Archive for March, 2009
AdFinity
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 | 49above Clients | 1 Comment
AdFinity is an industry leader in performance-based online direct marketing, delivering full-service, results-oriented solutions. AdFinity was established in 2006 with the goal of bringing scalable and affordable marketing capabilities to the masses!
AdFinity can be found online at AdFinity.com
NerdSeven
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 | 49above Clients | No Comments
NerdSeven boasts a very impressive collection of the planet’s most amazing gadgets, gizmos, tech, toys and treats. They’ve combed the Multiverse in search of the best of the best and brought them all to you in one convenient Earthocentric location!
Check them out at NerdSeven.com or follow them on Twitter!
MPGreen: A New Kind of Fuel Additive
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 | 49above Clients | 2 Comments
49Above is proud to be working with MPGreen!
MPGreen is a highly concentrated fuel additive that keeps both engines and fuel clean through the use of powerful chemical agents. This leads to better fuel efficiency and reduces harmful emissions that contribute to global warming!
MPGreen can be found online at MPGreen.com or on Twitter!
The Affiliate Tax: An End to the Affiliate Industry?
Monday, March 30th, 2009 | affiliate marketing | No Comments
As you may know, with 49Above being one of the leading affiliate marketing agencies in North America and many of our clients and affiliates being located in the United States, even here in Canada the affiliate / advertising tax that is going to be introduced in several states could be hugely damaging to our industry.
To date, 49Above has introduced many of our clients to affiliate marketing, and the results have been astonishing!
Until recently, online business strategies and sales, including affiliate marketing, have been free of regular sales taxes and business laws. This relatively simple business model has enabled many individuals, usually stay at home mothers and entrepreneurs, to enter into the affiliate market and make a decent living. This line of business has proven to be very profitable for merchants and affiliates alike and has been growing at a steady rate over the past few years.
Recently though, the state of New York has complicated matters by passing an affiliate sales tax, and many other states are following suit. Hawaii, North Carolina, Tennessee, Minnesota, Connecticut and California are currently considering implementing their own version of the law. In California for example, Bill AB 178 imposes a sales tax on all retailers engaged in business in the state. This includes online businesses and affiliates by definition. But what’s a stay-at-home mom of three to do when this is her only source of income for her family?
Although laws concerning online businesses are inevitable, critiques of the state sales tax movement are urging legislators to consider the consequences of such bills being passed. One of the largest criticisms is the increased confusion in dealing with different state tax laws as opposed to a standard federal law. In addition, many of the large online merchants have threatened to end affiliate marketing efforts due to the new tax. The online affiliate community is worried these new laws will mean lost revenue and lost jobs, and ultimately an end to the affiliate industry! This doesn’t only affect the United States, but the companies in Canada and all over the world who are managing them.
We are working with the affiliate communities to raise awareness about the current situation. One of the key ways is by showcasing the impact of these laws on individuals. By putting a face to the industry, affiliates, affiliate managers and those utilizing this very lucrative form of marketing, hope to raise awareness of their cause and stop the passage of these types of bills.
As always, we love to hear your thoughts on this current situation! How are you personally being affected by these laws? What are some ways to governments can compromise with affiliates to come to a mutually beneficial agreement? Please tell us what you think.