CJ Affiliate Announces CJU17 “CJ You Awards” Winners

SANTA BARBARA, CA, September 14, 2017— Last night at the annual CJ University (CJU) conference, CJ Affiliate™ announced winners of the 2017 CJ You Awards.

The awards ceremony took place during an evening banquet at The Fess Parker – A Doubletree by Hilton Resort's Plaza Del Sol, located in Santa Barbara, CA.

"CJ Affiliate is proud to support our advertisers, publishers and agencies—winners and finalists alike," said Waleed Al-Atraqchi, president of CJ Affiliate. "Their successes demonstrate their commitment and innovative strategy, and we are honored to recognize them at CJU17."

The annual awards recognize advertisers, publishers and agencies chosen for their achievements in affiliate marketing. The CJ You Awards Dinner included a few new accolades, including Technology & Services Advertiser and Publisher of the Year. Plus, as entertainment, CJ Affiliate staff surprised attendees with their rendition of “Carpool Karaoke” featuring special guests and internet sensations Tripp & Tyler, who also emceed the event.

2017 CJ You Awards Winners:

New Advertiser of the Year: DIRECTV NOW
Highest total commissions paid.

New Publisher of the Year: The Motley Fool
Highest total commissions earned.

International Advertiser of the Year: HomeAway
International advertiser with best year-over-year growth.

International Publisher of the Year: TopCashback
International publisher with best year-over-year growth.

Financial Advertiser of the Year: Barclaycard
Best year-over-year growth by category.

Financial Publisher of the Year: CompareCards by Lending Tree
Best year-over-year growth by category.

Retail Advertiser of the Year: Bed Bath & Beyond
Best year-over-year growth by category.

Retail Publisher of the Year: Honey
Best year-over-year growth by category.

Travel Advertiser of the Year: Booking.com
Best year-over-year growth by category.

Travel Publisher of the Year: CouponCabin.com
Best year-over-year growth by category.

Technology & Services Advertiser of the Year: GoDaddy
Best year-over-year growth by category.

Technology & Services Publisher of the Year: The Wirecutter
Best year-over-year growth by category.

Agency of the Year: PMX
Growth based on client sales, publisher votes, and CJ relationships fostered and delivered.

Innovator of the Year – Advertiser: Hotels.com
Most creative use of new ideas, methods, or technologies to shape the affiliate world.

Innovator of the Year – Publisher: MEREDITH
Most creative use of new ideas, methods, or technologies to shape the affiliate world.

About CJ Affiliate
CJ Affiliate™ (formerly Commission Junction) is a leading global affiliate marketing network, specializing in pay-for-performance programs to drive results. Our network helps to create connections amid millions of online consumers daily by facilitating equitable, lucrative relationships between advertisers and publishers. Many of the world's most recognized and specialized brands run their affiliate programs on CJ's platform. For more information, please visit www.cj.com.

About CJ University (CJU)
CJ University, commonly referred to as CJU, is an annual conference that provides unique networking and information sharing opportunities for the fast-growing affiliate marketing industry. It is designed to empower all stakeholders in affiliate marketing—including senior marketing leaders, affiliate experts, and leading publishers—with tools, insights, and ideas to propel their businesses. For more information, please visit www.cjuniversity.com.

About Conversant
Conversant® is a leader in personalized digital marketing. Conversant helps the world's biggest companies grow by creating personalized experiences that deliver higher returns for brands and greater satisfaction for people. We offer a fully integrated personalization platform, personalized media programs and the world's largest affiliate marketing network—all fueled by a deep understanding of what motivates people to engage, connect, and buy. For more information, please visit www.conversantmedia.com.