CommissionSoup.com Press Releases

Bulldog Media Group Wins Growth and Achievement Award

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On January 28, 2010, during its annual meeting, the Lake Area Improvement Corporation (LAIC) announced that Bulldog Media Group was the recipient of the LAIC 2009 Growth and Achievement Award. The management team of Bulldog Media Group was present to accept this award.

During the last 10 years, Bulldog Media Group has built its company in the Madison community through continued growth and diversification. Major changes and opportunities took shape in 2009 when CreditSoup, Inc. underwent a name change to become Bulldog Media Group and officially launched two new divisions, Infusion Strategies and The RewardsRunner Network™. The addition of the new divisions has created growth opportunities, not only in the addition of staff, but for the company’s initiatives overall, which led to the recognition received.

Under the direction of Bulldog Media Group President, Darin Namken and with input and resources from Dwaine Chapel of the LAIC and Russ Olson of Heartland Consumers Power District, The RewardsRunner Network™ has become a reality. The RewardsRunner Network™ has an online cash back shopping site and is estimated to bring in an additional 25 employees to Bulldog Media Group and the Madison community over the next couple of years.

President of Bulldog Media Group., Darin Namken states, “There is no better place to be located, our strong Midwestern work ethics and abundance of talented individuals makes Madison the perfect place for our business to grow.”

For more information on Bulldog Media Group, Inc., please check out www.bulldogmediagroup.com.

Bulldog Media Group, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years in Business

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Madison, SD – December 21, 2009

Bulldog Media Group, Inc.is celebrating 10 years in business! Operations began for CreditSoup, Inc in a small home office. Fast forward ten years to a company who has undergone a name change, occupies 6,000 square feet of office space, employs a staff of 25, and continues to lead the field of online marketing.

“It’s been 10 years. Long and difficult at times and full of challenges, but very fulfilling”, states Darin Namken, President of Bulldog Media Group, Inc. “The growth and success that has come over these 10 years will continue as we strive to improve on everything we do.”

Bulldog Media Group, Inc. is comprised of three divisions allowing them to provide complete online marketing solutions. CommissionSoup is a successful performance-based affiliate network. Promoting new and well-known products through their strong base of affiliates, CommissionSoup and their qResults system continues to be the backbone of Bulldog Media Group, Inc.

The Infusion Strategies division manages the lead generation, list management, and customer acquisition efforts. Formerly under the CommissionSoup umbrella, the addition of enhanced technologies, key personnel and marketing strategies has lead to a separation and new division under the leadership of long time employee, Scott Delzer.

The newest division, The RewardsRunner Network™, will reward customers for every purchase made online through RewardsRunner.com or a RewardsRunner Network™ branded site. This cash back shopping network of sites will make shopping an individualized experience for its members; proving to be both enjoyable and profitable for online shoppers.

With the expansion of new divisions also comes the expansion of a new product, The RewardsRunner™ Prepaid Card, which is owned and operated by Bulldog Media Group, Inc. Namken stated, “Our financial experience and marketing expertise makes this a perfect match and we look forward to great success with this product.”

Namken states, “Looking back on where we started and how far we have come, only makes us more excited about where we are headed.”

Bulldog Media Group Hosts 7th Annual Holiday Social

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

MADISON, S.D. – Bulldog Media Group, Inc. hosted the 7th annual Holiday Social on December 3, 2009 at the corporate office in Madison, SD. The Holiday Social allows for business partners and community members to learn about the field of online marketing and the services that Bulldog Media Group, Inc. provides as well as to get acquainted with the current staff.

Darin Namken, President of Bulldog Media Group, Inc. had several announcements regarding a new name, new divisions, new staff, and new products. Mike Waldner, Division Development Director, is launching The RewardsRunner Network™ with www.rewardsrunner.com in beta testing expecting a full launch before Christmas. Infusion Strategies is under the management of Scott Delzer and consists of the List Management, Lead Generation and Customer Acquisitions portions of Bulldog Media Group, Inc. Lisa Robson directs the operations of our longest running division, CommissionSoup, our successful CPA Affiliate Network. Camelyn Sims oversees all of the divisions as the Operations Manager of Bulldog Media Group, Inc.

With the addition of new divisions came the decision to change the corporate name from CreditSoup, Inc. to Bulldog Media Group, Inc. Looking to the values and roots of the co-founders,Darin Namken, Todd Knodel and Chad Ekroth; being family-orientated and having a strong belief in a solid education and solid community presence, the name was inspired by the bulldog mascot of the Madison Central School District and ‘Media Group’ encompasses the whole media company.

Two very new employees were added to the staff, Eric Backstrom has been hired as the Marketing Manager and Autumn Rasmussen has joined the RewardsRunner™ division as a Strategic Marketing Coordinator. “We are very excited about the experience and professionalism that these two individuals possess,” stated Namken. “We will be putting their intelligence to good use.”

Namken continued with announcements by stating “The newest product we will be marketing will be our own prepaid card…The RewardsRunner Prepaid Card.” He stated, “Our financial experience and marketing expertise makes this a perfect match and we look forward to great success with this product.”

“In January 2010 Bulldog Media Group, Inc. will celebrate 10 years in business,” declared Namken. “As one of the longest running Online Marketing Company’s, Bulldog Media Group, Inc.
has made great strides in this field and with the help of great employees and business partners we are excited about the challenges and opportunities that are ahead for the next 10 years.”

The evening continued with good food, good drinks and good conversation.

CommissionSoup to Attend Affiliate Summit West 2010

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Affiliate marketing group CommissionSoup will be attending the Affiliate Summit conference and exhibition in Las Vegas January 17 – 19, 2010. This three day conference includes an exhibit hall with affiliates, merchants, vendors, and networks, as well as multiple tracks of educational sessions.

Affiliate Summit West 2010 is being held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Although CommissionSoup will not be exhibiting we will have representatives available for meetings and available on the exhibit hall floor.

“CommissionSoup enjoys working with affiliates and assisting them in marketing programs to their fullest potential,” stated Lisa Robson, CommissionSoup Division Development Director. “Affiliate Summit is a great way for our representatives to meet with current affiliates and further develop those relationships, and it also gives them the opportunity to meet with potential affiliates and develop new partnerships.”

If you will be attending Affiliate Summit, schedule a meeting with a CommissionSoup representative to learn about the numerous programs, partnerships and benefits of working with the best CPA affiliate network. Visit www.commissionsoup.com to learn more or contact us to enroll in the CommissionSoup affiliate network.

About CommissionSoup:
CommissionSoup was established 2001 as a way to reach a larger consumer base for their existing merchant partnerships. Through our performance-based affiliate network and interactive advertising techniques, CommissionSoup provides an online connection for affiliate marketers and merchants to create mutually beneficial relationships.

CreditSoup, Inc. Announces Name Change and Launches New Divisions

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Madison, SD - Our mission at CreditSoup, Inc. is to achieve and maintain a position of unparalleled excellence within the online marketing industry. In order to more accurately reflect our company’s broad initiatives in online marketing, we are changing our corporate name to Bulldog Media Group, Inc. As we approach 10 years in this industry, we have seen online marketing change and change again. In order to diversify and stay current with these changes, Bulldog Media Group, Inc. will be positioned to provide a more diversified and complete marketing strategy for our clients marketing needs.

Along with a new name, we have added the new divisions of The RewardsRunner Network and Infusion Strategies. The RewardsRunner Network has been in research and development for some time and is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2009. The RewardsRunner Network will reward customers for every purchase made online through RewardsRunner.com or a RewardsRunner Network branded site. This online shopping solution connects and builds relationships with customers while creating new revenue sources for its partners. Customers register as members to enjoy great rewards where they earn cash back from stores they shop at every day.

Infusion Strategies will formally organize the lead generation, list management, and customer acquisition efforts that have been operating under the CommissionSoup umbrella. The addition of key personnel, enhanced technologies, and additional marketing strategies has led these services to experience substantial growth. The new division will allow these opportunities to be available to other partners to provide strategic direction and comprehensive solutions to their marketing efforts.

President Darin Namken states that “As we approach 10 years, it’s been great for us to experience such growth here. Through our current restructuring, Dwaine Chapel of the Lake Area Improvement Corporation and Russell Olson of Heartland Consumers Power District have been beneficial resources with their input and assisting in our needs.”

Chapel commented, "The LAIC is excited about the expansion of Bulldog Media Group along with The RewardsRunner Network and Infusion Strategies Projects. The economic atmosphere created in Madison encourages continued growth of its businesses. The announcement of new positions solidifies Bulldog Media Group’s commitment to Madison. These new positions provide diversity into the technology sector. We congratulate Darin, Todd and Chad on this announcement."

Camelyn Sims will continue as the General Operations Manager of all the divisions under the Bulldog Media Group umbrella. Long time employee Scott Delzer will head up the Infusion Strategies division. Lisa Robson will lead the direction of CommissionSoup , our successful affiliate marketing division. The RewardsRunner Network will be under the supervision of Mike Waldner, who joined the company in 2008 to develop and manage this division.

As research began for a new corporate name, CreditSoup, Inc. looked to its company values and roots for insight. Being a family-oriented company that believes in a solid education and a solid community presence, the name was inspired by the bulldog mascot of the Madison Central School District and ‘Media Group’ encompasses the whole media company.

CommissionSoup Announces Major Changes To The Enrollment Process

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CommissionSoup, a leader in performance based affiliate marketing, announces major changes in their member enrollment processes. Through the past 8 years, CommissionSoup has developed relationships with quality affiliates who understand marketing, program promotion, and the essentials of compliance. Time and time again, our affiliates have produced quality consumers for our merchant’s programs through innovative marketing strategies while upholding program marketing standards.

In an effort to make sure we continue to provide the highest quality traffic, CommissionSoup has moved to an invitation-only network. As of June 25th, 2009, CommissionSoup no longer offers open enrollment for new affiliate members. With the current economic downturn, the number of affiliates producing traffic through fraud is on the rise. CommissionSoup is combating these efforts by only working with the highest quality members of the affiliate marketing industry and continuing to advance the relationships they’ve developed since 2001.

According to Darin Namken, President of CommissionSoup, “We believe that it’s the right time to make this important change in order for us to continue offering our merchant partners the highest quality traffic while providing our affiliate partners the best performing offers to market.”

CommissionSoup was established 2001 as a way to reach a larger consumer base for their existing merchant partnerships. Through our performance-based affiliate network and interactive advertising techniques, CommissionSoup provides an online connection for affiliate marketers and merchants to create mutually beneficial relationships.

Learn more at www.commissionsoup.com.

New Faces at CommissionSoup

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

MADISON S.D. - CommissionSoup once again is seeing continued growth. "New staff members Donald Parker, Megan Johnson, Tyler Hansen and Jenny Grabinger are now on board to assist in our expansion efforts." stated Darin Namken, President of CommissionSoup.

On December 4, 2008, Namken announced the expansion of The RewardsRunner Network. This online shopping site will connect and build relationships with customers while creating new revenue sources for its partners. Customers register as members and enjoy great rewards where they earn cash back from stores they shop at every day.

With this expansion we have welcomed new staffers Donald Parker-Web Application Programmer; Megan Johnson-Marketing and Design Assistant; Tyler Hansen-Graphic Designer; and Jenny Grabinger-Marketing Strategy Coordinator. “These talented individuals will be working for CreditSoup, Inc. and their skills will be utilized in one or more of our divisions.” Namken added.

As the excitement to launch day grows for RewardsRunner.com so does the opportunities for merchants, customers, businesses, and organizations that will benefit from this endeavor. Never before has a site offered so many options and with so many benefits.

Look for more information and the opening of RewardsRunner.com coming soon.

About CommissionSoup:
CommissionSoup provides Business Partners online marketing solutions through our CPA affiliate network, database management and lead generation divisions as well as media buys and other complete marketing solutions through our sister company, The RewardsRunner Network.
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Contact:
Camelyn Sims, Operations Manager
605-256-9103
csims@creditsoup.com

CommissionSoup to Exhibit at Ad:Tech San Francisco 2009

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CommissionSoup to Exhibit at Ad:Tech San Francisco 2009

Madison, SD (MarketWire) April 14, 2009 – CommissionSoup, a top performance-based marketing solutions and affiliate marketing group, will be exhibiting at Ad:Tech San Francisco 2009 from April 21st – 22nd.

CommissionSoup affiliate program members enjoy making money the easy way, with their products or programs marketed to the fullest potential. Offers on CommissionSoup.com are displayed based on consumer input, ensuring that affiliates reach the right audience for their product or service.

Ad:Tech San Francisco, the largest digital marketing tradeshow and conference in the world, will introduce brand marketers and merchants to CommissionSoup’s user-friendly network of online marketingand affiliate marketing solutions.

“Increasingly more and more merchants are finding it to their advantage to work with our company. Our methods of targeting the best audience for each merchant is a definite advantage during this economy,” said Darin Namken, president of CommissionSoup. “Ad:Tech San Francisco is a great chance to find out more about the mutually beneficial relationships that we produce between affiliates, marketers and merchants, and see how CommissionSoup can help your company.”

CommissionSoup is exhibiting at Booth #1459 at Moscone Center West in San Francisco. Exhibit hours are from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, April 21 and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday, April 22.

For additional information about CommissionSoup or to set up a meeting with a CommissionSoup representative at ad:tech San Francisco 2009, visit www.commissionsoup.com.

About ad:tech:

For more than ten years, ad:tech has provided media, marketing and technology professionals with the tools and techniques they need to succeed in a changing digital world. With 10 shows in 7 countries, ad:tech’s globally respected roster of speakers, workshops and exhibitors continues to make it the preferred resource and destination for digital marketers everywhere.

About CommissionSoup:
CommissionSoup provides e-business marketing solutions through their performance-based affiliate marketing network. CommissionSoup focuses on e-business marketing solutions by providing an online connection for marketers and merchants to create mutually beneficial relationships. With a variety of online programs to market and cutting-edge technology, marketers can find the programs and options to make their marketing efforts a success with CommissionSoup.
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Contact:
Camelyn Sims, Operations Manager
605-256-9103
csims@creditsoup.com

Transparent Since 2001, CommissionSoup Affiliate Programs Continue to Grow Despite Slumping Economy

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Madison, SD (MarketWire) March 17, 2009 – Transparency may be the big buzz word in online marketing now a days, but it’s nothing new to CommissionSoup, a top performance-based marketing solutions and affiliate marketing group that has been transparent since the company was founded in 2001.

“From the beginning CommissionSoup has always provided transparency to our partners,” said Darin Namken, president of CommissionSoup. “Even during times of strict and continually changing regulations our merchants have the access and ability to view their program's marketing materials, locations, affiliate relationships, traffic and sales reports, as well as compliance history and reviews.”

Merchants of CommissionSoup have access to many attractive features and helpful tools for increased transparency in their affiliate programs. Merchants can create a variety of detailed reports for their programs to view conversion ratios, sales, or the amount of traffic CommissionSoup is sending to help analyze each program’s performance.

If at any time a merchant needs assistance with any of their reports, CommissionSoup has a dedicated team of customer service representatives that are more than willing to answer questions, and the CommissionSoup compliance department ensures that each product or program is being marketed to its full potential.

Transparency creates a win-win solution for merchants and affiliates, and is a key component for achieving success in the online marketing world. Increased transparency assures quality control and compliance while contributing to affiliate relationship building and generating extra revenue for clients.

For additional information about the transparent affiliate marketing programs at CommissionSoup, visit www.commissionsoup.com.

Contact:
Camelyn Sims, Operations Manager
605-256-9103
csims@creditsoup.com

CommissionSoup Finds Consumers Still Shopping Despite Tough Economic Times

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Madison, SD (MarketWire) February 13, 2009 – CommissionSoup has many financial products and online offers available to market through their affiliate marketing program to help consumers with financial needs, especially during tough economic times.

“Whether you’re looking for a credit card, a loan, debt consolidation or advice, your credit score, or protection from identity theft, you’ll find qualified providers for those services at CommissionSoup,” said Darin Namken, president of CommissionSoup. “We also offer great affiliate programs for merchants interested in promoting their financial services. Businesses are still marketing online and still finding great success with us.”

Affiliate marketers can easily find the loan, credit card, mortgage or debt consolidation products that are right for their consumers with an affiliate account at CommissionSoup.com. Offers are easily located and information on the products is easily available, ensuring that affiliates target the right audience with the right products.

CommissionSoup provides affiliates with a single source to locate everything from credit cards to car insurance to online movie rentals and our affiliates are provided with a unique medium to market these products or services and generate revenue.

Joining an affiliate marketing program such as CommissionSoup can promote a wealth of new leads, customers, and bottom line revenue for merchants without the risk normally associated with lead generation. Over half of adult Americans online have used the Internet to do some form of online shopping, making online marketing a great choice for financial product or service providers.

For additional information about CommissionSoup, visit www.commissionsoup.com.

About CommissionSoup:

CommissionSoup provides online marketing solutions through their performance-based affiliate marketing network. CommissionSoup focuses on online marketing solutions by providing a connection for marketers and merchants to create mutually beneficial relationships. With a variety of online programs to market and cutting-edge technology, marketers can find the programs and options to make their marketing efforts a success with CommissionSoup.
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Contact:
Camelyn Sims, Operations Manager
605-256-9103
csims@creditsoup.com