The Partnership Economy

In the agency world, your ability to drive success for a brand is make or break. The best in the business have sifted through various options to land on the perfect formula for a winning brand strategy. One of those pros is Amanda Mount, Director of Affiliate Marketing at Monks. In this episode, Todd Crawford is on a mission to learn how Amanda does it, balancing brand authenticity, content strategy, cost-effective partnerships, and the perfect ratio of influencers to affiliates among a myriad of other tactics! They cover a wide range of topics, from the cost-efficiency and built-in trust of nano and micro influencers to the unique value agencies bring through quickly testing and refining strategies for clients. Finally, they explore the foundational values that define standout programs: trust and relationship-building, emphasizing that when it comes to partnerships, that's what it's all about! This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Pack your bags, we're heading across the pond! In this episode, Todd Crawford sits down with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ, to explore how to build an affiliate A-team and the key differences between affiliate marketing in the U.S. and the U.K. To start, they break down how the maturity of each market is shaping the role, influencing everything from affiliate manager salaries to partnership dynamics. Then, Graeme shares what it takes to succeed in the affiliate space today, highlighting essential skills like data fluency and creative content strategy. He also explains why not all affiliates should be compensated equally and how performance analytics can be leveraged to ensure fair and effective partnerships. Todd and Graeme also dive into best practices for agency and in-house collaboration, emphasizing the importance of transparency, adaptability, and avoiding a blame-game culture. To wrap up, Graeme shares his take on career growth in the affiliate industry and the growing opportunities for those who can balance both the analytical and human sides of the role.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

When it comes to trust, it can take years to build and seconds to break. While this might feel like common sense when it comes to consumer-brand relationships, it's possible to overlook how crucial trust is in the brand-creator relationship. With a passion for this topic backed by a deep understanding, Brianna Doe, founder of Verbatim, joins Dave to share her take on building brand-creator trust and how it's shaping the broader creator economy. As someone who's worked on the brand, agency, and creator side, she provides a unique perspective on the dynamic between these groups. The conversation begins with a look at content saturation and how promotional overload has amplified the need for authenticity. Dave and Brianna unpack the evolving balance of control in these partnerships as more brands begin to loosen their grip. They also explore how this shift in control is influencing compensation models, with creators now leveraging content control as a bargaining chip. With trust and control so tightly linked to performance, Brianna emphasizes the importance of aligning on KPIs before a campaign begins and why choosing a primary and secondary success metric is a great call. Finally, they close the loop with language. Brianna shares why the words we use can signal how much a brand truly respects its partners and why that distinction matters more than ever.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Need to transform your performance partnerships channel, or more dauntingly, build it from the ground up? A certainly big task, but one Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint knows incredibly well. In this episode, Todd sits down with Natasha, to explore how the brand has evolved its influencer marketing strategy and integrated it into its broader partnership ecosystem. Natasha shares how VistaPrint structured its program from the ground up, offering practical and unique incentives that kept influencers engaged for the long term. From managing leadership's expectations to leveraging influencer-generated content across channels, Natasha provides her strategies for brands looking to scale their creator initiatives. Looking ahead, Natasha and Todd conclude with how VistaPrint plans to refine its program, tap into high-priority categories, and turn influencer marketing into a major revenue driver. If you're looking to build, optimize, or scale an influencer program, this is an episode you won't want to miss!This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

A one-dimensional partnership program won't cut it anymore. In this episode, Todd sits down with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric, to explore how brands can build a stronger, more diverse partnership strategy by integrating affiliates, creators, and customer advocates. They discuss the opportunities of converging creators with affiliates, the impact of different commission models, and why your most authentic brand advocates might already be your customers. They also discuss how agencies can help optimize and scale these partnerships and why accurate attribution is key to proving ROI across different partner types. Tune in to learn how a diversified, well-attributed partnership mix can maximize growth!To read the survey created URLgenius & impact.com click HERE. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Seamlessly integrating a service into the customer journey is the ultimate goal for most businesses, but finding the right way to do it is key. The best way to reach your audience might be through a partner already in their path, creating a win-win for both brands and the customer. In this episode, Dave sits down with Peter Orlowsky, Senior VP of Strategic Partnerships at Getty Images, to explore how the company has been creating successful partnerships. With nearly 27 years at Getty Images, Peter shares how the company has stayed ahead of digital transformation. He breaks down how Getty Images integrates into popular platforms like Squarespace, Canva, and TikTok, turning strategic partnerships into critical customer touchpoints. Dave and Peter discuss the evolving role of AI in the imagery space and how Getty Images is prioritizing responsible content use. With so much change on the horizon, this episode is a masterclass in building partnerships that keep your customers at the core.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

It's time to kick off Season 6! In this episode, Dave and Todd sit down together for the first time ever to rewind and reflect on the standout themes from Season 5, after speaking with nine highly accomplished industry titans. Get ready to hear their biggest takeaways from Season 5 and dive into all the essential learnings from an action-packed season! Dave and Todd recap their most compelling conversations on the rise of the creator economy and the growing significance of B2B partnerships. They dive into which platforms are calling the shots and how brands may be losing the narrative control they once dominated so easily. Tackling some of the hottest issues in the partnership world, Dave and Todd also explore insights on creator compensation models and where brands need a clear road map to succeed. Finally, they reflect on the inspiring career journeys of their Season 5 guests, sharing their own valuable lessons for anyone looking to break into the industry. Want the best of the best from Season 5? Tune in for a recap that covers all the right topics! This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, Adam Glazer, President of Partner Commerce—a leading affiliate and partner marketing agency specializing in B2B brands—joins host Todd Crawford to discuss the key differences between B2C and B2B affiliate marketing. They dive into the unique challenges of tracking the impact of B2B affiliate marketing and explore strategies to overcome them. Adam also shares insights on how B2B organizations can determine if affiliate marketing is the right fit for their business, emphasizing the importance of alignment with business development, sales, and other internal teams. Adam highlights the need for ongoing education to ensure success and maximize results, in addition to the opportunities for higher efficiency using partners. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode of the Partnership Economy podcast, Dave Yovanno interviews Jackie Pimentel, Senior Global Director of Core Ads Product Marketing at Meta, about her extensive 14-year career with the company. Jackie shares her journey from an entry-level position to leading a global team, along with tips for advancing your career. The conversation covers her involvement in the launch of Threads, the evolution of Meta's advertising model, and the critical role partnerships play in building and scaling platforms. Jackie emphasizes the importance of adaptability, humility, and accountability in her career growth and discusses how Meta's partnership strategies have evolved to engage creators and businesses in meaningful ways.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Lacie Thompson is the Chief Growth Officer of New Engen, and in this episode, shares that brands are starting to plan for Q4 earlier than ever in an effort to get access to prime publisher placements and partnerships. Lacie and Todd explore how to approach Q4 planning – using data to your advantage, navigating the changes in Google SERP, and tackling Cyber Week strategically, despite the saturated holiday season. Lacie also shares her insights in working with content publishers and emphasizes the importance of transparency with partners; working with them to ensure you're aligned on goals and KPIs to make the most of your partnerships heading into Q4 and beyond. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, host Dave Yovanno sits down with Vana Han, manager of global partnerships (SMB) at TikTok. As someone who has played a pivotal role in building TikTok's monetization arm from the ground up, Vana offers unique insight into the strategic business planning behind the mega-successful social media app that we all know and love. TikTok for Business is focused on getting brands and advertisers to use the platform, and Vana's main focus right now is on growing strategic partnerships at the company. She explains how partnerships with agencies, creators and strategic partners have proved to be most effective, whereas traditional partners don't quite fit the TikTok model. Vana also shares her greatest takeaways and challenges from working at a company that has experienced rapid growth and isn't showing any signs of slowing down soon.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

The Partnership Economy by impact.com is going on a brief hiatus, but we'll be back soon with new episodes. Stay tuned for more great conversations with the industry's best and brightest partnership experts.

In this episode, host Dave Yovanno sits down with Dan Armstrong, the EVP of Distributed Commerce at Ticketmaster. An expert on partnerships and eCommerce strategy, Dan has been driving real innovation in the live ticketing industry for a decade. He's passionate about the importance of storytelling and uncovering the shared purpose that keeps his team, as well as his partnerships, aligned. Together, Dave and Dan discuss tips to level up within an organization, how to manage a diverse partnership program from affiliates to B2B partners, and where a thriving partnership program sits within a company's broader marketing mix. Dan also shares the secrets of the live ticketing industry, which can be mystifying to say the least.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, host Todd Crawford dives into the creator economy with his guest Jeanette Okwu, the founder and CEO of Berlin-based creator marketing agency Beyondinfluence. Jeanette founded the influencer and brand ambassador marketing agency to help her clients break into the next wave of marketing and drive growth. Todd and Jeanette discuss starting an influencer program from scratch, including managing budgets, strategy, and KPIs. They also take a look at the best ways to work with influencers from a creative perspective, and how non-traditional and B2B brands can empower themselves through influencer marketing. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Jennifer Bentz is VP of Affiliates, Influencers, and Partnerships at Resident Home, a company that owns famous mattress brands like Nectar and DreamCloud. Jenn wasn't always in the mattress space, and has over two decades of experience across industries, experiencing the evolution of affiliates and partnerships. Jenn and Todd discuss focusing on all stages of the funnel with your affiliate and influencer partnerships, Jenn's learnings from working in the D2C space, and the role of partnerships on the path to purchase, especially when it comes to products with higher AOV. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

When Marcel Floruss started his blog in 2013, it was because he had a passion for men's apparel and fashion. Over the following years, he has built a massive audience on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube- with over 1 million subscribers on YouTube alone. He and host Dave Yovanno discuss Marcel's journey as a creator, his connection with his audience and how he leveraged his success to become the Creative Director of Aetos Apparel. They also discuss the differences between social platforms, tips for brands and creators looking to build partnerships, and the importance of not seeking virality just for the sake of it. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Welcome back to the Partnership Economy podcast! We‘re starting Season 5 off strong, welcoming Kerry Curran, the former Chief Growth Officer at Gen3 Marketing, the oldest and largest affiliate specialty agency in the world. Kerry is a veteran of the marketing and partnerships space with over 17 years of experience and insights that she brings to this conversation. Kerry and host Todd Crawford discuss understanding consumer behavior in relation to affiliate channels and how Kerry has seen this shift over her career. They also discuss proving the partnership channel's value to the C-Suite, understanding how consumers interact with affiliate content, and much more! This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Season 5 of The Partnership Economy is here! We're diving right back into interviews with leaders from all sides of the ever-evolving partnerships industry and answering the question on every marketer's mind - how do I reach the modern consumer? Join your hosts, Todd and Dave, on April 9th for Season 5!This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

After witnessing the digital transformation in the early 2010s through her work in retail, Tara McNulty made a career pivot to focus on the e-commerce and affiliate space. Today, she manages strategic partnerships at YouTube Shopping- a new program from the video giant. Commerce existed on YouTube long before partnerships were standard, with creators doing reviews, unboxings and hauls beginning in the early days of the platform. Today, creators and brands are both empowered to monetize this content and drive significant business revenue. Tara and Dave discuss how YouTube Shopping is helping creators and brands create long-term partnerships that move the needle, the power of YouTube as a search engine, and what Tara sees as the future of commerce on the platform. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Jonathan Claydon is an affiliate and partnerships expert, having worked in the industry for years in a variety of niches. Today he is the Chief Development Officer at Acceleration Partners - the world's largest partner marketing agency. According to Jonathan, there is a shift happening in the industry. Brands are increasingly looking to measure the impact of influencer marketing and understand what impact influencer marketing has on customer acquisition, rather than just measuring brand awareness. He and host Todd Crawford discuss assessing the value of the content holistically by amplifying user-generated content after the campaign launch to maintain momentum and authenticity. They break down this shift, the difference between influencers who move products and those who build awareness, and more.We'll be taking a short break for the holidays. Stay tuned for the S4 finale coming in January 2024. Happy holidays and New Year from Dave, Todd, and the impact.com team!This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Erin Dwyer is the CMO of Matter of Fact, a skincare brand started by former K-Pop star Paul Baek, and a former professional dancer herself. Erin draws on her experience as VP of Digital at Drunk Elephant and OUAI, to build a brand in today's competitive, noisy landscape. She tells Dave that being consistent with your messaging, no matter where a consumer is hearing about you, is crucial. She also emphasizes the importance of partnerships to acquire new customers in the beauty space, because the modern beauty consumer is savvy and does their research. Dave and Erin dive into her journey so far, and why Erin believes there is no ‘sales funnel' but rather a ‘sales pinball machine.' This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Growth HQ is an affiliate and partnerships agency that works with a diverse range of clients, from DTC to fintech. The co-founder and CEO, Inez Miedema, thinks a lot of marketers have preconceived notions about affiliate programs and therefore don't include them as a top channel. Miedema is pushing back against these notions and wants marketers to understand that affiliate programs should be about much more than coupons and cashback. She and Todd discuss the importance of adding new and diverse partners to your affiliate program, taking affiliate marketing as seriously as you do other top channels, and why creating partnerships shouldn't be one-sided. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Stephanie Schultz loves learning about new innovative technologies. It's a large part of the reason she's stayed so long at American Express, where she is VP and Head of Partnerships. In her position, she gets to work with her team to uncover how new tech can bring better value to their customers and partners. She and host Dave Yovanno discuss getting their start in product, enriching experiences for customers after they've been acquired, and strategic partnerships to create differentiated experiences. Stephanie also gives insight into how Amex tests, builds and launches new products. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

When Jason Fairchild started tvScientific, he wanted to democratize access to TV advertising. Today, the company does just that by allowing marketers to run paid campaigns on connected TV, allowing organizations to unlock the power of streaming services and Smart TV. He joins host Todd Crawford to discuss why advertising should ultimately always be connected to sales, the importance of what he calls radical transparency in TV advertising, and how to measure attribution on a medium without last-click attribution. Jason discusses why he thinks TV is the new paid search, and the mindset shift marketers need to make in order to reap the benefits of connected TV advertising. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Join host Todd Crawford as he sits down with Sagar Joshi, Director of Partnerships at Site Plug. Site Plug is a bottom-of-the-funnel performance partner that helps brands drive performance with touch bases across a variety of search engines and websites. He's spent seven years in this role, and learned about the industry across a variety of locations including Europe and India. They discuss unique channels in the content marketing space, the importance of leveraging alternative search engines and improved transparency for brands on where their ads are appearing. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

When Dave Bolotsky founded Uncommon Goods, he wanted to create something different. In his role as an e-commerce research analyst, he had seen a world of ‘sameness' on the internet, and saw an opportunity to do something different. 25 years later, he's still at it. Uncommon Goods is a leader at ESG, and is something Dave is passionate about. He thinks consumers need to examine companies' practices to make sure they aren't engaging in greenwashing, and are actually employing sustainable practices. He and host Dave Yovanno discuss becoming a B corp, liveable wages, and how to build your brand ethos into your partnerships.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, Todd sits down with Lee-Ann Johnstone, founder of Affiverse and an affiliate marketing expert with two decades of experience. Lee-Ann has witnessed digital marketing transform from a few links into the powerhouse it is today and has held a variety of roles that have allowed her to get a holistic sense of the industry. Todd and Lee-Ann discuss how to decipher the difference between an affiliate and a creator, why you shouldn't ignore cashback partners, and how to navigate the future of affiliate marketing. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Welcome back to the Partnership Economy! In season four's first episode, host Dave Yovanno sits down with Chloe Wen. Chloe is a content creator who has been posting content since 2015. Throughout her journey, Chloe has developed long-term vision for her content and business, embraced new social media platforms, and learned how to effectively work with brands. In this episode, Chloe provides her tips for aspiring content creators and brands who want to tap into the highly engaged audiences of creators like her. She also shares how she cultivates great relationships with the brands she works with, and the importance of having strong affiliate marketing. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, host Todd Crawford sits down with Brook Schaaf, CEO and co-founder of FMTC. To kick off the episode, Brook lets us in on his own personal career journey, beginning with his first role out of college at Zappos.com. During the discussion, Brook shares his perspective on a variety of topics including how his team at FMTC approaches brands about the value of coupons, understanding why consumers abandon their carts, and developing a good coupon strategy while working with publishers and commerce content partners. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, host Dave Yovanno sits down with Ian McGlumphy, Head of Partnership and Events at Apollo Neuro, a company that specializes in wearable stress relief technology. Ian explains how the company is effectively and strategically working with podcasters, creators, commerce content partners, B2B partners, review sites and more to create a diverse partnership program. He also breaks down how partnerships can be used to market a niche product to niche audiences, and some of the ways partnership content can be repurposed across various marketing channels to drive further growth.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, host Todd Crawford sits down with Craig McGlynn, Managing Director and Executive Vice President of Agency at Perform[cb], an affiliate management agency that represents a diverse portfolio of clients from startups to enterprise companies with a focus on subscription and financial services. Craig has over a decade of experience in the affiliate space, having previously held a position as Head of Publishers for the Amazon Associate Program. During their conversation, Craig shares his expert insights and personal stories on how the approach to partnerships has evolved and matured over the years. He also shares his thoughts on the benefits of running an affiliate program with an agency, as well as the evolution of performance-based payment models with content commerce partnerships.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, host Dave Yovanno sits down with Courtney Spritzer, CEO and Co-Founder of Socialfly, a woman-owned and operated social media agency that develops social media plans for brands like Discovery, Conair and Il Makiage. From working in finance to building a thriving agency, Courtney serves as an example of someone who has turned their passion into a successful business model. With a decade of experience in the industry, Courtney shares her thoughts on how social media—and specifically, influencer marketing—has evolved in recent years. She also shares some expert insights into what it takes to start working with creators from the ground-up, including what types of creators brands should be focused on, how to measure results and more. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, host Dave Yovanno sits down with Patrick McKenna, Partner and CEO at DMi Partners, a digital marketing agency he founded in 2003. Over the past 20 years, Patrick has grown DMi into a leading agency for affiliate and CRM services, working with some of the largest brands in the DTC, retail and CPG categories. Patrick shares some of his impressive industry expertise during the episode, offering his perspective on how the partnership channel has changed over the last two decades. He also explains how the challenge now lies with attribution, incrementality and effectively finding new customers, sharing a helpful breakdown on how to build successful partnerships with affiliates, commerce, content partners and creators.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, host Dave Yovanno sits down with Madi B Webb, a highly successful, driven and authentic content creator with millions of followers across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. Madi lets us in on her journey as a creator, explaining why she decided to get started and how her career has taken off ever since. She describes some of the obstacles she's had to overcome along the way, how she's built up such a massive following, and how other burgeoning content creators can get started working with brands.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, host Todd Crawford, Co-Founder and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at impact.com, sits down with Scott Brinker, VP of the Platform Ecosystem at HubSpot. As someone with an extensive background in the SaaS industry, Scott has plenty of wisdom and sage words of advice to share from his long career in the field. In this episode, Scott shares how at HubSpot, his mission is to grow and nurture the community of tech partnerships integrated within the platform by helping to deliver results for mutual customers. Todd and Scott also dive into HubSpot's tech ecosystem, how the company's partnership channel has evolved since Scott joined, inbound versus outbound partnerships, and how HubSpot helps partners find each other organically. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, host Todd Crawford, Co-Founder and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at impact.com, sits down with Patricia Marange, the Head of Affiliate Marketing and Performance Partnerships at Group M, Mindshare and Neo Media World Agencies, where she oversees a team primarily focused on affiliate partnerships. Recently named one of AdWeek's 50 of 2022, Patricia is passionate about educating clients and colleagues alike about the unlimited potential of the affiliate partnership channel. She spent years advocating for affiliate and now partnerships, and today manages a team that is considered the center of excellence in relation to affiliate marketing at Group M. In this episode, Patricia shares more about her journey discovering the affiliate world and how it's evolved to where it is today. She also explains why she believes affiliate marketing can boost the performance of influencer campaigns, and why this channel's capabilities are essentially limitless. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this special solo episode, Todd Crawford, Co-Founder and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at impact.com shares his thoughts on what a modern partnership strategy could look like, and things you should consider when developing your own partnership strategy. The episode is primarily for the C-suite or senior management team looking for more ways to grow their business and generate more shareholder value, but anyone on the front lines of partnerships can benefit from the information shared to kickstart the discussion around partnerships within their organization. After listening, you'll have a much clearer picture of what a modern partnership strategy should look like, and how best to move forward with it within your organization, no matter your role or seniority level.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

To kick off the third season of The Partnership Economy, host Dave Yovanno sits down with Brad Hoos, CEO of The Outloud Group, a successful influencer marketing agency. Brad shares his perspective on what's unique about working with influencers, especially as a way of acquiring new customers or revenue. He also shares his top tips for brands hoping to find influencers that are a fit for their campaigns and vice versa. Finally, Dave and Brad discuss new and emerging trends in the influencer marketing space, as well as what they have learned from their years of experience working in partnerships.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, Todd sits down with Tiara Rea-Palmer, Director of Partnerships at CouponFollow, a company that helps thousands of brands to grow their business through the power of couponing. As a couponing expert, Tiara brings a fascinating perspective on how couponing often serves as the final lift that encourages consumers to transact. During their discussion, Todd and Tiara dive deep into the importance of coupons, how coupon and cashback sites are perceived in the partnerships space, attribution, and much more. By the end of this episode, you'll have a new appreciation for the power of coupon sites when it comes to increasing customer loyalty, building trust with consumers and strengthening partnerships with other brands.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, Todd sits down with Wade Tonkin, the Director of Global Affiliate Marketing at Fanatics. Wade has been managing affiliate and partnership programs for over 20 years with specialties including retail affiliate, program management, affiliate recruiting and affiliate consulting. In his current role, Wade oversees affiliate programs for more than 30 e-commerce sites, including the official shops of the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL. During the episode, Todd and Wade dive into some exciting topics around media partnerships and the rise of content commerce. Wade also shares his insider perspective of Fanatics affiliate program, his perspective on managing partnerships and much more.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, Dave sits down with Becca Bahrke, the CEO of Illuminate Social, a growing talent management and brand strategy firm, to discuss all things influencer marketing. Becca shares the story of how she began her career in a traditional media agency, which inspired her to learn more about brand partnerships and ultimately pursue a career in talent management. As someone who is passionate about representing and advocating for content creators, Becca knows the value of successful brand partnerships and stays up to date with all the latest influencer trends. Above all else, she believes in leading with empathy and being a role model for other aspiring female leaders. In this episode, Dave and Becca discuss the inner workings of brand partnerships, the best way to form these partnerships—both from a brand point of view and the creator's perspective—and actionable insights on the best platforms and content formats. Dave also introduces the show's first Lightning Round segment, so be sure to stay tuned until the end of the episode. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, host Todd Crawford sits down with Kendal Clarke, Chief Commerce Officer at VerticalScope. Together, they dive into the work VerticalScope does, its role in the consumer journey, the importance of user generated content and consumer trust—in other words, all things partnership economy. With 10 years of notable experience in corporate development and digital media strategy under her belt, Kendal had plenty of wise words to share during the episode. In her current role as CCO at VerticalScope, she plays a vital part in finding and expanding new revenue streams, as well as handling all things commerce strategy. Kendal's specialties include a passion for building effective and functional teams, affiliate marketing, negotiation and market strategy, so this episode is full of great insights on all of the above. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, Dave sits down with Brooke Cullison, Senior Acquisition Manager at Liquid IV, the leading brand in the electrolyte and hydration industry. Over the past eight years, Brooke has worked in multiple industries from digital ad tech to wellness and has touched every digital marketing channel. During the episode, Brooke explains her holistic approach to marketing, and why she's passionate about using digital channels and partnerships to effectively drive customer acquisition and retention at a low cost. Dave and Brooke also discuss how partnerships can accelerate business growth and how to take the next step in diversifying a partnership program. The episode is full of great advice and actionable tips on how to take your partnerships and customer acquisition to the next level.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, Todd sits down with Angel Djambazov, Co-founder and Business Development at Lab6 Media. In addition to being a farmer, book collector, and foodie, Angel has spent his professional career in the field of journalism and digital marketing, working as an editor on several newspapers and as the founding Editor-in-Chief of Wyoming Homes and Living Magazine. An entrepreneur at heart, Angel was also on the founding team and served as the CMO for the startup PopShops.com, which was acquired by Rakuten LinkShare in 2013. During their conversation, Todd and Angel discuss the importance of brands fostering personalized relationships with their partners, especially when it comes to catering to the differences between general affiliates and creators. They explain why this is a critical point for brands who are hoping to scale up in the near future.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode, Todd sits down with Tye DeGrange, the CEO and Principal Growth Marketer at Round Barn Labs. In his role, Tye provides a data-driven and customer-centric approach to grow startups and Fortune 500 companies in the consumer and enterprise space. With more than 17 years of experience, including time at Amazon and eBay, he's developed a wealth of expertise to scale affiliate programs and other marketing channels and initiatives. During their conversation, they discuss the importance of A/B testing, challenges with attracting and retaining talent, and the potential around shoppable commerce.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Dave Yovanno makes his return to the podcast for season two by sitting down with Elisa Charbonnel, the Director of Paid Media at Disney Streaming. Together they discuss how Disney's streaming platforms exploded in popularity during the pandemic and how smart partnerships helped drive demand. She shares how Disney stayed agile and used creative ways to drive revenue even when many of its business units were negatively impacted by shutdowns. Elisa also shares her thoughts on how due diligence backed by data will become even more important in the partnership economy as big tech continues to disrupt platforms and long-established marketing channels. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

There's little doubt it's an exciting time to be in the marketing and advertising space. As the world continues to reawaken following the worst of the pandemic, there continues to be a massive increase in events, partnerships, and marketing activities worldwide. In this episode, Todd sits down with a guest who has been active in the digital advertising space for nearly 27 years. Julia Linehan is the Founder and Managing Director of The Digital Voice, an award-winning B2B PR agency specializing in providing PR for Ad and Martech disruptors like White Bullet, Hybrid Theory, and Exit Bee, to name just a few. She's also the Head of PR and Impact at Bloom UK. Known as “The Voice,” Julia has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including one of the top 5 Digital Trading Leaders of 2016 at the Drum Digital Trading Awards, and a spot on the 40OverForty List in 2021. During their discussion, Todd and Julia explore several topics including the process of getting back to in-person events, ad fraud and the potential risks to brands, and the upward momentum of partnerships.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

To kick off the next season of The Partnership Economy, host Todd Crawford sits down with a special guest who has been active in the partnership economy for nearly 15 years. Robert Glazer is the Founder and Board Chair at Acceleration Partners, the largest independent affiliate and partnership marketing agency in the world, which has received over 30 awards for its workplace culture. Robert also hosts his own podcast called The Elevate Podcast and has over 200,000 subscribers to his newsletter called Friday Forward. During the episode, Todd and Robert discuss some of the challenges of inflation, staffing shortages and the remote working world we find ourselves in. Robert also shares why influencers and content marketers are outperforming paid search, and his expert advice on how to become a great leader.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this conversation with the Head of Marketing at Autodesk, Siara Nazir, she talks about marketing and partnerships. Today, you'll hear about Autodesk's digital transformation, some best practices for going through changes, looking at partnerships, getting feature feedback, tracking interactions outside of the ‘add to cart' workflow, the things that are top-of-mind for Siara, and some interesting industry dynamics.Siara is an award-winning global marketer and media leader, pioneering AI based strategies and solutions. Her work has been featured in Forrester, DM News, and The Partnership Economy by David Yovanno, and she has been invited to speak at The Wall Street Journal's Inaugural Executive Forum on AI. She was the first to create an AI-powered conversion accelerator that quadrupled orders. Siara holds a BSc in Marketing from California State University, an MBA in Marketing from Arizona State University, and a degree in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School.To secure your ticket for Partnerships Experience 2022, visit www.ipx22.splashthat.com. Join us on June 14th at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers, NYC for the one event where all players in the partnership economy come together to discover, network, and exchange ideas for business growth.For more great insights, check out The Partnership Economy book, by David A. Yovanno. The book is available at thepartnershipbook.com and at all major retailers.Episode Outline[00:45] About Autodesk[02:16] Siara's role[03:42] The center of excellence at Autodesk[05:56] Best practices for going through changes[10:09] Looking at partnerships[12:56] Education[14:30] Ambassadors[17:46] Feature feedback[18:36] Tracking partnership interactions[21:00] What's top of mind?[22:48] Interesting industry dynamics[26:06] Siara's inspirational peopleInspirational PeopleLenny AlugasConnect with SiaraLinkedInWebsiteConnect with impact.comWebsiteLinkedIn (Impact)LinkedIn (Dave Yovanno)LinkedIn (Todd Crawford)

In this conversation with AVP of Marketing at PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Zak Bretherton, he talks about all things marketing. Today, you'll hear about how the marketing team is structured, the urgency in today's market, the things that keep Zak up at night, choosing an attribution model, and some of the interesting industry dynamics.Prior to joining PennyMac, Zak served in numerous marketing roles at companies including ZMB Marketing, SBE Lifestyle Hospitality, Turn Car Subscriptions, Vylla, ClearPath Lending, and OBE Marketing. Zak holds a BSc in Business Management and Marketing from Arizona State University. To secure your ticket for Partnerships Experience 2022, visit www.ipx22.splashthat.com. Join us on June 14th at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers, NYC for the one event where all players in the partnership economy come together to discover, network, and exchange ideas for business growth.For more great insights, check out The Partnership Economy book, by David A. Yovanno. The book is available at thepartnershipbook.com and at all major retailers.Episode Outline[00:53] About PennyMac[01:21] The marketing team structure[02:06] What is top-of-mind?[03:33] The source of truth[05:11] The urgency in the market[08:20] Attribution models[17:00] What's keeping Zak up at night?[20:06] Interesting industry dynamics[25:03] Zak's inspirational peopleInspirational PeopleZak's dadBen AshworthConnect with ZakLinkedInWebsiteConnect with impact.comWebsiteLinkedIn (Impact)LinkedIn (Dave Yovanno)LinkedIn (Todd Crawford)

In this conversation with Director of Growth & Digital Product at Caraway, Josh Knopman, he talks about partnerships and marketing. Today, you'll hear about Caraway's interesting founding story, how they're acquiring customers, identifying and working with various partners, partnerships versus advertising, taking advantage of the advertising snowball effect, some of the challenges of dealing with partnerships, thinking about the compensation model, and get Josh's valuable advice to his younger self.Josh specializes in customer acquisition, digital products, and data analytics, and nerds out on consumer tech, decision theory, and digitally native brands. He holds a BSc in Marketing and Supply Chain Management from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business.To secure your ticket for Partnerships Experience 2022, visit www.ipx22.splashthat.com. Join us on June 14th at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers, NYC for the one event where all players in the partnership economy come together to discover, network, and exchange ideas for business growth.For more great insights, check out The Partnership Economy book, by David A. Yovanno. The book is available at thepartnershipbook.com and at all major retailers.Episode Outline[00:44] About Caraway[02:54] What are Caraway customers looking for?[04:17] Acquiring customers, revenue, and partnerships[09:04] Identifying and working with partners[13:15] Partnerships vs advertising[16:48] Thinking about partnerships at Caraway[21:38] The advertising snowball effect[23:27] The biggest challenge dealing with partnerships[25:15] The compensation component[29:53] Interesting things that are top of mind[32:11] Josh's advice to his younger selfConnect with JoshLinkedInWebsiteConnect with impact.comWebsiteLinkedIn (Impact)LinkedIn (Dave Yovanno)LinkedIn (Todd Crawford)