Major publications like TODAY, Glamour, and Men's Health are rejecting pitches without affiliate programs. Wedding publications won't even consider your client if there's no affiliate link attached.
And here's what's frustrating... products with affiliate links are landing at the top of every "Best Of" list while our clients get pushed to the bottom.
One industry expert put it bluntly:
But here's where it gets interesting:
What if, instead of fighting this shift, we turned it into a strategic advantage?
Adding affiliate marketing as a service allows you to:
• Finally get your clients into those coveted product roundups they keep getting rejected from
• Position yourself as the forward-thinking agency who understands modern media requirements
• Add a premium service that scales without burning you out
• Show clients real ROI from your PR efforts with actual numbers
• Diversify your revenue while solving a genuine client problem