{"id":14189,"date":"2025-09-29T12:19:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/?p=14189"},"modified":"2026-02-25T14:44:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:44:48","slug":"affiliate-takeover-barcelona-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/affiliate\/affiliate-takeover-barcelona-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Affiliate Takeover Barcelona: White Hat Vibes, Real Connections, and Zero Empty Chairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I\u2019ve been meaning to write about my time at the<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.affiliatetakeover.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Affiliate Takeover Conference<\/a> in Barcelona<\/strong> for a while now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was the first edition of this conference, and I honestly hadn\u2019t planned to attend. But after hearing how many people I met at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/affiliate\/affiliate-marketing-conferences-top-picks\/#affiliatexpo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affiliate Expo Milan<\/a><\/strong> would be there, I got a serious case of FOMO. One day before the event I grabbed my ticket and flew over. Best last-minute decision of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Affiliate Takeover Stood Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First off, the <strong>theme<\/strong>: white hat offers and ecommerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be real, affiliate marketing still has a bit of a reputation problem. For some, it\u2019s all phishing, pushy tactics, and shady supplements. But this conference was the exact opposite. It shone a spotlight on the <strong>partnership-based, ethical side of affiliate marketing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Affiliate marketing done right is about trust and collaboration.<\/strong> It\u2019s about how brands and media buyers work together to create win-win campaigns. And this event really brought that forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, this event brought light to the best part of our industry. The serious, high-integrity, data-driven side of affiliate marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accessibility and Respect for Affiliates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>ticket pricing<\/strong> was reasonable, which matters. Yes, it was still a premium event, but there were smart offers and discounts (marketers know how to market!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I appreciated most? <strong>Affiliates were treated with respect.<\/strong> And that matters. Too often, we forget they\u2019re the real engine behind these events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brands want leads. Affiliates bring them. Give them a good deal and treat them well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As someone who also runs a product used by many affiliate media buyers, I always say: <em>Treat affiliates well, they are the reason events like this exist in the first place.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AFFILIATE-TAKEVOVER-IMAGE-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AFFILIATE-TAKEVOVER-IMAGE-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AFFILIATE-TAKEVOVER-IMAGE-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AFFILIATE-TAKEVOVER-IMAGE-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AFFILIATE-TAKEVOVER-IMAGE-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AFFILIATE-TAKEVOVER-IMAGE-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AFFILIATE-TAKEVOVER-IMAGE-1-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AFFILIATE-TAKEVOVER-IMAGE-1-850x850.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Great People, Great Vibes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The brands present? Super solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GiddyUp<\/strong> was one of the main sponsors, and I had the chance to attend one of their private events. Great people, great company culture, and a CEO who\u2019s down to earth and accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ClickBank<\/strong>\u2014a name many of our users know and trust. It was amazing to connect with Kyle in person (yes, we got him on the podcast!), and see Eve and Mychal again. Felt more like catching up with old friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MGID<\/strong>? Super friendly crew.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My fellow Romanians from <strong>MaxWeb<\/strong> and <strong>BuyGoods<\/strong>? Warm, supportive, and always a joy to meet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And some others like Kayzen, Snapchat, Taboola, Outbrain&#8230; great traffic sources!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I went alone (no team with me this time), and yes, I was a bit nervous. The introvert in me was like &#8220;<em>what am I doing here alone?<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But&#8230; I felt so connected. Honestly, <strong>this was the first event where I truly felt at home.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"14201\" src=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Julia and ClickBank's Eve chatting\" class=\"wp-image-14201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-1-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-1-850x1133.jpeg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"14202\" src=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-2-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Selfie with Kyle from ClickBank at Affiliate TakeOver\" class=\"wp-image-14202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-2-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-2-850x1133.jpeg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"430\" data-id=\"14200\" src=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-4.jpeg\" alt=\"Julia with the MaxWeb affiliate network team\" class=\"wp-image-14200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-4.jpeg 645w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-4-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intimate, Focused, and High-Quality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn\u2019t a huge expo. <strong>No massive halls or hundreds of booths.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, it felt <strong>curated. More quality than quantity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I saw Jonathan and Darcy, and so many familiar faces. It felt like a gathering of people who really care about this industry, not just numbers and booths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, and a quick note to <strong>Alex Micol<\/strong>: amazing job! Even though you dodged my interview invite&#8230; I\u2019ll be chasing you for an online interview soon. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>speakers were top-notch<\/strong>. Every session I peeked into was packed, literally standing-room only. No fluff. No empty talks. Just real value. (Ezra Firestone is a force of nature!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"14208\" src=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_20250709_124734334-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"With Ezra Firestone\" class=\"wp-image-14208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_20250709_124734334-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_20250709_124734334-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_20250709_124734334-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_20250709_124734334-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_20250709_124734334-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_20250709_124734334-850x1133.jpg 850w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_20250709_124734334.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"14203\" src=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-3-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Julia Draghici with Andrei from BuyGoods  at Affiliate TakeOver Barcelona 2025\" class=\"wp-image-14203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-3-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-3-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-3-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-3.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-3-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-54-PM-3-850x1133.jpeg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"14207\" src=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-53-PM-1-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Julia with Jonathan Bouchard meeting again\" class=\"wp-image-14207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-53-PM-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-53-PM-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-53-PM-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-53-PM-1.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-53-PM-1-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-13-53-PM-1-850x1133.jpeg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Would I go again? 100%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And no, this isn\u2019t a sponsored review or paid promo. It\u2019s just me, saying: <strong>if someone is doing good work in this industry, they deserve recognition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re all building this ecosystem together, so when someone raises the bar, we should celebrate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Affiliate Takeover<\/strong> (#ATO25) did just that. Looking forward for #ATO26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next year there will be another edition of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.affiliatetakeover.com\/miami?utm_source=cpvlab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affiliate Takeover in Miami<\/a> in March 2026. So, if you are in the US and want to not miss out on this event, this is the right opportunity to join it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-16-34-PM-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-16-34-PM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-16-34-PM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-16-34-PM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-16-34-PM-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-16-34-PM.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-07-at-6-16-34-PM-850x638.jpeg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why This Event Matters for Affiliate Marketers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Affiliate Takeover Conference in Barcelona<\/strong> is quickly becoming a must-attend event for media buyers, affiliate marketers, and ecommerce partners focused on <strong>white hat affiliate marketing<\/strong>, <strong>ecommerce offers<\/strong>, and <strong>sustainable performance strategies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event helps shift the narrative around affiliate marketing by highlighting legitimate, scalable strategies. If you&#8217;re looking for actionable insights, quality networking, and a community of pros committed to playing the long game, <strong>Affiliate Takeover should be on your 2026 calendar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key topics<\/strong> that made this event stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ethical affiliate marketing partnerships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White hat ecommerce traffic sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real conversations between brands and media buyers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affiliate conferences with value-driven pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We are trying to attend as many events as possible, but <a href=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/events.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here is a list where you can meet CPV Lab <\/a>team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"hidLocation\" value=\"https:\/\/af.cpvlab.pro\/\"\/>\n<script>var clpconfig = { \"clcsr\" : \"1\", };<\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/af.cpvlab.pro\/landing.js\"><\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">checkdirect(36,166)<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-cpv-tracker-blog wp-block-embed-cpv-tracker-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lfc9ZqbzYG\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/affiliate\/affiliate-marketing-conferences-top-picks\/\">Affiliate Marketing Conferences 2025: Top Picks<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Affiliate Marketing Conferences 2025: Top Picks&#8221; &#8212; CPV Tracker Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/affiliate\/affiliate-marketing-conferences-top-picks\/embed\/#?secret=LGCsqjPhNy#?secret=lfc9ZqbzYG\" data-secret=\"lfc9ZqbzYG\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/julia-avatar-small.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2975 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/julia-avatar-small.png 200w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/julia-avatar-small-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/julia-avatar-small-64x64.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Author: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/julia-draghici\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julia Draghici<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Julia is the CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/cpvlab.pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPV Lab<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cpvone.com\">CPV One<\/a> ad trackers. She has 15+ years experience in the software industry, from development to management. For more than 7 years she is helping marketers get the best out of their marketing campaigns by using a performant ad tracker. Passionate about entrepreneurship, business and performance marketing, Julia loves helping people!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve been meaning to write about my time at the Affiliate Takeover Conference in Barcelona for a while now. It was the first edition of this conference, and I honestly hadn\u2019t planned to attend. 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