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CJ Affiliate

CJ Affiliate

CJ Affiliate enables brands to scale customer acquisition through performance-based partnerships while providing publishers with access to premium advertisers and reliable payment infrastructure.

cj.comSanta Barbara, California, United StatesFounded 1998Parent: Publicis Groupe

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Industry
Affiliate Marketing
Business Model
Marketplace
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
501-1000
Funding
N/A
Revenue Range
$100M-$500M
Parent Company
Publicis Groupe
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Leading global affiliate marketing network with one of the largest advertiser and publisher ecosystems

Overview

CJ Affiliate (formerly Commission Junction) is one of the world's largest and most established affiliate marketing networks, operating as a subsidiary of Publicis Groupe since 2014. The platform connects thousands of advertisers with publishers, influencers, and content creators to facilitate performance-based marketing campaigns. CJ Affiliate provides sophisticated tracking, attribution, and payment infrastructure that enables brands to expand their reach through partnership marketing while offering publishers tools to monetize their traffic and content. The company serves a diverse range of global brands across retail, travel, financial services, and other verticals, offering advanced technology for managing affiliate relationships at scale. CJ's platform includes real-time reporting, deep-linking capabilities, cross-device tracking, and fraud prevention tools. As part of Publicis Groupe, CJ Affiliate integrates with the broader marketing services ecosystem while maintaining its distinct brand and platform. CJ Affiliate operates globally with a significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific markets. The platform is known for its extensive publisher network, enterprise-grade technology, and long-standing relationships with major advertisers. It competes in the affiliate marketing space by offering comprehensive network reach, advanced attribution models, and dedicated account management for enterprise clients.

Products & Features

CJ Network

Core affiliate marketing platform connecting advertisers with publishers for performance-based campaigns

CJ Links

Deep-linking technology enabling publishers to create trackable links to specific product pages

CJ Analytics

Real-time reporting and attribution tools for tracking campaign performance and conversions

CJ Affiliate Management

Tools for advertisers to recruit, manage, and optimize publisher relationships

Key Features
Cross-device tracking and attributionReal-time performance reportingAutomated payment processingFraud detection and preventionDeep-linking capabilitiesGlobal publisher networkAdvanced commission structuresAPI integration capabilities
Use Cases
E-commerce customer acquisitionBrand awareness through content partnershipsInfluencer marketing campaignsLoyalty and cashback programsMobile app install campaignsB2B lead generationTravel and hospitality bookings
Customer Segments
Enterprise retailers and e-commerce brandsTravel and hospitality companiesFinancial services providersContent publishers and bloggersInfluencers and social media creatorsCoupon and deal sitesLoyalty and cashback platforms

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