CJ Affiliate, formerly known as Commission Junction, is one of the largest and most established global performance marketing networks, connecting advertisers with publishers since 1998. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, and now a subsidiary of Publicis Groupe, CJ Affiliate powers affiliate partnerships for some of the world’s biggest brands, making it a cornerstone platform in the performance marketing ecosystem.
The network offers sophisticated cross-device tracking technology that follows customer journeys across smartphones, tablets, and desktops, ensuring affiliates receive proper credit for the conversions they drive regardless of where the final purchase occurs. Deep link automation tools make it easy for publishers to create trackable links to any page on an advertiser’s site, while real-time reporting dashboards provide granular insights into clicks, conversions, and commissions.
CJ Affiliate’s scale is its greatest strength, with access to thousands of premium advertiser programs across retail, travel, finance, technology, and services. The platform’s advanced attribution models, dedicated account management for top-tier partners, and robust API for programmatic integrations make it particularly well-suited for professional affiliates and large publishers who need enterprise-grade tools to manage and optimize their performance marketing revenue.