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Affiliate as a Strategy with AWIN and HigherDOSE | Behind the Numbers

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast · with Adam Weiss, Ingrid Milman Cordy · August 21, 2026 · 24 min

Summary

Affiliate marketing has evolved beyond basic coupon sites into a sophisticated, measurable, and strategic channel for customer acquisition and revenue growth. This episode explores how advancements in measurement and attribution enable ecommerce brands to confidently invest in performance-based partnerships. Learn from AWIN and HigherDOSE how to integrate affiliate marketing as a core driver for your business.

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paid acquisitionanalytics & attributiondtc strategybrand & content

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affiliate marketing evolutionperformance marketing measurementaffiliate program strategypartner discovery and managementroi of affiliate marketingdtc affiliate success

Episode description

In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the evolving definition of affiliate marketing, the most interesting areas of the space today, and how improvements in measurement have helped position affiliate as a channel that marketers can confidently invest in. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Max Willens, AWIN President of North America Adam Weiss, and Higher Dose Chief Marketing and Commercialization Officer Ingrid Milman Cordy. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube or Spotify. Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-affiliate-strategy-with-awin-higherdose-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER Awin is the all-in-one platform for smarter partner marketing. With award-winning technology, expert support and a global network of 1 million partners, Awin helps brands discover, manage and scale high-performing partnerships that drive measurable growth. Learn more.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Leverage advancements in measurement and attribution to position affiliate marketing as a data-driven investment rather than just a promotional add-on.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Strategically integrate affiliate marketing into your broader marketing mix, focusing on diverse partner types like content creators and niche affiliates, not just traditional coupon sites.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Implement robust partner discovery and management strategies to ensure brand alignment and maximize program effectiveness, focusing on clear objectives and ROI tracking.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Study case examples like HigherDOSE to understand how direct-to-consumer brands successfully utilize affiliate marketing for customer acquisition and commercial growth.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Utilize affiliate networks like AWIN to streamline partner management, access advanced technology, and scale high-performing partnerships globally.

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