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Catena Media strengthens its position in Germany as leading affiliate within sports betting and finance

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Catena Media plc strengthens its position in Germany as leading affiliate

As part of the growth strategy, the board of Catena Media plc has approved the acquisition of affiliate related assets in Dreamworx Online Ltd., which is active in sports, casino and financial services. Dreamworx operates sports sites such as Sportwettenanbieter.com, Fussballwetten.info and financial sites such as DeutscheFXBroker.de.

 

The purchase price, payable at completion of the transaction, amounts to a payment of EUR 9.5 million, of which EUR 4.0 million will be paid with newly issued shares in Catena Media plc, and the remaining EUR 5.5 million in cash. The acquired assets are expected to generate quarterly sales of approximately EUR 600,000, with an operating margin of approximately 80 percent.

The assets of Dreamworx will strengthen our position as the leading affiliate in Germany. This will place us in the top position, short-term for the World Cup 2018 as well as long-term,” states Henrik Persson Ekdahl, Acting CEO of Catena Media.

The Dreamworx assets will form part of Catena Media´s sports division and be run by the Baybets team, based in Malta. As a consideration, Baybets may add the increased performance of the Dreamworx assets to their existing earn-out calculations, and the maximum earn-out payments to Baybets, as announced by Catena Media plc on December 4, 2017, have therefore been amended as follows:

The maximum amount of the first earn-out payment has been increased from EUR 20.0 million to EUR 23.0 million.

The maximum amount of the second earn-out payment has been increased from EUR 43.50 million to EUR 50.50 million.

Up to 40 percent of the earn-out payment related to the Dreamworx assets can be paid in Catena Media shares.

As a result, the expected total earn-out payment for Baybets, in a reasonable scenario, increases from the total amount of  EUR 30.5 million to EUR 39 million. In this scenario, the acquired assets of Baybets and Dreamworx needs to generate revenue growth of above 40 percent per year during the earn-out period.

Completion of the transaction is planned for the end of January 2018, subject to certain closing conditions being fulfilled, such as the acquired assets being duly transferred to Catena Media plc.

The shares will be issued at a subscription price of SEK 102,70 per share, corresponding to the volume-weighted average price for Catena Media’s shares on Nasdaq Stockholm during a period of 30 trading days up to and including January 16, 2018. This means that a total of 385,924 shares will be issued, corresponding to approximately 0.7 percent of the shares and votes in the company. The shares will be subject to a lock-up period of 12 months as from the closing date of the transaction.

 

 

About Catena Media

Catena Media plc is an online performance marketing company that has established a leading position through strong organic growth and acquisitions.  The business was started in 2012 and the group has approximately 245 employees in the US, Australia, Japan, Serbia, UK, and Malta, where the Head Office is situated. In 2016, revenues reached approximately EUR 40 million. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap. Further information is available at www.catenamedia.com

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XSOLLA PARTNER NETWORK ENHANCES DEVELOPER AND CREATOR EXPERIENCE IN MARKETING WITH NEW FEATURES AND DATA INSIGHTS

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XSOLLA PARTNER NETWORK ENHANCES DEVELOPER AND CREATOR EXPERIENCE IN MARKETING WITH NEW FEATURES AND DATA INSIGHTS

 

Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, introduces significant updates to the Xsolla Partner Network, an advanced affiliate marketing engine designed to connect game developers with content creators. These updates enhance the experience for both developers and creators by introducing new interaction tools, expanded data accessibility, and deeper integrations with the Xsolla Rainmaker platform.

The growing influence of content creators on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok has reshaped game marketing strategies. Developers increasingly seek streamlined ways to discover, manage, and measure creator partnerships. The Xsolla Partner Network addresses this demand by providing an all-in-one solution for creating and scaling performance-based campaigns, now with added tools to enhance usability and campaign success.

New Xsolla Partner Network updates significantly benefit developers and creators, enhancing their ability to collaborate effectively and succeed in their goals.

For developers, the platform now offers:

  • Enhanced search functionality to discover, compare, and invite creators who best align with campaign goals
  • Detailed creator profiles with insights such as concurrent viewer metrics, games played, and campaign performance, enabling developers to make informed decisions
  • Integration with Xsolla Rainmaker data from Twitch and YouTube Gaming, providing robust analytics like streamer views, follower counts, and game-specific performance data for data-driven decision-making
  • Streamlined collaboration tools, including direct distribution of promo codes, tracking links, and game keys
  • flexible revenue share model, allowing developers to set customizable commission rates for creators driving successful transactions

Creators gain access to a comprehensive creator toolkit designed to simplify campaign management and accelerate growth. The redesigned interface provides intuitive tools and features that make managing campaigns, engaging audiences, and enhancing content creation easier. By removing the 50-subscriber minimum threshold, the platform is now accessible to micro creators, enabling them to kickstart their careers.

Additional features for creators include:

  • Real-time performance tracking, offering insights into campaign results.
  • User-friendly account navigation, simplifying platform usage.
  • Opportunities to partner directly with game developers, helping creators grow their audience and monetize their work by driving sales for games and in-game content featured at Xsolla Mall.
  • Creator sites at Xsolla Mall enable creators to resell digital content, showcase campaign details, collect donations, and share links to all social media platforms to increase visibility.
  • Overlays, providing game-branded promotional graphics and animations for live streams to boost engagement and drive awareness.
  • Chatbot is designed to share tracking links and promo codes in real-time chats during gameplay, reward viewers, and engage the community.

With these updates, the Xsolla Partner Network empowers developers and creators to collaborate seamlessly, unlocking new opportunities for success in the evolving landscape of game marketing.

“The Xsolla Partner Network has always been a powerful tool for developers to grow their games and for creators to monetize their passion,” said Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy Officer at Xsolla. “With these new features, we enable seamless collaboration between developers and creators, ensuring both can achieve their goals more effectively.”

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QMRA Recognition by Google & Meta in Denmark – A Milestone for Compliance

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QMRA has now been active for nearly a year, and we are proud to have welcomed many members who share our commitment to responsible affiliation. We continue to work towards becoming the leading compliance indicator for international affiliates.

Beyond compliance, we are expanding our efforts into advocacy. For example, in Finland, we have launched lobbying initiatives as the government considers restricting affiliate activities.

Most importantly, several QMRA members are actively seeking advertising licenses from Google and Meta in various jurisdictions. We are pleased to confirm that in Denmark, both platforms have recognized QMRA membership as a decisive factor in granting these licenses. This information has been directly communicated to us by our members.

This is a significant milestone for QMRA. It confirms that our compliance checks and the presence of the QMRA quality mark on an iGaming affiliate website are taken seriously by key industry players. Additionally, we know that in other markets, QMRA membership is already being considered in similar assessments.

We will continue to strengthen our position and expand our influence. Thank you for your continued support in upholding responsible affiliation standards.

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711 Renews its Partnership with NetRefer as its Affiliate Marketing Platform Provider

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711 Renews its Partnership with NetRefer as its Affiliate Marketing Platform Provider

 

Leading Dutch online casino 711 has renewed its partnership with NetRefer, a data-driven, AI-powered, affiliate marketing platform provider engineered for the iGaming industry.

The family business, started as Carousel Casino Games and founded in 1994 in Belgium, began as a land-based casino chain before expanding into an online casino in 2012. A decade later, in 2022, they entered the Dutch online gaming market as 711 BV, with NetRefer as their Affiliate Marketing partner.

Despite being a new operator, 711 brings over 30 years of experience in the Belgian gaming market and, in two years, has expanded its portfolio, partnering with major game providers like Pragmatic Play and Evolution.

With a diverse game selection that follows the latest gaming trends, attractive promotions, high winning odds, and fast payouts, 711 prioritises player satisfaction and delivers a seamless gaming experience.

They pride themselves on operating under strict regulations and undergo regular external audits to ensure a secure player experience. They emphasise responsible gaming, offering tools and information for player well-being.

Johan Mostert, Affiliate Manager at 711, stated: “NetRefer is known for its innovation and forward-thinking. Their comprehensive, customisable platform – through impressive add-ons – has streamlined our affiliate marketing, making the past two years an excellent partnership. We’re excited for what’s ahead.”

Amanda Camenzuli, NetRefer’s Manager of Account Management, shared: “711 is a dynamic operator in the Dutch market, and their attitude, enthusiasm, and work ethic make this renewal both exciting and rewarding. We at NetRefer look forward to what’s to come in this continued partnership.”

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