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Interview w/ Andre Machado, Head of Publishers Relations and Affiliation at Sportradar

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Interview w/ Andre Machado, Head of Publishers Relations and Affiliation at Sportradar
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Before taking the stage at EEGS’ upcoming Free Webinar, ‘The Relevance of Media Buying Activity in the Affiliate Space’, Sportradar’s Head of Publishers Relations and Affiliation, Andre Machado, sat down with EEGS for an exclusive interview. In this in-depth conversation, Andre shares his expertise on the importance of media buying, affiliate marketing, and navigating the complex compliance landscape. Get a sneak peek at his insights and expert advice before he shares his knowledge with attendees at the free webinar.

Can you share some key insights into the evolution of digital marketing within the iGaming industry over the past decade, and how it has influenced affiliate marketing strategies?

Operators are subsequently turning to automation technology to scale their campaigns and streamline their marketing processes. Automation has been the key and is being used within programmatic advertising technology to efficiently acquire new bettors at this critical time. Programmatic automates the buying of online advertising in realtime to serve highly targeted adverts to the most relevant audiences, which is highly efficient and limits ad wastage. In fact, our proprietary ads programmatic marketing service has enabled our global operator clients to increase click-through-rates by up to 60%, while increasing net gaming revenue by as much as 110%. We estimate that reducing the manual inputs in this process saves our clients up to two months’ worth of productivity annually.

Automation is similarly enhancing operators’ advertising performance across publisher sites, such as high-profile sports and media news websites, and for their sponsorships. By using data to understand fans’ most consumed online content, Sportradar’s Engagement Tool, the adtech we are using in our Affiliate Project, uses automation to display contextually relevant betting ads across both premium publishers and rights holders’ websites. The range of these adverts and the speed at which they are delivered increase click-through-rates by up to 2,2X which would be impossible to replicate manually. The affiliate space is following these macro trends and we are seeing a more sensible vision from the Operators to new ways of cooperation, and Media Buying is one of them.

 

With your extensive experience in digital marketing, what do you believe are the most critical factors for success in affiliate media buying specifically within the iGaming sector?

If operators can better understand their fans’ interests and browsing habits, they can more effectively target and engage them with personalised content. This is key to acquiring new customers, re-engaging existing players and building brand awareness. Marketing solutions that would enable them to fully understand where and how bettors were interacting with their brand. These customer insights power digital marketing technologies, which decide the most relevant bets to serve to players, on the right platform at the right time. This personalised approach engages fans more deeply, delivers greater conversions, customer loyalty and revenue growth, while limiting advertising waste and compensating the right partners/affiliates.

 

How do you see the role of data analytics shaping the future of affiliate marketing, and what tools or methodologies do you find most effective in optimizing media buying campaigns?

AI’s role cannot be understated, but it needs data to deliver marketing efficiency. Similarly, data is a resource that is only as useful as how effectively you use it. Therefore, the real game changer is when the two are combined. Operators possess deep pools of anonymised customer data, which offer valuable insights into fan behaviours and interests, such as previously bet-on teams or most frequented digital channels. AI algorithms within digital marketing technologies process this data to create personalised dynamic football adverts that can be delivered on fan-favourite channels. For instance, a FCPorto fan who regularly uses Instagram might receive dynamic ads containing the odds for their team’s next fixture across the platform’s story’s function. With this data readily available, the AI capabilities within marketing services allow operators to truly create highly targeted and customised fan experiences that achieve greater acquisition and brand awareness.

 

Given the dynamic regulatory landscape surrounding iGaming advertising, how do you advise affiliates to navigate compliance risks effectively while still maximizing their efforts?

By focusing on the content that fans care most about, AI-driven personalisation tools can drive efficiency and limit advertising waste, everything aligned with the current local regulation. This is essential at this moment, when operators must supply advertising creative for the hundreds of weekly matches played across football’s biggest competitions, as an example. While this was previously a protracted, manual process for creative teams, AI and automation technologies are powering Dynamic Creative Optimisation (DCO) solutions to address this operational challenge quickly and at scale. We use DCO in our industry-specific Dynamic Display solution to engineer an unlimited supply of personalised betting advertising creative, based on fan content preferences and the most popular pages on operators’ websites. The customised content within these creatives engages end users more deeply and improves click-through-rates, while automation saves valuable time and money to achieve more effective budget spend and higher ROI.

 

Given the ever-changing landscape of digital advertising, what emerging trends do you foresee shaping the future of affiliate media buying, and how should marketers adapt to stay ahead?

In the same way that football clubs allocate their transfer budgets effectively to deliver the best performance on the pitch, operators who execute efficient marketing strategies are most likely to succeed in the marketplace. By leveraging data and AI within the latest advertising technologies, operators can better understand their customers, find their audience quickly and serve them with the content that’s most relevant to them. As with player scouting, to find a hidden gem, you often need to search where others aren’t looking. Similarly, with betting customer acquisition it pays to have exclusive access to audiences. With our Engagement Tool, we work with a single operator in each geographic market to gain visibility on premium publishers in the region, while using our unique adtech to deliver automated, contextually relevant ads that subsequently delivers strong acquisition performance. This might be a trend, it would help to balance the competitiveness within the markets.

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Affiliates in Stricter Gambling Advertising Landscape

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On July 1st, 2023, King Philippe signed a Royal Decree that sharply restricted all forms of gambling advertising in the country, which still stands today.
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Belgium’s regulation on gambling has extended to the advertising landscape, although it’s not slowing the industry down. This is due to the help of affiliates. Learn how they influence people to play casino games in Belgium, and how these affiliates have adapted to the regulations.

When counting European countries that are very strict on gambling, Belgium is sure to make the list due to the regulations the industry has to work with. Following a decree by the government, gambling advertising is no longer allowed across multiple platforms in the “Battle Field of Europe”. However, this has also given affiliates a chance to regain their momentum in the industry. Let’s explore how they help gambling companies reach their target audience amidst the regulations that restrict their reach.

Exploring Belgium’s Ban on Gambling Advertising

On July 1st, 2023, King Philippe signed a Royal Decree that sharply restricted all forms of gambling advertising in the country, which still stands today. Due to the decree, it’s no longer legal for gambling companies to advertise their brands on TV, radio, cinemas, print, digital media, and public spaces. But there’s more to come, as the industry may also witness a ban on advertising in stadiums, starting from January 1st, 2025. Furthermore, January 1st, 2028 would mark the end of gambling companies sponsoring professional sports clubs in games like soccer.

What could be the reason behind this development? According to Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne in a statement he made concerning the ban, the Belgian society was exposed to a huge amount of gambling advertising, and the government was concerned about the impact that came with it. According to him, the tsunami of gambling advertising would pose a challenge to those who want to overcome their gambling addiction. The Belgian government also argued that scientific research proved advertising promotes addiction and gambling-related debts. However, the ban could be in the favour of affiliates, which will be discussed in the next point.

How Affiliates are Bouncing Back After the Ban

Despite the limitations, Belgian players can still hear about online gambling platforms, especially on Betrouwbaar Casino, where they can get detailed reviews about online casinos to make informed decisions. This may serve as an example of affiliate programs bouncing back after having to deal with restricted marketing channels, higher compliance risks, and loss of revenue, especially those who earn commissions from driving traffic to these gambling sites. With this development, affiliates have proven that there are always opportunities in every situation, no matter how grim by being creative with how they promote gambling companies.

Increasing Shift Towards Content Marketing and SEO

Instead of conventional promotional methods, affiliates are now leaning towards content marketing and search engine optimization (SEO). These days, it’s easy to find gambling-related blogs, vlogs, articles, and guides that go beyond promoting a brand. Instead, they provide content that gives players more insight/information on gambling topics, such as game strategies, responsible gambling practices, and industry news.

Players can show their appreciation for the value offered by visiting site links embedded in the content, which in turn, promotes more organic search traffic for affiliates while being compliant with the regulations. Even better, affiliates use keywords that Belgian gambling enthusiasts use frequently in their content. This SEO strategy keeps affiliate websites’ search engine rankings higher, allowing the intended audience to find them easily.

Creative Use of Social Media

Direct social media advertising may be risky and attract legal consequences, but this hasn’t stopped affiliates from being more creative with these platforms. Now, they are all about organic social media strategies, as they do the promotional job effectively without legal hassles. With that being said, many affiliates choose to share game strategy tips, industry regulation updates, responsible gambling tips, and other helpful content on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms.

However, it doesn’t end here – they can even build a loyal fan or follower base of people who are interested in a particular gambling subject, niche, game, and the like by sharing exclusive game tips, insights, and news. This way, they can boost engagement among players and encourage them to gamble responsibly, which are things that a direct ad can do. The difference is that they’re not breaking the law.

Partnerships With Gambling Operators for Special Deals

Since both parties aren’t spared due to the ban, affiliates are now partnering with gambling operators to give their audience value that they may not get elsewhere. Now, they can sign agreements that allow affiliates to introduce exclusive gambling offers or promotions on their platforms. However, they are more like informative and value-giving content than in-your-face ads that could go against the gambling advertising ban.

Through this exclusive content with features from gambling operators, affiliates can quickly become trusted voices that help customers when they need to find and choose reputable operators in Belgium. Moreover, these symbiotic relation between both parties ensures that they remain relevant and generate good revenue, no matter how long the ban remains.

Personalized Experience Through Data Analytics

Personalized experiences keep customers or clients loyal to a brand, and affiliates are beginning to use this to their advantage by working with data analytics to figure out user behaviour and customizing their content to suit them. For instance, if their largest audience is into poker or roulette, they can create more content on tips to help them win games and win money. Or they can teach their audience how to manage their bankroll and tips on securing bonuses.

It’s important to note that data analytics can also tell affiliates what style or structure of content their audience likes. For instance, they may want more “how to” content instead of industry trends. With this being said, affiliates offering personalized experience via data analytics is a veritable tool for the Belgian gaming industry going forward in the heavily regulated Belgian gambling industry. Regardless of the preferences, affiliates can keep delivering what the people want, allowing them to drive more traffic and advertise gambling operators legally.

Belgium’s gambling advertising ban may have become stricter than ever in its bid to protect its citizens from irresponsible gambling and its impact. But affiliates are also rising up to the challenge by being creative with how they promote gambling companies. However, they are also interested in their audience’s well-being, as they provide valuable content that encourages responsible gambling practices. Although the ban may be around for a while, affiliates will still continue to thrive.

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Increase Redirect Speed by 5 Times with Affilka New Feature

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Increase Redirect Speed by 5 Times with Affilka New Feature
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SOFTSWISS, a global tech company with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, introduces a new Geo-Distributed Redirect feature of Affilka by SOFTSWISS that helps operators improve engagement and conversion rates by reducing user redirect times.

The Geo-Distributed Redirect feature intelligently routes users to destination landing pages via regional clusters closest to their location. This geo-optimised infrastructure minimises redirect times, increasing successful website visits from referral links. The feature is designed for seamless scalability across multiple regions and enhances performance globally, wherever needed.

With the new feature, Affilka by SOFTSWISS reduced redirect duration by 2.5 to 5 times. At one of the regions, for example, extensive simulated tests showed a decrease in redirect times for users from 1.5 seconds to 300-500 milliseconds – this is one of the fastest responses available in the market. As a result, the feature implementation leads to a 3.5% to 7% growth in users successfully reaching casino sites. This increase in site traffic, in turn, directly contributes to more registrations and deposits.

The Geo-Distributed Redirect feature boosts conversions, accelerates redirects,  enhances fault tolerance and high availability, and improves service reliability for users globally. Even during unexpected challenges, the system dynamically reroutes traffic to alternative resources, ensuring a seamless experience.

Gleb Bichan, Product Lead at Affilka by SOFTSWISS, shares his excitement: “With the launch of our Geo-Distributed Redirect feature, we are addressing the needs of clients targeting users worldwide. By reducing redirection times and increasing reliability, we enable our partners to deliver a superior user experience that drives traffic delivery and conversions. This feature is a significant improvement for customers looking to expand their global reach.”

Along with affiliate marketing, SEO website advancement helps operators promote their projects. Considering this, SOFTSWISS issued a comprehensive Casino SEO Audit: The Ultimate Guide, providing tips for increasing any iGaming project’s visibility.

The SOFTSWISS team looks forward to sharing the details of the Geo-Distributed Redirect feature and other product updates at the upcoming SiGMA Europe Expo. Current and potential partners can book a meeting with company representatives at stand 2145 through the contact form.

 

About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.

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Noxwin Elevates Its Game: From Operator to Premier Affiliate Platform

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In a bold move within the online gaming industry, Noxwin has transformed from a traditional gaming operator to a leading affiliate platform. This strategic pivot positions Noxwin.com as the ultimate destination for users seeking honest and comprehensive information about casinos and bookmakers, as well as expert tips and tricks in the iGaming sector.

A New Identity for Noxwin

Previously known primarily as a gaming operator, Noxwin has redefined its mission to better align with the evolving needs of today’s players. By transforming itself into an affiliate platform, Noxwin is now dedicated to delivering meticulously reviewed and evaluated information on top online casinos and sports betting sites. This shift empowers players to confidently navigate their options ensuring a superior gaming experience every time.

A Strategic Shift to Better Serve Players

Noxwin’s transition from a gambling operator to an affiliate platform stems from its commitment to serving the modern online gamer. With increasing competition in the industry and players demanding more transparency and reliable resources, Noxwin saw an opportunity to meet these needs. As an affiliate platform, it now offers an unbiased, all-encompassing guide to the best betting and casino sites, empowering users with well-researched reviews, exclusive promotions, and responsible gaming tools.

 

Honest Information at Your Fingertips

Noxwin.com, having previously struggled with its reputation as an operator, has made significant efforts to rebuild trust and credibility in the industry. Recognising the importance of integrity, they now place a strong emphasis on honesty and transparency with their users. This renewed focus on clear communication, fair play, and responsible operations reflects their dedication to providing players with a reliable, clear, and responsible gaming experience.

In an industry where many platforms advertise enticing bonuses that often do not exist when visiting the actual casino or bookmaker site, Noxwin stands out. The platform verifies all offers, ensuring that users have access to genuine promotions and exclusive deals that enhance their gaming experience.

Noxwin’s rigorous evaluation process includes:

  • Licensing and regulation: Ensuring that all listed platforms operate under valid licenses and comply with industry regulations.
  • User Experience: Evaluating the design, functionality, and overall user satisfaction of each site.
  • Game variety: Analysing the range of games available, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.
  • Bonuses and promotions: Reviewing the attractiveness of bonuses, while ensuring that terms and conditions are reasonable and user-friendly.
  • Payment methods: Evaluating the variety of secure payment options available for deposits and withdrawals.
  • Customer support: Testing the responsiveness and availability of customer service channels.

 

Empowering Players with Information

Noxwin’s transition to an affiliate platform is not just about listing casinos; it’s about empowering players with information. Through detailed reviews and comparisons, Noxwin helps users make informed decisions based on their gaming preferences. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to online gambling, Noxwin offers insights that enhance your overall experience.

Exclusive Offers and Promotions

In addition to its comprehensive evaluations, Noxwin prides itself on featuring exclusive offers that players won’t find elsewhere. By partnering with top online casinos, Noxwin provides access to unique bonuses and promotions that can significantly enhance your gaming experience.

A Commitment to Responsible Gaming

As part of its dedication to player welfare, Noxwin emphasizes responsible gaming practices. The platform actively promotes responsible gambling in its reviews, helping players maintain a safe and enjoyable gaming experience.

Conclusion

Noxwin’s transformation from a gambling operator to a premier affiliate platform marks a significant milestone in its mission to provide valuable resources for online gamers. With comprehensive evaluations, exclusive promotions, and a commitment to transparency, Noxwin is now the ultimate destination for betting enthusiasts.

Noxwin’s shift towards a more transparent, honest, and ethical approach is a transformative move that not only enhances its brand reputation but also positively impacts the broader online gambling industry. By prioritizing honesty, integrity, and responsible gaming practices, Noxwin sets a new standard within the iGaming industry. This shift not only enhances its brand reputation but also fosters a culture of trust and accountability, benefitting players, operators, and affiliates alike.

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