Affiliate Announcements
Catena Media reports record performance for 2017

Catena Media’s revenues increased 63 per cent year-on-year during the fourth quarter.
Swedish affiliate network Catena Media revealed record-breaking numbers for 2017 as revenues increased over 60 per cent year-on-year.
Catena Media has announced a new share and bond issue after reporting record-breaking figures for 2017. The affiliate network said revenues for the final quarter of 2017 totalled €20.1 million, an increase of 63 per cent year-on-year and an increase of 16 per cent compared with the previous quarter.
EBITDA was up 68 per cent to €10.3 million during 2017’s final period, with operating profit increasing by 54 per cent to €8.8 million. Furthermore, revenues for the full year totalled €67.6 million, an increase of 69 per cent year-on-year, while EBITDA increased 65 per cent to €32.6 million.
During the final three months of the year, Catena announced further expansion into new markets and the development of existing products as well as the acquisition of Pokerscout and the assets of Beyondbits Media. It also appointed Henrik Persson Ekdahl as Acting CEO after Robert Andersson’s departure.
The company said: “Record in new depositing customers (NDCs) which totalled 113,258 (67,023), an increase of 69 per cent year-on-year and an increase of 12 per cent compared to the previous quarter.”
Meanwhile, Catena has directed a new issue of 385,924 shares at a subscription price of €10.36 per share, as payment of part of the purchase price for acquired assets in Dreamworx Online, which was announced last month. It also intends to offer holders of Catena Media’s outstanding bonds 2016/2019 to exchange existing bonds into new bonds. Holders of existing bonds will be offered to use existing bonds as payment in kind for subscriptions of bonds.
Affiliate Announcements
Soft2Bet launches a new affiliate management system ReferOn

A new, feature-filled affiliate management system powered by the platform provider
Soft2Bet, a top-notch online platform provider has recently announced that it has gone live with top of the art affiliate management system, ReferOn.
This boasts a broad array of affiliate marketing services that are key to the partners they assist. ReferOn’s system has the ability to manage large networks of companies in one comprehensive system. Flexible and adaptable in accordance with the individual needs of each affiliate.
ReferOn offers the most advanced features including an effective rewarding engine which offers rewards at the individual, more customised level, making its management much easier for admin users. It also keeps track of the payments and invoices for all accounts, in a quick and efficient manner. This is also true for the data and statistics that are accumulated.
The affiliate management system offers organised reporting on numerous levels allowing for full control over your data, in addition, you can customize what data you choose to share with your partners. Grouping variations can also be calculated according to brand, company, campaign and even geo levels through ReferOn. Reporting is also made extremely easy and allows for toggled groups and effective date breakdowns. ReferOn also makes use of multiple widgets, filters and statistics at every level which make the data accessible for the admin to explore and make informed decisions.
When using ReferOn, brands can be integrated into the system seamlessly and your support and account management are all under one roof. The system can connect the data points to your data provider. ReferOn dashboards are now clearer and easier to view and access, allowing for much more flexibility for users.
Accounts with multiple affiliate logins within other competitive software enable statistics to be grouped at a ‘master’ level. This makes payments and data management much simpler.
Vladyslav Bondarenaiko, Product Manager at Referon said: “ReferOn‘s highly-advanced features change the way we view affiliates and admin needs through. Seeing as this system is not only for internal usage, this creates an additional revenue stream for the business and allows a more streamlined process of integration and access.”
Affiliate Announcements
Betsson Group Affiliates named sponsor of iGaming Club London ’23

Affpapa, the ultimate iGaming directory connecting affiliates and operators, can today announce that Betsson Group Affiliates has been named a sponsor of its upcoming iGaming Club London ’23 event.
Betsson Group Affiliates, home to industry-leading brands such as Betsson, Betsafe, NordicBet is recognised for combining the finest practices of the dynamic online gaming sector with the foundation of a traditional business-led approach.
The iGaming operator is a “long-time partner” of AffPapa, having developed several connections with affiliates through the AffPapa directory.
The company has now secured the exclusive sponsorship ticket, which in addition to sponsoring the headline event during ICE, also grants the operator access to the AffPapa directory, the companies’ partnership is extended for yet another solid year.
Shakyra Jonsson, Senior Affiliate Operations Manager at Betsson Group Affiliates, stated: “Betsson Group Affiliates are excited to extend their partnership with AffPapa, one of the most exciting new directories within our industry.
“Our experience has been top and the team at AffPapa have been amazing and supportive. We look forward to another great year ahead in collaboration with AffPapa.”
Triston Smook, Head of Affiliates at BGA, added: “iGaming Club was a resounding success in Amsterdam, and we are excited to see what this organisation can deliver in London this year! Networking between top professionals is always at the highest level at this event and is an experience not to be missed.”
Yeva Avagyan, Head of Commercials at AffPapa, commented: “Betsson Group Affiliates has been a long-time AffPapa partner, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome them to iGaming Club London as one of the event’s official sponsors! We’re looking forward to taking this partnership with the BGA team to the next level.”
iGaming Club London is part of a global series of events powered by AffPapa, featuring the biggest figures in iGaming, with the sole objective of building business relationships among participants of the sector.
Exclusive dinner and drinks, with iGaming speed dating designed to help attendees get connected with potential partners quickly. Affiliates, operators, and B2B companies can use this chance to showcase products/services, build relationships and create business opportunities.
Affiliate Announcements
PartnerMatrix inks new affiliate channel deal with AdmiralBet

PartnerMatrix is proud to announce a new partnership with the established Serbian sports betting and casino platform, AdmiralBet.
Together with PartnerMatrix, AdmiralBet has launched its secure and modern affiliate channel, allowing partners and affiliates to raise the brand’s awareness by showcasing its products to a broader audience and engaging relevant traffic.
AdmiralBet is famous for its rich and modern gaming platform, gaining popularity in the Serbian market with its cutting-edge online sports betting offers. The brand also covers casino verticals while keeping clients active with numerous interesting bonuses and tournaments.
Levon Nikoghosyan, CEO of PartnerMatrix, comments: “Thanks to this agreement, PartnerMatrix is not only partnering with an established and respected brand but also entering the Serbian market, which already has a developed and legislated gaming market. With our latest features and system updates, we are looking forward to a productive cooperation with AdmiralBet’s team.
“AdmiralBet is well-known for its dynamic and modern sports betting solutions, and with the help of PartnerMatrix, I believe the company will create a more efficient traffic generating strategy, greatly expanding their audience.”
Milan Djurmez, Head of Online Gaming at AdmiralBet, adds: “Affiliate Marketing is a new channel for us, but one that we reckon is an absolute necessity for enhancing our outreach. PartnerMatrix seemed to be the software that fit our needs the best and ticked all the boxes. We’re all-in with this, and I’m sure that the results will be worthy of all efforts and investments.“
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