Affiliate marketing has evolved significantly with the integration of PR strategies, placing storytelling and brand advocacy at the forefront of this new era. Brands benefit from the transparency of affiliate marketing while creators benefit far beyond a one-time PR campaign. In this recording of our live webinar titled “Introduction to Affiliate Influencer Marketing,” Lynsey Kmetz, a former content creator turned Managing Director of a digital marketing agency, introduces the world of Influencer Affiliate Marketing and offers strategies for content creators to make the most of this industry e ..read more

Are you a blogger looking to monetize your content and boost your affiliate income? It's a powerful way to earn money by promoting products or services on your blog and earning a commission for each sale or action generated through your unique affiliate links. However, to succeed in affiliate marketing as a blogger, you need more than just signing up for affiliate programs and creating content. Choosing the Right Affiliate Programs Before you can start your affiliate marketing journey, it's crucial to select the right affiliate programs for your blog. Not all affiliate programs are created equ ..read more

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the most lucrative shopping holidays of the year, and for bloggers and influencers, they present a golden opportunity to boost affiliate sales.  With the right plan in place, you can turn this weekend of shopping frenzies into a wildly lucrative success. In this article, we'll explore how you can make the most out of Black Friday and Cyber Monday by creating compelling content and helpful gift guides and by harnessing the power of your email list and social media. Plan Your Black Friday and Cyber Monday Strategy In the whirlwind of Black Friday and ..read more

Affiliate marketing offers an enormously lucrative opportunity to make money online but getting started in affiliate marketing can be a bit overwhelming. This article will teach you everything you need to know about the different types of affiliate links, where to place your links for the best results, and how to promote your affiliate link for maximum exposure and conversions. Affiliate Marketing Overview Affiliate marketing has been around for decades but as public relations and influencer marketing grow, affiliate marketing is becoming more commonly used by brands to reach new customers. By ..read more

Whether you are a blogger just getting started with affiliate marketing or looking to increase the income you are already earning, this list of the best affiliate marketing tools for bloggers will help you make more in less time from your affiliate marketing strategy. These tools work with your WordPress site to help with your content creation, social media presence, and, of course, affiliate sales. PrettyLinks PrettyLinks is a free WordPress plugin that allows you to turn your affiliate links into short, simple links using your own domain. Simply install and activate the plugin in your WordPr ..read more

Apogee Agency has invested in a new software solution to bridge the gaps between traditional affiliate marketing, influencer marketing, and public relations. “Partner marketing in 2022, under Apogee’s definition, is a hybrid of traditional affiliate marketing, sponsored but trackable influencer campaigns, and a new public relations model. We have blended these three distinct channels and are proving significant growth for our clients,” says Greg Hoffman, Apogee Agency CEO. “This new village approach is fueling growth by creating top-of-funnel brand awareness through mass media publications, b ..read more

As the marriage between affiliate marketing and PR continues to evolve, Apogee Agency is offering more and more opportunities for sponsored campaigns from our top-tier brands. This article will explain all of the details, suggestions, and expectations of a sponsored + affiliate campaign with Apogee.  What is a Sponsored + Affiliate Post?  Sponsored + Affiliate posts are paid, dedicated, original content posts including affiliate links to a content creator’s personal online assets including but not limited to a blog, Facebook Page, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. Each camp ..read more

Since its inception, Instagram has offered a unique opportunity for users to grow a highly engaged following by sharing photos and videos of their lives and the things they love. Instagram has also been a great option for affiliate marketers, and many Instagram influencers have found great success by partnering with their favorite brands and products for a mutually beneficial relationship. In this post, we will talk about the best ways to use Instagram for Affiliate Marketing, from optimizing your account to the type of content you should share. Setting Up Your Instagram Account The first ste ..read more

With over 20 collective years of blogging experience, Anne Parris and Lynsey Kmetz have put together their list of things they wish they had known about affiliate marketing when they first began blogging. Did you miss part one yesterday? Here you go! Blogger Tips for Affiliate Marketing Continued 6 – WHY You should not ask for free stuff. In the blogosphere, advertising sometimes includes free products in exchange for an honest review. Often that free product is considered “payment” for the placement of the product review (and even if the company you’re working with doesn’t think so, the FTC ..read more

With over 20 collective years of blogging experience, Anne Parris and Lynsey Kmetz have put together their list of things they wish they had known about affiliate marketing when they first began blogging. Whether you are just getting started with affiliate marketing on your blog or looking for some strategies for increasing your affiliate income, this list is for you. This post is just scratching the surface with things we think every blogger should know about affiliate marketing.  Getting Started With Affiliate Marketing 1 – You can put links in old content. In fact, this is a great way ..read more