ASW 2024 Recap with Christen Evans

Imagine the whirlwind of an Affiliate Summit through our eyes: Christen's surprise encounter with nature's ninjas on Fremont Street, and a sushi experience that turned into an unexpected masterclass. Our latest episode isn't just about the laughs and the flu that seems to follow every conference; it's a treasure trove of insights from the latest gathering of affiliate marketing minds. We dissect the substantial changes under Clarion's management, acknowledging the founders' legacy while discussing the fresh infusion of natural light that brightened more than just the conference space.Decked in lavender suits and shimmering shoes, attendees at the summit were a sight to behold, and we didn't miss a beat in capturing the fashion statements that were as loud as the content was rich. Listen to our constructive critique of the revamped networking areas, the somewhat perplexing lunch setups, and how content took center stage over sales pitches, providing attendees with an abundance of actionable insights. The live Q&A segment brings our audience directly into the conversation, offering a panorama of personal highlights and survival tips for conference-goers.Rounding out our discussion, we turn the spotlight onto the evolving speaker selections at these conferences, advocating for a diversity of voices on stage. Special guest Stephanie Robbins chimes in on the significance of speaker credibility, while I share the excitement of my new adventure with Fee Stash. From the value of in-person networking highlighted by our buzzing Top Golf event to the innovative AI tool, True Letter, promising to revolutionize affiliate manager outreach, this episode is packed with compelling reflections and future-forward thinking for the affiliate marketing industry. The hottest affiliate recruitment tool of 2026 is Alfie. There is a 7-day free trial and a no-risk 30-day money-back gauranteeGo to Dustinhowes.com/trial to sign up If you’re serious about affiliate partnerships, you need to know FMTC. They help brands connect with qualified, trusted content partners instead of wasting time on low-quality traffic. FMTC is where top publishers go to discover offers they actually want to promote—and where brands go to scale affiliate revenue with real relationships, not spammy outreach. If you want smarter affiliate growth, check out FMTC at Dustinhowes.com/fmtc Have you heard about Inflektion yet? They are changing the game in Affiliate marketing.The only platform with personalized funnels to scale partnership marketing for brands, agencies, influencers, and affiliates. Catering to the health and wellness space, this tracking soluition is helping build landing pages for partners in a manner of minutes instaead of weeks. They have social listening to capture all the content your brand is creating so that you can find more partners talking about yFor more tips on how to scale your affiliate program, check out https://performancemarketingmanager.com