Pride in Empowerment, Inclusion and Community

With it being harder to show Pride globally in 2023, Alex – from the Awin Group’s LGBTQIA+ network: Priders – reflects on what the group has achieved so far.

As Pride season gets underway, it is important to reflect on the past year’s impacts on the LGBTQIA+ community.

Around the world, for many LGBTQIA+ people, their society has become a lot harder of a place to thrive, whether that be due to the rolling back or the slowing down in progress when it comes to their rights, the prevalence of harmful narratives or even the criminalization of their identities. So in 2023, the importance of visible Pride movements is higher than ever.

Within the tough environment there are glimmers of hope with some countries bucking the trend and furthering the rights, equity and protections of their LGBTQ+ citizens. In times like these it’s important to also celebrate the small things that can make a difference to our community.

Pride month marks seven months since the creation of Awin and ShareASale’s global LGBTQIA+ employee resource group, Priders. In this short period of time, Priders has grown to include 70 members across 10 different locations. This collection of LGBTQIA+ Awinners and their allies has built a strong community, where discussions on topics from Drag Race to drag bans can happen within a safe and supportive environment.

Priders is being used to further DEI policy; for example the establishment of a private transgender safe space allowed discussion that resulted in improvements in the implementation of pronouns within email signatures. In addition, the group has helped build company-wide discussion through education pieces and webinars around events like Transgender Day of Visibility, Aromantic Awareness, IDAHoBiT and more.

With the Priders exec team learning from the wider community at events like Stonewall’s Workplace Conference, there’s plenty of ideas on how to further inclusion and create meaningful change for LGBTQIA+ people at or related to Awin and ShareASale. This Pride season, Priders will celebrate at events like Berlin’s Christopher Street Day parade but will also raise awareness through a member-led internal video series.

The Priders exec team expresses its gratitude to the members that make Priders what it is. We also use Pride month to reflect and refocus our efforts on furthering our work for our community.

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#ThinkTankUS agenda revealed

We are thrilled to unveil our agenda and esteemed speakers for Awin & ShareASale ThinkTank 2023.

Unleash the Power of Earned Media Value

Join us for an exciting keynote presentation led by Conor Begley, Chief Strategy Officer at CreatorIQ, to explore earned media value. Gain valuable insights to better deliver exceptional results for your marketing efforts. 

During this session, Conor will demystify earned media value, highlighting its transformative impact on marketing effectiveness. Moreover, he’ll showcase real-world examples that demonstrate how leading brands have maximized earned media value through partnerships. Following the presentation, Conor will be joined by Alexandra Forsch, President of Awin Americas, for an insightful discussion on how we can connect earned media value to the broader affiliate channel to better quantify affiliate marketing’s larger impact on a brand’s total performance. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and tools for leveraging earned media value. Elevate your marketing efforts and unlock the full value of your campaigns.

Grow Your Own Way

Get ready for an informative and insightful exploration into the world of digital advertising. In today’s ever-changing landscape, Google, Amazon, and Meta dominate with a significant share of digital ad spend, presenting challenges for businesses as these giants wield considerable influence over reach, engagement and costs. However, there is an alternative worth considering.

Giving you choice, control, and customization needed to achieve any goal, Awin and ShareASale offer the solution for businesses of all sizes and industries.

Join Awin Americas President Alexandra Forsch for this powerhouse session that will delve into how the Awin Group empowers clients to overcome limitations of traditional advertising. And by offering access to over one million partnerships – from media houses and influencers to plug-and-play technologies and brand partnerships – a world of opportunities awaits.

Alex will help you gain a deeper understanding of how Awin and ShareASale enable clients to adapt to this evolving advertising landscape, and how to best use our platforms for amplified growth. By the end of these 30 minutes, you’ll have the necessary knowledge and strategies to maximize opportunities across the entire customer lifecycle. 

Prepare for an engaging journey through the endless possibilities Awin and ShareASale offers. This session will provide you with valuable information, allowing you to navigate the digital advertising landscape with confidence and success.  

Maximize Your Influencer Marketing ROI

Unlock the full potential of your influencer marketing by maximizing your return on investment (ROI).

In today’s ever-changing landscape with new platforms, shifting algorithms, and constant evolution, tracking the performance of influencer campaigns has become increasingly challenging. Digital marketers and brands continue to grapple with determining the ROI of their creator efforts. Now more than ever, it is crucial to find effective methods to measure impact and assess the value generated.

Join us for a compelling fireside chat featuring Awin Influencer Partnerships Lead Carissa Flinders, CreatorIQ General Manager Mike Balducci and Creator Jen White. You’ll gain invaluable insights on how you can translate likes and comments into tangible clicks and sales, and discover how tracking and attribution through the affiliate channel provide solutions to your influencer measurement and ROI dilemmas. Learn innovative strategies to leverage creators not only for raising brand awareness but as powerful drivers of purchase decisions. Moreover, explore the synergy between affiliate and influencer marketing to achieve optimal ROI.

Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets of maximizing your influencer ROI. This engaging and enlightening discussion will equip you with knowledge and strategies to elevate your influencer campaigns to new heights of success.  

Accelerate Your Innovations with Technology Partners

Awin and ShareASale boast a remarkable line up of top-tier technologies within the affiliate channel. These plug-and-play solutions empower brands to engage customers across multiple touchpoints, extending beyond the traditional marketing funnel. From AI-powered on-site shopping assistants to referral marketing tech leveraging the influential power of word-of-mouth and social media, these technology partners enhance the value of the channel beyond being mere traffic generators. 

The best part? Integrating these solutions is a breeze. Leveraging Awin’s MasterTag, you can seamlessly explore these tech partners without the need for additional development work. Many of these partners even offer one-click activation, streamlining the process of accessing these award-winning technologies. 

Immerse yourself in a thought-provoking panel discussion lead by Awin’s Senior Publisher Success Manager Will Hansen who will be joined by Chris Johnson, COO of intent.ly, and Vikki Danielson, Director, Growth & Partnerships at tvScientific.  Unearth real-life success stories that showcase the growing significance of technology partners in affiliate marketing, and discover firsthand how these partnerships have propelled brands to new heights to unleash the full potential of the affiliate channel. 

Join us for this captivating session, where you’ll witness the tangible impact of collaborating with technology partners and gain invaluable insights into the role they play in driving innovation within affiliate marketing. Get ready to embrace the possibilities and embark on a journey of accelerated growth and transformation. 

Tap Into Untapped Potential with Brand Partnerships

Are you familiar with affiliate marketing’s best-kept secret, brand-to-brand partnerships? 

A brand partnership is a mutually beneficial relationship between non-competitive retailers, with a shared goal of engaging new audiences, incentivizing customer loyalty and boosting sales. By strategically aligning with complementary brands based on demographics or customer data, brand partnerships offer a targeted approach to reaching niche consumers through intelligent campaigns. What’s even more exciting is that leading retailers like Hello Fresh! and Boohoo are now leveraging affiliate marketing to unlock the potential of these partnership opportunities. 

Awin Team Lead Stephanie Appel will sit down with Mark Camp, CEO & Founder of Propello, and Ryan Kliszat, Co-Founder & Director of BrandSwap, for captivating discussion that sheds light on the immense value of brand-to-brand collaborations within the affiliate channel. Explore how you can tap into these remarkable opportunities through the Awin Group and discover the compelling reasons for integrating retail media into your partnership strategy, ultimately driving customer loyalty, retention and revenue. 

Prepare to gain invaluable insights and practical strategies from industry experts as they reveal the untapped potential of brand partnerships and their ability to forge strong connections with customers. Don’t miss this enlightening session that will empower you to revolutionize your approach to customer engagement, fueling long-term loyalty and driving sustained growth. 

Don’t miss your chance to learn firsthand from these industry innovators. Jump over to our ThinkTank website and apply to attend before registration closes June 11. For those already attending, you can explore more details here or via the ThinkTank US app. 

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