The Affiliate Marketing Podcast

This week, Lee-Ann chats with Khaled Mostafa, the co-founder of Beckett Stores, who shares his unique journey in the e-commerce and affiliate marketing space. Khaled discusses his early experiences with dropshipping, the importance of leveraging platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and the strategies he employs to grow his audience and drive sales. The conversation highlights the evolving nature o...

In this episode, Lee-Ann interviews Holly Hayes, a digital marketing expert, discussing her journey in influencer marketing and social media. Holly shares insights on building shareable content, maintaining community engagement, and the importance of storytelling in marketing. The conversation also delves into strategies for affiliate managers to connect with influencers and create long-term partn...

Welcome back to the Affiliate Marketing Podcast! In this second episode of 2025, we’re diving into actionable strategies for the year ahead. With many of us settling back into work mode, it’s the perfect time to rethink your goals and predictions for 2025. This week, we’re sharing the highlights from our recent LinkedIn Audio event. Hosted by: Rosanne Govender (Head of Growth Marketing at Affivers...

In this celebratory New Year episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann Johnstone, founder of Affiverse, reflects on an exceptional 2024 while looking ahead to the trends and opportunities shaping affiliate marketing in 2025. Key segments of this podcast and where you can tune in to go direct: [04:35] Trends to Watch in 2025 [08:50] AI and Automation in Affiliate Marketing [11:42] Looking...

This week on the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann reflects on this holiday season. Join us as we wrap up 2024 with a heartfelt look back on a year filled with growth, surprises, and invaluable lessons. From industry trends to personal milestones, this episode is a blend of gratitude, insights, and a look ahead to the opportunities that 2025 holds. Key segments of this podcast and where you can...

In this episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann and Jim Nichols delve into the critical topic of affiliate marketing budgets. They explore the reasons behind the underfunding of affiliate marketing compared to other digital channels, the industry's reputation challenges, and the importance of storytelling in conveying the value of affiliate marketing. The conversation highlights t...

In this episode, Lee-Ann Johnstone interviews John LoBrutto, an expert in affiliate marketing, focusing on the unique aspects of SaaS affiliate programs. They discuss foundational elements, the right timing for launching an affiliate program, the importance of branding, and the types of affiliates that are most effective for SaaS products. John shares insights on the challenges faced by SaaS affil...

In this episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, host Lee-Ann Johnstone speaks with Dave Gowans from Browser to Buyer about the significance of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) for businesses, especially as we approach 2025. They discuss the importance of understanding conversion rates, identifying barriers to conversion, and the role of user research in optimizing conversion strategies. The...

Welcome to a brand new season of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast. In this episode, host Lee-Ann Johnstone speaks with Jamie White, Co-founder of Brand Partnerships, about the growing importance of brand collaborations in the marketing landscape. They discuss the steps brands should take to initiate partnerships, the challenges they may face, and best practices for successful collaborations. Jamie...

The time has come to wrap-up another successful season of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast. For our final episode of Season 18, Lee-Ann reflects on the highlights, featuring insights from various industry experts. The conversation covers essential topics such as: SEO strategies, branding, community marketing, the impact of regulations, and the transformative potential of blockchain technology in af...

In this podcast episode, Lee-Ann Johnstone interviews Tricia Meyer, the executive director of the Performance Marketing Association (PMA), discussing insights from a recent brand survey. They explore the significance of agency involvement in affiliate marketing, trends in advertiser spending, the importance of segmentation, and the impact of pricing models. The conversation also touches on the foc...

In this episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, host Lee-Ann Johnstone interviews Social Media Expert Joe Sbiti. Joe shares his journey from creating faceless content to building a community and monetizing his efforts through various platforms. Joe shares insights on the dynamics of brand collaborations, the importance of authenticity in content creation, and the evolving landscape of affiliat...

On this week’s episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann interviews Kevin Edwards from the APMA about the recent State of the Nation report on affiliate marketing. They discuss the growth of the affiliate marketing industry, the role of influencers, the importance of training and education, and future trends in the sector. The conversation highlights the significant financial impact of a...

In this episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann is joined by Simon Delaney, CEO at Databowl. They discuss the complexities of lead generation campaigns and the challenges faced by affiliate program managers. Simon shares his extensive experience in the lead generation industry, detailing his career trajectory to founding Databowl. The conversation covers the different types of leads, t...

In this conversation, Lee-Ann and Leandro Schlottchauer, CEO of Kuyen Labs/Fuul discuss the transformative potential of blockchain technology in affiliate marketing. Leandro shares his journey into the blockchain space, the development of Fuul, an affiliate marketing protocol that leverages blockchain for real-time payments and fraud prevention. They explore the benefits of integrating crypto paym...

In this conversation, Lee-Ann and Gayla Huber, President of IntegriShield talk about the impact of the recent FTC guidance on increasing the ante on Consumer Protection , stamping out fake and paid consumer product reviews , and the use of AI in Affiliate Marketing content generation . They explore the challenges posed by these recent guidance releases and the importance of education and awareness...

In this episode, Lee-Ann interviews Roman German, the Chief Product Officer of MBG Digital, about the intersection of crypto and gaming. They discuss the importance of building communities around crypto casinos, the role of tokens in these communities, and the benefits of transparency and immediate payments in the crypto space. Roman predicts that in the next five years, all new casinos will be cr...

In this episode, host Lee-Ann Johnstone interviews René Ackermann, the Head of Social and Community at MBG Digital, about the importance of community building in the crypto industry and how to create impactful video campaigns. They discuss the role of community in building trust and transparency, the value of brand ambassadors like Michael Bisping, and the power of video content in engaging audien...

In this episode, Lee-Ann interviews Agni Raitar, the Head of Affiliates at Diversum Partners, about running and launching a successful crypto affiliate program in the iGaming industry. They discuss the importance of branding in building trust with affiliates, the differences between crypto and fiat affiliates, the role of community in the crypto space, and the future of affiliate marketing in the...

Welcome back to a brand new season of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast. Season 18 is  sponsored by Diversum Partners and in this first episode, Lee-Ann is joined by Dagmar Janssen , SEO specialist. They discuss: Hot topics in SEO Leaked Google documents The importance of site authority The impact of Exact Match Domains (EMDs)  The use of repurposed or expired domains …and much more! Key segments of...

Welcome to the final episode of Season 17 of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, brought to you by impact.com. Throughout this season, we’ve been graced with incredible guests, sharing valuable insights, strategies, and predictions for the future of affiliate marketing, especially as we head toward the peak sales season in 2024. In case you missed any episodes, don’t worry! This episode will give you...

In this episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann interviews Will Fraser, Head of impact.com/Advocate , about the importance of customer advocacy in the partnership economy. Will was the CEO and co-founder of SaaSquatch, a customer referral platform acquired by impact.com and he has helped companies around the globe build high-performing customer referral programs. Listen in as their con...

In this episode, Lee-Ann interviews Chris Pettit, CEO and Co-Founder at Revving. The hot topics of improving cashflow and growing your affiliate business are discussed, as well as how Chris identified the problem of delayed payments in the digital economy, particularly in ad tech and affiliate marketing. Wait for some stats to make you sit up and take notice! Chris explains how Revving.io uses tec...

This week on the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann interviews Marthe Berlin the Regional Vice President of Publisher Development at Impact.com. They discuss Marthe's journey in affiliate marketing and the importance of program segmentation. They also talk about the challenges of scaling affiliate programs and share tips for successful outreach and partnership building. Visit the PXA Academ...

In this episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann interviews Max Ciccotosto, Chief Product Officer at Impact.com, about his career in affiliate marketing and the development of Mediarails. Max shares his journey from being a publisher to working on the brand side and eventually developing a product to address the challenges he faced. Max also shares his insights on the future of affiliat...