Best Award Winning Affiliate Manager Podcasts (2025)

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The 5 Worst Affiliate Recruiting Mistakes You Can Make 9:21

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Recruiting affiliates isn’t rocket science...but it’s shockingly easy to screw up. There are five mistakes I see over and over again...and they can completely tank your results before you even get started. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest recruiting missteps affiliate managers make… and how to avoid every single one. Links Mentioned in this…

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Building Bulletproof Partnerships: Data, Control, Performance & Scaling 37:14

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Welcome to a brand new season of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast with your host, Lee-Ann Johnstone. Our guest this week is John Wright, Co-Founder and CEO of StatsDrone, whose unique journey gives him rare insight into what makes partnerships succeed or fail. In this conversation, we tackle the contentious issue of data ownership in iGaming, explor…

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How Smart Affiliates Are Using AI (And How You Can Too) - Part 4 37:05

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What if you could close more sales after the purchase? What if you could turn one email into three social posts...or flip negative reviews into your most persuasive talking points? That’s exactly what we’re doing in today’s episode. I’m sharing 15 advanced ways to use AI in your affiliate marketing…and some of these are straight-up cheat codes for …

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Affiliate in Every Moment: Highlights & Lessons from this Season’s Guests 39:29

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This wrap-up episode celebrates a 21st season dedicated to proving that affiliate marketing is actually about every touchpoint in your customer's journey—from initial awareness through long-term retention. Host Lee-Ann Johnstone welcomed industry leaders who shared cutting-edge strategies, data-driven insights, and real-world case studies that demo…

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How Smart Affiliates Are Using AI (And How You Can Too) - Part 3 39:39

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What if you could boost your affiliate income... without posting more, emailing more, or working harder? What if the secret wasn’t hustle... but knowing exactly what to say and how to say it…before your audience even asks? Today, I’m giving you 10 clever ways smart affiliates are using AI to warm up followers, boost conversions, and make sales feel…

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From Outreach to Outcomes: Building Smarter Affiliate Programs 37:02

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In this week's episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, host Lee-Ann Johnstone sits down with Lauren Garner, VP of Demand Generation and Partnerships at Ascent Funding, to explore the dramatic transformation of affiliate marketing over the past two decades. From her accidental entry into the industry at age 19 to managing multi-million dollar af…

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How Smart Affiliates Are Using AI (And How You Can Too) - Part 2 36:03

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If you want to stand out as an affiliate today, you need to do more than just send a few emails and post on social media. You need to answer questions before they’re asked. You need to overcome objections before they pop up. And you need to overcome your own resistance. If you've wondered “What do I say about this product?"" or ""What do I post tod…

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Optimising Wellness Affiliate Programs with Trust, Tech & Transparency 34:58

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The health and wellness sector represents one of affiliate marketing's most promising yet challenging frontiers. With heightened regulatory scrutiny, razor-thin profit margins, and an increasingly sophisticated consumer base, brands operating in this space must navigate complex compliance requirements whilst maintaining profitability. However, as A…

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How Smart Affiliates Are Using AI (And How You Can Too) - Part 1 35:24

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Ever feel like you're putting in more hours than ever... but your affiliate income isn't keeping up? You're not alone. But here’s the good news: Smart affiliates are already using AI to save time, simplify their content, and sell more…without sounding like a robot. Today, we're kicking off a brand-new series on how to use AI as an affiliate markete…

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Traffic, Tools & Trust: How Everflow is Powering the New Affiliate Era 32:54

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This week, Lee-Ann explores the evolution of affiliate marketing technology with Sam Darawish, CEO and Co-Founder of Everflow. The conversation reveals why tracking beyond the initial conversion is crucial for program success, how AI will reshape affiliate management, and why transparency is becoming the foundation of profitable partner relationshi…

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How I Use AI to Run Affiliate Programs (Part 6) 36:47

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Ever feel like you’ve maxed out your ideas for managing your affiliate program? In this final episode of the series, I’m sharing 11 more creative, under-the-radar ways I’ve used AI to streamline, scale, and improve affiliate management…especially the parts you didn’t even know could be outsourced to AI. We’re talking about social monitoring, copywr…

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The 6 Affiliate Wonders That Grow Affiliate Programs 38:13

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast. This week, we're diving deep into the six fundamental principles that separate thriving affiliate programs from those that struggle to gain traction. Our host, Lee-Ann Johnstone, is joined by Aaron Paul, Co-Founder & CEO of Paul Street. Aaron shares battle-tested strategies tha…

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How I Use AI to Run Affiliate Programs (Part 5) 38:29

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Most people think AI is just for writing emails or doing data analysis…but what if it could help you train your team, onboard new affiliate managers, and even build goodwill with your partners? In this episode, I’m sharing the more unexpected ways I use AI behind the scenes to run stronger, smarter affiliate programs. Links Mentioned in this Episod…

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Swipe, Earn, Repeat: Unlocking the Power of Card-Linked Offers 37:50

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This week, host Lee-Ann Johnstone dives deep into one of affiliate marketing's most misunderstood yet powerful tools with James Bannerman, VP of Global Sales at The Reward Collection. While many affiliate managers view card-linked offers (CLO) as just another publisher type, this episode reveals how CLO can strategically unlock value across every s…

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How I Use AI to Run Affiliate Programs (Part 4) 31:02

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There are a million little tasks that come with managing affiliates…leaderboards, nudges, bonus ideas, follow-ups... and most of it eats up your day. In this episode, I’m sharing how I use AI to handle all of that faster, better, and without losing my mind. These are the behind-the-scenes tasks that move the needle…and AI makes them way easier. Lin…

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Performance Meets Precision: Building Stronger Affiliate Campaigns with Data 34:51

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In this episode, host Lee-Ann Johnstone interviews Todd Stearn, Founder and CEO of The Aragon Company and Vibrant Performance. Todd shares insights from his unique position running an integrated affiliate ecosystem that includes networks, publishing, and agency services - giving him unprecedented visibility into performance marketing from every ang…

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How I Use AI to Run Affiliate Programs (Part 3) 31:53

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If you're still spending hours trying to find affiliates, segment them manually, or figure out who’s actually worth reaching out to… you’re doing it the hard way. In this episode, I’m showing you how to use AI to uncover hidden affiliate opportunities, personalize your outreach, and grow your program faster…with less guesswork. Links Mentioned in t…

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Why Relationships, Not Just Revenue, Drive Affiliate Growth Today 36:40

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In this episode, Lee-Ann Johnston interviews Mark Jacobs, the Director of Affiliate Success at Ideal Living, focusing on the health and wellness segment of affiliate marketing. They discuss Mark's journey into the industry, the evolution of affiliate marketing, and the importance of building authentic partnerships with affiliates. Mark shares insig…

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How I Use AI to Run Affiliate Programs (Part 2) 37:59

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If you’re still spending hours digging through spreadsheets or writing custom outreach from scratch, you’re doing it the hard way. In this episode, I’m sharing the AI strategies I use to save time and actually increase affiliate performance. These are the tools I wish I had 10 years ago. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Email Pro Avoid the…

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Affiliate in Totality – Why Data is the Game-Changer 32:23

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In this week's episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann Johnstone is joined by Michael Cole, SVP of Marketing at Everflow, to discuss the evolution of affiliate marketing measurement and attribution. With $5 billion in transactions tracked through Everflow's platform last year, Michael shares valuable insights on how brands can leverage …

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How I Use AI to Run Affiliate Programs (Part 1) 33:36

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Ever wish you could scale your affiliate program without cloning yourself? In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact ways I use AI to run affiliate programs more efficiently and effectively… and how you can do it, too. Links Mentioned in this Episode Affiliate Email Pro TEXT ME: +1 (260) 217-4619By Matt McWilliams

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Affiliate Network Strategies Reimagined: Building Better Relationships & Results 32:56

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In this episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Gaurav Arora shares his extensive experience in the affiliate marketing industry, discussing the evolution of affiliate networks, the importance of direct partnerships, and the need for strategic segmentation in affiliate programs. He emphasises the significance of building relationships with acco…

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What I Learned From Running a Launch With 1,200 Affiliates 43:45

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Most people panic when managing 10 affiliates. We ran a launch with 1,200 of them. Today, I’m sharing the biggest lessons, the surprises, the wins, and the near-disasters from the trenches of our largest affiliate launches ever. If you ever plan to scale your program…or if you just want to avoid the same mistakes we made…I’ve got you covered. LINKS…

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From Setup to Scale: Growing Affiliate Programs the Right Way 33:32

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On this week's Affiliate Marketing Podcast, host Lee-Ann Johnstone is joined by Cindy Shen, Head of Account Management, EMEA at Everflow. With over 20 years of marketing experience, Cindy brings a unique perspective from traditional marketing to the affiliate space. Together, they explore how breaking down departmental silos and fostering cross-tea…

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How to Create Recurring Revenue with Your Affiliate Program 1:05:39

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What if you could create a steady stream of revenue month after month...just by doing a few things differently with your affiliate program? Today, I’m sharing the exact strategies we use to build recurring revenue for our clients…because affiliate revenue shouldn’t be one-and-done. This episode might just change how you think about your entire busi…

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Not Just a Moment: Why Affiliate Marketing is Everything 21:30

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In this introductory episode of Season 21 of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, host Lee-Ann Johnstone is joined by Michael Cole, SVP of Marketing for Everflow. They discuss the importance of tracking and attribution, the challenges brands face in recognising the full value of affiliate partnerships, and the need for a broader understanding of custom…

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How to Use Virtual Assistants to Run a 7-Figure Affiliate Program 48:13

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Believe it or not, you can scale an affiliate program to 7-figures and beyond…and you don’t have to do all the work. And you don’t have to hire a team of overly qualified affiliate managers. You can scale with a team of virtual assistants…or even a single one. In today's episode, I’ll show you how. TEXT ME: +1 (260) 217-4619…

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Affiliate Trends Unpacked: What We’ve Learned This Season 36:56

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As Season 20 of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast concludes, host Lee-Ann Johnstone looks back at the wealth of insights shared by industry trailblazers across ten compelling episodes. From content creators who stumbled into affiliate marketing and now command audiences of millions, to targeted approaches for finance and B2B markets, Season 20 delive…

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Time Management for Affiliate Managers 48:44

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Affiliate management is NOT a 9-to-5. It’s more like juggling flaming chainsaws while answering emails in a moving car. So how do you stay on top of it all…without burning out or losing track of what matters most? That’s what today’s episode is all about. Because let’s face it…when everything feels important, nothing actually gets done. LINKS MENTI…

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How Big Affiliate Programs Keep Growing! 40:17

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We’re back with another enlightening episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast. This week, Irina Makarova, CMO at PIN-UP Partners, shares her experience transitioning from FinTech to iGaming. Irina shares how PIN-UP Partners maintains its market-leading position through community building, transparency, and strategic market expansion. This convers…

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How Paul Pruitt Went from Unknown Affiliate to The Top of the Leaderboard in Only Two Years 49:17

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Paul Pruitt is not exactly a household name in the affiliate marketing world. And yet...he's consistently finished in the top 10 of major affiliate launches over the past two years. Today, Paul reveals the strategies he used to once again finish in the top 10 of one of the biggest affiliate launches ever. Listen to this, learn from Paul, and apply …

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Scaling Your Affiliate Program Using Content on Performance 30:56

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In this episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, host Lee-Ann Johnstone speaks with Jodie Millward, the Agency Partnerships Lead at Linkby. They discuss the evolution of affiliate marketing, focusing on the shift from traditional CPA models to CPC-driven content. Jodie shares insights on how Linkby empowers brands, especially smaller ones, to ac…

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The Affiliate Manager's Toolkit: My Favorite Tools, Apps, and Shortcuts 34:17

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Want to save time, stay organized, and run your affiliate program like a pro…without losing your mind? These are the tools that keep me organized, sane, and have helped us scale multi-million dollar programs. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE XP Affiliate Network My Toolbox Gmass Affiliate Promo Plan Template Canva MeetEdgar…

Award Winning Affiliate Manager Podcasts

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The Affiliate Guy with Matt McWilliams: Marketing Tips, Affiliate Management, & More

Matt McWilliams, Award-Winning Affiliate Manager

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The Affiliate Marketing Podcast

Lee-Ann Johnstone - Founder of Affiverse

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The 5 Worst Affiliate Recruiting Mistakes You Can Make 9:21

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Building Bulletproof Partnerships: Data, Control, Performance & Scaling 37:14

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How Smart Affiliates Are Using AI (And How You Can Too) - Part 4 37:05

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Affiliate in Every Moment: Highlights & Lessons from this Season’s Guests 39:29

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How Smart Affiliates Are Using AI (And How You Can Too) - Part 3 39:39

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From Outreach to Outcomes: Building Smarter Affiliate Programs 37:02

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How Smart Affiliates Are Using AI (And How You Can Too) - Part 2 36:03

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Optimising Wellness Affiliate Programs with Trust, Tech & Transparency 34:58

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How Smart Affiliates Are Using AI (And How You Can Too) - Part 1 35:24

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Traffic, Tools & Trust: How Everflow is Powering the New Affiliate Era 32:54

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How I Use AI to Run Affiliate Programs (Part 6) 36:47

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The 6 Affiliate Wonders That Grow Affiliate Programs 38:13

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How I Use AI to Run Affiliate Programs (Part 5) 38:29

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Swipe, Earn, Repeat: Unlocking the Power of Card-Linked Offers 37:50

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How I Use AI to Run Affiliate Programs (Part 4) 31:02

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Performance Meets Precision: Building Stronger Affiliate Campaigns with Data 34:51

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How I Use AI to Run Affiliate Programs (Part 3) 31:53

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Why Relationships, Not Just Revenue, Drive Affiliate Growth Today 36:40

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How I Use AI to Run Affiliate Programs (Part 2) 37:59

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Affiliate in Totality – Why Data is the Game-Changer 32:23

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How I Use AI to Run Affiliate Programs (Part 1) 33:36

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Affiliate Network Strategies Reimagined: Building Better Relationships & Results 32:56

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What I Learned From Running a Launch With 1,200 Affiliates 43:45

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From Setup to Scale: Growing Affiliate Programs the Right Way 33:32

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How to Create Recurring Revenue with Your Affiliate Program 1:05:39

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Not Just a Moment: Why Affiliate Marketing is Everything 21:30

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How to Use Virtual Assistants to Run a 7-Figure Affiliate Program 48:13

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Affiliate Trends Unpacked: What We’ve Learned This Season 36:56

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Time Management for Affiliate Managers 48:44

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How Big Affiliate Programs Keep Growing! 40:17

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How Paul Pruitt Went from Unknown Affiliate to The Top of the Leaderboard in Only Two Years 49:17

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Scaling Your Affiliate Program Using Content on Performance 30:56

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The Affiliate Manager's Toolkit: My Favorite Tools, Apps, and Shortcuts 34:17