I'm very pleased to announce that four GPWA sponsor affiliate programs took home a total of nine awards.
Congratulations to all of the winners:
bet365 - Best Affiliate Program – Overall
The judges awarded this top honour to bet365 for the third year in a row. They felt that bet365 bring together all their product verticals extremely well to offer a great overall affiliate program. Their focus on affiliates is apparent in everything they do. Hard working affiliate managers mixed with a good converting brand makes it a program affiliates can trust.
Referback - Best Affiliate Program - Casino
The judges chose referback due to their versatile system and friendly and pro-active staff. Described as always willing to go the extra mile for affiliates, their properties are top of the line; providing fresh materials and specific requests regularly.
bet365 - Best Affiliate Program – Poker
Described by the judges as honest, quick reporting and professional, bet365 poker offering has a high conversion rate and player value. With continues growth, dedication to affiliates and an affiliate management team that is knowledgeable and friendly makes them the judge's top choice.
bet365 Best Affiliate Program – Sportsbook
As one of the first operators to really target affiliate marketing in the UK, bet365 are still the one that every competitor aspires to be. Their constant strives to improve impressive XML feeds; innovative tools and increased brand awareness mixed with knowledgeable staff who are in tune with affiliates needs are all reasons why the judges picked them to be the best sportsbook affiliate program.
EmpireMoney - Best Affiliate Program - Online Trading
The judge’s recognised EmpireMoney as offering one of the most competitive payment schemes in the market. They provide access to a top quality, innovative tool mix specifically designed to adapt to different consumer profiles. Described as always offering a professional service, friendly support and unique target markets.
Affiliate REPUBLIK - Best Affiliate Manager – Overall - Adnan Maslo
The judges chose Adnan because he marries excellent relationship management with the ability to build brands. As a very hands on manager he provides affiliates with the framework to be able to do their job proficiently. He has successfully overseen the rapid growth of a start up affiliate program for the second time in a row – carrying with it double the work load!
Affiliate REPUBLIK - Best Affiliate Manager - Casino - Adnan Maslo
Recognised by the judges as a hard working affiliate manager, Adnan has brought recognition to any program he works with due to the effort he puts in. Depicted as a very clued up individual he spends a great deal of time ensuring that players are being treated fairly.
bet365 - Best Affiliate Manager – Bingo - Lauren Wiggan
The judges felt Lauren’s work ethic partnered with her perfect attitude towards affiliates needed awarding. Lauren has proved she will go the extra mile for her affiliates and continues to build on the partnerships created. Professional and dedicated to her job, Lauren is a highly recommended affiliate manager.
Empire Money - Best Affiliate Manager - Online Trading - Gonzalo Rojas
Described as a true professional in his trade, one of the reasons why the judges chose Gonzalo was his trustworthy nature and his belief that the back-bone of success with EmpireMoney is due to his partners/affiliates. He is always available to assist and to provide knowledge and support to his partners.
Additional winners were:
Ladbrokes - Best Affiliate Program – Bingo
Affbinary - Best Affiliate Program – Binary
Unibet - Best Affiliate Manager – Poker - Dimitri Safonov
Sky Betting & Gaming - Best Affiliate Manager – Sportsbook - Dean Leyland
Banc De Binary - Best Affiliate Manager – Binary - Ruben Ellis
Optimal Payments (NETELLER) - Best Payment System for Affiliates
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