I’m actually surprised by how little movement we’ve seen, on all levels–not just with aff management. The online gaming industry is so competitive I’d imagine we’re seeing only the beginning of change.
With so much money on the line, it’s reasonable to expect that any marketer’s job security will ride on each month’s numbers–fall short a couple months in a row, and there’ll be someone in line to take your job. Piss off a good aff or a good publisher and you’ll be handed your walking papers. The same holds true for all departments–retention, promotions, etc. There’s just too much money riding on things, now.