
Affiliate Marketing Diaries
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The Affiliate Marketing Diaries Podcast asks established affiliate marketing professionals to share their experiences, good and bad, with you so that you can run better affiliate programs.
Each episode is a new conversation covering everything from the first click to the last referrer. Interesting things are shared by every guest, and there are useful program management tips to be gained from every listen.
The series is an invaluable resource to help you develop your affiliate programs and publisher partnerships.
Whether you are a fledgling affiliate exec or a seasoner manager of multiple programs, the Affiliate Marketing Diaries podcast has something for you.
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If you're an affiliate marketing professional contemplating the benefits of partnering with an agency to launch and manage your program, our latest episode of "The Affiliate Marketing Diaries" with Colin Carter from Weather2Travel.com is a must-listen!
In this episode, Colin delves into the intricacies of affiliate marketing within the travel sector, likening his role to that of a discovery platform that introduces consumers to brands through engaging content, such as weather guides for various destinations. He shares insights on the crucial challenge of achieving the coveted 'last click' in a consumer's booking journey, which often sees travellers visiting numerous sites before committing.
Colin also illustrates the effectiveness of a strategic approach involving creativity and targeted traffic to bring value to brand partnerships. He discusses the comprehensive revenue model employed by Weather to Travel, which mixes cost-per-acquisition (CPA) agreements with merchants, and emphasises the importance of two-way communication to align goals and expectations.
Post-COVID, securing budgets has become more challenging, necessitating a closer evaluation of performance metrics. Carter passionately calls for a paradigm shift in the industry, suggesting an expanded focus beyond sales to include brand and product awareness initiatives. He also stresses the potential benefits of integrating PR and influencer efforts into existing analytics frameworks, and the importance of high-quality content and authentic publisher-merchant relationships.
With reflections on the evolving landscape influenced by Google's updates and the forward-looking role of AI in affiliate marketing, this episode is a treasure trove of practical strategies and thought-provoking perspectives for anyone considering agency collaboration. Listen now and gain invaluable insights from Colin Carter's extensive experience.
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Previous episodes
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6 - Weather2Travel.com with Colin Carter Tue, 15 Oct 2024 - 0h
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5 - Danilo with David Atkinson Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 0h
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4 - Condor Cycles with Claire Beaumont Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 0h
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3 - SMARTY Mobile with Geordie White Thu, 13 Jul 2023 - 0h
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2 - Tu Clothing with Laura Bennetts Thu, 13 Jul 2023 - 0h
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1 - Affiliate Marketing Diaries - The Trailer Tue, 20 Jun 2023 - 0h