The Rick Magennis Show

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 gene

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.

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

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 mor

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 typ

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 o

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.

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 substantia

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.

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.