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Struggling?

The E-commerce world is changing almost by the minute lately. From Merchants having to pause programs because they cannot ship anything, to panic over budgets, commission rates slashed or set to zero.

While this is a very unusual set of circumstances we are all dealing with; there are some bright notes.

  • Some Merchants are stepping up and adding in bonuses
  • There are very profitable sectors with healthy affiliate programs
  • Now is a good time diversify your affiliate earning platforms
  • As a community, we are helping each other
  • Consumers are discovering this shopping from home thing is pretty cool.
  • Oh, and in about 7 months you better have a Baby site in place.. just saying

Commission Junction is making Network Consumer Trends Reports available – These are updated every Wednesday.
https://junction.cj.com/covid-19-network-consumer-trends-report

FMTC has partnered with Trackonomics to give daily updates on commissions changes in Affiliate Networks. You can sign up to subscribe to their email updates here: http://fmtc-7325025.hs-sites.com/affiliate-program-covid-19-updates

Rakuten Center has insights on current commerce and consumer behavior with specific global and category trends. this is updated weekly: https://rakutenadvertising.com/covid19/

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Working from Home, A new reality for some of you :)

I have worked from home for 27 years..so after being thoroughly entertained by posts of those new to working from home I thought I would give you some tips and giggles.

  • The worst thing that can happen during your new office commute is you blow out a slipper in the hallway.
  • Loungewear..is the new uniform. Don’t call them jammies.
  • PC Gaming Headphones with their own mute function are your best friend!
  • Wireless headsets are MUST! especially if you have children. ( the look of shock when your sweet cherubs who are coloring on the wall see you get up from your desk to deal with them is priceless)
  • It is way too easy to just stay in your jammies..for days. Get dressed and prepared for home office work like you would for normal work..just skip the dress shoes and stick to slippers.
  • Team meetings fails on Zoom are a trending search lately. Don’t be one of those examples. Always mute yourself upon entering  ( both from your mic and the button in your conference screen to be safe. )No one wants to hear you arguing with your housemates.
  • Video IS optional place a sticky note over your camera, or disable it when entering a conference. If you are using your phone for conferencing disable the camera in the meeting settings. We really do not need to see video of you in the bathroom…please noooo. ( see Zoom meeting fails search)
  • Multiple Monitors are a must. If you are using a laptop you can add a monitor to your set up with a HDMI cable on most Macs and PC’s..you know that extra TV sitting around ..it works as a monitor too! 
  • Screen sharing meetings are pretty common now. For these make sure you are turning off all other applications so you can get the best frame rates on the video screen shares.
  • If you are the Presenter in a screen share – move any other applications to the opposite screen you are sharing- no one needs to see that private Skype pop into the screen share.
  • Working at home is a complete disruption of your schedule..specifically your eating schedule. Set timers for your breaks and lunch or you will find yourself skipping these and by the time we get back to going in the office you might have snacked yourself into a new
    size.
     
  • Get the best comfy chair you can- your body will thank you. When shopping for that new comfy office chair for home look at the ratings for both weight and hours of use. I love the Serta chairs – they are one of the few brands that have chairs designed for big and tall people.
  • Know your function keys..why you ask?..in case your new furry supervisor walks on your keyboard and suddenly your screen size has changed or you are typing in a different language. ( most common F11 pops you in full screen view  and the toolbar disappears)
  • Hydration is your friend, but it isn’t friendly with laptops and keyboards. Those travel cups are now your desktop coffee cup and all around drink cup. Think sippy cups for adults. I admit I or my furry supervisor cat- Shadow has helped to kill off several expensive mechanical keyboards and two laptops over the years.  

Got something to add?

Shadow, My supervisor
Shadow- supervising

MaxBounty Switches Instant-Messaging Communication from Skype to Telegram

With Microsoft announcing that Skype will be shutting down in May, MaxBounty will be moving its instant-messaging communication to the free, cloud-based app Telegram! 

Telegram will replace Skype as the primary way to communicate with your MaxBounty Affiliate Manager or Advertiser Account Manager. Email and phone will also continue to be available options. 

Although this switch is out of necessity, Telegram offers several benefits to users that Skype did not, including:

  • The ability to sign-in through Facebook 
  • Two-way opt-in to avoid unsolicited messages 
  • Increased account protection and security 

What To Do If You’re A MaxBounty Publisher

If you’re a MaxBounty publisher, you can connect with your Affiliate Manager on Telegram in seconds by logging in to your account and following the instructions on the pop-up. This pop-up will allow you to add them by either clicking the link or scanning the QR code provided. 

If you do not see the pop-up upon logging in and did not already interact with it, you can access the QR code by clicking on their name in the top left corner. You can also contact your Affiliate Manager directly through the email or phone info provided in the same section or on Skype until May.

Once you have created your Telegram account, we ask that you please update your handle in your MaxBounty account settings.

What To Do If You’re A MaxBounty Advertiser

If you’re a MaxBounty Advertiser who communicates with your Advertiser Account Manager on Skype, please ask them for their Telegram info next time you’re talking to them, or contact them sooner by using your usual contact method.

You can download Telegram to your desktop or mobile device here.

See you on the other side! 

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Media buyers look for ways to stay ahead of clients’ tariff budget pressures

Though few will cop to cutting media spend or halting campaigns in the short term, marketing execs across America and beyond are spooked about the impacts of President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.

Wednesday’s (April 2) announcement preceded the worst day on the New York Stock Exchange since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in June 2020.

“Everybody is trying to figure out what the future is going to look like and what the ramifications are of the announcements,” Bill Koenigsberg, CEO of Horizon Media told Digiday.

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