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Finixio hires first head of gambling content and boosts editorial team by 25

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1 year ago

December 13, 2023

Finixio hires first head of gambling content and boosts editorial team by 25

Affiliate firm Finixio has appointed Sacha Kinser its head of gambling content as part of the company’s expansion drive in the igaming market.

Kinser joins from affiliate Game Lounge, where she was most recently head of content, having worked her way up the ranks after joining the Malta-based firm in 2018 as a content manager.

Prior to that, she also worked for SiGMA. Her standing in the igaming community saw her recently shortlisted in the Top 3 for iGaming NEXT’s iGaming Manager IDOL of the year.

“I am thrilled to join Finixio, a company that stands out as being at the forefront of innovation and excellence. My role here extends beyond a job title, it’s an opportunity for me to leverage my leadership skills to actively nurture and develop a strong, cohesive team. I am committed to fostering talent and potential, driving us to not only meet our goals but also to set new industry standards through our unified vision and collaborative effort,” said Kinser.

Finixio entered the international gambling market back in 2021, when it hired Neil Roarty as its head of North America to expand beyond its UK operation. Roarty is an industry veteran, having spent 15 years in the igaming space, with his background including stints at Catena Media and Bettingpro.com. Prior to joining Finixio, he was at affiliate network Wedge Traffic, which he set up in the US in 2019.

Since 2021 Finixio has been on an acquisition drive and has grown from a single gambling site (www.safebettingsites.com) to a network of over 20, with its flagship brands including www.sportslens.com and www.thesportsdaily.com.

Roarty said the appointment of the company’s first head of gambling content, along with the further 24 staff it had hired to work under Kinser, demonstrated Finixio’s optimism about the international igaming market.

“Our early experiences in the international gambling markets have led to a strong belief that this is going to be one of the growth engines of the affiliate market in the future. We are investing strongly in our gambling content team now to make sure we are well placed to benefit from the additional opportunities we expect to open up over the coming years,” said Roarty.

“We are delighted to have secured someone as experienced in the igaming market as Sacha and expect her leadership to play a key role in the company’s success in the future.”

Roarty added that the recent hires were part of a wider push on hiring across the firm, which is currently moving away from using contract and freelance staff and instead focusing on taking on more permanent employees in order to provide better services to clients. This move away from freelancers is what Finixio hopes will help it cement a position as a leading brand into 2024 and beyond.

“We want to set our business up for stable future growth and we believe providing good jobs and clear career progression is a key part of this,” he said.

He said the recent hiring process had focused on experience and authority as Finixio looked to build a team of experienced journalists, with new hires coming from The Daily Mail, The Daily Express and The Telegraph. They will work alongside industry experts with previous experience at both operator and affiliate level.

Finixio has also recently started working with Manchester-based The Juice Academy to provide apprenticeships, which mix on-the-job learning with a digital marketing qualification. Its first graduate from the scheme, Max Barlow, is now a permanent employee in the company’s PR team.

Affiliate Success

First iGB Affiliate Manager Academy to shine a light on effective AI-Driven affiliate recruitment strategies

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1 week ago

April 14, 2025

George Miller

First iGB Affiliate Manager Academy to shine a light on effective AI-Driven affiliate recruitment strategies

Organisers of July’s edition of iGB L!VE – the first to be held in London – have announced the launch of the AI focussed iGB Affiliate Manager Academy which will be held July 1 as part of London iGaming Week.

The training and mentorship program which is being curated in partnership with Affiverse, founded by veteran affiliate marketer Lee-Ann Johnstone – and which guides businesses on how to launch, scale and grow successful affiliate programs, has been designed to help organisations of all sizes understand how to leverage new tactics and simple AI tools to recruit, retain and activate affiliates more effectively.

The Academy will offer a mix of practical learning, tactical assessments and personalised coaching providing affiliate managers with an invaluable opportunity to learn from industry leaders. Each unique session will include topical insights drawing on the dominant trends in the market.

Looking ahead to the Academy Lee-Ann Johnstone said: “I’m delighted that Clarion has invited Affiverse to develop a bespoke training academy specifically for iGaming Affiliate Managers.

“In an industry that’s constantly evolving, and which is powered by the early adoption of new technologies, businesses and affiliate managers have to keep learning in order to remain competitive. The only way we get to understand the affiliate space and all the complexities it entails is on the job – from others!

“It has always been important to me that those who have knowledge pay it forward and I’m really excited to be given the task of leading the curation of this unique event bringing the best of the best together in order to teach, train and coach affiliate managers as we move forward.

“The gap between AI-empowered affiliate managers and those relying solely on traditional methods is widening every month. The iGB Affiliate Manager Academy will provide the bridge to ensure businesses are on the right side of that divide.”

Reflecting on the importance and objectives of the iGB Affiliate Manager Academy, Global Portfolio Director Naomi Barton said: “Our live events are all about delivering real value to our international community of stakeholders. Lee-Ann and her team at Affiverse are spearheading the academy syllabus and content stream alongside IGB’s events production team to provide tailor made training and mentoring for new and existing affiliate managers as well as those who want to learn and scale their affiliate programs faster.

“The workshop will provide insider access to the exact AI-driven techniques that are assisting brands to deliver real results. Most significantly this isn’t just theory — instead it’s a hands-on expert-led roadmap focussing on immediately implementable tactics that will transform your program performance.”

Awards

MightyTips is nominated for Affiliate of the Year at the AffPapa iGaming Awards

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2 weeks ago

April 9, 2025

George Miller

MightyTips is nominated for Affiliate of the Year at the AffPapa iGaming Awards

MightyTips has received a nomination for “Sportsbook Affiliate of the Year” at the prestigious AffPapa iGaming Awards 2025. MightyTips hopes to follow in the footsteps of its parent company, SEOBROTHERS, which won the Affiliate Agency of the Year award at the 2023 ceremony and has received another nomination this year.

MightyTips’ nomination follows a year of expansion for the brand, which increased its portfolio of multilingual sites to 19. In addition to continuing to provide free daily football betting tips and in-depth bookmaker reviews, MightyTips also launched the MightyQs interview series, which spotlights some of the most exciting partnerships between online sportsbooks and high-profile sporting franchises such as Juventus and the UFC.

Held at Hacienda Nadales in Malaga, Spain, the fourth annual AffPapa iGaming Awards will take place on May 28th, 2025. The awards celebrate and recognise affiliates, operators, and B2B providers for hard work and innovation within the iGaming industry and commend those who are constantly pushing the boundaries and setting new standards.

One of the most notable and respected ceremonies on the industry calendar will be hosted as part of the iGaming Club Conference, a two-day networking event that will welcome over 1,200 industry delegates. Voting is open to the public and will close on May 11th.

Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, said: “We’re overjoyed to hear that MightyTips have been nominated for these prestigious awards. It’s fantastic to be evaluated for our hard work over the last twelve months, and everyone involved should be extremely proud of their efforts. This is a huge professional achievement for the brand.”

Awards

Slotsjudge Receives Double Nomination at the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2025

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2 weeks ago

April 8, 2025

George Miller

Slotsjudge Receives Double Nomination at the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2025

We are delighted to announce that Slotsjudge received two nominations for the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2025. Milestones like this highlight our team’s dedication and strong position in the iGaming industry.

Slotsjudge was nominated in two key categories: “Rising Star Affiliate of The Year” and “Slots Review Affiliate of The Year.” The first nomination recognizes our fast growth and impact in a competitive market, while the second one emphasizes the quality and reliability of our game reviews. We highly value the trust our audience places in us as a credible and influential voice within the industry.

What sets Slotsjudge apart is our honest, straightforward content. Our team creates reviews that players can rely on, helping them make informed choices. We actively encourage community engagement and user-generated content, ensuring our reviews reflect real player experiences. Our approach combines simplicity, transparency, and a direct connection with our audience. We believe that this strong content strategy and dedication to genuine player feedback are the reasons behind these nominations.

“We are very grateful and proud of these nominations,” said Jekaterina Dubnicka, Head of Marketing and Communications. “It is exciting to see our team’s hard work acknowledged. We appreciate our users and partners, whose support has been key to our success.”

The AffPapa iGaming Awards ceremony will take place online on June 20, 2025. Slotsjudge looks forward to attending and celebrating with the industry. We thank the jury for their recognition, and we are excited about the future, continuing to grow alongside our valued community and partners.