MARCH 2009

Welcome to the Link! In our Tip of the Month, learn how to maximize your sales during Spring Break 2009. The article details last year's trends in the following two categories: travel industry and department store/apparel. In our Best Practices article, learn how to make sure that your program is competitive in the current market. Read about Keycode and Memolink in the Publisher Spotlight, as well as Extrabux and Freeshipping, this month's New and Notable Publishers. And don't forget to save the date for Symposium East 2009!

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BEST PRACTICES
Creating a Competitive Set
Over time, advertiser programs have the tendency to take on a life of their own. The majority of time is spent handling day-to-day tasks, causing one to overlook a fundamental component of the program - its competitiveness in the market. One way to manage this industry information is to create a competitive set. Read on for suggestions on how to compile this essential data … Read more


LinkShare Symposium East 2009
Save the Date!
LinkShare is pleased to announce that Symposium East will take place on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Chelsea Piers in New York City. Save The Date!




TIP OF THE MONTH
Maximize Your Sales During Spring Break 2009
Now is the time to start promoting Spring Break and Travel deals! In today's economy, consumers are spending more time than ever researching travel deals online, and we want to ensure you take full advantage of these trends. Keep in mind that there are two major segments to target: college students who have spring break in March and families who take vacations in April. Remember that Spring Break promotions are not necessarily limited to Advertisers offering travel services, but also to any retailer with travel accessories such as swim suits, sunglasses, and reading materials–the possibilities are endless!… Find out more


PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHTS | MARCH 2009
Keycode
Keycode.com has been a top affiliate publisher on the Linkshare network for over 6 years. As one the Internet's leading resource for retail discounts Read more

Memolink
Online since 1998, Memolink.com is a leading online rewards program. Members earn points for completing market research surveys and making online purchases… Read more


NEW AND NOTABLE PUBLISHERS | MARCH 2009

PUBLISHER CONTACT DESCRIPTION
Extrabux
Jeff Nobbs
info@extrabux.com
Extrabux.com
is a cash back and coupon website that currently promotes over 900 merchants to its growing user base…More
CJ Jedrziewski
cjedrziewski@freeshipping.com
FreeShipping.com
is an online shopping subscription service which provides consumers with a host of exclusive, and highly relevant, online shopping benefits…More
ADVERTISER RESOURCES
Interface Training
LinkShare holds Interface Training every Wed
from 3:00 - 4:30p.m. ET.


LINKSHARE'S BLOG
Read the LinkShare Blog for product updates, news, and other insights from the LinkShare Team!

Publisher Communications
In addition to the monthly Deal Dispatcher, this month we have put out the Spring Break Travel Offers newsletter and the Health and Wellness newsletter. These communications are a great way to show your publishers special offers and to advertise to those looking to join your program. Stay tuned for upcoming newsletters that feature participating LinkShare advertiser offers.

Deal Dispatcher
The May Deal Dispatcher promotions are due April 15.

INDUSTRY EVENTS
LinkShare
Symposium East 2009

When: June 23, 2009
Where: New York, NY
Website: www.linkshare.com/events/

Internet Retailer Expo
When: June 15-18, 2009
Where: Boston, MA
Website: www.internetretailer.com/IRCE2009/

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