CJ revenue up 16%

[Linda Buquet]

I was anxious to see how the numbers from ValueClick's 1st quarter results look. In spite of increased competition from DoubleCLick, Pepperjam and other networks and despite the economic downturn, CJ is up by 16% Q1 08 vs Q1 07. Industry growth figures are always a nice thing to see!

According to Clickz "On the other hand, ValueClick's affiliate marketing segment "had another good quarter" said Vadnais. He noted the company's Commission Junction arm saw its United States business grow by 16 percent when compared to the first quarter of 2007."

Also of note in that article, as it relates to overall online advertising trends, the economy is starting to hit certain markets as far as online ad budgets go, but a couple markets are seeing increased spending.

"While economic weakness hasn't yet inflicted much pain on ValueClick or its much larger peers who are reliant on sustained online ad budgets, certain segments are flagging, executives said. ValueClick is seeing declines in spending by finance, healthcare and pharmaceutical advertisers but increases in spending by companies in wireless telecommunications and travel, said COO Dave Yovanno."

[harzt03]

I noticed you mentioned ValueClick. How is your experience with them? Do they have a lot merchants? How has your experience been with CJ? The reason I'm asking is because all I have read about it is negative.

Thanks,

Hector

[Niche]

My CJ campaigns have recently gone up, way up. Not sure why, wish it was something I did so I can keep doing it.

[Blackpool]

I have noticed this too with my CJ campaigns. I think the type of season helps too.