Affiliate North: Northern Affiliates, Brands and Performance Marketers

The Leading Event for Northern Affiliate and Performance Marketing

Affiliate North, the biggest-ever Northern affiliate gathering, brings together affiliates, brands, publishers, influencers, agencies, content creators and tech suppliers. With top speakers, unrivalled networking and actionable insights, this event – by the owners of Affiliate Gathering – will help affiliates, brands and marketers scale and succeed.

Speakers

Over 20 Leading Speakers
and Industry Specialists

We’re putting together an outstanding line-up of leading industry figures in affiliate marketing and performance marketing. We’ll be revealing many more names over the coming weeks.

George Clarke, Head of Affiliates, THG Ingenuity

George Clarke, Head of Affiliates, THG Ingenuity

George Clarke joined THG Ingenuity in October 2022 as Affiliate Manager, before being appointed Head of Affiliates in June 2024. George has worked both advertiser and publisher side, with agency and in-house experience. He began his career in sales, before moving into affiliates and partnerships in 2020. He has a demonstrable record of developing successful global strategies that drive customer acquisition across a variety of FMCG, retail, finance, fashion and beauty brands.

Alona Malinovska, Managing Director, Webgains

Alona Malinovska, Managing Director, Webgains

Alona Malinovska is Managing Director at Webgains, the leading affiliate network. She is an accomplished digital marketer and manager with broad experience across online marketing channels including PPC, Display and affiliate marketing.

Kirsten Jayne Black, Affiliate Director, EssenceMediacom

“I’m delighted to be involved with Affiliate North 2025 - an event that champions both innovation and inclusivity for affiliates within the wider performance marketing mix. Our industry has long been under-represented and overly London-centric, so it’s fantastic to see more regional events driving greater representation across the channel - particularly in developing future leaders. I’m really looking forward to the event and am excited to engage with a community that is committed to building a more connected, dynamic industry.”

Cas Paton, CEO, OnBuy.com

Cas Paton is the Founder and CEO of OnBuy, one of Europe’s fastest-growing online marketplaces. Since launching in 2016, Cas has led OnBuy’s rapid expansion, championing retailers and challenging industry norms with a seller-first approach. Under his leadership, OnBuy became the world’s first cashback marketplace, offering instant rewards on every purchase and redefining customer loyalty in online retail.

Jason Spencer, Business Development Director, ITV

Jason Spencer, Business Development Director, ITV

As Business Development Director for almost 14 years, Jason has led the growth in revenue of ITV’s commercial teams across the UK outside London in delivering creative and innovative business solutions through working closely in partnership with advertisers and their media agencies. Jason also sits on the board of egta, the international trade body of multiplatform broadcasters and streamers. Prior to ITV, Jason spent most of his career at media agencies – from media planning roles at Carat and PHD in London to running PHD North in Manchester.

Steffen Hagavei, Affiliate Marketing Manager, Vivobarefoot

Steven Brown, Chief Executive, Moonpull

Sarah Pokorná, SEO Manager, Whitepress

Sarah Pokorná, SEO Manager, Whitepress

"It's a real honour for me to be speaking alongside some of the best names in affiliate marketing. I can't wait to hear from the other speakers and come away with new skills I can implement."

David Bartlett, Affiliates Director, Reach PLC

David Bartlett, Affiliates Director, Reach PLC

David Bartlett is Director of Affiliates at Reach Plc, the UK’s biggest commercial publisher which is home to titles including the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Manchester Evening News, and the Liverpool ECHO.

Andy Murphy, Senior Manager – Acquisition, Sky Betting & Gaming

Andy Murphy, Senior Manager – Acquisition, Sky Betting & Gaming

Andy has over a decade of experience in digital marketing and now leads the acquisition team at Sky Bet. His work spans performance media strategy, campaign deliver and effectiveness with a focus on driving growth through fast, responsive marketing in high-pressure moments

Marthe Berlin, Regional Vice President, Publisher Development EMEA, Impact.com

Marthe Berlin, Regional Vice President, Publisher Development EMEA, Impact.com

Marthe Berlin is an experienced partnerships marketing leader with over a decade of experience shaping and scaling affiliate and partner programmes across a number of globally recognised brands. She now heads up Publisher Development at <a href="http://impact.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://impact.com&source=gmail&ust=1751038041900000&usg=AOvVaw25KejA67pyNUUFJUAt9aI5">impact.com</a>, leading strategy and publisher growth across EMEA, focusing on innovation, collaboration, and building scalable, future-proof partnerships. Her career spans leadership roles at THG (LOOKFANTASTIC) and Awin Global, where she developed global strategies, launched high-performing teams, and built strong ecosystems across telecom, retail, beauty, and travel verticals. She’s passionate about championing new partnership models, advocating for publisher innovation, and fostering collaboration between brands, agencies, and platforms.

Immy Hussain, Head of Affiliates, Summit Media

Immy Hussain, Head of Affiliates, Summit Media

Immy Hussain is Head of Affiliates at Summit Media, where he has spent over a decade shaping and growing the agency’s affiliate marketing offering. With a strong background in digital strategy, communication, and team leadership, Immy has played a key role in delivering impactful performance marketing campaigns across a wide range of sectors. He has successfully led affiliate programs for well-known brands such as Selfridges, Durex, Three, The Range, and Wickes. Through his dedication and strategic focus, Immy was instrumental in securing Summit’s position as a preferred partner with leading affiliate networks including Awin, Impact, Tradedoubler, and Webgains. Immy is passionate about building strong partnerships, driving growth, and delivering measurable results through data-driven decision making.

Harry Brockbanks, Senior Yield Specialist, Ezoic

Harry Brockbanks, Senior Yield Specialist, Ezoic

Harry Brockbanks has been a key figure at Ezoic for the last seven years, currently serving as a leading Yield and Identity specialist. Based in the Newcastle, UK office, Harry is at the forefront of initiatives to maximize ad revenue and monetization opportunities through EzoicAds and ezID, driving optimal performance for a diverse portfolio of digital publishers. With deep expertise in yield optimization and privacy-centric targeting strategies, Harry consults with partners globally to implement scalable identity solutions that drive performance while staying compliant. His industry insight makes him a trusted voice on topics ranging from hashed email targeting to the future of identity in a cookieless world.

Rob Baillie, Head of Commercial at Quidco, Mony Group

Rob Baillie, Head of Commercial at Quidco, Mony Group

Rob Baillie is Head of Commercial at Quidco (part of Mony Group PLC), where he leads the strategy, growth, and team management of one of the UK’s leading cashback platforms. With a strong background in sales, negotiation, and leadership, Rob has been instrumental in building and strengthening relationships with top brands on the Quidco platform. Before moving across to Quidco, Rob headed up the Home Communications commercial team within Mony Group, leading it through significant growth, including driving performance across MoneySuperMarket, MoneySavingExpert, and Decision Tech. Rob has worked in the affiliate space for several years and is passionate about delivering impactful, measurable results while fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.

Adrian Vella, Founder and CEO, Tyviso

Adrian Vella, Founder and CEO, Tyviso

Adrian Vella is the Founder and CEO of Tyviso, a leading SaaS platform empowering brands to grow through high-impact partnerships without relying on traditional discounting. At Tyviso, he’s on a mission to make brand partnerships as effortless as clicking a button, helping household names like EE, Samsung, and Pets at Home boost loyalty and conversion through data-driven collaboration. Adrian is passionate about combining technology, design, and scientific experimentation to unlock measurable results for ambitious brands.

Jonny McGee, Commercial Director, Redbrain

Jonny McGee, Commercial Director, Redbrain

Jonny McGee is the Commercial Director at Redbrain, Europe’s largest Google Shopping CSS partner. With over twelve years of experience across affiliate marketing, direct sales, and account management, he excels at building strategic partnerships and leveraging performance driven insights to enhance client ROAS.

Emily Mendeika, Affiliate Partner, dentsu international

Emily Mendeika, Affiliate Partner, dentsu international

Emily has over 12 years of affiliate experience, starting client-side and spending the last eight years agency-side. She is currently leading the strategic direction of the Affiliate product at dentsu.

Mark Andres, Commercial Lead, ufurnish.com

Mark Andres, Commercial Lead, ufurnish.com

Mark Andres is Commercial Lead at <a href="http://ufurnish.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ufurnish.com&source=gmail&ust=1752087472303000&usg=AOvVaw0PcYb2XBWB_IZMEWIxATJJ">ufurnish.com</a>, the UK’s No.1 search and comparison platform for home furniture and furnishings. With 18 years’ experience in digital marketing, partnerships and affiliate strategy, primarily on the publisher side, Mark has delivered commercial growth across a range of sectors for leading consumer-facing brands. He has played a key role in driving some of the more innovative and disruptive developments within the affiliate space.

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EARLY BIRD PRICE – EXPIRES AUGUST 1ST

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Get exclusive access to 25+ industry leaders sharing cutting-edge affiliate and performance marketing strategies, discussing the latest trends and breaking down inspirational success stories and case studies.

What you get:
✨ Full-day access to all premium speaker sessions across two tracks of content
✨ Unrivalled networking with affiliates, brands and industry decision-makers
✨ Hot lunch at the stunning Manchester Hall with beautiful terrace views over Manchester
✨ Morning coffee, networking breaks and post-event drinks reception
✨ Actionable insights you can implement immediately
✨ Direct access to speakers and industry experts

Limited capacity. Early bird expires August 1st. Contact david@affiliatenorth.com for exclusive discounts for affiliates.
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Affiliate North

Bringing the Affiliate World Together in Manchester

Affiliate North is the North’s biggest affiliate event, bringing together affiliates, brands and marketers for expert insights, networking and growth.

For more background to the event, read Introducing Affiliate North, a new chapter for Affiliate Gathering

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Agenda

The programme for this year’s event is being built around these content themes:

The future of affiliate marketing
SEO & content strategy for 2025/26
AI-powered performance marketing
Social commerce & Influencer marketing
Scaling affiliate & E-commerce growth
Role of affiliate marketing agencies
B2B affiliate marketing
Tracking, attribution & privacy in affiliate marketing
Alternative traffic sources & revenue diversification

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