AC Insights · The Partnership Playbook

Notes from the
partnership ecosystem.

Seven perspectives on where affiliate, creators, commerce content and performance PR are headed, written by our Founder, Joey Asleson, after 15+ years across networks, brands and agencies.

7-Part Series
Founder-Written
Affiliate
Creators
Performance PR
Commerce Content
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Each piece stands on its own, and together they make one connected point of view: the strongest programs connect partner strategy, content, creators, editorial relationships and performance instead of managing them in separate silos.

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01
Affiliate Strategy

Affiliate Marketing Is More Than a Channel. It Is an Ecosystem.

Affiliate marketing now connects commerce, content, creators, PR and customer acquisition in ways that are worth understanding.

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02
Performance PR

How PR and Affiliate Marketing Can Work Better Together

Editorial coverage is still earned, but affiliate strategy can help PR teams better understand how commerce publishers evaluate products.

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03
Affiliate Strategy

The Affiliate Program Playbook Has Changed

Strong affiliate programs are no longer built by turning on a network and optimizing a single commission rate.

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04
Creators

How Creator and Affiliate Marketing Are Coming Together

The lines between influencer, affiliate and commerce content are becoming less defined, creating more ways for brands to work with creators.

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05
Partner Growth

How to Find the Right Partners for Your Affiliate Program

Partner count can be a useful activity metric, but activation, fit and contribution tell a brand much more about program health.

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06
Program Launch

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Launching an Affiliate Program

Affiliate marketing can be an efficient growth channel, but a thoughtful foundation makes it much easier for partners to succeed.

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07
Performance PR

How Affiliate Marketing Is Changing PR and Commerce Content

Commerce media has made affiliate data more relevant to PR while bringing editorial thinking into affiliate strategy.

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