This summer, the industry experienced an explosion of events that caused a wave of discussion and excitement. From bright conferences that have become a meeting place for top market players to shocking scandals involving large-scale fraud, this summer has not passed without a trace for traffic arbitrage.
Ethnokolo, Kinza 360, and G GATE CAMP brought together key players in the field of arbitrage, SEO, and marketing. Nevertheless, it was not without shocks: fraud with LeadReaktor and CVV888 payment system, possible arrest of Oleksandr Slobozhenko, global storm in the PPC and app industry became the hottest topics for discussion. We have collected the main events of this summer and briefly covered them in the article.
July 4: Ethnocircle by Palai Media x SEMPRO
ETNOKOLO is a landmark event organized by two Ukrainian projects in the affiliate marketing niche: Palai Media and SEMPRO. The event took place on July 4 in Kyiv at Secret Place, bringing together more than 300 participants, including media buyers, SEO specialists, business owners, and representatives of niche companies. The main idea of the event was to combine Ukrainian traditions with a modern approach to affiliate marketing, all in the atmosphere of the Midsummer holiday.
Guests enjoyed Ukrainian cuisine in a new interpretation, an unlimited bar with original drinks and smoky hookahs for pleasant communication. The highlight was the makeup corner, where guests could get themed makeup and hairstyles to complete their Ukrainian-style look. The dress code required traditional clothing, and those who were creative had a chance to win valuable prizes for the best look.
July 18: CVV888 payment system code
CVV888 was launched in March 2024, offering favorable conditions for advertising payments, in particular for Ukrainian users. The deposit fee was 3-5%, but for deposits over $10,000, it was reduced to 1.5%, and card issuance became free.
Thanks to advertising on Telegram channels and bloggers, the company quickly gained popularity. However, in July, the management disappeared along with a large sum of money (from $400 thousand to $5.6 million). CVV888 worked through the API of the EPN payment system, which has not yet commented on the situation.
July 28: Scam of one of LeadReaktor’s largest affiliate programs
LeadReaktor, which has long been considered a stable and reliable affiliate program in the field of nutra, stopped paying out and then became the subject of a scandal. The company experienced financial problems, and part of the management decided to withdraw all remaining funds from the project. Despite the fact that investors promise to return the money to the victims, the details of this process are still unknown.
August 16: Oleksandr Slobozhenko may be arrested
On August 16, the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine announced an investigation into the activities of a well-known arbitrator who evaded taxes using cryptocurrencies. The photos from the investigation allegedly identified Oleksandr Slobozhenko, although there is no official confirmation.
August 26: Listing of the $DOGS token
On August 26, the DOGS cryptocurrency was listed. This was the fastest cycle to market among cryptocurrencies – less than a month after the project’s launch.
August 25-26: Kinza 360 Kazakhstan
The anniversary conference of Kinza 360 in Kazakhstan gathered more than 2000 participants, including top market representatives. However, many affiliates expressed concerns about the choice of location and rumors about the presence of special services at the event.
An interesting episode was the debate between Ibragim Mehmedov and Yevgeny Ivanov, who have been in conflict for a year. Their mutual accusations became one of the most discussed topics in the community.
August 29: GATE CAMP
On August 29-30, 2024, G GATE CAMP in Belgrade became one of the most significant events in the world of affiliate marketing and traffic arbitrage. The event gathered more than 2500 participants from all over the world, setting new standards for the industry.
Leading experts shared unique cases and strategies that help to achieve high results in modern affiliate marketing. The key topics discussed included:
- Traffic optimization. How modern tools help to achieve maximum efficiency of advertising campaigns.
- Trends in mobile marketing. Experts discussed the latest changes in ASO (App Store Optimization) and trends in the use of mobile platforms.
- Cryptocurrencies and affiliates. Participants learned how the integration of cryptocurrencies changes approaches to advertising campaigns and transactions in the field of affiliate marketing.
One of the most popular formats of the event was speed networking sessions, where participants were able to establish direct contacts with key industry representatives. The atmosphere of the event was full of communication, exchange of experience and inspiration. The conference also featured performances by Quest Pistols and Vanya Dorn.
August 31: App cleanup in the Google Store
In late August, Google tightened its rules for publishing apps to the Play Store, banning any stub apps that have been used to spread malware.
Conclusions The summer of 2024 was full of events: from conferences to fraud scandals. The Lead Panda editorial team continues to follow all the major events in the sphere and inform you about the main news of the affiliate industry. Don’t miss it!