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Why 2019 is the Time to Launch (or Grow) Your Affiliate Marketing Program

According to Forbes, current retail trends show that 51% of Americans prefer online shopping, with e-commerce growing 23% year-over-year. E-commerce is expected to change at an even faster rate as brands embrace the power of voice search and Omni-platform/Omni-device options. Voice assistants are already being used to make purchases by […]

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Affiliate Marketing in China: Affiliate Networks and Programs

China was one of the first places where I delivered a keynote speech on affiliate marketing in 2011. Two years later, Chinese ended up being the first language into which my affiliate management bestseller was translated. The Chinese version was called “70-Days’ Affiliate Advertising Combat”. Don’t ask why. Several days ago, a

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8 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up an Affiliate Marketing Program

Every month, hundreds of new affiliate programs are being launched. Most of them, however, aren’t meant to succeed, and not because there’s something wrong with affiliate marketing. The reason why many advertisers fail at affiliate marketing is rooted in the poorly done work when setting up their affiliate programs. Having

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Affiliate Marketing in the USA: Market Size by Number of Programs

According to Forrester Consulting, the U.S. affiliate marketing industry is expected to reach $6.8 billion by 2020, with more than 80% of brands utilizing this potent way of marketing, but how many affiliate programs are out there? This very question came to me from an industry friend earlier this morning

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5 Practical Ways to Turbocharge Your Affiliate Marketing Campaigns

Without experimentation, a willingness to ask questions and try new things, we shall surely become static, repetitive, moribund. – Anthony Bourdain Whether you are an affiliate publisher or a brand with an affiliate marketing program, regardless of how long you have been in this business, you know what our industry

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How to Get the Most Out of Instagram Influencers for Your Affiliate Program

Influencer marketing is relatively new territory. Even just a few years ago, influencer marketing was not like it is today. Today, anyone can start an Instagram account, gain a following, and become an “influencer.” These influencers can charge brands however much they want to for sponsored posts on their feeds.

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