Glitnor Group’s buyout of KaFe Rocks has been cancelled nine months after it was first announced, in what has been described as an ‘amicable’ decision. Confirming the news this morning, Glitnor Group stated that both parties had recognised current market conditions as being unfavourable, and after ‘much deliberation’ decided to call off the acquisition. Despite this, Glitnor will remain a …
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Simon Pilkington has announced that he will be vacating his position as CEO of KaFe Rocks later this year, penning an open letter to ‘Rocketeers’. First joining KaFe Rocks in May 2018, Pilkington started his career at the affiliate marketing firm as Head of English Language Markets, filling this role for nearly two years before being promoted to VP of …
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Affiliate, media and marketing professionals will gather in the dedicated zone at SBC Summit Barcelona 2022 to discuss the latest strategies, trends and regulatory challenges in affiliate marketing. The exhibition floor at the Summit, which takes place at Fira Barcelona Montjuïc on 20-22 September, will feature major companies such as Bet365, CasinoGuru News, Ebet, Kaizen Gaming, Melbet, Videoslots and XL …
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Glitnor Group has accelerated its move into the lead generation space after acquiring KaFe Rocks Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of the Malta-based iGaming affiliate, Glitnor said, will be a key factor in the long-term growth of the business. As part of the takeover, KaFe Rocks Co-founder Feda Mecan will join the Glitnor Board of Directors while CEO …
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For KaFe Rocks, the betting and gaming industry should take inspiration from companies operating outside the sector, notably destination brands in areas such as the travel space. Speaking to GamblingTV in a recent interview, KaFe Rocks’ CEO, Simon Pilkington, discussed the company’s new time2play brand – an affiliate platform with a number of unique approaches and features. As an affiliate …
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This month’s SBC Summit Barcelona will be one of 2021’s key meeting points for operators and affiliates, with more than 130 affiliate businesses set to attend the global betting and igaming show. The event will take place as planned at Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc on 21 – 24 September, as Catalonia and Barcelona are fully open for business events. It …
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The global health pandemic has caused shockwaves across the entire gambling industry, with widespread restrictions imposed on retail operations forcing companies to shift their focuses towards other avenues, albeit temporarily, to sustain themselves during this tumultuous year. But as live sport starts to resume and retail bookmakers start opening up their stores, the discussion has turned towards how the industry …
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