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.

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!

We’re making a shout out to remind you now the new year is upon us to say that entries are now open for the a4uAwards in June and that the deadline is the 1st March 2010, this has been extended from our original 29th January deadline which was felt to be a little too early considering you’re all snowed in!

Find full information on our categories and how to enter on our main website.

Innovative Publisher of the Year

• Skimlinks (Winner)
• Easy Content Units (Highly Commended)

Innovative Merchant of the Year

• PrezzyBox (Winner)
• Books Direct (Highly Commended)

Innovative Affiliate Network of the Year

• Affiliate Window (Winner)
• Webgains (Highly Commended)

Best New Entrant in Affiliate Marketing

• Skimlinks (Winner)
• Harveys (Highly Commended)

Best Use of Affiliate Marketing as Part of an Integrated Campaign

• Argos (Winner)
• LoveFilm (Highly Commended)

Affiliate Marketing Digital Media Agency of 2009

• I-Level (Winner)
• BLM Quantum (Highly Commended)
• R.O.EYE (Highly Commended)
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Best Use of Technology within Affiliate Marketing

• Skimlinks (Winner)
• Awin Analytics (Highly Commended)

Finance Vertical (affiliate)

• Leadbay (Winner)
• Dot Zinc Limited (Highly Commended)

Finance Vertical (merchant)

• CreditExpert (Winner)
• Virgin Money (Highly Commended)

Technology & Telecoms (affiliate)

• Top 10 Broadband (Winner)
• Net Media Planet (Highly Commended)

Technology & Telecoms (merchant)

• Vodafone (Winner)
• T-Mobile (Highly Commended)

Casino & Gaming (affiliate)

• Bingo Hideout (Winner)

Casino & Gaming (merchant)

• Paddy Power (Winner)
• Sporting Bet (Highly Commended)

Retail (affiliate)

• VoucherCodes.co.uk (Winner)
• Mydeco.com (Highly Commended)

Retail (merchant)

• Argos (Winner)
• Red Letter Days (Highly Commended)

Travel & Leisure (affiliate)

• Artemis8 (Winner)
• Carrentals.co.uk (Highly Commended)

Travel & Leisure (merchant)

• Lastminute.com (Winner)
• Fly Thomas Cook (Highly Commended)

Publishers Choice of Account Manager

• Hannah Swift (Winner)
• Julie Wood (Affiliate Window) (Highly Commended)
• Agnieszka Marchewka (buy.at / Platform A) (Highly Commended)

Publisher Choice of Affiliate Manager

• Chris Clarkson (Sunshine.co.uk) (Winner)
• Naomi Brown (Firebox) (Highly Commended)

Affiliate Management Agency of 2009

• Existem Affiliate Management (Winner)
• Azam (Highly Commended)

Publishers Choice of Affiliate Network

• Affiliate Window (Winner)
• DGM (Highly Commended)

Affiliate Marketing Blog of 2009

• Kirsty McCubbin (www.affiliatestuff.co.uk) (Winner)
• Lee McCoy (www.leemccoy.co.uk) (Highly Commended)

Innovative Publisher of the Year

• Easy Content Units
• Net Media Planet
• Quidco
• Skimlinks
• VoucherCodes.co.uk

Innovative Merchant of the Year

• Books Direct
• Buyagift.com
• CreditExpert
• PrezzyBox

Innovative Affiliate Network of the Year

• Affiliate Window
• AffiliateFuture
• LinkShare
• WebGains

Best New Entrant in Affiliate Marketing

• Harveys
• musicMagpie
• Oasis
• Skimlinks
• The It Guide

Best Use of Affiliate Marketing as Part of an Integrated Campaign

• Argos
• Elemis
• LoveFilm
• Play.com
• SKY

Affiliate Marketing Digital Media Agency of 2009

• BLM Quantum
• I-Level
• R.O.EYE

Best Use of Technology within Affiliate Marketing

• Affmeter
• Awin Analytics
• Coull TV
• Easy Content Units
• Skimlinks

Finance Vertical (affiliate)

• Dot Zinc Limited
• Leadbay

Finance Vertical (merchant)

• CreditExpert
• Payday UK
• Virgin Money

Technology & Telecoms (affiliate)

• Artemis8
• Net Media Planet
• Formula (Top 10 Broadband)

Technology & Telecoms (merchant)

• BT Business
• Dialaphone
• T-Mobile
• Vodafone
• Vonage

Casino & Gaming (affiliate)

• TBA

Casino & Gaming (merchant)

• PaddyPower
• SKY Betting and Gaming
• Sporting Bet

Retail (affiliate)

• Artemis8
• Easy Content Units
• mydeco.com
• V.A.C Media
• VoucherCodes.co.uk

Retail (merchant)

• Argos
• Debenhams
• JD Williams
• LoveFilm
• PrezzyBox
• Red Letter Days

Travel & Leisure (affiliate)

• Artemis8
• Carrentals.co.uk

Travel & Leisure (merchant)

• Fly Thomas Cook
• Haven Holidays
• Lastminute.com

With a record number of submissions received this year and the quality reaching a new level the judges really do have their work cut out reaching a final decision on who deserved to be recongised at this year’s a4uAwards.

The a4uAwards team will be announcing the final shortlist for the submission awards on Friday 22nd May.

We still have a few tables available for the Awards Ceremony, taking place on the 2nd June at London Hilton Park Lane.  If you would like a to book a table / place please complete a booking form available here

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to attract more attention, PR and links for your website, and give you extra leverage with advertisers and affiliate managers for increased commission or exclusive deals.

After all you can’t get better than an Award winning, value add website or application to help aid your cause!

To remind you the award verticals are:

• Finance
• Retail
• Casino & gaming
• Travel & Leisure
• Technology & Telecoms

To enter follow the guidelines here Before you enter we advise you the check out the categories in detail and also review the judging panel.

Merchants, you can enter too – just be quick as we’ll be closing entries tomorrow!

Good Luck.