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exciting invitation! (Read 2188 times)

eric :)


    Normally, it is my policy not to mention any emails.  However, I need to make an exception.  I received the following invitation via email today (contact info is altered to protect the unwitting).  It's such exciting news that I must share it with everyone.  It's not every day that RA is invited to join affiliate programs.

     

    Eric,

    We’d like to invite RunningAhead.com to join Active.com’s affiliate program!

    RunningAhead will be able to ingest our entire directory of events via our API or feature a customizable/dynamic event widget (widgets.active.com) to feature local races on your site.  Plus, we’ll also pay a commission on each race registration generated from your site.  As an example, WalkJogRun pulled our API links to create their own events calendar (http://www.walkjogrun.net/events/).

    Click to apply now: www.ActiveNetwork.com/Affiliates.

    Partner Examples:

    • ESPN – featured our customizable widget
    • MapMyFitness – pulled all our races to feature their own ‘Race Calendar’
    • Shape Magazine – featured our customizable widget

    "There is probably no better complement to what we’re doing at HalfMarathons.net than Active’s affiliate program. With their easy-to-use system, we’re able to provide timely, relevant information to our users, and give them the ability to take immediate action on the content they’re consuming.  Active also provides a growing supplemental revenue stream for our website, and real-time statistics that allow us to track the performance of the program and act accordingly.” -Terrell Johnson, publisher and owner of HalfMarathons.Net

    Best,

    Active Jane, Business Development Manager

    Active Network
    Media + Marketing
    Some address
    San Diego, CA 92121
    Tel 858-382-5633
    Active.Jane@ActiveNetwork.com

    www.ActiveNetwork.com
    www.Active.com

    We power the world’s activities and connect
    people with the things they love, want and
    need to do.

     

    I find it ironic that they quoted the owner of HalfMarathons.net, because many (most? all?) of the maps on that site are powered by... RA. How about that!

     

    MTA:

    There won't be any affiliate programs with Active.  I just find it funny that they're trying a different approach in trying to steal eyeballs from RA.

      You must be honored.

      Runners run

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      rectumdamnnearkilledem

        You should buy a lottery ticket...this is obviously your luckiest day ever! Tongue

        Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

        remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.    

             ~ Sarah Kay

        eric :)


          I've printed it on paper and put it on the fridge next to my future kids' drawings.

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          rectumdamnnearkilledem

            I've printed it on paper and put it on the fridge next to my future kids' drawings.

             

            You should go the extra mile and laminate it and frame it!

            Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

            remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.    

                 ~ Sarah Kay

            BeeRunB


              If you create a calendar, and  start listing races for Georgia, I'll gladly click through from here when I decide on registering for a race. Having a popular calendar is also another way to generate traffic and income. Check out Run Georgia and Coolrunning.

              Good luck, Eric.

                I've printed it on paper and put it on the fridge next to my future kids' drawings.

                 

                Wow!  I don't know what's more impressive: that email from Active or the fact that you've somehow managed to bend the space-time continuum.  A banner day, all around.  Big grin

                Amy

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                rectumdamnnearkilledem

                  Wow!  I don't know what's more impressive: that email from Active or the fact that you've somehow managed to bend the space-time continuum.  A banner day, all around.  Big grin

                   

                  POD! Evil

                  Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

                  remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.    

                       ~ Sarah Kay

                  sAc238


                  Zeus

                    Awesome news!  Congrats, Eric !!

                    2nd life PR's: 19:24 5k / 39:52 10k / 1:27:36 1/2 mar / 3:08:03 marathon


                    Feeling the growl again

                      Just what RA needs....a virus.... Wink

                      "If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does.  There's your pep talk for today.  Go Run." -- Slo_Hand

                       

                      I am spaniel - Crusher of Treadmills

                       


                      SMART Approach

                        Awesome! Congrats! I always sign up on active.com for my races. More money for you which is a good thing Smile

                        Run Coach. Recovery Coach. Founder of SMART Approach Training, Coaching & Recovery

                        Structured Marathon Adaptive Recovery Training

                        Safe Muscle Activation Recovery Technique

                        www.smartapproachtraining.com

                          Sweet.  Congrats.


                          I look my best blurry!

                            You're going big time!  All your hard work will pay off!  Yay!

                              Eric,

                               

                              I've already reached out to Jane (see attached).  I'll let you know how it goes and if I need you for next steps.

                               

                              Regards,

                              Mike

                               

                               

                              Dear Jane,

                               

                              Thank you for your interest in the RunningAhead Connect Program.  We understand the difficulty that Active is facing as its reputation for buying and killing every decent running site on the Internet, abusing its users and charging exorbitant fees for basic sub-par services precedes it, and we are eager to help you repair your name by allowing you to be associated with a premium brand like RunningAhead dot com.

                               

                              I have attached the 2011 RunningAhead Connect handbook in PDF for your review.

                               

                              The cost of the program is $27,500 USD per year (pre-paid via wire transfer) but if you would like to pre-pay for multiple years, we do offer a 3-year discount of $68,460 or a 5-year subscription for $103,125.

                               

                              If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

                               

                              Sincerely,

                              Mikey

                              Sales Guy

                              RunningAhead.com

                              Some place

                              Boston, MA 02110 USA

                              mikeymike@runningahead.com

                              Runners run

                                Wow!  I don't know what's more impressive: that email from Active or the fact that you've somehow managed to bend the space-time continuum.  A banner day, all around.  Big grin

                                 

                                Big grin

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