Avangate Affiliate Network Is Shortlisted for Perf

ATLANTA, March 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avangate, the global eCommerce and subscription billing platform that maximizes revenue for software, SaaS and digital solutions, today announced that its Affiliate Network was named a finalist in the Performance Marketing Awards 2017 in the Industry Choice of Network category.

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The Awards, launched in 2007, showcase exceptional work across the performance marketing space, with a particular emphasis on innovation and achievements helping to spur the industry forward.  The judges were tasked with identifying the most outstanding campaigns among a multitude of entries across 24 categories that address all aspects of performance marketing.  Industry Choice of Network entries were assessed on their ability to meet strict criteria, including platform innovation, tools and features, leadership, results achieved for customers and clients’ feedback.

“It's been fantastic to see the number of truly exceptional entries, with numerous awards so keenly fought that only the smallest margins separate the winners,” said Leo Harrison, chair of the judging panel that selected this year’s shortlist for the Performance Marketing Awards.

“We’re very proud of this nomination, which recognizes our efforts to help both publishers and affiliates achieve better business results and revenue growth in an efficient manner.  We’re thankful to all our partners who will trust us with their vote,” said Adriana Iordan, Chief Product Officer at Avangate.

Voting period The Avangate Affiliate Network is short-listed in Industry Choice of Network.   Voting is open between March 1 and April 7, 2017.

The winners will be announced at the Performance Marketing Awards’ 11th edition, taking place at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on April 25, 2017.

The Avangate Affiliate Network was named the Leading Network Focused on Software and Digital Goods by mThink Blue Book for three years in a row.  In addition, Avangate ranked fifth in Publishers' Choice of Network and the first network specialized in software and digital goods in AffStat, the 2016 Affiliate Marketing Benchmark Report .  To learn more about how Avangate can grow your software and online services sales, read an overview of the Avangate commerce solutions .

To cast your vote for the 2017 Performance Marketing Awards, visit the voting page of the award .

About the Performance Marketing Awards Last April saw the finest in performance marketing descend on the Grosvenor House, Park Lane for the Performance Marketing Awards. Welcoming over 1,000 advertisers, publishers, networks, agencies and technology providers, the event continues to celebrate the phenomenal achievements in measurable marketing across the year. Embracing those companies, individuals and campaigns driving Performance Marketing’s successes, the 2017 Performance Marketing Awards returns on April 26 to celebrate its 11th anniversary, and to reward the innovation and excellence demonstrated by this evolving channel throughout 2016.

For more information about the Performance Marketing Awards, please contact Kezia McAuley on +44(0)117 203 3010 or email kezia.mcauley@performancein.com .

About Avangate Avangate, a Francisco Partners portfolio company, is the digital commerce provider that helps Software, SaaS and digital solution providers to sell their products and services via multiple channels, to acquire customers across multiple touch points, to increase customer and revenue retention, to leverage smarter payment options, and to maximize sales conversion rates.  Avangate's clients include ABBYY, Absolute, Bitdefender, FICO, HP Software, Kaspersky Lab, Telestream and many more companies across the globe. More information can be found on www.avangate.com .

For further information contact: Delia Ene, Avangate Email: Tel: +31 20 890 8080 ext: 4654