2026 Bronze Winner
CJ UK Performance Team
The Challenge
CJ works with some of the UK's most ambitious brands, brands already achieving outstanding results. The challenge isn't fixing what's broken; it is sustaining exceptional growth trajectories and elevating affiliate from a conversion tactic to the foundation of digital marketing strategy.
The Strategy
The CJ UK Performance Team combines data science, technical expertise, publisher development, and client strategy into a single integrated unit with shared ownership of the full performance lifecycle — pairing deep domain expertise with AI-powered intelligence.
Execution and Innovation
Category specialists deploy proprietary machine learning to identify high-value partners before competitors. Analysts use predictive analytics with 90%+ accuracy. Named accountability, shared metrics, and 360-degree reviews make collaboration operational rather than aspirational.
Results
Near-perfect client retention, +30% average client revenue growth in year one, 22% of programme revenue from newly recruited partners, 40% increase in partner count, and 9.3% of client budgets protected through fraud prevention.
Judge's Verdict
"Dedicated investment in AI upskilling and its practical application in daily workflows and accurate performance forecasting."
"Commendable client retention, significant revenue growth, and strong commercial outputs – a team that positions its clients securely for the future."