One network has stepped up to the plate and provided very specific data about the number of affiliates it has in California and the amount of income paid out to those affiliates in 2008. This network has also provided, like LinkShare, a very long list of the cities where affiliates reside.
Although I’m dying to give the network big public props for stepping up, I’ve also been asked to keep the specific numbers quite for a few more days. The network is moving quickly to deliver similar breakouts for all 49 other states.
So, while I’m keeping mum until that happens, I will share with you that the numbers I saw are impressive. If all of the networks opt to provide this type of data, the aggregate state-by-state figures will be staggering and lawmakers will not be able to ignore the size and importance of this vibrant group of small businesses that are being unfairly singled out by these taxation bills.
Legislators will finally fully understand what we already know – that the amount of proposed state revenue will be negated by the loss of income to this growing industry of online marketers. Therefore, there will be no choice but to vote against such bills in each state.
