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Better Collective tops EGR Power Affiliates 2019 list for the second consecutive year
For the second year in a row, Better Collective ranks as No 1 in EGR’s prestigious Power Affiliates 2019 list.
As the first company within the iGaming industry, Better Collective, the world’s leading developer of digital platforms for bookmaker information, iGaming communities, and betting tips, has been ranked at the top of EGR’s Power Affiliates 2019 list for the second consecutive year. The list is picked by a panel of experts that has looked at criteria such as business and commercial success, M&A activity, and regulatory and compliance procedures.
Jesper Søgaard, Co-founder and CEO of Better Collective, said: “Last year, we were very honoured to top the prestigious EGR Power Affiliates list. Being ranked as No 1 once again makes me extremely proud, and I see this as a true testament to the fantastic team at Better Collective that each day continues to deliver on our vision to empower iGamers through transparency and technology.
“Our ambition is to continue to grow and be the frontrunner in the industry – topping this list again is, without a doubt, a seal of approval that we are on the right track”.
Jake Evans, EGR Marketing editor, said: “Better Collective has achieved an industry-first by finishing at the top of EGR’s Power Affiliates rankings for the second consecutive year.
“Jesper and his team scored highest in all five of our judging categories, from regulatory compliance to operational success, so there can be little dispute that Better Collective are worthy winners.”
2018 was a milestone year for Better Collective. Last summer, it went public on Nasdaq Stockholm, as well as acquired multiple market leading affiliates while welcoming new teams and offices across Europe. It also collected its eighth consecutive Gazelle award, a Danish financial award bestowed when a company experiences positive growth and doubles its turnover over a four year period. Topping the EGR Power Affiliates List illustrates the strong foothold that Better Collective continues to demonstrate in the iGaming affiliate industry.
About Better Collective:
Better Collective’s vision is to empower iGamers through transparency and technology – this is what has made them the world’s leading developer of digital platforms for betting tips, bookmaker information and iGaming communities. Better Collective’s portfolio includes more than 2,000+ websites and products. This includes bettingexpert.com, the trusted home of tips from expert tipsters and in depth betting theory, and SmartBets, the odds comparison platform made personal.
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Already Media opens new Warsaw headquarters
Already Media, the tech-driven affiliate and media company, has opened its new headquarters in the Polish capital of Warsaw.
The office will initially house more than 20 members of Already Media’s 250-strong global team, with a focus on C-suite positions including CEO, COO, CLO, CFO, as well as senior SEO department heads.
Officially opening on July 1, the office provides a base for the company as it continues to pursue a primarily remote-work strategy, hiring on-the-ground talent worldwide, particularly in the emerging markets it focuses on.
Alina Famenok, CEO of Already Media, said: “It’s a proud moment to open our new headquarters in Warsaw. We’re excited to tap into the city’s thriving tech and start-up scene, as well as adding to our team from the huge amount of local talent here. Already Media has expanded rapidly over the last couple of years, and this HQ positions us well to continue what has been a remarkable journey so far.”
Members of the Already Media team – whether they work remotely or are based in Warsaw – enjoy a wide-range of benefits, with a focus on professional growth, health and work-life balance.
The approach has helped the company build a unique culture which contributes significantly to maintaining its edge when it comes to innovation.
It has been a busy few months for Already Media. In March, it acquired iconic affiliate asset PokerListings. In the months since, PokerListings has already significantly ramped up its video content output and launched into additional markets.
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SiGMA East Europe edition moves to Budapest with Affiliate World
SiGMA East Europe will hold its third event for the Balkan-Slavic markets in Hungary this September. Powered by Soft2Bet and taking place at the Hungaro Expo in Budapest from the 2nd to 6th of September, the event is expected to attract a 9,000-strong crowd to the expo’s Pavilion E arena.
The event will also be held back-to-back with Affiliate World, which takes place on the 5th and 6th of September in Budapest – making SiGMA East Europe a must attend for operators.
This unique partnership promises an unrivalled networking environment, offering operators the chance to connect with top tier affiliates from a diversity of sectors. With an estimated 5,000 new affiliates expected to participate, this collaboration is set to elevate opportunities for operators and suppliers alike, while also bringing many of the world’s top affiliates closer to the iGaming community. Affiliate World also took place alongside the SiGMA Eurasia event, held in Dubai earlier this year.
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Stase Blitz: ‘For PIN-UP Partners, iGB L!VE is a trove of opportunities and sets the tone for the rest of the year’
PIN-UP Partners will be attending iGB LIVE 2024 with a mission to be at the vanguard of the affiliate sector and a pledge to set new trends as the industry prepares to bid farewell to Amsterdam ahead of iGB L!VE’s relocation to London in July 2025.
PIN-UP Partners will be using its iGB L!VE presence to build new partnerships and find affiliates as CMO Stase Blitz confirmed: “For PIN-UP Partners, iGB L!VE is a trove of opportunities, as the event brings together the best and the brightest of the iGaming industry. Every year, iGB L!VE delivers for the business, and our team leaves the event with hundreds of new contacts that have the potential to really propel our business forward.”
Looking ahead to what she believes the industry will experience at the show she noted: “We can expect to be part of what will be the biggest edition of iGB L!VE there has ever been which would be the best possible way to say a big thanks to Amsterdam in advance of the move to London in 2025.
“Like everyone in our field we are always looking to identify new affiliates and iGB L!VE provides us with the perfect platform to do exactly that. For our part we will be using our presence on booth 11-D50 to launch amazing terms for our offers alongside some catwalk-worthy merch!”
She added: “One of our goals is to build a strong community: harnessing the power of people who are the greatest influence on any industry – but in particular ours! At iGB L!VE we are planning to host a grand event where we can gather our friends and partners for networking and so much more, so don’t forget to stop by our booth!
“The PIN-UP Partners team is delighted to be a part of the iGaming industry’s greatest event.”