The Rick Magennis Show

Rick and his guests talk about all things affiliate program management. No topics are off-limits. This podcast will share proven tips & strategies to grow an affiliate program. Topics to be discussed include affiliate program set-up, affiliate recruiting, affiliate activation, communication, compliance, and program optimization and anything in between.

Affiliate Media Buyers

In this episode, Rick sits down with Frederic Jean-Bart of Performance Partners and they discuss media buyers in the affiliate space. They are not talked about enough, but they are an important part of the affiliate marketing ecosystem. The benefit of using media buyers in affiliate programs is that they use their own money to drive traffic and get rewarded only when a sale is generated. Frederic educates on why they are valuable and why more brands should consider working with them. 

03-25
24:21

Adoption of AI models in managing affiliate monetization

In this episode, Rick sits down with Lavin Punjabi to discuss AI and how it's being used in affiliate marketing on the publisher side. We talk a lot about the brand side, but the publisher (affiliate) side needs to be optimized and inject efficiencies to tighten up operations. Lavin talks about his SaaS, NucleusLinks, and how it's making publishers' lives easier. 

03-19
23:56

Why All Amazon Sellers Need to Consider Affiliate Marketing

In this episode, Rick speaks with David Katz of Archer Affiliates. They are a top player in the Amazon sellers affiliate world. The conversation went in many directions, but the takeaway should be that all brands that are selling on Amazon should consider bolting on an affiliate program. This is not the traditional Amazon Associates program, but one that is just like a normal DTC e-commerce program, but uses Amazon's attribution API to operate.  David is a wealth of knowledge on this topic and numerous nuggets can be pulled from the conversation. 

03-11
27:11

Affiliate Marketing Trade Publication Helping the Industry Grow

In this episode, Rick talks to Michael McNerney of the Martech Record. They discussed the need for an industry trade publication and what Mike and his team are doing to move the affiliate/partnership space forward. The Martech Record is not just a trade publication, they are also an events company that is bringing education and awareness to cities all around the world.  To learn more about the Martech Record, check out their website. 

03-04
19:19

Tips For Diversifying Your Affiliate Program

This is an episode where I was a guest on Chloe Thomas' podcast Keep Optimizing. We discussed why having a diverse community of affiliates is essential for success and I also provided specific tips for diversifying an affiliate program. Having all your affiliates in one basket is a recipe for disaster, but diversifying is not as difficult as it sounds.[04:32] The different types of affiliates brands can incorporate into their strategy.[07:12] Why brands should diversify their affiliate portfolio.[08:20] Affiliate marketing comes down to building relationships.[12:27] Having the right messaging to get responses from cold outreach.[14:30] Identify conflicts of interest in affiliate partnerships.[16:00] Where to start with your affiliate marketing in 2024.[19:11] Listen to Rick’s Insider Tips! Learn more about Rick and his affiliate management agency by going to https://bearcatmedia.comTo hear more affiliate marketing-related podcast episodes check out this page

02-26
30:54

M&A In Affiliate Marketing & What You Need To Know

In this episode, Rick and Marty discuss the world of Mergers & Acquisitions. This is a topic that doesn't get talked about enough but is becoming a key strategy for many businesses to grow. They discussed how the affiliate marketing industry is navigating through M&A and the common misconceptions about acquiring a business. This episode is one that all small business owners should listen to because M&A isn't going anywhere, in fact, it is becoming a strategy that could take any business to the next level. 

02-19
35:56

Affiliate Management Hurdles and How to Thrive

The latest episode of the Rick Magennis Show is with industry veteran Dustin Howes. Dustin and Rick discussed a few of the hurdles affiliate managers make when managing programs and how they can overcome them. There are tactical pieces of information provided that can be used immediately to help make the time running an affiliate program efficient and productive. 

02-12
31:52

How Amazon and the Affiliate Space are Evolving

In this episode, Rick and Jesse delve into Amazon's pivotal role in advancing affiliate marketing beyond the confines of the traditional Amazon Associates program. They explore the option of integrating a full-fledged Amazon affiliate program with existing e-commerce strategies. The discussion encompasses the impact of this evolution on the industry, emphasizing the substantial benefits it offers to creators, publishers, and affiliates alike.

02-05
29:51

The Most Effective Ways to Approach Content Creators

Rick and Christen talk about the most effective ways to communicate with content creators. It's not a one-size-fits-all strategy and Christen provides great insight on ways to effectively communicate and partner with creators in 2024.

01-29
28:23

Common Mistakes Brands Make with Affiliate Recruiting

In today's episode, Rick was joined by Wade Tonkin of Fanatics, Inc. Wade and Rick talk about one of the hot topics in the Affiliate world, Affiliate Recruitment. They also discuss the common mistakes in Recruiting and how to have a consistent and effective process. Wade also shares his experience, tips, and learnings in the industry.

01-06
48:08

How to Set up an E-Commerce Affiliate Marketing Program with Rick Magennis of Affiliate Program Management

Today is part 2 of Rick’s visit to the podcast “Amazing FBA” where he spoke with Michael Veazey about e-commerce and affiliate marketing.

07-29
32:54

E-commerce Affiliate Marketing with Rick Magennis of Affiliate Program Management

Rick shares an episode of the “Amazing FBA” podcast that he was a guest on. He and Michael Veazey sit down to talk about how to set up an e-commerce affiliate marketing program. 

07-22
41:45

How to do Affiliate Marketing for your Ecommerce Business

In this episode, Rick and Jessica Totillo Coster talk about all things related to affiliate marketing for your eCommerce business. They discuss what affiliate marketing is, how to get started, and some tips that will help you along the way. 

07-15
49:45

Affiliate Marketing as an Additional Income Stream

Today, Rick shares an episode of the podcast “Gift Biz Unwrapped” that he was recently on. Rick and Sue Monhait talk about all of the ways affiliate marketing can bring in extra income. 

06-24
52:52

Optimizing Conversion - Experiences = Increased Profitability

In this episode, Rick sits down with Jeremy Aaronson of UpSellit to discuss the conversion experience. The focus of the discussion is how optimizing conversion experiences leads to increased profitability and how UpSellit assists in that.

06-17
26:50

How to Setup a Successful Affiliate Marketing Program

Today, Rick shares an episode of the podcast “Brave + Boss” that he was recently on. Rick and Kristi Soomer talk about everything you need to know to setup a successful affiliate marketing program. 

06-10
30:31

Affiliate Marketing: How to Revive Your Existing Affiliate Account with Rick Magennis

In this episode, Rick was a guest on Chloe Thomas’s show: Keep Optimising. The topic of discussion is how to revive your existing affiliate account. Rick shares tips on how to begin reviving an affiliate program and everything needed to make it successful. 

05-27
34:12

11 Types of Affiliates to Consider for your Program

In this episode, Rick goes over the types of affiliates to recruit into your affiliate program. He reviews the top 11 groups of affiliates and why you might need each one.

05-20
09:38

Identifying the Cost of Starting an Affiliate Program

In this episode, Rick discusses setting up an affiliate program and what it takes to succeed. He goes into detail about the specific costs that are involved that many people are unaware of. 

05-13
12:20

Why Brands should Consider TM+

Are you wondering how you can leverage TM+ (Trademark Plus) with your brand? In this episode of The Rick Magennis Show, Rick was joined by Chelseah Murphy of Wickfire. Wickfire guides consumers through online purchasing decisions and helps brands by utilizing custom coupon codes and TM+ campaigns. Chelseah shares how she began in affiliate marketing and talked about her experience in the business over the years. This episode is about Trademark plus (TM+) and all the things you need to know about it. The benefits of TM+  are astounding.

04-29
31:54

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