Dear All,
I wanted to make a formal posting on this forum to address the current issues surrounding spyware/parasiteware.
Firstly, this is something Commission Junction takes extremely seriously. These issues were initially addressed in December 2002 when Commission Junction created a Code of Conduct and circulated it around other networks for their support and signature. The Code of Conduct focuses on the belief that fair business practices produce optimum results for online consumers and all parties participating in online pay-for-performance advertising and affiliate marketing programs. We have a team in place to monitor the compliance to the code. We have also put a team together to make sure that we are totally up to speed with the ever-changing tactics used by spyware/parasiteware publishers.
We are currently actively reviewing the Code of Conduct and we, as ever, are very keen to actively discuss these issues with publishers and advertisers. Whilst we do not regularly post on the forums (due to corporate obligations related to being a plc) we are nevertheless extremely keen to share our position and ensure that we fully understand the needs of our publishers. I can further confirm that affiliations between 180 Solutions and all UK advertisers will be rescinded by tomorrow (Thursday 27th May).
Please find below a link to the Code of Conduct.
http://www.cj.com/pub_conduct.jsp
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on the below email address.
Kind regards,
Tina Judic
Client Development Manager
Commission Junction
tjudic@cj.com