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CONN3CT 2025 brought together 170+ agencies, advertisers, publishers, and tech partners in Sydney to celebrate the pillars of People, Platform, and Partnerships<\/em>.\u00a0 From inspiring keynotes and debates to the launch of Commission Factory\u2019s AI-powered assistant Axis<\/em> and the CONN3CT Awards, the event showcased the future of affiliate marketing.<\/h2>\n

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On 13 August 2025, the affiliate marketing community came together at Doltone House Darling Island in Sydney for CONN3CT 2025. Hosted by Matt Hyde, Founder of The Speaker\u2019s Edge, the event welcomed more than 170 agencies, advertisers, publishers, and tech partners for a day of insights, collaboration, and connection.<\/p>\n

At the heart of CONN3CT were three key pillars: People, Platform, and Partnerships<\/strong> (the \u201c3\u201d in CONN3CT). More than event themes, these pillars represent the foundations of affiliate and digital marketing today. Every keynote, panel discussion, and conversation throughout the day reflected how these elements work together to drive innovation and growth across the industry.<\/p>\n

From thought-provoking sessions to vibrant networking, CONN3CT 2025 showcased the power of bringing the industry together to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and shape the future of affiliate marketing.<\/p>\n

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People: The Heart of Affiliate Marketing<\/h4>\n

At its core, affiliate marketing is powered by people. Across every conversation and session, CONN3CT highlighted how relationships, communication, and collaboration remain central to long-term success.<\/p>\n

Samsung Australia’s\u00a0keynote, People: The Affiliate Guide to the Galaxy<\/span><\/em>, offered a closer look at their evolving affiliate strategy in Australia and how strong relationships with their internal staff, affiliate partners, and affiliate networks like Commission Factory continue to drive their growth and success both within the channel and as a business overall.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Platform: Smarter Tools for Smarter Decisions<\/h4>\n

Technology continues to transform the way we work, and our second session, Platform: Time is the UX<\/em><\/span>\u00a0with Green Gadgets, demonstrated how Commission Factory\u2019s tools and resources,\u00a0enhanced by expert account management, have been instrumental in driving long-term growth and sustainability for their thriving affiliate program.<\/p>\n

Alongside the fireside chat featuring Green Gadgets, the Platform component to CONN3CT 2025 saw the rollout of Commission Factory\u2019s\u00a0 Winter Release 2025,<\/span> <\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>including our AI-powered assistant Axis. <\/strong>T<\/span>he exclusive video preview highlighted how Commission Factory’s new, smarter, more intuitive tools can help clients work efficiently, make better decisions, and focus on growing their affiliate\u00a0programs.<\/p>\n

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Partnerships: Power of the Human Touch<\/h4>\n

Collaboration is key, but who drives investment:\u00a0 People or Platform?<\/p>\n

In Partnerships: Who Wins the Budget? The People vs Platform Debate<\/em><\/span>, industry leaders tackled the balance between human expertise and technology. While platforms deliver scale and instant insights, it was people,\u00a0\u00a0bringing creativity, strategy, and judgment, that ultimately took the lead.<\/p>\n

The session, proudly hosted by the Debate Club, reaffirmed a shared truth: the best outcomes come when the right people harness the right tools; proving that while technology enables progress, human expertise remains the ultimate driver of success.<\/p>\n

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Celebrating Success: The CONN3CT Awards 2025<\/h4>\n

The CONN3CT Awards 2025 celebrated outstanding achievements across Commission Factory’s\u00a0affiliate marketing ecosystem. Congratulations to all finalists and winners on the day:\u00a0<\/p>\n