TAG Media teams up with SMP Partners

TAG Media has more than seven years experience of providing trusted independent affiliate marketing services through GameOn Affiliates, which it acquired at the end of 2015. During this time, the company developed a strong network of contacts operating in the affiliate space and ties to a range of investment partners positioning the company as the ideal launch pad to act as a broker to affiliates seeking an exit or looking to acquire successful affiliate businesses.

SMP Partners recently launched SMP eGaming, a bespoke eGaming Consultancy, at ICE and through the partnership with TAG Media, has extended its services to provide advisory and transactional support to affiliates. The services, which include sale preparation, due diligence, support around intellectual property, direct and indirect tax related matters, drafting of and support in concluding sale and purchase agreements will be delivered through SMP Accounting & Tax and other companies within the Group. Services are bespoke and not limited to Isle of Man and UK businesses, with SMP Partners’ reach extending through all major eGaming jurisdictions and corresponding markets.

Speaking on behalf of TAG Media, Tom Galanis hailed the partnership. “Increasingly we have been getting calls from affiliates looking to explore an exit. With several super affiliates rapidly expanding their portfolios in preparation for floatation and beyond, M&A has never been as prominent in the affiliate space as it is at the moment. Our independent status and huge range of affiliate contacts, together with the expertise SMP Partners offers, we believe we have a service to ensure affiliates maximum value and can expect an optimum deal that progresses smoothly and results in a final sale that pleases all parties”.

David Hudson, SMP Partners' Group Director, commented. “Over the last few years we have seen an increasing demand from gaming businesses for transactional support in M&A activity and due diligence related services. With significant knowledge of the wider gaming sector and the technical and accounting expertise available across our Group we are delighted to be working with Tom and TAG Media to bring these services to a wider audience.”