Networking for Award Finalists
The Performance Marketing Awards (PMA) will host a dedicated Shortlist Networking Brunch on April 16, 2026. Held at Soho House White City in London, the gathering serves as a precursor to the 20th anniversary of the PMA main ceremony. The event specifically targets industry finalists and sponsors, providing a focused environment for peer-to-peer networking ahead of the gala.
The brunch focuses on the companies and individuals shortlisted across more than 30 award categories. These categories span the breadth of the performance marketing sector, covering diverse strategies in affiliate marketing, lead generation, and performance-based technology. The event allows shortlisted entrants to connect with category sponsors and industry peers to discuss the year's benchmarks.
Industry Participation
Several prominent technology providers and agencies are involved in the curation of this year’s shortlist activities. Partner companies include tracking platform CAKE, influencer marketing platform Captiv8, and advertising specialists Cardlytics. Their participation highlights the technical and strategic diversity present in the current award cycle.
Other confirmed partners include financeAds, Gen3, LEADSCALE, Optimise, and VEVE. These organizations represent various facets of the ecosystem, from financial services and agency management to lead validation and mobile performance.
Two Decades of Performance Marketing
The 2026 edition marks 20 years since the inception of the Performance Marketing Awards. The addition of the brunch reflects a growing emphasis on structured networking opportunities within the awards season. By hosting the event at Soho House White City, the organizers aim to facilitate high-level discussions regarding attribution models, CPA optimization, and the evolution of merchant-publisher relationships.
Affilitizer Editorial Team
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed.
