Jason Kalish

Online Marketer & Photographer

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

– Ferris Bueller

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Business development and consultative sales executive in the performance-based marketing industry since its inception.

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Jason is an out of the box thinker…

Jason is an out of the box thinker who really has the keen ability to kickstart any type of brainstorming. He is passionate about what he does and a true strategist. When working in a channel where incremental volume is key, Jason was instrumental at pinpointing new opportunities.
Penny S.
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Jason Kalish has been a strategic partner…

Jason Kalish has been a strategic partner for my team for the past 6+ years. He continuously brings new ideas to Citi and presents creative solutions to any challenge. Jason has been able to recruit new and innovative affiliate publishers and negotiate partnerships with major brands. He intimately understands the intricacies and nuances of the financial services industry and has been able to continuously deliver results. Jason is a game changer and would be an asset to any organization. I highly recommend him!
Michael H.
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If you get a chance to work with Jason in any capacity, take it…..

Wow, am I late to writing this one. But Jason didn’t need it, he’s always been a star and a truly authentic and visionary person. If you get a chance to work with Jason in any capacity, take it.
Jane B.
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KALISH is high-energy, high-ideas, high-octane, and excellent fun…

I will never forget brainstorming and essentially building a brand new interactive / affiliate marketing business concept with KALISH while en route to a Cubs game. This guy knows lead gen the way Levar Burton knows how to read. KALISH is high-energy, high-ideas, high-octane, and excellent fun. I look forward to the day he and I can toss around ideas again.
Annitah P.
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Jason is a pleasure to work with…

Jason is a pleasure to work with. He is a true expert in his field. He’s motivated, knowledgeable and always delivers. I can’t recommend him enough.
Maureen E.
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Jason is a true expert…

Jason is a true expert in online marketing. He understands the ecosystem and is a fierce advocate for the publisher relationship he manages.
Kristin H.
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Jason has vast experience…

Jason has vast experience in all aspects of performance marketing and online advertising. I have had the pleasure of working with Jason over many years, in a variety of different roles. Jason certainly has great passion for what he does. But equally importantly, he just knows how to build relationships and get things done. I would highly recommend Jason to any company that was looking for a results-oriented team player.
Paul N.
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Jason is definitely one of the stars…

Jason is definitely one of the stars in the industry as he did something a lot of people forget – he follows up to make sure things are working. He was always thinking of new ideas to help drive revenue as well as improving existing programs. Jason was a huge help with partner relationships due to his many years in the industry. He’s well respected, smart and knows how to get things done. 
Tim W.
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Jason is one of the most interesting…

Jason is one of the most interesting people I’ve worked with. He’s creative and analytical. He’s always pushing for better performance. He’s built very solid relationships due to his expertise in the online space and understanding our clients/publishers businesses. He is definitely not satisfied with status quo, and will instead ask many ‘what if’ questions to help move the needle.
Karen T.
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Jason is one of the few people…

Jason is one of the few people that I have worked with who can be equally effective thinking through a complex, broad strategy and tactical enough to determine what can be accomplished and implement it effectively. He also has the client skills to sell even new or untested concepts to large clients. I recommend Jason to any organization who needs an individual who can be placed in any part of the organization and succeed.
Steven P.
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Jason has been a valued business associate…

Jason has been a valued business associate since 2003. His deep knowledge of the Internet industry and specifically the affiliate marketing industry has been a great resource for me. I was able to leverage his network and creative deal-making abilities to grow my affiliate programs at Aeropostale and Ralph Lauren.
Amit K.
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I had the pleasure of working with Jason…

I had the pleasure of working with Jason for several years while he was at Google. I counted on him whenever I had questions about clients, affiliates, payments, you name it and he always took care of whatever I needed right away. He is dependable, charismatic and an all around great person to do business with. I hope to work with him again in the future!
Stephanie C.
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Charismatic, highly credible and possessed with unflagging energy…

Charismatic, highly credible and possessed with unflagging energy and enthusiasm for the web, Jason was a pleasure to work with. The relationships Jason formed were always rock solid and highly profitable for us. I could count on any partner Jason worked with to be a strong advocate of our company.

Jason is an expert on online marketing, and a keen observer of internal process. He was always brimming with ideas on how to improve processes and drive the business forward.
Tony N.
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I had the opportunity of working with Jason…

I had the opportunity of working with Jason back in 1997 when the concept of affiliate marketing was still in its infancy. Jason was managing Art.com’s program which was extremely successful, thanks mostly to Jason’s knowledge of the industry and marketing channel, as well as his ability to be aggressive to lock in the right affiliates for the program.
Greg B.
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Jason was very helpful..

Jason was very helpful to our company. He brought a comprehensive understanding of the competitive marketplace and our business model. He was then able to educate us on how his service offering could help us compete and in many cases exceed what our competition was able to accomplish. He was such an industry expert, that I found myself calling him on many occasions to gather his perspective and input – before moving forward. I think Jason would be a valuable asset to any business that needs a quick study and a business leader.
Jeff B.
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Jason has an exceptional understanding of the Affiliate…

Jason has an exceptional understanding of the Affiliate Marketing industry. As the main liaison between the Google Affiliate Network (representing us – the advertiser), and the affiliates providing advertising services, he had on numerous occasions provided insight and ideas that helped us shape our marketing strategy. He is also a smart negotiator helping us accomplish our goals while preserving and strengthening our affiliate relationships.
Andrei U.
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Jason is a creative, pragmatic problem solver…

Jason is a creative, pragmatic problem solver who was born online… when online was born. He was always the go-to guy for that silver-bullet idea that actually had a real shot of working. Jason has a strong track record of building breakthrough business relationships. He is tapped into a long list of online VIPs and brings those relationships to bear at the right moments. Jason works hard to maintain his relationships. Lastly, Jason understands online in a deep way. I always enjoyed Jason’s passion and practicality. 
Brian M.
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Jason’s best business quality is his passion…

Jason’s best business quality is his passion for his job. During Jason’s years at Google he had a variety of roles as the company evolved from Performics to DoubleClick Performics and finally a part of Google.

It was a pleasure to work with Jason on projects because of his enthusiasm, ideas and respect for others.
Mary W.
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Jason is a terrific guy to work with…

Jason is a terrific guy to work with… he knows interactive marketing really well and is passionate about everything he does in his work and in his life. He would connect really well with our prospective clients (so much so that they all wanted him to work on their accounts once they became clients). He’s creative and resourceful. He’s one of those rare guys who can not only conceive creative, innovative strategies for client success, but can execute them well, also.

I’d love the opportunity to be on the same team again with Jason at some point.

He plays to win.
Eric S.
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Jason is an extremely intelligent guy with a uncommon passion…

Jason is an extremely intelligent guy with a uncommon passion for marketing. He possesses tremendous people skills and a deep understanding of the future of the Internet. (2006)
Ted M.
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What’s Next?

February 2025

ASW25
Las Vegas, NV.

February 3 – 5, 2025: Affiliate Summit West 2025, the world’s largest affiliate marketing event, will unite over 7,000 affiliates, advertisers, e-commerce sellers, networks, and tech innovators in Las Vegas. As I step into my 28th year in affiliate marketing, this iconic gathering highlights the power of collaboration and innovation in driving the industry forward – an event that continues to shape the future of partnerships and performance marketing.

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Past Events

September 2024

CJU24
Santa Barbara, CA.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of sunny Santa Barbara, CJU unfolds over three dynamic days, brimming with productive meetings, networking opportunities, enriching sessions, and enjoyable moments. Experience the synergy and excitement of over 1,000 marketers uniting to innovate and forge new paths forward.

July2024

ASE 2024
NYC

JULY 29 – 30, 2024: Affiliate Summit East
(ASE) is the premier affiliate marketing event, attracting over 3,500 industry professionals, including advertisers, publishers, e-commerce sellers, affiliates, content publishers, media buyers, networks, and tech suppliers. This event is an excellent opportunity to forge partnerships, launch sales initiatives, and expand business operations. 

June 2024

iPX 2024
NYC

JUNE 17 – 18, 2024: iPX is the premier event where stakeholders in the partnership economy converge to explore, connect, and exchange ideas to foster business expansion. Attendees immerse themselves in continuous networking, knowledge exchange, captivating keynotes, breakout sessions, and much more at impact.com’s Partnerships Experience. 

April 2024

PI LIVE USA
Miami

Join me and a ‘Who’s Who of Performance Marketing’ at the 2nd Annual PI LIVE USA – the 2024 event is taking place at the Intercontinental in Miami from April 16-18. Ready for a Spring Break with a Performance Twist?

March 2024

Martech Record Chicago Marketing, Content & Commerce Event

Martech Record brought the best of Chicago’s powerful commerce, tech, content and media community together, with special guests, for their inaugural Midwest event.

January 2024

Affiliate Summit West
Las Vegas

Affiliate Summit West in Las Vegas is the ultimate gathering for affiliate marketing professionals. This event offers unparalleled networking opportunities, cutting-edge industry insights, and innovative strategies to enhance business performance. Attendees converge to explore trends, forge partnerships, and unlock the full potential of affiliate marketing.