I expected to roll into the office extra early, scan the appropriate affiliate news sources and forums for a couple tidbits of interest and then whip off a timely, witty, pithy column before tackling my growing list of to do’s. No such luck. Ah, the best laid plans of mice…..

There’s just way too much happening in this space right now. Don’t get me wrong it’s very exciting, but keeping on top of all the new developments and news requires a real commitment. Luckily I’m driven, inquisitive and highly focused when it comes to things I care about. I think my husband uses other words like stubborn, nosy and obsessed. Semantics. Semantics.

Still, more than anything I’m uber-practical and facing a pressing deadline. You want to get the next issue of Revenue magazine on time don’t you? So, today I’m going to play the role of aggregator and let you read the words of others.

Here 10 stories that might help your affiliate or performance marketing business or put a smile on your face or make you shake your head in disbelief. You can decide for yourself which is which.

1. Online Conversion Rates and Budgets Up
2. Fastclick Takes On Google With Contextual Ads
3. eMarketer Sees Even Faster Online Ad Growth in 2005
4. Online Ad Sellers Think Local
5. ‘Pajamas’ Blog Ad Network Being Stitched Together
6. Adware and Spyware – The Heat is On
7. Google’s Plan to Capture TV Progresses
8. Rock, Paper, Payoff: Child’s Play Wins Auction House an Art Sale
9. Ad Execs Wants to Track Every Move
10. Pimp My Plane

Let me know if your have an interesting story.