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By Rishi Lakhani
UK Data Act Creates Game-Changing Cookie Exemption for Affiliate Marketing
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces potentially revolutionary changes to affiliate tracking – but only for those who adapt their approach The UK's Data (Use and Access) Act... Read More
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• June 23, 2025
By Rishi Lakhani
The Great Affiliate Heist – How Browser Extensions Are Stealing from Content Creators
Capital One becomes latest financial giant accused of systematically hijacking affiliate commissions as industry-wide scandal exposes “wild west” of digital marketing The affiliate marketing world is reeling as yet another... Read More
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• June 5, 2025
By Simon Theakston
What iGaming Affiliates Need to Know About the 2025 Regulatory Update
If you’re running an iGaming affiliate business in 2025, the question isn’t whether regulation affects you it’s how much. Gone are the days when affiliates sat on the sidelines of... Read More
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• May 28, 2025
By Simon Theakston
Bacta Pushes for Urgent Reform in Gaming Machine Rules
The British Amusement Catering Trade Association (Bacta) has renewed its call for reforms in gaming machine regulations, saying the current framework is outdated, restrictive, and holding the sector back from... Read More
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• May 22, 2025
By Simon Theakston
EU Digital Services Act Changes the Rules for Online Ads — What Marketers Need to Know
The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) is now live — and it’s bringing major changes to how online advertising works across Europe. While much of the early focus was on... Read More
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• May 15, 2025
By Rishi Lakhani
UK Treasury’s Remote Betting & Gaming Duty What You Need To Know
We have seen a fair share of regulatory storms – but this latest proposal from HM Treasury has us genuinely concerned about where our industry is heading. Let's break down... Read More
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• April 30, 2025
By Simon Theakston
EU Launches Consultation on Digital Fairness Act: What it Could Mean for Affiliate and Digital Marketers
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the proposed Digital Fairness Act, a piece of legislation that could reshape how digital platforms interact with consumers across the EU.... Read More
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• April 24, 2025
By Simon Theakston
Why Social Platforms Could be Next in the Financial Influencer Crackdown
In South Africa, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has just issued a stern warning to influencers who promote financial products online. The clampdown includes new guidelines that force creators... Read More
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• April 18, 2025
By Rishi Lakhani
Affiliate Programs for Vapes and E-Cigarettes Fall Foul of the Law: ASA Ruling Sends Industry-Wide Warning
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has delivered a stark warning to the vaping industry: affiliate programs promoting e-cigarettes may be illegal — and ignorance is no defence. In a... Read More
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• April 7, 2025
By Rishi Lakhani
Influencer’s Infant Formula Endorsement Lands Sainsbury’s in Hot Water: A Wake-Up Call for Affiliate Marketing
In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the affiliate marketing world, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints against retail giant Sainsbury's and influencer Kayleigh Johnson for... Read More
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• April 7, 2025
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