South China Morning Post: Advertising Opportunities

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Hi there,

This is James Nardell from the South China Morning Post. We're currently running a marketing campaign to boost the online subscription numbers through our online portal; scmp.com. This campaign is being run through an affiliate program managed on the Google Affiliate Network. Our standard commission offer for partners is $US15.45 per [$51.50 annual] subscription referred through their website. However, we’re prepared to offer hkfastfacts.com $US20.60 per subscription. Is this something that might interest you?

Who is South China Morning Post [scmp.com]?

The South China Morning Post is Hong Kong’s premier English language newspaper. First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia.

scmp.com [the online edition of the newspaper] offers a [world-wide] subscription-based service and currently boasts; over 18,400 paid subscribers; over 82,500 registered users and 3.9 million page views a month. scmp.com also delivers content to mobile phone handsets via SMS alerts, mobile WAP and digital content syndication. The scmp.com site has also been at the frontline of developing podcasts, vidcasts, and citizen journalism projects aimed at both the general consumer and business to business reader segments.

In May 2007, scmp.com re-launched with a new look and upgraded its technology and publishing systems in order to dramatically enhance the search engine, web page personalization, and archive services for readers. For the subscriber this means a personal homepage, a personal news clipping folder, automatic push for news of interest, dynamic on-the-fly content, reduced publishing time, related story recommendations and an integrated archive run through an improved search engine.

Some fast facts on scmp.com:

- South China Morning Post has more correspondents around the region than any other newspaper.
- South China Morning Post offers readers news, business news, and insights into China, Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific.
- Subscribers can pull full details on every company listed on the Hong Kong exchange, making it easy to research companies they may be interested in investing in. [This service is very similar to finance.yahoo.com, but Hong Kong/China focused].
- Subscribers can voice their opinions through the forum and debate with journalists/readers.
- Articles are regularly updated through the day.
- Mobile WAP site allows readers stay updated with what is happening in China anywhere in the world. Plus, they can choose to be alerted by SMS when there are updates to their chosen topics.
- Daily podcasts feature the latest headlines, commentaries from the journalists, exclusive interviews, analysis of the news, business updates and special reports on Hong Kong city life.
- Subscribers can access over 600,000 archived articles dating back to 1993.

Why become a South China Morning Post Affiliate?

1. High Payout. We'll pay you $21.60 commission for every [$51.50] annual subscription you sell through our affiliate program. [Through the private offer I outlined above].

2. 45-day cookie. You’ll earn commissions on a referral, even if it takes up to 45 days for that customer to purchase.

3. Proven Creative. We have lots of attractive, high performance banners, e-mail and text links for you to choose from. We also offer Google Affiliate Network trackable videos files that promote scmp.com. Click here to learn more: http://www.amwso.com/scmp_affiliate_video.php. Check out our video jukebox: http://go.webvideoplayer.com/jaff/MXl8oT5WUaN3sKcPy4Sd0EqxQ6JHBe. The video juke box allows the user to switch easily between multiple videos that are all available within the single player, making it a fully immersive multimedia experience. This affiliate tool really showcases what the scmp.com service offers, and features a number of news stories from the website [I’ll keep the content updated and 'fresh' without you having to change/update anything].

4. Coupons. You can offer your customers a coupon [exclusive to affiliates] that'll give them 4 weeks free with their annual subscription to scmp.com.

5. Trusted Program Management. The South China Morning Post affiliate program is run through the Google Affiliate Network and professionally managed by AMWSO.

6. Monthly Newsletter Support. As a South China Morning Post affiliate you'll receive an informative email that'll keep you updated on; affiliate competitions, activation bonuses, program updates etc.

7. Keyword Support for CPC Campaigns. We can provide you with full support for paid search campaigns. [Please contact me for more details].

8. Parasite Free Program. As with all AMWSO managed programs the South China Morning Post affiliate program is parasite free. And always will be.

9. Free Content. We can provide you with high quality content that can be used for Web and Email Marketing. [Please contact me for more details].

You can learn more about the program here: http://amwso.com/south_china_morning_post.php. This is the sign up link: https://www.connectcommerce.com/secure/partner_app_alt.html?ccmid=K175790. I’m looking forward to the prospect of working with you, and please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Have a great day!

James D. Nardell
South China Morning Post
Affiliate Management Team
Email: james.nardell@scmp.com
Phone: (805) 624-5669
IM - Yahoo/MSN/Google/Skype: JamesNardell

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[Raymond]

Thanks James, an interesting idea I'll certainly consider -- though I think most of our visitors can find www.scmp.com without my help.

Yours
Raymond