2025
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afina emerged in 2023 as a data monatization platform for mobile operators from a 4-year proven affiliate marketing framework, recognizing a critical gap in telecom data monetization: the industry needed a way to generate sustainable revenue from subscriber interactions without compromising user trust or violating privacy regulations. Born at the intersection of artificial intelligence and ethical marketing, afina was designed to transform how telecom operators and enterprises monetize their subscriber base through intelligent, consent-driven engagement.
What sets afina apart is its foundational principle of creating value for all stakeholders – what we call our "4-Win Ecosystem." Where traditional SMS monetization platforms focus solely on advertiser needs, afina built a system that equally benefits operators (through revenue share), subscribers (via hyper-relevant offers), advertisers (with qualified leads), and our own platform (through continuous machine learning improvements). This philosophy was revolutionary in an industry plagued by spam complaints and regulatory challenges.
The telecom landscape presented unique challenges: declining SMS revenues, increasing privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and subscriber fatigue with intrusive ads. afina's solution needed to address all three simultaneously. Our team of telecom veterans (with 7+ years industry experience) and data scientists developed a platform that leverages anonymized behavioral triggers rather than personal data, ensuring compliance while maintaining campaign effectiveness.
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Trust Consulting Services
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United States
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WA KAZOKU HOLDING PTY LTD
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Australia
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IBM - US
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Information Technology - Insurance
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United States
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FourFront Design, Inc.
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Leadership - New Category: Outstanding Leadership - Architecture
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United States