The spring of 2025 is hot for arbitrageurs. The world is changing, the audience is becoming more demanding, platforms are becoming more capricious, but the demand for traffic is only growing. Where is it realistic to earn money now? Which GEOs are the best? What offers are pouring top and why? Let's figure it out together, with an emphasis on practice and live insights. Eastern Europe - back in the game After the instability of 2023-2024, Eastern Europe's markets have finally come back to life. Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria are now some of the hottest GEOs to arbitrage. Why? High user engagement in e-commerce; Good response to gut, subscriptions and merchandise; Available traffic in TikTok and Meta; Loyal rules of advertising platforms in these regions. What they pour on: Keto/Weight Loss products; Anti-stress supplements; Financial Offers with...

In the affiliate community, hobbies often become not just entertainment, but a source of inspiration, inner peace, and even a whole philosophy. Lead Panda continues to introduce you to the hobbies of people who develop the industry every day. Today, an unexpected hobby is tea ceremonies. Valeriy, Head of FB at SPT My first tea ceremony took place in 2023. I was first “dragged” into tea by my girlfriend, who is now my wife. It was our relationship anniversary, and we decided to celebrate it in an interesting way: we went to a Chinese tea ceremony. We drank high-mountain oolong from Taiwan, listened to an extremely interesting lecture, and drank 6 liters of tea together with the master in the evening. I liked it so much that this topic stayed with me. I was immediately hooked on tea ceremonies: it...

The financial side of traffic arbitrage plays a key role. The choice of payment instruments determines not only the convenience of work, but also the security of accounts. In 2025, arbitrageurs use two main options: traditional banks and virtual cards. Let's analyze the pros and cons of each and find out which option is better for arbitrage. Bank cards for arbitrage Plusses: Support of major payment systems (Visa, Mastercard) Ability to work with any services Reliability and long term Minuses: High probability of blocking at frequent transactions Long process of account recovery after blocking Tight control over financial transactions Virtual cards for arbitrage Pluses: Quick creation and replenishment Reducing the risk of blocking advertising offices Anonymity and flexibility of settings Easy scaling of advertising campaigns Minuses: Some platforms may not support virtual cards Issuance and top-up fees What to choose...

Padel is no longer just about IT professionals and arbitration specialists. It has long since broken free from affiliate money and is becoming a new way to meet, recharge, and negotiate. We've already written about what it looks like when set points are flying on the court and new deals are being made behind the service line. Now we continue. This time, we're going to tell the story of Katya Egoreychenko, Partner Relationship Manager at HOMD Media, for whom padel is not just a game, but a way to find a common language without any small talk. She first tried it in Miami out of curiosity, without expectations. Today, she explains why padel is easy for beginners, how it differs from tennis, and how the game brings people together better than any meeting. While this game used to be associated...

We tell you about advanced AI programs that take the burden of routine off the marketer's shoulders and deliver a cool result. Imagine that you have a junior who doesn't need to be trained for a long time. He doesn't forget the ToR, doesn't suffer from creative crises, and doesn't ask how to write a CTA. It just executes. This is exactly what artificial intelligence should be like in the work of an affiliate marketer. But for it to work like a pro, and not like a "Wikipedia excerpt," it needs the right queries - promtas. This article is not about "AI will do everything for you." It's about how to set up work with AI in such a way as to save time, maintain quality, and gain in creativity. Below is a selection of advanced promos that will be...

How would you feel if your next advertising banner or logo appeared just a minute after you had the idea? This is no longer a fantasy, but a reality thanks to the new GPT-4o artificial intelligence model from OpenAI, which has become the default model in ChatGPT. Now, any idea you have can be transformed into a unique visual in seconds and depends on a well-crafted description. What's new in GPT-4o? It is now clear that GPT-4o is not just a new version, but a real breakthrough in the world of image generation. Thanks to advanced algorithms, the new model provides significantly higher image accuracy and quality while maintaining speed. The updated functionality allows users to create high-quality illustrations, infographics, and even complex design projects without the need for professional design skills. Main benefits: Maximum detail: images look realistic and...

Video as in 2008: what's going on? Recently, watching YouTube has become a real quest for many people. People joke that videos are reminiscent of the days when everyone used to sit on a slow internet connection and watch videos in 240p quality. But today, the problem is serious, and memes can't fix it. What happened? Over the past day, Reddit users have started complaining en masse that YouTube automatically turns on low video quality (from 144p to 360p) even if they have perfectly stable Wi-Fi or high-speed mobile internet. Changing it manually doesn't always help either. The video starts to freeze, stops, or simply switches back to low quality. Reddit users write: "Why is the automatic 'higher picture quality' now 240p?" and other comments: The scale of the problem The problem does not depend on specific gadgets or browsers...

Dubai is once again the epicenter of the hottest events for the affiliate community! From February 23 to 27, alongside SiGMA Eurasia and Affiliate World Dubai, you will be able to attend a series of exclusive events - from elite networking and entertainment activities to private meetings with top industry players. This is a unique opportunity to network, discuss trends and simply enjoy the atmosphere of luxury, drive and business acquaintances in the heart of Dubai. We have also prepared a 20% promo code for you. Read to the end to find out! February 23 Deep Dive Dubai by SiGMA 📍 Deep Dive Dubai 📆 09:00 - 12:00 Tickets: by invitation only An exciting dive in the deepest diving pool in the world? That's what you need to get started! With a depth of 60 meters and a volume of...

Many beginner arbitrageurs ask the question: Is $500 enough to start in traffic arbitrage? The answer to this question depends on many factors, including the chosen vertical, traffic sources and strategy. In this article, we will analyze whether it is realistic to start with such a budget, how to allocate it properly and what mistakes to avoid in order not to waste money. It is important to use reliable tools to manage your advertising budgets. For example, you may need virtual cards when running campaigns on different sites. 🎁 Bonus: Get 10 free virtual cards from FlexCard (a service for traffic arbitrage and payment for personal purchases) with promo code CARD. 🧨 Just register via link and mention the promo code to support Can I start arbitrage with $500? Yes, it is possible to start with $500, but it is...