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15 Years of Commission Factory: Leading APAC Affiliate Marketing

 

15 years of commission factory

Fifteen years in affiliate marketing is more than a milestone. It is proof of trust, resilience, and the ability to keep moving as the market changes.

Over that time, the industry has changed fast. Channels have evolved. Consumer behaviour has shifted. Brands have asked for more transparency, stronger technology, and better regional expertise.

Through it all, Commission Factory has continued to adapt.

As we celebrate 15 years, we are proud of what we have built, but this moment is also about where we are heading next: one platform, one team, and a stronger partner marketing future for APAC.


A Network Built From The Ground Up

Commission Factory was founded with a clear purpose: to give brands and partners in performance marketing a network built for the region.

At the time, affiliate marketing in APAC was still developing. Brands needed local support, reliable tracking, and access to quality partners who understood the market. Publishers needed a platform that helped them connect with advertisers and grow sustainable revenue.

Commission Factory helped close that gap.

From the beginning, the focus was on relationships, performance, and practical support. That local understanding became one of the company’s strongest advantages. It helped Commission Factory support advertisers and partners across different markets, categories, and stages of growth.

What started as a regional network has grown into a platform trusted by brands, agencies, and partners across APAC.


The Industry Moved. We Moved with it.

Longevity in this industry isn't something you inherit. You earn it, every year, by staying relevant.

A lot has changed since 2011 We have worked through shifts in technology, tracking, regulation, consumer expectations, and partner models. We have supported brands as affiliate marketing moved from a single acquisition channel to a broader partner marketing strategy.

Every one of those shifts required us to adapt in its technology, its partner relationships, and the way it thinks about performance. That commitment to staying current is built into the platform itself. Nexus and Nexus Pro, our AI-powered assistants, give partners instant access to affiliate marketing insights, dynamic reporting, and the latest industry trends so you're always ahead of the curve.


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One platform. One team.

Commission Factory is built around a simple idea: one platform, one team.

For advertisers and partners, this means a more connected experience. It means access to local expertise, supported by global knowledge, shared technology, and stronger collaboration across teams.

Partner marketing works best when people, data, and technology are aligned. A single platform helps create consistency. A connected team helps turn that consistency into better outcomes.

This approach gives brands the support they need to grow without losing the local insight that makes each market unique. It also gives partners clearer opportunities to connect with advertisers and build stronger commercial relationships.


What's Next?

Fifteen years in, we're not slowing down.

The future of partner marketing will be shaped by smarter technology, stronger partnerships, better data, and a greater focus on measurable growth. Brands will continue to look for channels that deliver performance with transparency. Partners will continue to create new ways to influence, convert, and retain customers.

Commission Factory is ready for that future.

We will keep investing in our platform, our people, and our partnerships. We will continue helping advertisers and partners navigate change with confidence.

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Join as at Think Tank APAC to connect with brands and partners and start shaping your next 15 years in the industry.


Ready to build your next 15 years?

Whether you're launching your first affiliate program or scaling one that's already running, there's no better time to do it on the platform that's been leading APAC performance marketing since 2011.

Get started with Commission Factory today.