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Rightlander Limited Appoints Sarafina Wolde Gabriel As Chief Strategy Officer
Rightlander, the advertising and affiliate compliance monitoring specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarafina Wolde Gabriel as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
In her new role, Wolde Gabriel will work closely with the company’s founder, Ian Sims, and the broader management team to craft and implement business strategies intended to accelerate the company’s growth on a global scale.
“Sarafina brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in strategic planning and business development,” said Ian Sims. “We are confident that her innovative thinking and strategic approach will be instrumental as we continue to grow our business and enter new markets.”
Wolde Gabriel’s remit will include expanding Rightlander’s reach into new markets and verticals, evaluating potential new product opportunities, and building strategic partnerships to boost business growth. This strategic vision aligns with the company’s objective to strengthen its market position and meet the increasingly complex needs of clients around the world.
Speaking on her appointment, she said, “I am thrilled to join Rightlander Limited and am committed to contributing to the company’s forward-looking approach. I look forward to working with Ian and the entire team to explore new opportunities and create innovative strategies that will drive global growth.”
A seasoned professional in digital marketing with over 19 years of experience, Wolde Gabriel brings to Rightlander a wealth of knowledge in leadership within the iGaming and marketing sectors.
Beginning her impressive career journey with Paysafe’s Income Access in 2004, she made significant strides, eventually serving as the company’s CMO until 2016. Her tenure with Paysafe was decorated with numerous industry awards, underscoring her expertise in driving growth and success in the digital marketing space.
In her most recent role as the VP of Strategy at Income Access, she directed innovative marketing strategies and established key business partnerships, contributing to the company’s global expansion. In 2022, Wolde Gabriel made a strategic shift, joining GeoComply, a geolocation and fraud prevention company, as a senior director, where she continued to excel in new business development and global expansion.
Wolde Gabriel holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Surrey, UK, and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Marketing from Concordia University, Montreal. An active contributor to her community, she served as the President of the African Students Association during her time at Concordia University.
The addition of Wolde Gabriel to Rightlander Limited’s leadership team reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its strategic direction and accelerating its growth trajectory.
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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.”