The 2008 LinkShare Golden Link Awards are coming up on Monday, June 23 in New York City. The Linkshare Symposium is on the 24th.

NOTE TO NEW YORK AFFILIATES - Since lots of high powered affiliate marketers and merchants will be in New York City for this event, you may consider trying to get a group together to discuss the New York Affiliate Tax problem! Surprised I have not heard anyone talk about a meeting. If someone is already working on organizing one, please let me know so I can publicize it!

The 2008 Golden Link Award Finalists are listed below and the winners will be announced at the gala event on the 23rd.

Performance Marketing’s Most Vocal Advocate
* InternetGeekGirl
* Revenue Magazine
* Scott Jangro

Innovative Publisher of the Year
* Buzzillions.com
* Delivery Agent, Inc. - SeenON.com
* ToldYa

Innovative Advertiser of the Year
* Beatport
* Office Depot
* Walmart.com

Best New Publisher
* Clever Parties Inc
* RedPlum.com
* StylePointer

Best New Advertiser
* Estee Lauder Companies
* Petite Sophisticate
* Webroot

Advertiser’s Choice Award
* FabulousSavings.com
* Shopping-Bargains.com
* SurfMyAds.com-Coupon Winner

Publisher’s Choice Award
* GSI Commerce
* ICE.com
* Park Seed Company

International Advertiser of the Year
* Avon
* Blue Nile
* NET-A-PORTER UK

Best Performance-Based Search Strategy
* Frederick’s of Hollywood
* McAfee
* Vertive, Inc.

Best Integrated Lead Generation Campaign
* Chase
* Insurance.com
* TigerDirect.com

MVP – Most Valuable Publisher for Lead Generation
* 1ShopMall
* Belcaro Group
* TuitionChart.com

Best Integrated Multi-Channel Marketing
* Allegiance Marketing Resources
* American Express
* Dell Canada / Airmilesshops.ca

Technology Genius Award
* Factor LLC
* SpashAds
* StyleFeeder

Best Overall Online Distribution Strategy
* Bare Necessities
* Eastbay
* ZIRH