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Affiliate Marketing Challenge 6

November 30, 2008 Posted by Tyler Cruz

Note: The results of the Affiliate Marketing Challenge 5 will be posted on December 3rd.

It’s hard to believe that this is already the 6th Affiliate Marketing Challenge. It sure has come a long way in terms of prizes since the first challenge back in June. And we have MarketLeverage to thank for that.

That’s right! Due to the enormous successes of our first five affiliate marketing challenges, MarketLeverage and I have joined together once again to bring you the Affiliate Marketing Challenge 6!

There is a total of $11,475 worth of prizes up for grabs, including a 60-inch 1080 HDTV, Sony 60GB HD Camcorder, HP Compaq Notebook, and yes… even a freaking Segway i2!

Whether you’re a super affiliate, medium affiliate, or brand new to affiliate marketing, we have prizes aimed just for your skill level. We even have prizes for bloggers who post about this contest, so everybody is eligible to win a prize as long as you either do affiliate marketing or have a blog.

Overview

The competition runs from December 1st (12:00AM Eastern time) to December 31st (11:59PM Eastern time).

However, the earlier you register, the more time you have to start making some dough and the better your chances, so the sooner the better!

The process of the challenge is simple: publishers register to MarketLeverage under my referral link and then proceed to make as much money as they can until competition ends on December 31st.

There are also some additional prizes that can be won by simply blogging about this competition.

How to Participate

There are two different ways to participate in the competition. You may choose either method, or do both. However, the best prizes are only available in the “Earn the Most” methods:

Earn the Most: Main Prizes: Compete with others to earn the most (or top 5) in commissions from Market Leverage.

1. Sign up to MarketLeverage through my referral link by clicking here. It is very important that you register under my referral link or you will not be eligible. If you’ve already registered to ML previously, then you are unfortunately not eligible to participate as I cannot track your generated revenue. If you’re an international publisher (non-US), make sure you provide the necessary bank information as MarketLeverage pays international publishers by bank wire and if this information isn’t listed they will auto-decline your application.
2. Approve your account by phoning ML or having them phone you (don’t worry, they’re real nice!).
3. Earn as much as you can!

Earn the Most: New Signups: 

If you signed up to MarketLeverage through me just for this competition, you are eligible for the New Signups prize category as well. As long as you finish amongst the top 3 revenue earners for new signups, you win a prize.

If you are a new signup, you are eligible to win prizes from both the New Signups category and the Main or VIP categories if applicable!

Earn the Most: VIP Category: 

If you’re a super affiliate who can generate big numbers, then you are eligible for the luxurious VIP prizes. You will need to generate at least $50,000 a month in order to be eligible.

There are three tiers. If you generate enough to hit a certain tier and finish as the highest in your tier, you win the corresponding prize for that tier.

The tiers are as follows:

• $50,000-$74,999
• $75,000-$99,999
• $100,000+

Note: Once you generate over $50,000 you are only eligible for the VIP prizes and not the main prizes. Therefore, you cannot win a prize in both the Main Category and VIP Category.

Write a Blog Post: Simply write a blog post telling others about this competition on your blog.

1. It’s as simple as it sounds. Write a blog post (an entire post, not a small mention in another post) about this competition, being sure to link back to it.
2. Contact me with the URL of the actual post, being sure to provide your e-mail address. Please do not comment on this post saying you wrote the post; contact me through the contact form instead or your submission won’t count.
3. You must e-mail me your published post by December 22nd or it will not be accepted.

Note: Your blog must be Internet Marketing related or your submission will not count.

A drawing will be taken at the end of the contest, and 3 random winners will each receive a $35 Prepaid MarketLeverage Rewards Card.

VIP Prizes

$100,000+ Tier: Segway i2

Take it indoors or out. Go fast or go slow. With the i2, all of your local transportation needs are met in one modern, balanced, intelligent machine.

Completely versatile and consistently enjoyable, the i2 is ideal in more ways than one. Not only does it take you out of rush-hour traffic and away from congested parking lots, it’s battery operated, totally wireless, and intuitively moves where your body tells it to.

Here are some more details:

• 105 lbs (47.7 kg)
• Max Speed of 12.5 mph (20 km/h)
• Range of up to 24 miles (38 km)

For full details of this machine, check it out on the Segway website.

$75,000-$99,999 Tier: Sony 60″ Widescreen 1080p HDTV

This 60″ Grand Wega(TM) Rear-projection LCD TV is a magnificent widescreen TV. When viewed at different angles and different situations, other rear-projection television models pale in comparison. With a built-in ATSC TV tuner, you can receive free off-the-air HDTV broadcasts (an optional HDTV antenna is required). And this set has a 1080p service resolution for up to 1920×1080 resolution.

It can also be used as a PC display – imagine playing video games or viewing the Internet on this 60″ (diagonal) screen. This is home-theater extraordinaire.

Here are some features:

• SXRD Technology with WEGA Engine HD System
• Cinema Black Pro
• ATSC Integrated Tuner with CableCARD Slot
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

For full details, check it out on Amazon.

$50,000-$74,999 Tier: Sony 60GB Hybrid HD PAL Camcorder

The HDR-SR11E 60GB Hard Drive HD Handycam(R) Camcorder delivers everything you need to shoot stunning Full High-Definition 1920×1080 resolution video and 10.2-Megapixel still images. With Hybrid recording technology, you can record to either an internal 60GB hard disk drive or removable Memory Stick(R) Duo or Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media.

Here are some features:

• 3.2 Wide (16 – 9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (921K Pixels)
• 5-Megapixel ClearVid CMOS Sensor with Exmor Technology and BIONZ Image Processor
• Professional Quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens – 12x optical zoom, 150x digital zoom
• 3mm Equivalent – 49 – 588mm (4 – 3 Camera Mode), 40 – 480mm (16 – 9 Camera Mode)

For full details, check it out on Amazon.

Main Prizes

1st Place: HP Compaq Business Notebook

Challenge the Status Quo. The HP Compaq Business Notebook 6735b is a dockable business notebook PC that works just as hard as you do. Blending the latest AMD processor and integrated graphics technologies along with the same HP Mobile Broadband and HP BIOS security features as its Intel-based brethren, this package delivers a robust and secure mobile PC experience with a price and a look that will turn most heads. Find out more about rural broadband. The HP Compaq Business Notebook 6735b features powerful AMD processors, plenty of RAM, and roomy hard drives to handle all of your needs.

Here are some details:

• Dual core AMD Athlon 64 X2 QL-60 / 1.9 GHz

• 15.4-inch screen
• 2 GB Ram
• ATI Radeon HD 3200

Check out more details here.

2nd Place: Samsung 24″ Widescreen LCD Monitor

Unbelievable color and clarity is what you can expect from Samsung’s 24” TFT flat panel displays. These LCD monitors feature multiple input sources, completely flat image areas, and a distortion free viewing experience. Check stocks, watch surgical procedures, create extensive spreadsheets, and develop layered graphics. When you live in the world of Samsung, there’s no limit to what you can accomplish.

Here are some spec details:

• 1920 x 1200 Resolution
• Contrast Ratio: 20000:1
• Video Inputs: 15 pin D-Sub DVI-D
• 5ms response time

Check out more details here.

3rd Place: 16GB iPod Touch

This isn’t the first time we’ve given away an iPod touch, but it’s the first time we’re giving away a 16GB iPod Touch which holds twice as much data as the 8GB version!

This sexy new line of iPod’s has multi-touch technology, Wi-Fi, and can play smooth high resolution video to name but a few of it’s many features.

Here are some more spec details:

• Can hold up to 20,000 photos, 3,500 songs, or 20 hours of video
• Comes with earphones, dock adapter, USB 2.0 cable, and polishing cloth
• 3.5-inch LCD display
• 640×480 video resolution

For more details, check out the Apple iPod Site.

4th Place: Flip MinoHD

The Flip MinoHD is the latest line of Flip Video cameras. It is just as small as the Mino, but packs a stunningly crisp, HD-quality video.

The MinoHD combines Flips signature simplicity with breathtaking quality; shoot and share your videos in cinematic widescreen!

Here are some features:

• Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second progressive scan
• The world’s smallest HD camcorder, weighing only 3.3 ounces
• Built-in memory for up to 60 minutes of high-quality video
• Start recording within 3 seconds of power-up

More details can be found on TheFlip’s website.

5th Place: $175 Prepaid ML Rewards Card

This MarketLeverage American Express Rewards card is prepaid with $175 and can be used just like any other credit card, only it is prepaid and can be thrown away when emptied. Think of it as a throw-away credit card (only don’t throw it away until you’ve spent it all!).

Treat yourself and a few friends to a real nice dinner, give it away as a present, or buy a few new games for yourself – it’s your money so do what you want with it! But we encourage you to spoil yourself a bit and treat yourself to something nice. After all, you earned it!

New Signup Prizes

1st Place: 8GB iPod Touch

This sexy new line of iPod’s has multi-touch technology, Wi-Fi, and can play smooth high resolution video to name but a few of it’s many features.

Here are some more spec details:

• Can hold up to 10,000 photos, 1,750 songs, or 10 hours of video
• Comes with earphones, dock adapter, USB 2.0 cable, and polishing cloth
• 3.5-inch LCD display
• 640×480 video resolution

For more details, check out the Apple iPod Site.

2nd Place: 8GB iPod Nano

The iPod nano now comes in nine vibrant colors and a new curved aluminium and glass design. The crisp, bright picture makes watching movies and TV shows amazing.

Thanks to the built-in accelerometer, you can rotate iPod nano to flip through album art with Cover Flow. Watch movies and TV shows in widescreen. And view photos in either portrait or landscape.

Just give iPod nano a shake and it shuffles to a different song in your music library.

Here are some more details:

• 2-inch LCD screen
• Includes earphones, USB2.0 cable, and dock adapter.
• Holds up to 7,000 photos, 2,000 songs, or 8 hours of video.
• Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery

Check out more details on the Apple iPod Site.

3rd Place: $125 Prepaid ML Rewards Card

This MarketLeverage American Express Rewards card is prepaid with $150 and can be used just like any other credit card, only it is prepaid and can be thrown away when emptied. Think of it as a throw-away credit card (only don’t throw it away until you’ve spent it all!).

Treat yourself and a few friends to dinner, give it away as a gift, or buy a new games for yourself – it’s your money so do what you want with it! But we encourage you to spoil yourself a bit and treat yourself to something nice.

Blogging Prizes

3 bloggers who post about this competition will be chosen randomly by drawing and will each receive a $35 Prepaid MarketLeverage Rewards Card.

More Information

• I will be making regular updates to the current competition rankings on the “Affiliate Challenge” section located on the top right column of my blog. This will let you know how far behind (or ahead!) you are from the leaders. I’ve recently improved this section to show the top new affiliates as well.
• Your name or personal contact information will never be posted on the site. I don’t even have access to it if I wanted to (MarketLeverage can still ship the winner’s prizes as they have access to it). I will state your earnings and CD#, but those are completely safe to disclose.
• The challenge only tracks participant’s income during the contest’s timeframe, so nobody will have a head start on you.
• You will only be competing against other publishers who are signed up under my link, not against all of MarketLeverage’s publishers. This dramatically improves your chances of winning a prize.
• For international publishers (residing outside of the US), in the event that we cannot find a company that ships your prize internationally to your country, MarketLeverage will compensate by sending a PayPal payment or MarketLeverage Gift Card (publisher’s choice) for the value of the prize.

Now go make some money!

I strongly urge everyone to participate in this challenge. The prizes alone should be enough incentive for you to join, but on top of that, this competition is a very good way to get started in affiliate marketing and put positive pressure on yourself to improve your earnings.

I’ve heard from a couple people who participated in the first Affiliate Marketing Challenge who said that the competition helped make them try harder and work on their campaigns more.

And, of course, you’ll keep all your profits you generated from MarketLeverage.

My personal goal for this competition is for the total amount of commissions to hit $110,000. The last competition brought in just over $105,000 so it’s definitely doable, but at the same time we’re also talking about $110,000 in 1-month here! I look forward to seeing how this challenge progresses and hope to see a lot of you participate.

Good Luck!