Re: Is There Room for Two Affiliate Marketing Organizations?

Linda Woods — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:29:21 -0000

For Melanie -

Hi Melanie - we haven't met yet, but I'd like to give your organization some press on my Affiliate Marketing Insider show on WebmasterRadio.fm. Please let me know if you're interested. Would like to interview you. Contact me at linda@partnercentric.com.

Thanks
Linda Woods
CEO/PartnerCentric

Re: Is There Room for Two Affiliate Marketing Organizations?

Linda Woods — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:26:45 -0000

I just wanted to weigh in here. As someone who has been deeply involved in Affiliate Marketing for 11 years now, I'm delighted that there is finally traction on an orgnaization. I am putting my energy into supporting the PMA for many reasons and feel that the concerted effort being made now to fight the tax issues has been simply phenomenal. From lobbying in Sacramento, to multiple efforts and support from various top influencers in the business like Chris Henger at the GoogleAffiliateNetwork, Peter Bordes of MediaTrust, Beth Kirsch, Brook Schaaf of Schaaf Consulting and of course, Brad Waller one of the earliest proponents of affiliate marketing in the business, as well as MANY other professionals, have done a TON of work on not only pulling together the organization, but also spearheading the fight on this tax issue. Special kudos for Rebecca Madigan and her tireless work for over a year now in getting this organization established. There has been countless efforts at reaching out to include every single group in this highly diverse industry, and while perfect agreement may never be possible, cooperation has been the main foundation of the founding members.

As a member of the Membership sub-committee, I can tell you that the membership fees will eventually be revised, but at this point, the early members are helping to create a financial foundation that jumpstarts the efforts and provides a solid base of strong members.

Founding a successful and powerful industry organization takes an enormous effort, and a lot of money and dedicated members. I wish AV well, but to answer Scott's question, I don't think another organization is what is needed, but for all of us to add as much weight to the PMA as possible, in order to create a united force against regulations that may strangle us all!

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