Roots selects OPM Pros to manage affiliate program on LinkShare

Leading apparel and accessories retailer Roots has selected OPM Pros to manage its affiliate program on the LinkShare Affiliate Network.

Established in 1972, Roots is Canada’s leading lifestyle brand, known around the world for its quality leather goods, active athletic wear, accessories and home furnishings.

Montreal-based OPM Pros is delighted to add another major brand to its client roster and looks forward to developing the affiliate channel for a leader in the clothing and accessories vertical.

Affiliate partners are encouraged to contact OPM Pros about advertising opportunities through the Contact Us page.

1800Flowers.com in collaboration with OPMpros.com presents PareshConnect.com - LinkShare Symposium West 2012 Kick-Off Bash!

Join us Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at the Infusion Lounge in San Francisco, as we commence LinkShare Symposium 2012 in style! Event kicks off at 9:30pm.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with other Advertisers & Publishers. This event is open to All LinkShare Symposium Attendees however the 1800Flowers.com VIP area is open to Advertisers, Publishers & LinkShare Employees ONLY. RSVP for your VIP wristband today!

The Infusion Lounge is located at 124 Ellis Street, mere blocks away from the InterContinental Hotel. It is essential that you bring ID to get into the venue, and don’t forget to bring your business cards!

Brought to you by OPM Pros, this PareshConnect.com party is the can’t-miss event of the LS Symposium! RSVP today to secure your wristband and enjoy drink specials all night!

For more information check out PareshConnect.com

OPM Pros to Attend LinkShare Symposium

OPM Pros is pleased to announce that it will be in attendance at the LinkShare Symposium West 2011, held in San Francisco, CA, from January 17-19.

LinkShare Symposium West is the affiliate network’s opportunity to gather all its affiliate merchants, publishers, and agencies, in order to collaborate and maximize the potential of the upcoming year in the affiliate marketing space.

OPM Pros plans to be an active participant at LinkShare Symposium West, hosting the PareshConnect.com LinkShare Symposium West 2012 Kick-Off Bash.

More information on LinkShare Symposium West 2012 can be found here

More information on PareshConnect.com LinkShare Symposium West 2012 Kick-Off Bash can be found here

OPM Pros attends Affiliate Summit West

Affiliate Summit West took place this past January 8-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and OPM Pros was in attendance. Affiliates, advertisers, networks and agencies descended upon Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas for the three-day event. Affiliate Summit West featured talks covering the latest trends in affiliate marketing and keynote speeches from Jon Spoelstra, Eric Thomas, and Jeremy Shoemaker.

Click here for more information on Affiliate Summit West

OPM Pros adds five new programs to client roster

OPM Pros is delighted to announce that is has been selected to manage several new affiliate programs, listed below:

• Hotels.com is a leading provider of hotel accommodation worldwide, offering reservation services through its own network of localized websites and telephone call centers. Hotels.com offers more than 140,000 properties in 60 countries - from hotels and B&B's to condos and all-inclusive resorts.


• Consistently rated among the best home and enterprise internet security offerings available, Webroot’s products include email, Web and archiving internet security services for businesses, and antimalware, privacy and identity protection for consumers.


• Custom-made men’s suits have always been relegated to offline availability, but that has changed thanks to Indochino, an online retailer offering stylish suits made with fine fabrics at the best price with the fastest delivery time. This is where the Modern Gentleman comes to get dressed.


• There's no greater feeling than getting the perfect item with the most features at the lowest price. UnbeatableSale.com is an all-encompassing marketplace that satisfies a select segment of consumers who are looking for Quality and Value, and who are loyal to our brand name.


• Mission Restaurant Supply is one of the largest restaurant equipment and supply companies in the USA, offering over 8,000 products online, and adding new products every day. MissionRS.com stocks quality products at affordable prices. For their home kitchen, customers can also find great deals on everything.

OPM Pros to attend Affiliate Summit West, LinkShare Symposium in January

OPM Pros is pleased to announce that it will be attending the Affiliate Summit West 2012 affiliate marketing conference, held from January 8-10 in Las Vegas, NV at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Shortly after that, OPM Pros will also be in attendance at the LinkShare Symposium West 2011, held in San Francisco, CA beginning on January 18th.

Affiliate Summit West will play host to affiliate merchants, vendors, networks and agencies, and offers a number of presentations on the latest trends in affiliate marketing. Keynote speakers will include Jon Spoelstra, Eric Thomas, and Jeremy Shoemaker.

LinkShare Symposium West is the affiliate network’s opportunity to gather all its affiliate merchants, publishers, and agencies, in order to collaborate and maximize the potential of the upcoming year in the affiliate marketing space. More information on LinkShare Symposium West is still to come.

OPM Pros plans to be an active participant at both conferences, having displayed its passion for such events at the 2011 CJU Summit this past September. At CJU, it hosted the conference’s Kick-Off Gala party and had six team members manning an OPM Pros booth at the EXPO. Look for the OPM Pros team to build on that momentum and offer a similar presence at these upcoming conferences.

Affiliate Summit West link - http://www.affiliatesummit.com
LinkShare Symposium link - http://www.linkshare.com

OPM Pros team makes key addition

OPM Pros is thrilled to announce the addition of accomplished affiliate marketer Bobbie Bryson, who will serve as Senior Affiliate Manager and manage several key programs on the OPM Pros roster.

Bobbie received a B.S. from Syracuse University before beginning her career in the Public Relations department at direct-mail merchant Lillian Vernon. In 1999, she was tapped to join their newly-formed Internet group, and then in 2002, she launched the Lillian Vernon Affiliate Program, which grew into one of their most successful online channels.

Bobbie has also served as Affiliate Marketing Manager for UK-based Figleaves.com, helping build the brand and acquire new customers in the US market. Taking on an unknown program with fewer than 10 active affiliates, Bobbie turned it into the company’s most lucrative online channel and garnered LinkShare’s 2006 Golden Link Award for International Merchant of the Year.

OPM Pros is excited to add Bobbie to the team in time for the holiday season. Affiliates are encouraged to contact OPM Pros through the contact page in order to discuss advertising opportunities throughout the coming months.

OPM Pros attends LinkShare Symposium Canada 2011

LinkShare Symposium Canada 2011 took place on October 4th, 2011 in Toronto, and OPM Pros were in attendance as information was shared regarding the tremendous growth and potential for Canada-based affiliate programs and publishers. Some points to highlight from the event:

• Canadian Internet users spend more hours online and visit more pages than any other country in the world, and ranked highly in key areas, most notably i)loyalty, and ii)time spent on social networks


• Cyber Monday, Black Friday, and Boxing Day are the biggest online shopping days in Canada


• Mobile commerce (ie., smartphones and tablets) and social marketing are emerging platforms ready to play an increasing role in an affiliate program

Intuit Small Business, Hotels.com, and OPM Pros presents PareshConnect – CJU 2011 Kick-Off Party!

Hello friends! Please join us on Monday, September 19th, 2011 in celebrating our 2-Year OPMpros.com Anniversary, as well as being our 4th annual CJU2011 Kick-off Party! The event will commence at 9pm at Blush Restaurant & Lounge, the same site as last year’s hugely successful event. We want to make this year’s celebration even better, and we can only do that with YOU in attendance!

**This is a private party, open only to attendees of the CJU2011! This event is NOT open to other OPM’s or Agencies, and RSVPs are now closed**

Blush Restaurant & Lounge is located at 630 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA. It is essential that you bring ID to get into the venue, and don’t forget to bring your business cards!

Brought to you by OPM Pros, this PareshConnect.com party is the can’t-miss event of CJU2011!

For more information, please contact pareshconnect@opmpros.com So RSVP NOW!

You may click here for more information on this event as well.

OPMpros.com presents PareshConnect – The Affiliate Summit East 2011 Kick-Off Bash! – New York City

OPMpros.com and PareshConnect.com, present The Affiliate Summit East 2011 Kick-Off Bash!

Join us Sunday, August 21st, 2011 at the Cornerstone Tavern in New York City, as we commence Affiliate Summit East 2011 in style! Event kicks off at 10pm.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with other Advertisers & Publishers. This is a private party, open only to attendees of the Affiliate Summit East, so RSVP for your VIP wristband today! This event is NOT open to other OPM’s or Agencies.

The Cornerstone Tavern is located at 961 2nd Avenue, mere blocks away from the Hilton New York. It is essential that you bring ID to get into the venue, and don’t forget to bring your business cards!

Brought to you by OPM Pros, this PareshConnect.com party is the can’t-miss event of the Affiliate Summit! RSVP today to secure your wristband and enjoy drink specials all night!

For more information, please contact pareshconnect@opmpros.com So RSVP NOW!

You may click here for more information on this event as well.

LinkShare Symposium East 2011 – New York City Photos

Thanks to everyone that made Paresh Connect successful on June 27th at the Cornerstone Tavern. It was great seeing everyone networking and having a great time.
We have 2 sets of photos to share with you on PareshConnect's Facebook page. Here are the links to the sets:

Set 1
Set 2

OPM Pros Wins Affiliate Management Agency of the Year Award

Affiliate management agency OPM Pros has been awarded Agency of the Year for its success in helping both advertisers and publishers maximize the ROI of their affiliate marketing campaigns.

Montreal, QC, July 11, 2011 – The affiliate program management agency, OPM Pros, was named OPM (Outsourced Program Management) Agency of the Year at the 9th Annual LinkShare Golden Link Awards. Held on June 28th in New York, the Golden Link Awards recognized excellence in the affiliate marketing, and OPM Pros was honored for its outstanding service in managing Affiliate Marketing programs in the LinkShare Network.

“We are thrilled and honored to be named OPM Agency of the Year,” said Paresh Vadavia, OPM Pros Co-Founder and Director of Affiliate Marketing. “We have worked very hard to grow our relationships with advertisers and marketers through our affiliate management efforts, and are grateful to be recognized as a top agency among this group of nominees.”

The 2011 Golden Link Awards were part of LinkShare Symposium East 2011, and recognized the leading advertisers, publishers and outsourced program management (OPM) agencies in the affiliate marketing industry. This also marks the fourth consecutive year that a member of the OPM Pros team has been nominated for a Golden Link Award for affiliate marketing excellence. Mr. Vadavia first won a Golden Link Publisher’s Choice Award in 2008.

OPM Pros specializes in working with both advertisers and publishers to maximize their affiliate marketing campaigns and performance. The company currently manages over 25 affiliate programs (http://opmpros.com/clients.php), 16 of which are on the LinkShare Affiliate Network. Some of the notable affiliate programs that OPM Pros managed on the LinkShare affiliate network include 1800Flowers.com, Beyond the Rack, Time Life, Coffees of Hawaii, Bed Head Pajamas, and Forzieri.

The 1800Flowers.com affiliate program also earned its own nomination for Innovative Advertiser of the Year. 1800Flowers.com was recognized for undertaking unique initiatives that generated higher ROI for affiliate marketers.

Click here to read the official press release.

OPMpros.com presents PareshConnect – LinkShare Symposium East 2011 – New York City 1800flowers.com, Savings.com, BradsDeals.com, in collaboration with OPM Pros and PareshConnect.com, present The LinkShare Symposium East 2011 Kick-Off Bash!

Join us Monday, June 27th, 2011 at the Cornerstone Tavern in New York City, as we commence LinkShare Symposium East 2011 in style! Commencing at 9:00pm, enjoy VIP drink specials, live DJ and entertainment, and a chance to connect with other Advertisers, Publishers, and LinkShare employees. This is a private party, open only to attendees of the LinkShare symposium, so RSVP for your VIP wristband today!

The Cornerstone Tavern is located at 961 2nd Avenue, mere blocks away from the site of the LinkShare Symposium at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. It is essential that you bring ID to get into the venue, and don’t forget to bring your business cards!

Brought to you by 1800flowers.com, Savings.com, BradsDeals.com and OPM Pros, this PareshConnect.com party is the can’t-miss event of the LinkShare Symposium! RSVP today to secure your wristband and enjoy VIP treatment all night!

Click here for more information on this event.

OPM Pros, 1800Flowers.com secure Golden Link nominations

OPM Pros and 1800Flowers.com earned Golden Link Award nominations at the upcoming LinkShare Symposium East 2011, to be held June 28th in New York City. OPM Pros’ nomination for Agency of the Year is its second in as many years, having also been a finalist for the award in 2010.

In addition, the OPM Pros-managed 1800Flowers.com affiliate program received its first nomination, and is a finalist for Innovative Advertiser of the Year.

Click here to read the official press release regarding the nomination.

Seven Tips for Successful Affiliate Agency Relationships

OPM Pros’ co-founder and Director of Affiliate Marketing Paresh Vadavia provided his insight as an outsourced program manager for this article by Scott Allan for Revenews.com. Find the article here.

Time Life selects OPM Pros to manage its affiliate program on LinkShare

Time Life, one of the world’s pre-eminent creators and direct marketers of unique music and video/DVD products, has chosen OPM Pros to manage the TimeLife.com affiliate program on LinkShare.

Founded in 1961, Time Life specializes in creating distinctive multi-media collections that evoke memories of yesterday, capture the spirit of today, and can be enjoyed for a lifetime. These music and video collections are unique to Time Life and not sold in stores – only available in the now ubiquitous Time Life TV ad campaigns, and on TimeLife.com.

Montreal-based OPM Pros is thrilled to take on management of such a unique and successful program, and happily adds the reputable Time Life brand to its ever-increasing client roster.

Affiliate partners are encouraged to contact OPM Pros about advertising opportunities through the contact us page.

Barnes & Noble selects OPM Pros to manage its affiliate program on Google Affiliate Network

Retail giant Barnes & Noble has chosen OPM Pros to manage its affiliate program on the Google Affiliate Network. With over 1 million titles in stock and available in its eBook store, Barnes & Noble’s website, BN.com, is the Internet’s largest bookstore.

BN.com features a comprehensive selection of books, e-books, and audiobooks, and the B&N Marketplace offers millions of new and used books, music, and movies from a network of trusted sellers. In addition, BN.com’s DVD & Blu-ray Store stocks over 60,000 titles, and its Music Store has been named the Web’s best by Forbes.com.

Montreal-based OPM Pros continues to build upon a tremendous 2011 that has seen several exciting clients added to its roster. OPM Pros is excited to have the opportunity to work with such a prominent retailer and looks forward to the positive impact Barnes & Noble will have on its own organization.

Affiliate partners are encouraged to contact OPM Pros about advertising opportunities through the contact us page.

Reitmans selects OPM Pros to manage Addition Elle/Penningtons Affiliate Program on Commission Junction Network

Montreal-based Reitmans (Canada) Limited, a leading Canadian fashion retailer, has chosen OPM Pros to manage its affiliate program for two brands, Addition Elle and Penningtons, which offer affordable career & casual plus size fashions from size 14-32.

Addition Elle and Penningtons together boast over 280 stores across Canada, and their combined affiliate program brings two great in-store shopping experiences to the web. Boasting not only a full selection of tops, denim, activewear, and intimates, AdditionElle.com and Penningtons.com offer sizing guidelines, articles commenting on the latest fashion trends, exciting deals and contests for customers to gain additional value out of their shopping experience.

Also based in Montreal, OPM Pros continues to add quality affiliate programs to its client list in its second year of operations, and is excited to work with a company like Reitmans, with its distinguished record of success dating back to 1926. The Addition Elle/Penningtons affiliate program is a great opportunity for OPM Pros to demonstrate its commitment to the values Reitmans espouses, of respect, integrity, growth, and commitment.

Affiliate partners are encouraged to contact OPM Pros about advertising opportunities through the contact us page.

Garage.ca selects OPM Pros to manage its Affiliate Program on Commission Junction Network

Garage Clothing Co., one of Canada's leading clothing retailers among teen girls, has chosen OPM Pros to manage the Garage.ca affiliate program. The Montreal-based retailer opened its first store in 1975 and has since grown to over 150 locations in Canada, the United States, and internationally.

Garage.ca is a vital and dynamic extension of the brand's concept as a high-energy haven for teens' diverse lifestyles and eclectic tastes. The site boasts a varied collection of tops, bottoms, denim, sleepwear, underwear, swimwear, and accessories, that encourages customers to mix and match styles and create their own unique sense of style. Furthermore, Garage.ca offers a terrific collection of sales, deals, and promotions, as well as the GRG Blog and a host of powerful social media tools.

Also based in Montreal, OPM Pros continues to enjoy a splendid year in which its client list continues to grow, and Garage.ca represents another jewel in the OPM Pros crown. The agency is thrilled to be managing an affiliate program that boasts a strong online and social media presence, and looks forward to growing its own ability to innovate in driving a successful affiliate program.

Affiliate partners are encouraged to contact OPM Pros about advertising opportunities through the contact us page.

Drugstore.com selects OPM Pros to manage complementary affiliate programs

Drugstore.com, a leading online retailer of health, beauty, and pharmaceutical products, has selected OPM Pros to manage the affiliate programs of five of its microsites.

OPM Pros will manage the programs for AllergySuperstore.com, AtHisBest.com, SexualWellBeing.com, TheNaturalStore.com, and VitaminEmporium.com, all on the LinkShare Affiliate Network.

Drugstore.com and its portfolio of brands are certified by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) as a Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site (VIPPS). Together, these sites offer a superior shopping experience by providing convenience, privacy, the best in customer care, and a wide assortment of more than 55,000 products at competitive prices.

Montreal-based OPM Pros is in its second year of operation, and is excited about the opportunity to work with Drugstore.com and manage the affiliate programs of these five microsites.

Affiliate partners are encouraged to contact OPM Pros about advertising opportunities for each of these brands through the contact us page.

OPM Pros to host PareshConnect.com event in San Francisco

OPM Pros announced that it will be sponsoring a PareshConnect.com event for attendees of the upcoming LinkShare Symposium West, to be held in San Francisco.

The party will take place on Wednesday, January 19th at Mr. Smith’s, a venue located at 34 7th Street in San Franciso, between Market and Mission streets. Doors open at 9:30pm, and attendees can obtain a PareshConnect.com VIP wristband in order to obtain drink specials.

Further details and VIP wristband reservations can be obtained by visiting PareshConnect.com. Also, make sure to check out the event page on Facebook.

OPM Pros to attend Affiliate Summit West, LinkShare Symposium in January

OPM Pros is pleased to announce that it will be attending the Affiliate Summit West 2011 affiliate marketing conference, held from January 9-11 in Las Vegas, NV at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel. Shortly after that, OPM Pros will also be in attendance at the LinkShare Symposium West 2011, held in San Francisco, CA beginning on January 20th.

Affiliate Summit West will play host to affiliate merchants, vendors, networks and agencies, and offers a number of presentations on the latest trends in affiliate marketing. Keynote speakers will include Drew Eric Whitman and Brian Solis.

LinkShare Symposium West is the affiliate network’s opportunity to gather all its affiliate merchants, publishers, and agencies, in order to collaborate and maximize the potential of the upcoming year in the affiliate marketing space. Keynote speakers will include Vanessa Fox and Kevin Lindsay.

OPM Pros plans to be an active participant at both conferences, having displayed its passion for such events at the 2010 CJU Summit this past September. At CJU, it hosted the conference’s Kick-Off Gala party and had five team members manning an OPM Pros booth at the EXPO. Look for the OPM Pros team to build on that momentum and offer a similar presence at these upcoming conferences.

Affiliate Summit West link - http://www.affiliatesummit.com/

LinkShare Symposium link - http://www.linkshare.com/events/symposium_west_2011/

Organize.com selects OPM Pros to manage its Affiliate Program on Commission Junction network

Organize.com, a leading online destination for home organization products, has chosen OPM Pros to manage its affiliate program. Organize.com is home to a diverse selection of consumer products for the kitchen, closet, bath and laundry rooms, office, dorm, and garages.

Organize.com is also a source for stationery, hosting accessories, invitations, and even bridal registry. Home of the Mrs. Organized blog and featured in major publications such as People, Woman’s World, Better Homes, HGTV, Good Housekeeping, Glamour, O, and the New York Times, Organized.com is a dynamic company whose presence continues to grow at a rapid rate.

Montreal-based OPM Pros recently completed a very successful first year in operations, and adding the Organize.com affiliate program is a great start to a promising Year Two. The agency is thrilled and looks forward to managing an affiliate program that gives affiliates a chance to earn by satisfying a variety of needs that their audience may have – all of which can be solved by visiting Organize.com!

Affiliate partners are encouraged to contact OPM Pros about advertising opportunities through the contact us page.

OPM Pros, along with PareshConnect.com and Intuit Small Business, opened the proceedings at the 2010 CJU Summit by hosting the 3rd annual CJU Kick-Off Bash, which also marked the 1st anniversary of OPM Pros. Held at Blush restaurant & lounge in Santa Barbara, CA, the event featured the magical stylings of Rich “The Ice Breaker” Ferguson, and music supplied by special guest DJ Neil Armstrong. With transportation provided to attendees between the event and nearby accommodations, a fun and safe time was had by all in attendance and gave the 2010 CJU Summit valuable momentum that carried through the rest of the conference.

OPM Pros maintained a strong presence at CJU even after the Kick-Off Bash, sponsoring a table at the EXPO and sending five members of its team to the conference. The entire OPM Pros team was very active in reconnecting with present advertisers and affiliates, as well as introducing the company to many others in the affiliate space. Emboldened by its ubiquitous Team Canada apparel, OPM Pros was hard to miss and made a big splash at the conference, which itself was declared a big success.

Make sure to visit OPMPros.com regularly to see more updates from CJU, including photos and video from the Kick-Off Bash, and other news that develops on the heels of OPM Pros’ experience at CJU.

Intuit Small Business, in collaboration with OPMpros.com and PareshConnect.com, presents:

OPM PROS' 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & CJU's 3rd ANNUAL KICK OFF BASH**

A party, you say? Yes, indeed. And one you won't want to miss. ...
Join us Monday, September 20, 9:00 p.m. at BLUSH restaurant and lounge, 630 State Street in Santa Barbara.

What to expect?

A VIP open bar from 9:00-11:00 p.m., dancing to the intoxicating beats of special guest DJ Neil Armstrong (Jay-Z's tour DJ in 2008-09), and exclusive NON-STOP transportation from 8:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. from Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort to BLUSH.

To access the open bar with a special VIP wristband, RSVP now at www.PareshConnect.com.

Looking forward to celebrating with you all!

-Paresh Vadavia and Sonny Lamba, Co-Founders, www.OPMpros.com

**This private party is open to CJU attendees only.

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OPM Pros will be in New York City attending Affiliate Summit East from August 15th to August 17th.

CJU in Santa Barbara - Are you planning to attend Commission Junction's CJU next month? If so, we would love to set up a time to meet with you. Let us know when you will be available or make a note to stop by our table during the Expo on Tuesday afternoon and say hello to the OPMpros.com team!

OPM Pros finishes runner up at 2010 Linkshare Golden Link Awards for Agency of the Year Award.

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LinkShare Symposium East Pre Party - PareshConnect @ SOHO Room - Monday June 21st @ 9PM - Hosted By: OPMpros.com Team

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OPM Pros is now managing the 1-800-Flowers, 1-800-Baskets & Martha Stewart for 1-800-Flowers affiliate programs on Linkshare's Network.

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2010 – "What New Affiliates and Merchants Need to Know" by Paresh Vadavia, published in Revenue Performance Magazine and mThink.com

2009 – "Pushing for Luxury" by Paresh Vadavia, published in Revenue Performance Magazine and mThink.com

2009 – "Tried and True Performance Strategies" by Paresh Vadavia, published in Revenue Performance Magazine and mThink.com