{"id":5070,"date":"2018-11-05T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T10:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webgains.com\/public\/?p=5070"},"modified":"2021-06-25T15:22:52","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T15:22:52","slug":"how-to-stop-talking-about-and-start-working-with-non-traditional-affiliates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webgains.com\/public\/en\/how-to-stop-talking-about-and-start-working-with-non-traditional-affiliates\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO STOP TALKING ABOUT \u2013 AND START WORKING WITH \u2013 NON-TRADITIONAL AFFILIATES"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Richard Dennys, CEO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Webgains CEO, Richard <\/span><\/span>Dennys<\/span><\/span>, talks about how to generate market-leading ROI, engage non-traditional affiliates and work with influencers to evolve the affiliate market space.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

According to Advertising Association-Warc\u2019s latest Expenditure Report, advertisers in Britain has increased online ad spending by significant 14.3% last year. With a forecast of a further increase of 9.8% by end of 2018, this increase will bring to close a decade of continuous growth. A staggering \u00a324bn is expected to be spent on advertising in 2019. <\/span><\/p>\n

Affiliate marketing has long been the most cost-effective solution for online advertising, but as brands continue to invest more budget into their online initiatives it\u2019s essential that their affiliate strategy is continually evolving. Affiliate marketing doesn\u2019t mean restricting campaigns to the tried and tested incentive sites. Brands will be missing out on pools of potential new customers if they\u2019re not regularly testing partnerships with new publishers and channels. <\/span><\/p>\n

Budget well to achieve market-leading ROI<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

By allocating up to 10-15% of the overall affiliate budget to test new campaigns with non-traditional affiliates, brands have the opportunity to continually improve and grow the affiliate program. Advertisers that consistently introduce new players are able to identify partners with high potential to become key affiliate program influencers in a short period of time. When a client is open for working with non-traditional affiliates, it\u2019s crucial to ensure that they\u2019ve budgeted accordingly. At Webgains we strongly advocate blended ROI metrics. Non-traditional affiliates usually require fixed-fee payments much like tenancy budgets, but larger. <\/span><\/p>\n

As a pay-by-performance channel, affiliate marketing is defined by strong KPIs and consistent testing. Thanks to the nature of the channel, advertisers are able to optimise promotions based on proven results and accomplish an ROI that is incomparable in the marketing industry. However dealing with non-traditional affiliates such as retargeting partners, overlay solution providers, or big online publishing houses requires a completely separate approach to that of seasoned affiliates such as Quidco, Topcashback and Vouchercodes. For example, many non-traditional affiliates may be reluctant to engage with a pure CPA (Cost Per Action) payment model when dealing with elements out of their control such as low optimisation on the advertiser\u2019s checkout page, or products out of stock. The potential risk involved for a non-traditional affiliate is an important element to consider when first approaching them. Many partners will agree to work towards the effective cost of sale targets as long as there is some flexibility provided by the advertiser. <\/span><\/p>\n

Approaching a non-traditional affiliate<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

When approaching a non-traditional affiliate you can\u2019t assume that they\u2019ll be used to, or even interested in the idea of a performance-based channel. Many are already handling highly valuable online inventory. Instead, lead with the brand approach; how is that client relevant for their outlet and why will it add to the visitor\u2019s experience on the site? Can the affiliate identify with the brand? What other content can you support the outlet with such as editorial or other advertising options in conjunction with the affiliate? Lead with innovation and image value and you could initiate a conversation with non-traditional affiliates that they\u2019re more inclined to engage with. <\/span><\/p>\n

The affiliate channel is a gateway to major advertisers that some publishers wouldn\u2019t otherwise be able to reach due to a lack of relationship with the brand. It\u2019s worth reminding the non-traditional affiliate that by working with an affiliate network they have access to a wide range of desirable brands for their site that they wouldn\u2019t otherwise be able to work with. Affiliate networks give publishers the foot in the door where they\u2019ve previously hit a wall while trying to get an appointment with the head of marketing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike other advertising models, performance marketing can be measured. Google analytics is nowhere near as robust as affiliate tracking. A non-traditional \u201ccareer\u201d publisher can use affiliate tracking as a proof point to start a relationship with larger brands. Once the publisher is able to demonstrate the drive in traffic and conversion rate that the outlet can deliver, they\u2019re are much more likely to win the interest of big name brands. <\/span><\/p>\n

Influencing the influencers<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

New advances in platforms and technologies mean that publishers and affiliates can monetise so much more than they used to. The rise of online influencers such as bloggers, vloggers and Instagrammers opens up a whole new affiliate space that\u2019s already proven to be highly effective. To scale an affiliate program it\u2019s sensible to invest in the mid and long tail affiliates and ensuring that the entire consumer story is covered. Advertisers won\u2019t achieve immediate performance numbers from the blogger space, but it strengthens the overall program. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s now easier than ever to make money from your passion thanks to the simplicity and sophistication of affiliate and performance marketing networks. But online influencers are often either unaware of the benefits of working with an affiliate network, or they\u2019re under the belief that the only way they can make money is via Google ads or the youtube video pre-rolls. <\/span><\/p>\n

Advertisers are faced with the challenge to educate online influencers on new ways to monetize their website or pages and to change the perception of what affiliate marketing means for them. As the affiliate space has evolved, matching niches affiliates to brands can now be done in a couple of clicks, at any time, anywhere in the world and in any language or currency. If they\u2019re able to understand how the affiliate marketing channel offers them access to a whole network of interesting and relevant brands for their pages, these new players are highly valuable affiliates for advertisers to win over. <\/span><\/p>\n

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*** This is an updated blog released as part of a review series, initially published in 2016. <\/span><\/p>\n

Data source: UK advertising spend achieves record for Q1 2018<\/b><\/a> <\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

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