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Exclusive Q&A with Marinos Shiapanis, CEO at Campeón Gaming Partners

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4 years ago

March 6, 2020

Exclusive Q&A with Marinos Shiapanis, CEO at Campeón Gaming Partners

We shall begin with the iGB award. How do you feel after winning this award? Had you expected this award?

We really didn’t. This was our very first time being nominated at the iGB Affiliate Awards and, given the fact that the competition was really high, we were not expecting to hear our name. Needless to say, we were – and we still are – overwhelmed and very excited. It was a team effort, and this is why we celebrated as a team after receiving the award in London.

This is the first time Campeon has been nominated for iGB Awards. And you hit the bull’s eye in the first instance itself. How do you see this honour: as a reward of your hard work or as a stepping stone for future innovation?

I think it is a little bit of both: it is definitely a reward and a recognition of the whole Campeón Gaming Partners team’s hard work and effort, but, at the same time, this is a stepping stone for us to do more, invest more in innovation, expand and further develop across all sectors. The whole team, and especially the Affiliate & Partnerships team, really devoted themselves to the company and they are the reason we have managed to win this award. Such an award is extremely important for us, as it shows how far we have gone in such a short period of time; we have managed to slowly establish ourselves in the iGaming industry, become a familiar face for affiliates in the market, expand our network and grow as a team and a brand. However, winning this award doesn’t mean we stop here; this is not just a motivation for us, but an obligation as well to work harder, focus more and deliver even better results. I think you will hear more of us the coming months.

The award recognises how Campeon stood out in terms of “transparency, inclusiveness and continuous support”. What are the things unique to the affiliate program of Campeon Gaming Partners?

Since the beginning, our vision was to create an affiliate program that would not only attract affiliates, but it would also keep them engaged. We started off with a small network and as we were building it up, we were also improving our program. Today, our network is comprised of over 1,000 affiliates and our affiliate team has managed to establish personal relationship with each and every one of them. To us, it’s crucial to put a face to the name; it’s not just about numbers, it’s about having a person who you know will listen to you and deal with your issues no matter how big or small. This is our way of thinking: we treat each affiliate’s request as equal, and I believe that our affiliates appreciate this.

In early 2019, our team dedicated themselves into redesigning the program’s strategy, aiming at building stronger, more interpersonal relationships with our partners, and providing them with better models in order to maximize their profits. At the same time, we optimized the affiliate experience, from the registration of the player, all the way to the affiliate statics’ analysis we have successfully merged, integrated, and incorporated all of the Campeón Gaming Partners’ brands into new platforms, ensuring that no affiliate activity was ever disrupted.

The award also mentions how Campeon offered tailor-made program to the affiliates. Could you shed more light into the deeply customizable affiliate programs of Campeon Gaming Partners?

Each affiliate has his or her own needs that looks into serving through a program. At Campeón Gaming Partners, we understand that, and every time we onboard an affiliate, we go into deep discussions with him or her to understand what they are looking for in our program. I think the most important fact for our affiliates is that we assign them their very personal point of contact, who is there for them whenever they are in need. So, when we onboard a new affiliate, we first assign him or her their point of contact, who makes sure to talk to him or her, understand his or her needs and goals and together they create a program tailor-made to the affiliate’s needs.

What are the qualities that you look forward to in an affiliate? Not all affiliates are likely to become successful, right? Based on your experience, what separates the successful affiliates from the rest?

We want our affiliates to treat us the same way we treat them: with respect and transparency. We always do our best to accommodate our affiliates’ needs, so we are looking into building partnerships based on trust. I think this is the most important part for us.

Regarding the second part of your question, I believe that definitely industry knowledge and audience play a significant part in separating successful affiliates from the rest. But besides these, I think that players are looking for affiliates who will be honest with them, affiliates they can trust; I believe it is the only way to build up a players’ audience.

New new social media platforms are increasingly micro-targetting the end customers and automated CRM tools are getting more and more advanced. In this scenario, how do see the future of affiliate marketing evolving?

I believe that affiliate marketing is already changing and with these new tools it will change even more in the future. We are now entering a new era: the digital and customized era. Customers are increasingly becoming more and more demanding; they now know they don’t have to compromise anymore with mass solutions, so they are asking for customized ones. They demonstrate their needs and preferences and demand for an experience tailor-made to them. I believe this is where affiliate marketing will focus in the future, and all the new or upcoming tools available, will give us the advantage of analysing the customers’ behaviours and providing the best solutions to them. Affiliate marketing of the future will evolve around customized player’s experience, in my opinion.

Finally, tell us about any big announcement in the near future. Expanding to more countries? Launching or integrating new products? Or a new marketing campaign? Our readers will be eager to read something first here.

A couple of weeks ago, we launched our first Pay N Play platform for the Scandinavian market, SvenPlay. In a few days, we will be launching our brand new, themed platform, Sons of Slots. This is a challenge for us, as it will be the first time we are introducing such a themed platform to our players. The Sons of Slots story goes back to the motor gangs of the US and it all evolves around that; rough street battles, leather jackets and ripped jeans, long hair, and endless road trips on their Harleys. This is what inspired us and we wanted to bring something very exciting to our players. Entering the Sons of Slots platform, our players will be transferred to a new world, the world of American motor gangs; they will play their favorite games in a new, adventurous environment, with exciting features, which will take their gaming experience to a whole new level. To bring this project to life, we have invested heavily in technology and this is why we partnered with a major agency, MaxCreate, specialized in bespoke front-end design, in order to be able to offer more flexible and versatile platforms to our players and to our affiliates.

I think 2020 is our year, and people will hear more of us: exhibitions, PR, awards… We will make it happen.

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GreenSpin.bet partners with Affiverse for Affiliate Marketing Services

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3 months ago

July 10, 2023

George Miller

GreenSpin.bet partners with Affiverse for Affiliate Marketing Services

Globalconvert Limited, the new ownership company representing GreenSpin.bet, today announces its partnership with Affiverse, a multi award-winning affiliate management agency to support the relaunch of their GreenSpin Partners Affiliate program. This collaboration will support the brand to lead future affiliate partnerships and global brand growth. Affiverse experienced agency team will be responsible for the day to day administration and management of the GreenSpin Partners Affiliate program, offering affiliates personalized service and a unique opportunity to convert customers and earn increased revenue.

With the online gambling market thriving and expanding rapidly, this partnership recognizes the importance of robust and strategic affiliate marketing campaigns and partner management to drive customer acquisition across core markets including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Germany and Austria. Ahead of attending the popular IGBLive Affiliate conference in Amsterdam next week, the program is also announcing an attractive Incentive to get started with a 50% Revenue Share promotion, for affiliates who are joining the program during the Summer Promotion term.

Affiverse, known for its expertise in delivering cutting-edge , data driven affiliate marketing services emerged as the preferred choice for GreenSpin.bet due to their exceptional track record in the gaming industry.

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Cellxpert Launches Advanced Tagging Feature Empowering Affiliate Managers to Streamline Affiliate partner management

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3 months ago

July 4, 2023

George Miller

Cellxpert Launches Advanced Tagging Feature Empowering Affiliate Managers to Streamline Affiliate partner management

Cellxpert, a leading provider of affiliate tracking and program management solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its innovative tagging feature for system operators. This technical enhancement, known as the “Tag Manager”, was released into the Admin dashboard for affiliate managers today. The new custom tag management function will assist system administrators to efficiently tag and segment their affiliate partners for streamlined organization and improved productivity.

In response to the growing complexity of managing large affiliate programs, Cellxpert has developed this cutting-edge feature to simplify the process of handling and organizing tags associated with affiliates. With the new “Manage Tags” section, affiliate managers can now access a comprehensive overview of tags within the affiliate management interface, offering a seamless experience when searching for affiliate partners or grouping them together in segments based on specific customized tags.

By leveraging this advanced functionality, affiliate managers gain greater control and efficiency in partner management and reporting processes.

Key features and benefits of the “Manage Tags” section now include:

Simplified Tag Management: The intuitive interface allows affiliate managers to easily create, modify, and hide tags as needed. This streamlines the process of organizing partners based on specific criteria or attributes.
Customized Tag Creation: Cellxpert enables the creation of custom tags tailored to the unique needs of each affiliate program. Administrators can assign tags to partners based on their performance, industry, geographic location, traffic or campaign type or any other relevant reporting parameters.
Efficient Partner Search: With tags prominently displayed in the affiliate management section, affiliate managers can quickly locate and filter partners based on specific tags. This feature eliminates the hassle of manually searching through an extensive partner list and enables faster decision-making.
Enhanced Partner Segmentation: The ability to assign multiple tags to partners allows for more granular segmentation. Affiliate managers can create segments based on specific combinations of tags, facilitating targeted campaigns, personalized communications, and optimized reporting.

“Cellxpert is dedicated to providing industry-leading solutions that empower affiliate managers to optimize their partner management processes,” said Assaf Dor, CEO of Cellxpert. “With the introduction of the ‘Manage Tags’ section, we are excited to deliver a feature that simplifies affiliate program management and offers enhanced control and organization for our valued clients.“

The upgraded tagging feature is now available to all Cellxpert users as part of the platform’s latest update which rolled out today. Existing customers can access the “Manage Tags” section by logging into their Cellxpert account.

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Fiat & Crypto: King Billy players get the best of both worlds

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Fiat & Crypto: King Billy players get the best of both worlds

See how the casino players can deposit in crypto and play in fiat.

Since the dawn of e-gaming robust payment systems have been crucial for the success of any online casino, as they are a key factor in creating a positive and satisfying gaming experience. Moreover, the availability of different payment options allows players to choose the method that works best for them, whether it be classical fiat money or cryptocurrency.

But is it possible for an operator to give its players the best of both worlds, fiat and crypto at once? Yes, it is, with the King Billy feature “deposit in crypto, play in fiat”. The concept is simple. A casino player deposits in crypto (choosing among 4 cryptocurrencies King Billy supports). Then, the system automatically shows them their balance in the currency of their choice (among the 14 currencies King Billy supports, used by more than 3 billion people worldwide). When the players withdraw, their transaction takes place back in crypto.

What are the advantages of this system? Ruslan Legenzov, King Billy Casino Head of Affiliates (or “Lord of Affiliates” as the internal etiquette demands) has the answers: “Good things come in threes, and there are certainly 3 very good things about our “deposit in crypto, play in fiat” feature.

First of all, depositing in crypto means less hassle and paperwork for the player and elimination of the dreaded “transaction not coming through” issue. This has been a problem and actually a torment for many of our players in remote areas of the world. As a global casino, we are happy to act in ways that give peace of mind to our players.

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Well said and well done your Majesty.

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