Microsoft Affiliate Network Beta

I read about the launch of the Microsoft Affiliate Network over at Mike Allen’s blog on ReveNews yesterday.

Interesting stuff – according to Mike, who received an invite to join the affiliate program…

This network, which “exclusively encompasses all the Microsoft premier affiliate opportunities,” launched today and is built on a customized version of Kowabunga’s MyAP v9 affiliate tracking and management technology.

The rumor mill has already started over whether Microsoft is interested in acquiring KowaBunga/Kolimbo from Think Partnership. If that were to happen, I’d appreciate if all parties involved would issue the press release at Affiliate Summit.

The affiliate program is by invitation only, but you can get more details and submit an application at http://www.microsoftaffiliates.net/.

I applied last night and got an auto-reply that they will be reviewing my application and will get back to me within 1-2 business days.