Affiliate Crossing (“AC”) and Nutryst (“Nutryst”), leading affiliate networks, today announced the merger of the two companies creating a global performance marketing leader. The merger is effective today, and the companies will combine business operations in the coming year. Focus Squared, an investment group headed by Ricky Ahuja and founder of inviopro, was instrumental in … Read more
Money is what drives this world and everyday billions of people wake up in the morning and try to figure out how to make more. Many people in the world think that being a Millionaire means being a bad guy or selling your soul. But being a millionaire has lot more to do about understanding … Read more
As many of you know I had recently completed my project over at Click Syndicate and was literally bombarded (is it PC for a Sikh guy to say that?) by questions from my people of where I am headed or what I am going to be doing next. It so happens, I ran into a … Read more
The number of times Mark Zuckerberg attempted to try to purchase Snapchat will tell you the true importance of Snapchat. Snapchat has been touted as the app for the millenials and mostly teens. It has had its share of controversies and also a reputation for being a tool for sexting. But snapchat has grown in … Read more
Being productive is critical when it comes to being successful. Working online poses its own set of distractions and it’s also something that demands your entire focus. Here are 5 productivity tips that can help you make the most out of each day. Don’t worry, you can thank me later. Productivity Tip #1: Planning is … Read more
Traveling has always been looked at as a way to get away, but one thing that many don’t think about is that it can boost your creativity as well. In the advertising field, creativity is a must and it’s ultimately what sorts the best out from the rest. Many people travel just to get away, … Read more
My next victim in the “One Question” series is Isiah Pohlert, whom I had the pleasure to “formally” meet in San Diego during the Traffic & Conversion Conference. He is super nice and has been the affiliate space for several years since 2009. He started with SEO and gradually transitioned to paid traffic. In Nov … Read more
Hi guys – Ricky Ahuja here! I will be launching a new weekly feature called “One Question” and I will be asking you got it, one question, to them related to the performance marketing industry. Hope you enjoy it, let me know what you think below. My first question was to Charles Ngo – you … Read more
Recently – I had the opportunity to meet the team of Click Syndicate in their corporate offices in Edgewater, New Jersey and in Reno, Nevada and must admit I was blown away by their singular focus and execution. I have been in the space for a long time and interviewed over a hundred networks and … Read more
We all love social media. It’s transformed our world, for better or worse. People can communicate instantly with other users on different continents. They can use it to tell others about their experiences with companies or products, good or bad. They can use it to share videos of cats riding Roombas in a shark outfit, … Read more
Today’s marketing world is ever-changing and always expanding, often bringing drastic changes and advances from one week to the next. As a business owner it may be hard to keep up with these constant shifts in marketing and brand strategy while running your company at the same time, which is why bringing in a professional … Read more
Why is Facebook on crack for paying $19 billion for WhatsApp? The answer is simple; they’re not. Once you get past the sticker shock, you will begin to see why this is a highly strategic move. WhatsApp is a multiplatform, instant messaging application designed for use on mobile devices. This application allows users to send … Read more
Satya Nadella has been selected as the new Microsoft CEO, replacing Steve Ballmer who held the position for over a decade. This selection is an important one, and industry experts expect this decision was the right one. Innovation Is What Nadella Does Nadella brings with him an innovative approach that is much needed to maintain … Read more
The Rise of POT Related Stocks and the Risks and Rewards of Playing/Investing in this Market States are revising their stances on marijuana use, both medically and recreationally. Twenty states have de-criminalized medical marijuana consumption, and with Colorado’s recent decision to allow recreational use, the trend appears to be towards a less criminal, more regulated … Read more