New Private Affiliate Managers Forum

**Matthew Wood** · 24-02-05

Dear Affiliate Managers.

We now have a private forum for Merchants and Affiliate Managers.

This non public forum has been created to to discuss issues such as recruiting, incentivising and retaining affiliates, to important topics such as adware and fraud.

If you'd like access please PM me or email me at Matthew@existem.com using your company email address, stating your position and the program(s) that you manage.

Sorry - after careful consideration we have decided not to accept applications from affiliate network staff.

Many Thanks.
Matthew.

**Tyson Pearcey** · 31-05-05

"Sorry - after careful consideration we have decided not to accept applications from affiliate network staff."

Hi Matt,

Hope you're well. Was there any particular reason you went with this decision?

Cheers
Tyson

**Matthew Wood** · 31-05-05

Hi Tyson,

Just thought it was best - a few of the affiliate mnagers I spoke to would like an environment where they can share views without networks lurking.

In the same light we decided not to let publishers / affiliates have access for the very same reason.

Nothing against network staff! - Many have lots to bring to the table.

**Chris** · 08-06-05

Hi Matt

Dropped you an email about access and also regarding advertising on A4u but had no reply? can you let me know if you got the emails?

Thanks

Chris

**matbennett** · 08-06-05

Not had replies to this either (mine via PM) now I come to think of it.

**Paul Wright** · 08-06-05

I manage several affiliate programs and work for a full service digital marketing agency. Is this acceptable criteria?

**Frostie** · 08-06-05

Matt

Out of interest, if you are deying access for publishers aswell as networks, can you tell me what happens if a Publisher is also a Merchant?

**Steve Jennings** · 08-06-05

Dropped you an email about access and also regarding advertising on A4u but had no reply? can you let me know if you got the emails?

Not had replies to this either (mine via PM) now I come to think of it.

Hi Matt

I have also sent you half a dozen emails and PM's re this and re sponsoring a G2G but no replies.

**matbennett** · 08-06-05

Not just me then! I was beginning to take it personally

**Matthew Wood** · 08-06-05

please don't take it personally

Matt is actually off on his hols this week but will be back on monday 13th when all emails will be responded to.

Regards,
Tom

**Steve Jennings** · 08-06-05

please don't take it personally Matt is actally off on his hols this week but will be back on monday 13th when all emails will be responded to.

Regards,
Tom

Thanks Tom

But I first contacted Matt about this in a PM on 05-05-05 @ 11:33 AM and have tried several times since both by PM and email.

I don't like saying this sort of thing publicly on the forum but I'm frustrated by getting no response when I PM or email you!!!

**matbennett** · 08-06-05

Looks like I requested it for the first time on Feb 24th (maybe I should take it personally afterall

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**Tom** · 08-06-05

Originally Posted by matbennett

Looks like I requested it for the first time on Feb 24th (maybe I should take it personally afterall

)

Well that is a long time to wait and I appologise for that, I will raise the issue with Matt personally on his return and get it looked into.

Regards,
Tom

**Valueflora** · 08-06-05

I've sent a few PM's to join the private forum too but no replies as yet!

**Chris** · 09-06-05

Originally Posted by Tom

Well that is a long time to wait and I appologise for that, I will raise the issue with Matt personally on his return and get it looked into.

Regards,
Tom

Thank you Tom that would be appreciated

Cheers

Chris