By Global Affiliate News Desk Published: May 2026 Main Facts: The Structural Realignment of Affiliate Marketing In a development that has sent ripples through the digital marketing ecosystem, two giants of the performance marketing sector have joined forces. Rakuten Advertising, a pioneer and household name in global affiliate marketing, and impact.com, a dominant force in […]
Earthquake at Automattic: Matt Mullenweg Temporarily Removed as CEO in a Shocking Boardroom Coup
The tech industry was rocked on September 9, 2026, when Automattic—the commercial powerhouse behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, and Pocket Casts—announced that co-founder and long-time CEO Matt Mullenweg had been placed on an involuntary paid leave of absence. Chief Financial Officer Mark Davies has been appointed as interim CEO. While Automattic’s board of directors has remained […]