Shawn Collins is the co‑founder of Affiliate Summit, the premier B2B conference that connects affiliates, advertisers, and vendors in the iGaming and broader affiliate marketing space. He started his writing career in suburban Maryland, founding a U2 fanzine and a university newspaper, before moving to New York City to pursue writing. Shifting to affiliate marketing, he quickly earned a regular paid column at ClickZ and authored Successful Affiliate Marketing for Merchants (Que Publishing, 2000).
In 2003, Collins co‑founded Affiliate Summit, which grew into a leading industry event covering iGaming, sports betting, and other verticals. He also co‑founded FeedFront Magazine and served as its Editor‑in‑Chief for 50 issues. His blog, affiliatetip.com, continues to provide insights on affiliate marketing and the iGaming sector. Collins remains actively involved in the affiliate marketing community through speaking, writing, and conference leadership.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate Summit | Co-Founder | – present |