The IAB Australia Affiliate and Partnership Marketing Working Group will release a knowledge series in the second half of 2023 that will cover a range of key topics that will help marketers navigate and make the most of the affiliate and partnership marketing channel.
Chapter 1: Holistic Affiliate & Partnership Marketing Being Part of the Marketing Mix
CMOs should consider integrating affiliate and partnership marketing into their overall marketing mix to capitalise on what their business is doing across other channels. By doing so, they can avoid duplication of efforts, missed opportunities, and difficulty tracking results. In this release the role of affiliate & partnership marketing is reviewed, as well as synergies with other marketing activity and how to align reporting with other performance channels. Download the paper below.
Chapter 2: Affiliate and Partnership Managing Stakeholders
With thousands of different partner opportunities to choose from, of all shapes and sizes, it’s unsurprising that the channel still has a reputation of being complex, and often misunderstood. In this chapter, we look at how to effectively manage the affiliate partnerships channel within a business, and where responsibilities lie for the key stakeholders. Download the paper below.
Chapter 3: Affiliate and Partnership Marketing: Budgeting best practice
Effective affiliate and partnership budgeting involves setting clear objectives, prioritising high-value partners, and continuously monitoring and optimising performance. It’s vital for advertisers to allocate resources wisely, maintain transparency and stay informed about industry trends to maximise the impact of this performance-driven marketing channel.
Chapter 4: Role of Affiliate and Partnership Marketing in Acquiring New Customers and Retaining Existing Ones
Affiliate and partnership market can be used effectively to both acquire new customers as well as provide value for an existing customer base. This chapter provides guidance for both advertisers and affiliates on best practice for both acquisition and retention.
Chapter 5: Proving and Measuring Incrementality for Affiliate Marketing Activity
Incrementality is something that has long been discussed within an industry that prides itself on using data to make decisions. However, as marketing budgets become more scrutinised, being able to understand exactly how much value is being added by a partner is an essential, and often complicated question to answer.