Inside the Deals Mastermind: M&A Trends in Partner Marketing

Why Should You Be Involved?

As consolidation accelerates across the performance and partner marketing landscape, staying informed—and connected—has never been more critical. This M&A Mastermind briefing, taking place August 4, 9:00am-11:30am, offers a rare opportunity to gain exclusive, boardroom-level insight into the trends shaping M&A activity in the affiliate ecosystem.

Attendees will hear from seasoned experts on real-world deals, including the challenges and opportunities involved in selling, buying, or investing in performance marketing businesses. Whether you’re actively exploring an exit, considering strategic acquisitions, or advising clients on either side of the table, this session will equip you with practical, actionable intelligence to help you move with confidence.

Beyond the content, the breakfast is designed to maximize high-value networking, connecting attendees based on their strategic intent—buy, sell, or invest. The role-tagged format ensures every conversation has purpose, whether you're looking for acquisition targets, capital partners, or exit planning insights.

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Agenda:

9.00 - Networking & Coffee 

9.30 Opening Remarks with Founder and Chairman of Acceleration Partners

9.35 Keynote Sessions

  • Updates on trends and valuation for publishers and platforms.
  • Trends and recent deals
  • Valuations and considerations for selling your agency and buyer landscape.
  • Key legal considerations. 

10.35 Q&A Panel Session with Managing Director of Methuselah Partners, Partner & Practice Leader from JonesSpross and Founder & CEO of Madison Alley

11.00  Closing Remarks & Open Networking 

HEADLINE PARTNER

Methuselh

HOST PARTNER

Methuselh

CONTENT PARTNERS

SPEAKERS

Robyn Siers, Partner & Practice Leader Speed M&A, JonesSpross

Michael Seidler, Founder + CEO, Madison Alley Global Ventures & MadisonAlley.tv, Madison Alley

Blake Saunders, Managing Director, Methuselah Advisors

Robert Glazer, Founder, Acceleration Partners

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Who Should Apply?

The M&A Mastermind is now at capacity. Due to high demand, we've opened a waitlist. If you'd like to be considered should a spot become available, please apply below.

Please note: this is a curated, closed-door session — no walk-ins will be admitted.

  • Founders & C-suite leaders of affiliate, media, and agency businesses

  • Strategic acquirers: networks, PE firms, and holding companies

  • Investors & family offices exploring the affiliate channel

  • Legal, financial & M&A advisors serving the performance space

  • *Must hold a valid ticket for Affiliate Summit East 2025 to apply