how DFS will evolve in the next year and how best affiliates can take advantage.
We will soon be announcing who will join Valery and Paul on our “Daily Fantasy Sports affiliation: An unexploited opportunity” panel session. So make sure you keep an eye out for more information on one of the most exciting sessions taking place at the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference 2016.
Below is some additional information on Paul Archer and Valery Bollier:
Paul Archer
Paul Archer is the International Affiliate Manager of DraftKings, a leading Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) destination that is the fastest-growing company in the industry since its launch in 2012. Paul is responsible for developing and implementing DraftKings affiliate and partner marketing strategy internationally. He manages the relationships with key partners driving revenues and bottom line performances.
Paul’s digital marketing experience spans over ten years, his focus has been in acquisition marketing and affiliates in which he specialises. Having worked within a range of large gaming companies and products his expertise includes ad strategy working on media planning, business development, event organisation and management and web design.
Valery Bollier
Valéry Bollier has over eleven years of experience in the iGaming industry. He is a regular speaker at industry conferences and seminars, as well as a contributor to various BtoB publications. Equipped with a passion for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) and “Big Data”, Bollier is the co-founder and CEO of Oulala.com, a revolutionary fantasy football game which was launched three years ago.
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Finantick Will Be Showcasing Their Latest Products At FPE 2017
Finantick – Binary options and Forex trading platform supplier, will be showcasing their most up to date products during this year’s Financial Partners Expo in Amsterdam. If you are interesting in seeing what Finantick have to offer then make sure to either book in a meeting or pay them a visit at stand B6.
Finantick have been one of the biggest players in the binary options and forex sector recently and they are excited to meet delegates at this year’s show. Make sure to visit the team at the show and find out what they can do for you.
The Finantick team will be happy to run through their catalog of products and will be happy provide a demonstration and information on how you can get your hands on their products.
About Finantick
Finantick offers a full turnkey solution answering most of white-label needs. Their white -label solution will – without a doubt – help create or develop your business by offering your customers the best experience possible trading binary options and enjoying a smart all-in-one back-office for all your needs.
As a potential white label, you have a lot of needs: a trading platform, a CRM, connections to payment processors, a CMS, deposits and withdrawals management, bonuses, marketing and affiliates tools, tracking, news…
Finantick can answer all of them.
Their solution was built with ROI in mind, so prepare yourself to see the highest conversation ratios and life-time value per client you have never seen.
Both their trading platform and their back-office are web-based, user-friendly, mobile-friendly, so accessible 24/7 on any device, computer, laptop, tablet or phone wherever you are.
Affiliate Announcements
Matching Visions Ltd and Betting Gods Ltd. form strategic partnership
Matching Visions Ltd. has acquired a thirty percent share in Betting Gods Ltd. in a synergy-fuelled bid to accelerate the growth and expansion of the already well-established UK betting advice service.
This week has seen a strategic partnership of great vision form in the iGaming industry. Ahead of their official full relocation to Malta, the rapidly expanding UK based Betting Gods Ltd has carved out a good reputation among the online sports betting community for its in-depth betting advice and professional tipster services, ranking 2nd of all betting companies on Trustpilot worldwide. This betting advice powerhouse is now teaming up with Matching Visions Ltd, a Malta based affiliate network, to further accelerate the growth and utilize the strengths within the Betting Gods brand.
That means fans of a vast range of sports such as horse racing, football, boxing, golf and tennis who have a membership with Betting Gods will now be able to benefit from some amazing deals and offers to enhance their betting experience to a new level.
The new tie-up promises to demonstrate a lot of natural synergy between Betting Gods and Matching Visions. Betting Gods founder and Director, Darren Moore, said: “We’ve been working closer and closer with the team at Matching Visions throughout 2017, and their group of brands and companies are all well respected within betting and iGaming circles. We’re delighted to announce this partnership that will see both companies not only continue to grow their own brands but enhance each other’s offerings and services for the benefit of partners, clients and punters initially within the UK and other English speaking markets”.
Betting Gods currently offer a comparison service on its professional tipster network, which allows visitors to weigh up the winnings of the various experts who provide advice on the site. Monthly profit, strike rate, return on investment, winning streaks and losing streaks can all be looked at, giving punters the best information upon which to base their decision on which tipster to side with.
“We are so thrilled to step in as formal partners in Betting Gods Ltd.”, said Dennis Dyhr-Hansen, Managing Director at Matching Visions, and continued: “At Matching Visions we have been looking for more opportunities within the betting vertical of the industry and Betting Gods is the perfect match for us. They have a significant foothold in their market niche, they are strong in the UK where we are actively seeking acquisitions and we are the perfect match for them to increase product offering and expand to new markets”.
Mikael Strunge, Matching Visions Board Member said “We are delighted to become a part of Betting Gods Ltd. and we are confident that this is a great match up. Betting Gods is extremely good at what they do and will be able to grow considerably by applying the affiliate trade that MatchingVisions can deliver. We have seen the affiliate market become more and more consolidated throughout the last few years and Betting Gods has the potential to become an affiliate powerhouse. The next step for Betting Gods has arrived and we are thrilled to come along for the ride“.
It is the start of exciting times as two respected iGaming companies join forces – and what a time in the sporting calendar to do so! While the domestic football season is done and dusted, there are still some crucial World Cup qualification games to look forward to. Meanwhile, in the boxing world, there are a huge number of exciting matches for fight fans to get their teeth into. What’s more, we even have a fantastic match-up between UFC star Conor McGregor and all time boxing great Floyd Mayweather on our hands before the end of the year. In Golf, major contests which are to be contested, and with Wimbledon approaching the timing couldn’t be better for this announcement just days before Amsterdam Affiliate Conference.
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AAC 2017 Interview – Lee-Ann Johnstone, Founder of Best Odds Marketing
The organizers of the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference spoke to Lee-Ann Johnstone, an iGB Affiliate favourite, and founder of Best Odds Marketing about why she is attending AAC and most importantly, moderating the affiliate conference room on Thursday 13th July.
The affiliate landscape is changing constantly, attending AAC will help you keep abreast of your environment, network with your peers, and make new relationships that benefit your business growth. You don’t want to miss out on great insights and marketing advice from industry experts – which can only help your affiliate business to grow.
Lee-Ann Johnstone is already an expert with two decades of digital marketing and affiliate experience. In 2015 she curated and developed AffiliateFEST and has recently founded Best Odds Marketing, offering digital marketing services, training, event management and business coaching for iGaming businesses.
iGB: YOU ARE MODERATING THE AFFILIATE CONFERENCE ROOM ON THURSDAY 13TH JULY, WHY DO YOU THINK IT IS IMPORTANT FOR DELEGATES TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE?
Lee-Ann: The Affiliate panel discusses topics of interest that will help affiliates improve business practice and ensure they are ready for the challenges that are ahead with regulation and data protection changes. It will also offer detailed insight and learning from experienced marketers who are sharing their knowledge with the audience on the day. These kinds of take-aways are invaluable and can be implemented immediately to spearhead business growth.
iGB: WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU HOPE DELEGATES GET OUT OF THE CONFERENCE?
Lee-Ann: A clear understanding of the competitive landscape, where things are headed and how to implement successful marketing strategies to ensure their businesses are compliant and ready for the digital future.
iGB: WHY CHOOSE THIS EVENT AS YOUR PLATFORM TO VOICE YOUR FINDINGS?
Lee-Ann: It’s one of the best affiliate conferences for the iGaming sector and focuses on real learning, networking and collaboration of knowledge sharing. The speakers are highly experienced people who give generously of their time to share their expertise with delegates in attendance. It’s a great platform for business development and value for money – as it’s FREE.
iGB: HOW DO YOU PLAN ON MAXIMIZING YOUR TIME AT THE EVENT?
Lee-Ann: I’ve got a number of meetings pre-booked, and I intend to network at all the conference events. There are a number of talks that I want to attend to continue to develop my own learnings. The key thing is to balance my time at educational talks and networking events to ensure that I am meeting new people and sharing insights on what’s happening in the landscape around me.
If you are yet to register for the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference 2017, you can do so by clicking here.