Meet The Network: dgm

Everything you wanted to know about dgm, but were affraid to ask:

Website: dgmAffiliates.com / Telephone: +44 (0)20 7943 4200

dgm is the trading name of dealgroupmedia (UK) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deal Group Media plc. The company was founded in 1999 the UK's first affiliate network provider. In 2003 the company extended its portfolio of performance-based marketing products, launching its online advertising network and acquiring leading Search Engine Marketing specialist IBNet plc. This formed Deal Group Media plc. With offices in London, Sydney, Singapore, Delhi, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Auckland, the group now has over 120 staff worldwide and over 250 clients. DGM is listed on the stock exchange (AIM)

dgmAffiliates was originally called UK Affiliates and was launched by CEO Adrian Moss, who pioneered affiliate marketing in the UK by setting up dgm as the first affiliate marketing network.

dgmAffiliates specialise in managing blue chip brands including existing Clients Vodafone, The AA, Virgin Media, Tiscali and Sea France.

The Client Account Management team is led by Matt Bailey. Matt has been at dgm since July 2006 and has recently been short listed for Account Manager of 2007 at this years A4U Awards. The Client team’s key focus is on being a strategic partner for our Clients and working with them to achieve their online objectives.

We also have a newly established Affiliate Management team led by Helen Southgate. Helen has over 5 ½ years experience in the affiliate industry and her key role is to make sure dgm provide affiliates with the highest level of service, support the Client account management team and create business development opportunities for all affiliates across the network.

Meet The Team:

Name: Dan Cohen Position In Company: Affiliate Operations Director What is your job role? I run the delivery of the network What is your favourite sandwich? Bacon & cream cheese Tell us an interesting fact about you: My dad played for the England Rugby Team (ok, only under 16's, but at least he can say that he played & beat Australia) What's your favourite website? News Now - Football What's your dgm Nickname? "DC"

Name: Helen Southgate Position In Company: Affiliate Director What is your job role? I head up the affiliate account management team who are responsible for all things affiliate. What is your favourite sandwich? Mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, parma ham and sundried tomato in a huge jaw breaking ciabatta. No sandwich has come close but open to being proven otherwise. Tell us an interesting fact about you: I failed my cycling proficiency test at the age of 12 after pulling a wheelie and crashing into the examiner. What's your favourite website? www.eastcoastsurf.co.uk – No I’m not a surfer but this is my brother’s website and is great for checking out the “swell” anywhere from Cromer to Cornwall What's your dgm Nickname? “Gareth” (after Gareth Southgate)

Name: Matt Bailey Position: Client Director Role: Manage the team of Account Managers What is your favourite sandwich? Brie, warm bacon, mayonnaise and cranberry sauce on a freshly cooked baguette. Tell us an interesting fact about you: I only have four toes on my left foot What's your favourite website? www.mcfc.co.uk - [ed: Do I really have to put that?] What's your dgm Nickname? “Bailey”

Name: James Jackson Position: Account Manager Role: Managing a number of blue-chip accounts; many in the telecoms sector and responsible for management of a team of Account Execs and their acccounts. What is your favourite sandwich? Bacon, of course! Tell us an interesting fact about you: Captained the Great Britain 2-man luge team at the 1990 Junior inter Olympics in Helsinki. What's your favourite website? The Guardian What's your dgm Nickname? “Action Jackson”

Name: Ben Cockburn Position: Account Manager Role: Look after several accounts, IT fount of knowledge to the rest of the team. What is your favourite sandwich? Roast lamb inna big white roll smothered in thick gravy. Scotch Corner Bar here I come. Mmmmm, gravy... Tell us an interesting fact about you: I'm suffering in the Great London Gravy Drought. I'll heavily subsidise a gravy tanker to North London What's your favourite website? News Now - Newcastle United ; The Register What's your dgm Nickname? “Scorchio” [Ed: Why? ... Ohhhh!]

Name: Matt Swan Position: Account Executive Role: Day to day management of a number of affiliate campaigns What is your favourite sandwich? Steak and Red Onion on a baguette. Tell us an interesting fact about you: My dad was a professional wrestler known as "The Woking Mauler" and once grappled with Big Daddy. What's your favourite website? Spurs Community What's your dgm Nickname? “Swanny”

Name: Catherine Rudkin Position: Account Executive Role: Look after the affiliates on the DGM network. What is your favourite sandwich? Smoked Salmon and cream cheese. Tell us an interesting fact about you: I was a baby model and appeared on adverts on TV, in magazines etc. What's your favourite website? Facebook What's your dgm Nickname? “Rudders”

Name: Kevin Sutton Position: Account Executive Role: Look after several key accounts specialising in retail and travel. What is your favourite sandwich? Warm ciabata with ham, mozzarella, tomato and pesto. Tell us an interesting fact about you: I once met the Sultan of Brunie, big fan. What's your favourite website? Amazon What's your dgm Nickname? “BGK”

Name: Jen Brain Position: Account Executive Role: I specialise in broadband affiliate campaigns but I'm launching a very exciting retail client in the next few weeks in time for the Christmas rush - so watch this space! What is your favourite sandwich? Crayfish from Padstow Harbour with chilli mayonnaise in a granary cob... mmmmm... reminds me of Summer! Tell us an interesting fact about you: I studied in Canada for a year and lived near Niagara Falls. What's your favourite website? news.bbc.co.uk, www.people.com and www.hsbc.co.uk (but only on pay day!) What's your dgm Nickname? “Braniac”

Name: Sheenu Aggarwal Position: Senior Account Executive Role: Look after several key accounts spread across all sectors, accounts include JD Williams, William Hill and Sainsbury’s Bank. What is your favourite sandwich? Toasted Sandwich with Chicken, Mayo and Salad. [Ed: At last - a wicked sandwich - with tomatos of course!] Tell us an interesting fact about you: I once was got bitten by a monkey! What's your favourite website? efestivals.co.uk / dontstayin.com/uk / urbanjunkies.com What's your dgm Nickname? “Garwala Bear” / “Shamool”