5 Star News - January 2008
Happy New Year! Welcome to the January edition of the 5 Star News. Check out our exciting NEW 5 Star programs and be sure to catch the latest 5 Star merchant news & updates below.
New 5 Star Affiliate Programs
adCenter Affiliate Program - We are Proud to Announce that Microsoft is now part of the 5 Star family of high integrity affiliate programs. If your site is focused on Internet marketing, search marketing, web development or business you have the opportunity to generate revenue by referring new advertisers to MSN adCenter, via the Microsoft Affiliate Network. I know many of you will be interested in promoting this program. Join the
Microsoft adCenter Affiliate Program Here.
ThinkHost Web Hosting Affiliate Program - Want to promote a web hosting company that stands out from the rest? Think "green" and earn revenue with ThinkHost, an eco-friendly web host.
ThinkHost pays a hefty $100 commission per sale - for any plan level (even the $7.95 a month plan!) 10 year cookies + IP tracking + more! (In-house)
Aperion Audio Affiliate Program - Reminder: If you didn't get a chance to join this program last month - you really need to take a look.
December EPC was $245 - That's HUGE! Aperion is an award winning direct-to-consumer manufacturer of home audio speakers. Pays out 4% - 10% which is very high for electronics. Datafeed available. Pro-active, highly supportive affiliate manager. Great little high-end niche (average order size $950). (CJ)
The Hypnosis Network - The premiere publisher of recorded hypnosis sessions for weight loss, smoking cessation, and general self improvement.
25-40% commissions, 180 return days, success-proven email campaigns and the ability to register your domains without adding affiliate code. (Managed by AMWSO)
Franchise Gator is the largest online directory of franchise opportunities in the world. They have over 700 direct relationships with national franchises in over 30 categories.
$14 per lead payout on verified US and Canadian leads only. (ShareResults)
iYogi.net is a one-stop shop for computer troubleshooting. They are certified Microsoft technicians and are on stand-by to help customers 24 hours a day, year-round. Customers speak to a live specialist within 60 seconds and enjoy hands free support. Payouts are
$1.25 per lead with bonuses. (ShareResults)
Faxon Auto Literature offers the world's largest selection of automobile manuals and literature including repair manuals, owner manuals, assembly manuals, sales brochures, parts books, and paint chips for domestic and imported cars and trucks.
12% commission on all sales. (ShareResults)
USAGC Organization invites visitors to participate in the American Green Card Lottery where they can win a green card to live, work and study in the United States. The US Government gives out 55,000 Green Card Visas each year through a lottery system.
Pays out a hefty $42 CPA for every verified sale. Offers a 540-day cookie and banner creative in 9 different languages. (ShareResults)
Planning Family offers free baby samples, baby coupons and baby offers to new and expectant families. With a conversion rate of 25%, Planning Family is a great new merchant to start promoting heading into the new year. As an affiliate you will
earn $1.30 per verified lead on a 2 field form. (ShareResults)
Affiliate Contests, Bonuses & Program Updates
PartnerCentric Program News
Calumet Photographic - Calumet has everything from cameras and cables to studio lighting and computers. Calumet knows the photo industry.
Free Shipping Promotion Extended for all of 2008.
UnderGear.com - Undergear.com has added 5 new brands: Diesel, Ink'd, Ten Cologne, DT and Kyle. UnderGear.com is the best online retailer of men's fashion underwear, fitness and sportswear.
30-day cookies duration.
PartnerCentric Coupons Delivered - Has lots of new Affiliate Coupons.
PartnerCentric Blog - Discover more PC program updates, bonuses $ coupons at the PartnerCentric Blog.
AMWSO Program News
Panda Software - Panda's enterprise products are now available through Commission Junction as direct to cart links. AMWSO is working on an affiliate focused mini-site for the products. Commissions are the same as the Home and Home Office products (20-30%), but at over $500, the average order is much higher.
Gaiam - Affiliates with email lists that will respond well to Gaiam's offers should
signup and contact James.Nardell AT AMWSO DOT com. They have professionally produced HTML deals emails available.
AMWSO Blog - Get all the latest AMWSO program updates, bonuses and affiliate coupons.
ShareResults Affiliate Network News
eLearners - January marks the start of one of the busiest months for online education. To help affiliates captialize on this hot market, eLearners has made some exciting program updates. Commissions have been doubled to
$40 CPA.
Read the full details
More 5 Star Program Updates
JoeBucks Changes Name to MarketHealth On January 1st JoeBucks changed their name to Market Health. The company, program and owners will be the same. This is simply a name change. The new site is up and running now and they will be redirecting affiliate links on the 1st. More info at the
5 Star blog.
5 Star Forum & Blog News
Hot Recent Threads - Please take a moment to scan the recent forum threads to see if there is a question you can answer, a member you can help or a topic you want to weigh in on. Your opinion counts! Thanks in advance for your participation. We appreciate you!
5 Star Blog - Scan the latest headlines for industry news, tips and tools
Thanks for reading this month's issue of the 5 Star News.
As always, let me know how we can help your efforts and increase your revshare success!
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