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    Bring Your Own Data: Why First-Party Data Owners Are Still Winning in Affiliate

    by ClickDealer on March 20, 2026

    For years, the affiliate industry has been workshopping ways to future-proof against a single scenario: what happens when third-party cookies disappear? The efforts doubled when browsers began restricting … Read Article

    Your AI Tools Are Learning to Replace You

    by Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on March 3, 2026

    The affiliate marketing industry has a data problem it doesn’t want to talk about. Every time a performance marketer uploads campaign metrics, conversion data, or audience insights into … Read Article

    SCAM Act Legislation Introduced to Hold Platforms Responsible for Deceptive Ads

    by Richard B. Newman on March 3, 2026

    On February 4, 2026 Senators Gellego (D-AZ) and Moreno (R-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to crack down on predatory online scams advertisements.  The Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (“SCAM”) … Read Article

    Affiliate Survival Guide in The Age of Agentic Commerce

    by ClickDealer on December 28, 2025

    The subsequent releases of Google’s Agent Payment Protocol and ChatGPT Instant Checkout are sounding alarm bells for small merchants and blaring air sirens for e-commerce affiliates. Industry giants … Read Article

    The Hidden Revenue in Your Partnership Program: Why First-Party Data Is the Key to Proving True ROI

    by Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on October 17, 2025

    Partnership programs drive 30-70% more revenue than traditional channels through superior customer lifetime value, yet remain chronically under-resourced. By tracking the full customer journey with first-party data, from … Read Article

    The Attribution Black Box: How to Prove The Full Value of Affiliate Marketing in Your MMM

    by Michael Cole, SVP of Marketing, Everflow – Partner Marketing Platform on October 17, 2025

    For years, affiliate managers at large brands have faced the same frustrating challenge: proving the full value of their channel. We know the revenue is there – it’s … Read Article

    Case Study: FanFuel’s First-Touch Revolution

    by Tony Cohn, Director of Customer Marketing, Everflow on September 23, 2025

    FanFuel operates as a complete nutra affiliate network specializing in bodybuilding, weightlifting, and weight loss niches. Despite having quality in-house offers and an experienced team that understood the … Read Article

    Brands Matter: Affiliate Strategy in the Travel Vertical

    by ClickDealer on July 4, 2025

    Travel is one of the most misunderstood verticals in affiliate marketing. The average affiliate’s view of a travel campaign strategy is a two-step process: pick an offer with … Read Article

    MaxBounty CEO: “Affiliate Marketing Is Alive and Well” Despite Economic Headwinds

    by Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on July 2, 2025

    After 21 years in the game, Matt McEvoy explains how the performance marketing veteran is leveraging mrge acquisition resources, combating fraud with two decades of data, and why … Read Article

    The Dos and Don’ts of AI-Generated Ad Creatives in Affiliate Marketing

    by ClickDealer on March 27, 2025

    The general public’s opinion on generative AI is incredibly polarized. Some see it as a miraculous tool that will solve most of humanity’s problems while others view it … Read Article

    Google’s Affiliate Crackdown: A Quest for Quality or a Power Play for Profits?

    by Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on December 6, 2024

    Google’s recent crackdown on affiliate marketing is sending shockwaves through the digital marketing community. With sweeping changes supposedly aimed at curbing manipulative SEO practices, many affiliates are left … Read Article

    Trump’s Win Signals Smooth Sailing for Big Tech—And Headwinds for Affiliate Marketers

    by Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on November 14, 2024

    Donald Trump’s recent re-election has tech insiders buzzing, and it’s not just about policy. With Elon Musk now firmly in the Trump orbit and VP Vance linked to … Read Article

    PMA Report: Coupons and Loyalty Programs Dominate. DSPs Surge

    by Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on November 5, 2024

    The 2024 U.S. Performance Marketing Association (PMA) survey offers significant insights into current trends among U.S. brands using affiliate programs. Key takeaways include: The 2024 U.S. Performance Marketing … Read Article

    FTC Cracks Down on Fake Reviews: Affiliate Marketers Brace for Impact

    by Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on October 21, 2024

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has unveiled a groundbreaking rule aimed at combating fake reviews and testimonials. While the rule has been expected, it will still sending shockwaves … Read Article

    Four Key Trends Shaping Affiliate Marketing

    by Chris Trayhorn, Publisher of mThink Blue Book on October 21, 2024

    The affiliate marketing industry is undergoing significant transformations as it approaches a projected global value of $15.7 billion by the end of 2024. This growth is driven by … Read Article
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