8. “We’re getting to the point where 30-40% of online display advertising is for brand building. We’re finally reaching a tipping point that digital has needed for years.” Guy Phillipson, CEO of the IAB
35. Not a single channel Not a single channel Affiliate Marketing Pull Push Incentive PPC Content Voucher Code Price Comparison Email Each type uses a different method to generate traffic and sales
36. Increased complexity Top partners Bespoke approach Affiliate segments Segmented offering Long tail One size fits all
39. Key is identifying and quantifying what you’re trying to achieve Develop mutually beneficial partnerships Spend smarter Challenge the status quo Conclusion
Budgets have been kept separate, different agencies or teams within agencies and given different roles. Branding and acquisition.
Increased online savvinessNo longer branding vs acquisitionMore within advertsChanging the boundaries
Increased online savvinessNo longer branding vs acquisitionMore within advertsChanging the boundaries
Increased online savvinessNo longer branding vs acquisitionMore within advertsChanging the boundaries
Increased online savvinessNo longer branding vs acquisitionMore within advertsChanging the boundaries
Whilst we refer to the affiliate channel as a single channel, the reality is that as the market has evolved there are numerous sub-sectors all operating under the “affiliate” umbrella. Each of these channels operate differently and so there is a requirement to define segmented approaches for each individual type of affiliate.