Upgrading to AWIN from ShareASale?
Vol: 190 - Here's what you need to know.
HelloZ
Hi there! [Looks up from eating, which she hasn’t stopped doing since Thanksgiving.] It’s nice to see you again. I know, I know - I’m sorry it’s been a little over a week since my last post! I’ve had a few people email to see if I’m okay, to which I responded, “Is anyone really okay though?” Between Kanye West’s Tweets and Kim Kardashian’s new role as a Fairy Butt Mother, there’s been a lot going on, to say the least. But, onward we go!
It’s my birthday month, so focusing on being GRATEFUL for all the things!
Today we’re going to chat about some recent updates for the upgrade from Awin to ShareASale. I’m also sharing my recent favorite finds and the news, obvi.
Buckle up, buttercup!
LFG!
Zlata Boughts
Just a classic case of “I found the best, so you don’t have to do the research.”
Who doesn’t love a good dupe? Hard Candy’s NEW Lip Blur gives you the same smooth, blur effect as Rhode’s Peptide Lip Shape - at a fraction of the cost. It gives you the same gorgeous finish with a silk-smooth texture and long-lasting wear, without the luxe price.
Need a last-minute Valentine’s gift that still feels thoughtful? Shari’s Berries offers same-day delivery of decadent, hand-dipped strawberries, crafted for indulgence. Each berry is perfectly ripened, generously coated in rich chocolate, and elegantly decorated—making every bite a sweet expression of love, even on the busiest day. These are my favorites! I just sent them to someone TODAY actually!
Erin Condren products are a fave of mine when it comes to planners and notebooks. I have my eye on this meeting notebook, because the more meetings i have (thank you!), the more I need to put my thoughts down and organize my to-dos. I like this new style and format and how it differs from my regular notebook notes. (This one!)
NewZ & ShowZ
True crime series “How I Escaped My Cult,” from Texas Crew Productions and Spring Theory and narrated by Tamron Hall, follows the harrowing journeys of cult survivors starting Thursday, February 20 on Freeform.
Suspense thriller “Long Bright River” premieres Thursday, March 13 on Peacock. The series, based on the Liz Moore bestseller, stars and is executive produced by Amanda Seyfried.
Some announcements from the “Next on Netflix” event in London: Comedian John Mulaney will debut a new talk show on March 12 – “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney” – while new seasons of “Stranger Things,” “Love Is Blind,” “Black Mirror” and “Emily in Paris” are all returning for 2025. Season 3 of “Squid Game” will debut June 27. And Tyler Perry signed on for five projects with the streamer – films “Madea’s Destination Wedding”; “Straw”; and “R&B”; a new comedy series “She The People”; and part 2 of the drama series “Beauty in Black.”
The very first episode of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” will air February 15 at 11:30p. The host is George Carlin, with Billy Preston and Janice Ian as musical guests. “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” debuts the following night at 8p.
Discovery’s “Naked and Afraid” starts a new season Sunday, March 9 at 8p. This will be the first time a double amputee will be featured on the competition series.
The long-awaited sixth and final season of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” is set to start Tuesday, April 8. Season five launched back in September of 2022.
Season 16 of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” premieres on March 9 at 8p with a supersized episode that has Porsha Wiliams making her return alongside Drew Sidora and new housewives Shamea Morton Mwangi, Brit Eady, Kelli Ferrell and Angela Oakley. Southern Belle, Ms. Phaedra Parks, also is scheduled to make a return later in the season and fan-favorite Cynthia Bailey returns as a friend.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing NBCUniversal for defamation over how he was depicted in Peacock’s “Diddy: Making of a Bad Boy.” When the doc came out on January 14, Combs was in jail over accusations of sex trafficking, kidnapping and more. The lawsuit alleges the film “maliciously and baselessly jumps to the conclusion that Mr. Combs is a ‘monster’ and ‘an embodiment of Lucifer’ with ‘a lot of similarities’ to Jeffrey Epstein.”
ABC has hit pause on “The Bachelorette.” While the last three seasons have premiered in July, the reality show will not return for a 22nd installment this summer. It’s not the first time ABC skipped a season – the reality show didn’t air in 2006 or 2007.
“Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story”, will debut February 2 on Lifetime TV at 8pm. Jearnest Corchado, Bre-Z and Lisa Velez star, with Matt Borlenghi.
Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) has joined the cast of Showtime drama “Dexter: Resurrection.” Dinklage will play the series regular role of a billionaire venture capitalist. The series is slated to launch this summer.
The nine-episode fourth and final season HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones” will debut March 9 at 10p and will be available to stream on Max.
“Married at First Sight” has made a surprise landing at Peacock. The series, produced by Kinetic Content, premiered on FYI and moved A+E sib Lifetime in 2017. The relationship reality show, based on a Danish format, joins Peacock unscripted hits “Love Island” and “The Traitors.”
Lemme Lemme Upgrade Ya
In case you missed it, I did a whole long post about what you can expect from the upgrade from ShareASale to Awin. This will be a touch-less integration for brands, but there are some action items that would be helpful for you to ensure a smooth transition. I’m here to help make sure you know what those are:
Review and update your OPM portfolio by March 31st
If you’re an agency and have accounts that you no longer manage, you have to remove them from your dashboard.
Ensure all user emails have been verified
Any and all user emails under the account must be verified. This means by you, your clients, everyone. (My Account>Account Details>Contact Info)
On that note, review all of the Logins and ensure only verified users are listed there. If you want to remove a user, deselect all permissions and click ‘update’.
Close ShareASale accounts for any clients who already have a live account on Awin
If you have any accounts that are live on both platforms, you must close the ShareASale account by March 31st in order to prevent a duplicate account from being created. To request this, you have to submit a help ticket from within the merchant or your OPM account.
Have any questions? Feel free to ask! z@zlatapr.com
Have a great day!