Once again, Market Leverage has gone above and beyond what is expected from an affiliate marketing company. Yesterday I received an unexpected Fedex package, only to find it was a real care package from the Market Leverage affiliate network. I’ve worked with Market Leverage for a few years now, but first met up with Debby Banning at Affiliate Summit West. Since then we have talked frequently over email and I look forward to working with their network a lot more. As for the gift package… it was awesome! Most affiliate networks or companies will send you a gift package which is loaded up with mouse pads, clothes and hats with their company logo on it… which I imagine most people just stuff in the closet. Market Leverage went way beyond the traditional gift care package by sending the following:
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The Ultimate Care Package sent by Market Leverage
- A plaque in Memory of Rocky
- USB Pen, Flight Travel Pillow & Kit, Sailing Clock
- Flip Ultra Camera with Accessories (Tripod & Travel Case)
- MarketLevege Hat, Polo Shirt (Nike), Fleece Jacket and Blanket
The dedication that was put together to make this care package was awesome. I’ve received a lot of gifts from companies, but the Rocky plaque and the Flip camera are just amazing.
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Damn these things keep popping up everywhere. That’s a good looking package right der!
That is awesome! I’m jealous!!
That is really damn cool. They’re thinking outside the box, which is great. More companies should do that.
I’ve decided not to hate on them for their t-shirt shenanigans after seeing this lol.
It’s really great how they customized the packages for everyone.
Definitely, I was very surprised. I thought they might be mind readers too… because I was looking to get a Flip Ultra Series this week too!
Not mind readers, just feed & twitter readers probably
Definitely a fantastic package. Congrats.
This isn’t a “omg, I’m jealous, I want free stuff” kind of comment (even though I am jealous
)…but, am I the only one who is NOT impressed at all with all of these goodie packages that ML passed out yesterday? I’ve seen 5 or so bloggers show off what they received from ML, and most of them haven’t even done business with ML, they’re just in the network. Maybe it’s just me, but this stuff rarely impresses me, and it’s even worse when a company obviously unloads on big name bloggers. Think they treat “regular” affiliates that way? Nope, so unless you have a blog, this shouldn’t improve your image of ML at all.
Of course they don’t treat regular affiliates that way – every super affiliate session I’ve attended (3 so far) said you have to go above & beyond to woo the super affiliates. Obviously they figured out how to really get their attention.
I know the feeling though – I felt like I was practically the only person that was less than impressed with their t-shirt shenanigans and taking group shots in various super affiliate & affiliate industry t-shirts for obvious linkbait. Just irritated me, perhaps for the same reason this may irritate you.
Meh… it’s a double edged sword.
What bothers me is how all of these bloggers coin ML as such a “great” company because they received free gifts from them. Paul Bourque (Uber Affiliate) received a similar package and he hadn’t generated any revenue through ML. Chad Frederiksen received gifts, and he’s not even an affiliate of theirs. Other bloggers received gifts too, but I’m not sure whether or not they actively work with ML.
Notice I referred to them as bloggers, not super affiliates
The reason they got these gifts is because they own blogs that a lot of affiliates read. It’s not because they are super affiliates. I don’t consider myself a super affiliate, but I’ve generated about $200k in affiliate revenue this year. I can guarantee to you that had I been an affiliate at ML a week ago I wouldn’t have received anything, because I don’t have a blog to show the world how “generous” ML is.
These gifts are NOT a sign of generosity. They are bribes.
thats cool , good job Zac !!
Man, I understand wanting to “bribe” the big name blogs, some of which are “super affiliates” and to give the gifts to the blogs with decent traffic as it can only be good advertising but all us normal little guys feel left out lol. I recently joined Market Leverage and from my initial conversations they do seem to be pretty cool and I am excited to try them out. But then coming and seeing everyone else getting all this cool stuff, well, just makes me feel left out lol. I want a damn flip cam package! I’ll write plenty of cool schwag post and push the network as well but don’t even fell like I show up on anything but the “plain xmas card” list lol.
It’s just like how all the big celebs and movie stars get tons of free crap when they are the last ones that need handouts. Of course we all know it’s just promotion but there is something to be said of taking care of the little guys who will then be 10x as appreciative of the gift packs and probably garner more and longer term loyalty.
Or just send gifts to only the big boys who will mention it just until the next company comes along with even cooler toys heheh.
Yeah, I’m jealous.
Grats Zac
wow. THat is a great package. Did they ask you to do a post , or was it truly a genuine offering?
I received a package in the mail and had no idea what it was. I made the video because it was that good of a package and wanted to show my appreciated. They asked for nothing.
I miss Rocky
and that care package really is something. It is good to see that some companies actually care about their clients
-MIke
Zac,
Thank you for being a long-time publisher of MarketLeverage.
Did you take the video with the Flip? I am glad to see that you didn’t wear your mask for the video! HA!
If there is anything you need contact Erick Bright or I and we will take good care of you!
~Debby
Debby, i would love to join your network.. especially after seeing these gift packs
I’ll second that … if you need free promotion at my blog you are welcome to check it out lol …. This sounds so bad
I really appreciate when a company goes above and beyond! Especially when a company sends USEFUL swag!
Me likey free stuff… But me REALLY likey USEFUL free stuff!!!
Warm geeky regards,
TheAdmiN
That’s an awesome package.
And you know, jealousy aside, super affiliates get perks for a reason… and that’s because they bring in business like no others. I’m sure you deserve every package you get!
Deborah
Now THAT’s how you treat your affiliates. Sort of makes those plastic cups and gel keyboards I’ve gotten from Yahoo look like crap. LOL And ya see how that works… now they’re getting tons of great free exposure on your site just for being thoughtful. I hope other affiliate networks are watching. I’ll have to check Market Leverage out.
Now enough talking and send that flip camera to my address Zac
Btw good package.
dude I know I have recieved gifts in past, but darn Market Leverage has just set a new standard …
I’ll be checking out market leverage… I wouldn’t mind some hats and mousepads!
Yeah hats and mousepads are not bad
… I'll check the site.
Congrats man, those stuffs look cool.
why not we people get such gifts
@ Chetan- We'd love to work with you! Have you submitted an application? Please e-mail me at Dina@marketleverage.com if you have any questions.
@Syed- Just checked out your blog and love the contest idea, that's great! We're going to be starting a MarketLeverage blog soon too, so make sure you check it out! Until then, there's always MLTV.
@Lisa- Let me know if you have any questions!
@MM and Polly- I do think we have an extra hat or two lying around.,,,Tell your publisher manager I said you can have one!
That was really a nice package, they send it to everyone?
Wow Really Nice Package hope i get something for reffer friends to them on my blog good post
This is really awsome I am really too jealous
Congrats dude. Thats a cool package
thats insane. I wish we could promote ourselves like that.