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Welcome to the partnership economy

A new era of growth has arrived, built on the trusted referrals of your business to new audiences

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The Partnership Economy

What is the partnership economy and how does it work?

The partnership economy is made up of the people, services, and technologies that enable brands to generate revenue through referral partnerships. Partners receive payments and incentives for tapping into their expertise, influence, and authority to drive partnership collaborations.

What do brands with mature partnerships experience?

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28%+ of total enterprise revenue driven through partnership
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Partnership revenue channel growth of 50%+ year-over-year
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Numerous other business KPIs surpassed, including bottom-line profitability

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Choose from a variety of partnership types

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Strategic brand-to-brand
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Corporate social responsibility / charity
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Affiliate
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Mobile apps
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Social influencers
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Premium publishers, news, and content
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Sponsorships
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Ambassadors

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Discover how successful partnerships are built. Each episode brings you practical insights, inspiring stories, and strategies that deliver real results.

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S06 | E6 – Driving affiliate success through talent, strategy, and stronger partnerships

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S05 | E8 – Navigating the new era of brand partnerships

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S05 | E6 – Exploring the Business Side of TikTok

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S05 | E5 – Aligning partnerships through a shared purpose

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