GPWA Times Magazine - Issue 29 - July 2014

whether it's a chance to be an affiliate or affiliate manager, director or otherwise. It's a marketing job no matter how you look at it and that's my true passion, so I'd like that to remain the focus. Butmore than that, I'd like there tobe aprogram in university that teaches you about affilia- tion. Therewill bemore layers to this job than there are now just because of how the Internet is constantly evolving, and hopefully five years from now the regu- lation process will have been completed allowing the companies to really focus on what brought this industry to the level it got to in thefirstplace– creativity; strong, smartpeople;andavery fun,youngatmo- sphere in which companies can develop and innovate andbecome better each and everyyear. I also think social gaming will become a part of online gaming. They will merge, and companies like Facebook andTwitter will become a part of the revenue model that isn't really there today. If someone fromoutof townwere tovis- it you, where is theoneplaceyouwould have to take them? If someone from out of townwere visiting, I'd probably bring them to theofficefirst, tosee theplace, but as farasa touristplacegoes, I'dbring them to theheart of TelAvivand let them enjoy the stores, the beach, the clubs and just the amazing atmosphere that you can't get anywhere else. There are some fantas- tic restaurants here that I'd recommend, so I'ddefinitely take them tooneof those. What is the last book you read?Did you enjoy it? And did you read it on an e- reader?Ordoyouneed tohaveacopyof thephysical book in your hand? The last book I read – well, I would say most of what I read– I readonmy laptop. Ido like toget into agoodbook every summer be- cause I go to the beach or to the pool and it's agoodway to relaxwhen theweather is really nice. There's a book I kept from my days at university called Internet Marketing that I still have. Generally, I love to read articles about whatever's go- ingon in theworld, learningaboutwhat's going on in Europe, in the U.S. and in Canada, so that keeps my mind going. Serious books that I’ve read have mostly beenbiographies of people I admire. What's your favoritemovie? My favorite movie – I actually don't have one favor- ite, but I just finishedwatching The Usual Suspects and remembered how great it was. I am a bigger fan of sitcoms than I am ofmovies – a lotmore to choose from – and I absolutely love SharkTank . What do you use for most of your Web surfing: desktop computer, laptop, tab- let or smartphone? All of the above ex- cept fordesktop; Idoubt toomanypeople use their desktop anymore, and I prob- ably domost ofmy surfing onmy phone or laptop inmost cases. If we picked up your iPod (or more likely, your iPhone) and pressed play, what songwouldbeplaying?Andwhere do you listen to your music? Spotify, Pandora or iTunes? I think the most likely chance is that you'll find aGunsN' Roses song, because I'm a huge fan of the original lineup – mainly the Appetite for Destruction recording. I usually listen to mymusiconYouTube, andwhen I hit the gym I usemy iPod. If you could go anywhere on vacation, wherewould you go? I would love to go to Hollywood, California, one day – I've always been fascinatedwith howmovies are made – and probably Australia be- cause I'd love to check out all thewildlife there. I'mahuge fanof animals. If you couldhavedinnerwith threepeo- ple, living or dead, whowould they be? Three people I'd like tomeet in person – CesarMilanbecause I'm ahuge fanof his workandwhat he's been able todo to ed- ucate people including myself on taking care of dogs properly. Vince McMahon because I think he's a marketing genius and I'd like to learn from him. Stephen Kingbecause of his ability towrite amaz- ing books. I'm not necessarily a huge fan of horror but I lovewriting. Name three things that nobody reading thismagazineknowsabout you. 1. I lovedogs and animals ingeneral. I volunteer at the local humane society and foster care fordogswhenever I can. 2. I lovewriting – it is apassionofmine whichhas grownover theyears. It’s always been ahobbybut something I’m enjoyingmore andmore. 3. I love swimming and sports ingeneral. I prefermuchmore toplay sports than towatch them. AFFILIATEMANAGER INTERVIEW SERIES Chris poseswithhis father. i AffiliateManager Interview Series