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 awarenes...
Dec 12, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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 ...
Nov 28, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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 ...
Nov 14, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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 exper...
Oct 31, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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-c...
Oct 17, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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 an...
Oct 03, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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...
Sep 19, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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 fut...
Sep 05, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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 cre...
Aug 22, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 ...
Apr 25, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 10
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 partn...
Apr 11, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 9
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 ...
Mar 28, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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 specificall...
Mar 14, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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...
Feb 28, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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 creat...
Feb 14, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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 del...
Jan 31, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 chann...
Jan 17, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 share...
Dec 13, 2022•9 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 mark...
Nov 29, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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, attri...
Oct 25, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 ...
Oct 04, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 pa...
Sep 20, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 Ve...
Sep 06, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 reten...
Aug 23, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 acqu...
Aug 09, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 ...
Jul 26, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 back...
Jul 12, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 i...
Jun 28, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 ...
Jun 14, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 ...
May 31, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13
