To find out more about one of the world’s largest card issuers, with a merchant network of millions in more than 200 countries, visit their website.

Celebrating the best practice in the industry and hosted by comedy veteran, Rufus Hound – this year’s awards are set to be the most entertaining yet.

To be a part of this years a4uAwards celebration, or for more information, visit www.a4uawards.com or email events@existem.com

The magazine launched online in November 2005, and now attracts 30,000 unique visitors per month. Edited by David Murphy, an experienced marketing and technology journalist who has written for the Financial Times, Marketing, Revolution, Research World and many other titles, the site is regularly updated with news, views, interviews and analysis from the mobile marketing coalface.

In 2010 Mobile Marketing launched its first print edition at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This is now being produced on a quarterly basis as a vehicle for more in-depth analysis of the mobile marketing business, to supplement the daily coverage on the website.

For more information or to register for news and alerts from Mobile Marketing magazine visit www.mobilemarketingmagazine.com

If you would like to be part of the 2011 a4uAwards, visit www.a4uawards.com or contact Stuart Pringle on +44 (0)117 203 3013 for more information on sponsorship opportunities and table bookings.

a4uAwards are delighted to announce that Internet Retailing, the bi-monthly magazine providing analysis, insight and stimulus for Europe’s multichannel retailers, are the newest company to sign up as a Media Partner for the event taking place on 17th May 2011, at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Internet Retailing deals in depth with the strategic issues affecting the sector for Europe’s multi-channel retailers in English (www.internetretailing.net), French (www.internetretailing.fr) and German (www.internetretailing.de).The company have recently launched m-retailing.net to chart the impact of mobile within multichannel commerce.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities available for the 2011 a4uAwards, please contact Stuart Pringle or call +44 (0)117 203 3013

For more information on the a4uawards visit www.a4uwards.com or email events@existem.com

If you would like be amongst the a4uAward winners on 17th May, submit your award entry online.

Deadline for early award entries is the 31st January.

My VoucherCodes.co.uk are sponsoring the Affiliate Network Innovation Award, an award rewarding a network that has enabled their clients to increase revenue generated within the channel whether via the introduction of new technology, out-of-the-box lateral thinking or a creative solution that enhances or improves business.

MyVoucherCodes.co.uk is one of the UK’s voucher code and deal platforms. The website is dedicated to offering consumers deals, discount codes and money off vouchers.

Their experienced and dedicated team continually strive to implement new ideas that are focused on benefiting both advertiser and customer.

a4uAwards are thrilled to be able to welcome MyVoucherCodes.co.uk to the 2011 a4uAwards line up!

*Don’t forget* that the 2011 entry submissions close on 31st January… don’t miss your chance to shine at the 2011 a4uAwards!

For more information on how you can join MyVoucherCodes.co.uk as a category sponsor at the 2011 a4uAwards, please contact Stuart Pringle -Sales Manager, by e-mail: stuart.pringle@existem.com or by calling +44 117 203 3013

For more information on the a4uAwards please e-mail: events@existem.com or visit www.a4uawards.com/

To ensure everyone has the chance to see the presentatation we recoreded it and it’s now available on affiliates4u.com.

Before you enter it’s wortwhile spending just 10 minutes of your time reviewing. The slides are also available for you to download.

DJ’s dry cleaned, dresses unpacked and shoes a’shining… I’m sure you are all ready for this year’s Black Tie a4uAwards co-sponsored by DGM and JD Williams.

650 industry greats will be in attendance for the year’s most prestigious and glamorous night on the affiliate marketing calendar.

Itinerary

• 7pm – Champagne Drinks Reception, hosted by Affilinet
• 7.45pm – Call for Dinner
• 9.15pm – The Awards Commence, hosted by Kevin Bridges
• 10.45pm – After Party in the ‘Cube’, hosted by Digital Window
• 2.30am - Carriages

Although we will not be issuing paper invitations we will be confirming your details on the door.

Backlit table plans will be available on the mezzanine and within the Great Room, please look for your table sponsors name.

Warning: The a4uAwards may contain strobe lighting or sudden loud sound effects.

If you have any questions relating to the event please call Sarah Pickthall or Sarah Parsonage on 01172 033010

We are delighted to announce our confirmed co-sponsors for the a4uAwards this year.

JD Williams and dgm, have taken the co-sponsorship position and will also be sponsoring the ‘Best New Entrant in Affiliate Marketing’ award category at the Ceremony.

This is your Awards ceremony, for your industry. The annual Awards are also seen as the industry’s ‘oscars’, and winning one of the coveted awards puts you in an elite group of businesses and individuals including Sky and Affiliate Window who are viewed by the industry as outstanding and innovative in their abilities and delivery.

What are the benefits of winning?

Apart from the kudos of simply winning on the night and then enjoying all the admiration after the event, being named a 2010 winner provides you with a special shield to utilise on your corporate letterhead and website, a certificate and trophy to display at your premises as well as being featured in the new-look online Awards Brochure which will be a standalone site launching on the evening of the Awards and accessible for the next 12 months.

Do I have to enter or be invited to attend the a4uAwards?

No. Anyone can attend the a4uAwards. You don’t have to be a sponsor or an entrant.  You can either book a table for 10 or an individual seat.  If you choose the latter, we’ll place you with a mix of publishers, agencies, networks and advertisers so you can utilise the evening for some networking too.

How do I book a table or individual seat?

Complete the PDF Booking form and fax it back to us. We’ll then send you an invoice.  Your table is only confirmed on full payment and this must be received within 30 days or your table may be released.

When is the deadline for entries?

10th March 2010.

When does Judging take place?

The entries will be judged in March / April.  Shortlisted entrants will be contacted as soon as possible.

What is the Dress Code?

Black Tie.

What are the timings?

7pm for the Champagne Reception, followed by a three course dinner, the Awards ceremony and after show party. Carriages at 2.30am (TBC)

What can I expect?

Simply put - the most glamorous night in the affiliate marketing calendar. A champagne reception, three course dinner, flowing drinks, comedian host and a very special after show party.

Who attends the awards?

As a premium event we attract the very best in our industry across all demographics.

Submit a Question

If your question is not listed above please post below and we’ll answer and update the list.

With the deadline of the 1st March approaching we’ve had a few requests for clarification on what the judges will be looking for.

In response we have added full details on our judging process page and we’d be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the process either on this blog or on the phone, call us on 01172 033010.

The judges will be scoring on a number of factors and it’s very important yo cover the criteria listed.

The categories you can nominate in today are:

Community Choice Awards

Community Choice (Publisher) - new for 2010!

Affiliate Marketing Blog of 2010

Publisher’s Choice - Account Manager at a Network

Publisher’s Choice - Affiliate Manager, In-House or at an Agency

Publisher’s Choice - Affiliate Network

Read more on our Categories page.

Nominations for the a4uAwards will close on the 21st February 2010.

To nominate - simply visit a4uwards.com/nominate, and click on the ‘Nominate Here’ button (depending on whether you’re an affiliate/publisher or a merchant/network/agency).  You will be asked to complete the form for the relevant awards and submit.

The tough part is choosing who you think deserves to collect an award this year!

A shortlist for each award will be announced in April, at which time the final voting process will open.

All winners will be announced during the ceremony, taking place at the Grosvenor House Hotel on the 9th June 2010.

Don’t forget, you also have a chance to walk away a winner by entering our judged awards categories.   Submissions are now open, for further details please click here.

Good Luck Everyone!