The Boost with Greg Rollett

<p>The Boost is a new series designed to give publishers and media professionals the vital boost they need to elevate their business through content and commerce. </p><p><br /></p><p>Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning producer Greg Rollett, The Boost features interviews with top industry leaders—editors, publishers, directors of commerce, and Chief Revenue Officers—sharing how they propel and expand their businesses through innovative strategies in content, community, and commerce.<br /><br />The podcast is brought to you by Grommet, Affiliate Summit and GiddyUp. </p>

Why Publishers & Affiliates Are Losing Traffic (And What Forbes Is Doing About It)

🎯 Affiliate Summit West is happening January 12-14 in Las Vegas! Network with top publishers, affiliates, and media buyers. Use code "BOOST15" for 15% off tickets: https://www.affiliatesummit.com/west Publishers and affiliates are facing their biggest traffic crisis in years. Organic search is disappearing, AI overviews are stealing clicks, and Reddit is dominating the SERPs. But some media companies are thriving despite these changes. In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits do...

10-03
24:28

How to Coordinate PR & Affiliate Launches That Drive Real Sales with Jenna Lee Scott

🎯 Affiliate Summit East is happening January 12-14 in Las Vegas! Use code "BOOST15" for 15% off your ticket and join the biggest affiliate marketing event in the world. Network with top publishers, affiliates, and media buyers at https://www.affiliatesummit.com/east Ready to transform your product launches from simple press releases into revenue-generating machines? This episode reveals exactly how to coordinate PR and affiliate marketing for maximum impact. In this episode of The Boost, ho...

09-19
26:21

The Data-Driven Review Formula That Outperforms AI-Generated Content with Amro Naddy

🚀 Affiliate Summit West is coming January 12-14 to Las Vegas! Join the biggest names in affiliate marketing at Caesars Forum and network with top publishers, traffic buyers, and affiliates. Use code BOOST15 for 15% off your ticket → https://www.affiliatesummit.com/west While everyone's worried about AI replacing content creators, some publishers are using data-driven methodologies to create review content that AI simply can't match. US News & World Report has cracked the code and ...

09-05
22:35

The Publisher Partnership Playbook: How Money Group Works With 200+ Publishers

Join us at Affiliate Summit East in New York City and save 15% on your ticket by using the code BOOST15 at https://affiliatesummit.com Want the exact playbook for building and managing 200+ publisher partnerships? Cooper Schwartz from Money Group breaks down their entire system that generates millions in revenue. In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits down with Cooper Schwartz, Head of New Business & Growth at Money Group (Money.com), to reveal the complete publisher partner...

06-06
22:51

B2C Marketing Tactics That B2B Brands Should Steal (With Revenue Boost’s Kerry Curran)

🎟️ Don’t miss Affiliate Summit East in New York City, August 4-5! Join the biggest affiliate marketing event on the East Coast and use code BOOST15 for 15% off your tickets: https://www.affiliatesummit.com/east Discover how B2B brands are adopting consumer marketing strategies to connect with buyers earlier in their journey and stand out in crowded markets. In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits down with Kerry Curran, host of Revenue Boost Marketing Podcast, to explore ...

05-30
23:39

How Fanatics Turns Sports Fans Into Revenue Generating SUPER AFFILIATES

🏆 Affiliate Summit East is coming to New York City! Join us August 4-5 at the Marriott Marquee and use code BOOST15 for 15% off your ticket: https://www.affiliatesummit.com/east Discover how Fanatics grew from $175 million to $5 billion in revenue by building authentic partnerships with creators, publishers, and even first-time affiliates in the sports merchandise space. In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits down with Wade Tonkin, Global Director of Affiliate Marketing at Fan...

05-09
26:11

Is SEO Dead? How Publishers Can Survive the New Search Intelligence Era

🎟️ Join us at Affiliate Summit East 2025! Use code BOOST15 for 15% off tickets: https://www.affiliatesummit.com/east Is traditional SEO dying while search as a whole is evolving? In this special live episode of The Boost recorded at Affiliate Summit West, host Greg Rollett sits down with Melissa Harden, search intelligence expert from Digitas, to tackle the controversial question on everyone's mind: Is SEO really dead? Melissa reveals that while SEO isn't dead, the hyper-focused approach to o...

05-02
30:30

Partnering With Your Competition: How Money.com Is Building A 9-Figure Publishing Empire

🎟️ Join us at Affiliate Summit East in New York City, August 4-5th! Use code BOOST15 for 15% off your tickets: https://www.affiliatesummit.com/east Discover the counterintuitive strategy of partnering with competitors that helped Money.com transform from a struggling legacy brand into a 9-figure publishing powerhouse. In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits down with Greg Powel, CEO of The Money Group, to explore how he's rewriting the rules of publisher relationships by creati...

04-25
27:23

How Fandom Built a Commerce Engine for Superfans (The Full-Funnel Playbook)

🎤 Affiliate Summit East – August 4–5 in NYC The biggest affiliate marketing event on the East Coast! Join 1,000s of affiliates, publishers, and brands at the Marriott Marquis in NYC. Use code BOOST15 to save 15% on your ticket. 🎟 https://www.affiliatesummit.com/east In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits down with Margaret Cohn, Director of Commerce at Fandom, to uncover how the internet’s biggest fan platform turns community passion into real revenue. From curated Blu-ray drop...

04-18
24:02

The New Rules of Conversion: How Brands & Publishers Should Use Attribution, Offers & Influencers

🎟 Get 15% off your ticket to Affiliate Summit East in NYC (Aug 4–5) with code BOOST15 → https://affiliatesummit.com Discounts still work, but only when they’re done right. In this episode of The Boost, Greg sits down with Harry Dixon, CEO & Co-Founder of Checkmate, to talk about the future of conversion, smarter discounting, and why first-party data is the single biggest opportunity for eCommerce brands in 2025 and beyond. Harry shares how Checkmate uses identity + intent data to power...

04-11
24:54

Surviving the Content Apocalypse & the Slow Death of A Google First Strategy w/ Amy Aitman

🎟 Don’t forget: Get 15% off your ticket to Affiliate Summit East in NYC (Aug 4–5) with code BOOST15. Head to https://affiliatesummit.com The search game has changed and publishers are feeling the heat. In this episode of The Boost, Greg sits down with Amy Aitman, COO of Venture 4th Media and co-founder of Red Visible, to unpack what it really takes to build winning content strategies in today’s fragmented landscape. From the death of Google-first publishing to the rise of Reddit, YouTube, a...

04-04
24:13

Hannah Buitekant on Building a Performance-Obsessed Media Brand at Daily Mail

→ Join us at Affiliate Summit East (use code BOOST15): https://affiliatesummit.com Want to know how one of the world’s most recognizable media brands drives 300M+ monthly visitors while staying performance-obsessed? In this episode of The Boost, Greg Rollett sits down with Hannah Buitekant, Managing Director of Commercial at dmg media (Daily Mail), to break down how they balance storytelling with scale, content with commerce, and editorial integrity with monetization. Whether you're a publi...

03-28
25:00

The Art of Product Discovery: Helping Publishers Stay Ahead of Trends & Diversify Revenue Streams

In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits down with Eric Schechter, cofounder of GiddyUp and President of Grommet, to unveil the groundbreaking affiliate program designed to put publishers first. Eric shares his extensive experience in the affiliate and performance marketing space and dives deep into what makes Grommet’s affiliate program a game-changer for publishers, brands, and shoppers alike. From curated product selections to unmatched commission structures, this program set...

01-17
22:29

2025 Publisher & Affiliate Predictions: Surviving Google & Thriving with AI with Tye DeGrange

In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett welcomes Tye DeGrange, founder of Round Barn Labs, to dive into the hottest trends shaping the future of affiliate and publisher marketing in 2025. Tye brings his unique insights from leading a top boutique agency and shares practical strategies to navigate the evolving digital landscape, from Google’s algorithm updates to the rapid rise of AI and traffic diversification. Together, Greg and Tye tackle key topics such as: •The seismic shifts in ...

01-10
33:23

Skyrocket Conversions in 2025: The Power of Data, Partnerships, and Smarter Funnels w/ Jeremy Aaronson

In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits down with Jeremy Aaronson, Chief Revenue Officer at UpsellIt, to uncover the biggest opportunities for e-commerce brands to increase their conversions and boost revenue in 2024. Jeremy dives into actionable strategies that brands can implement right now—from smarter partnerships and data utilization to fixing broken coupon systems and buttoning up your funnels for Q4. With over 20 years of experience in the conversion optimization space, Je...

12-20
15:42

How a Red Hockey Jersey Made Paresh an Unforgettable Affiliate Marketing Leader

In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits down with Paresh Vadavia, a leading voice in affiliate marketing and Partner at Gen3 Marketing, to uncover the secrets to building meaningful connections, fostering long-term partnerships, and thriving in a competitive industry. With nearly two decades of experience, Paresh shares invaluable insights on how he scaled Gen3 Marketing into a global powerhouse with over 500 managed programs and 200 employees worldwide. Greg and Paresh delve int...

12-13
17:50

The NY Post’s Digital Revenue Playbook: Celebrities and SEO

In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits down with Barret Wertz, Commerce Editorial Director at the New York Post, to uncover the strategies driving success in content commerce. With years of experience overseeing commerce content for the New York Post, Page Six, and Decider, Barret shares expert insights into balancing editorial integrity with revenue goals, adapting to industry changes, and crafting content that engages and converts. Greg and Barret dive deep into the art and ...

12-06
37:48

FlexOffers Reveals The Affiliate Marketing Playbook for 2025

In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits down with John Nardolilli from FlexOffers to explore the strategies behind successful affiliate marketing programs. With decades of experience in affiliate marketing, John shares actionable insights on how brands can leverage performance-based partnerships to drive sales, optimize campaigns, and build lasting relationships with publishers. Greg and John discuss why affiliate marketing is a game-changer for small brands, offering a risk-free...

11-22
21:56

How InsideHook Uses Social Whitelisting to Turn Ads into Trusted Endorsements

Is social whitelisting the next big revenue driver for publishers? In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett dives into the power of social whitelisting with Elisabeth Chambry, Director of Commerce at InsideHook. With experience from InsideHook, Insider Reviews, and Wirecutter, Elisabeth shares her expertise on how publishers can boost revenue and brand trust by partnering with advertisers to run ads directly through their social channels. Greg and Elisabeth break down the strategy behi...

11-15
21:12

Is Content Commerce Working in 2024? | Episode 1 with Jessica Seib

Is content commerce working in 2024? In this episode of The Boost, host Greg Rollett sits down with Jessica Seib, a commerce consultant with experience at BuzzFeed and Rolling Stone, to tackle this question head-on. They dive deep into how content commerce is evolving, especially as platforms like TikTok, Pinterest, and Reddit become shopping hubs for Gen Z and Millennials. Jessica shares hard-hitting insights on what’s driving the shift from traditional search to social media as the starting...

11-08
24:48

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