Leveraging Customer Advocacy For Stronger Partnership Growth

In this episode of the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, Lee-Ann interviews Will Fraser, Head of impact.com/Advocate, about the importance of customer advocacy in the partnership economy.Will was the CEO and co-founder of SaaSquatch, a customer referral platform acquired by impact.com and he has helped companies around the globe build high-performing customer referral programs.Listen in as their conversation explores how advocacy is crucial because there is a low trust in ads, and people trust the recommendations of their friends. Will also emphasizes the blurring lines between consumers, influencers, and affiliates, and the need for innovative consumer experiences in the affiliate space.Listen to find out more about:How B2B SaaS companies can also benefit from advocacy programsAdvocacy programs can serve as a farm team for other partnership channels, as advocates can be promoted to influencers or affiliates.The importance to have buy-in from the team and commit to the program for at least a year.Key segments of this podcast and where you can tune in to go direct: [10:45] Building an Advocacy Program: Benefits and best practices[23:21] From Advocates to Influencers: The Farm Team of Partnerships[24:58] The future of Affiliate Marketing?ELEVATE Summit 2024 – LONDONJoin us in London on 16-17 September.Limited Tickets Remain! GET YOUR TICKET HERETickets to this two-day conference at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, include: Full two-day conference and keynote speaker line-up (Learning from the best in the industry) Access to specific Masterclasses helping you level up your performance and skills developmentLunch and Refreshments FREE on both daysNetworking and Exhibitor AreaMatchmaking meet-upsA Social Networking partyDon’t miss your chance to be a part of this groundbreaking ELEVATE summit and take your performance and lead generation marketing efforts to new heights.Secure your ticket and learn with industry veterans what’s new and trending in the Affiliate and Lead Generation worlds – today by clicking here.Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts“I love Affiverse’s Affiliate Marketing Podcast.” <– If that sounds like you, please give us a 5 Star rating here! Taking the time to do that, helps us support more people in our community to access digital and affiliate marketing insights, expert lead learnings and allows us to share the latest online marketing tactics that help Affiliate programs and businesses to grow. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to our weekly newsletter and never miss out on FREE insights and training. Subscribe to our podcast HERE!Send me a text with your questions