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Affiliate Moguls
About Affiliate Moguls
Founded by Meghan Damico and Ryan Alarid, Affiliate Moguls is a consulting business that specializes in hiring, training, and optimizing affiliate and email media buying programs. 

With over 15 years of direct response marketing experience, they bring a wealth of experience and connections to each partnership.
How to Choose the Right Affiliate Platform
Written by Meghan Damico on November 20, 2023
So you're ready to start your affiliate program, but you don't have an affiliate tracking platform. Where do you start? How do you know what to look for? Do you even NEED an affiliate platform?

We talk all things software and also talk more about our #1 choice...
A.I. For Email Marketing, Social Media, and Direct Response Marketing
Written by Meghan Damico on June 29, 2023
The hot topic of conversation in 2023 has been the topic of A.I. In many ways it's the future of advertising (and many other industries!). 

Read on to learn more about how A.I. is assisting us in daily tasks to help increase sales and streamline productivity. 
Top 10 Email Media Buying Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)
Written by Meghan Damico on November 10th, 2022
How do you know when buying email drops that the risk is worth the reward? 

Although we can't answer that for you here — every client's goals are different — we can walk you through the most common mistakes we see when renting email drops. 
How to Deal With Professional Ghosting
Written by Meghan Damico on October 10th, 2022
When most of us hear the term “ghosted,” images of failed relationships from the online dating world immediately come to mind. But ghosting has crept into the workplace.

Which is what inspired me to write this blog post which is in response to a Facebook post I wrote a few weeks ago.
10 Tips for Your First Traffic and Conversion Summit
Written by Meghan Damico on September 7th, 2022
Launched in 2009, T&C has grown into the largest digital marketing event in North America. It’s a three-day event attended by over 6,000 people from over 50 countries.
 
To someone new, this might sound overwhelming. Which is why we created 10 tips on how to best navigate T&C.
The Time I Almost ---- My Pants
Written by Meghan Damico on August 23rd, 2022
It was seven years ago when I first started buying media. I had no idea what I was doing. There were days where I was blindly signing $50K, $100K, or $200K invoices.

It was terrifying...
Affiliate Moguls YouTube Channel
Written by Meghan Damico on August 15th, 2022
We've launched our YouTube Channel! 

Each week, we'll be taking the top questions from our clients and answering them in short (10 minutes or less!) videos. 
How to Recession Proof Your Email Strategy
Written by Meghan Damico on June 28, 2022
The successful ability to pivot to changes in consumer demand is a critical part of running an online marketing business. 

Over the past two years our industry has been blessed with rising sales. But recent market volatility has business owners preparing for a potential recession.
Do You Know Your Numbers?
Written by Meghan Damico on May 11, 2022
This phrase actually has two different meanings. 

One of which, people often forget about...
10 Tips For Your Business When #TimesAreTough
Written by Meghan Damico on April 1, 2022
Tough times are inevitable in business. And when my colleagues and I were going through them we’d get by with grit and a little humor (we dubbed 2019 #timesaretough). 

So here are 10 monetization and acquisition tips for when #timesaretough...
When Is the Right Time to Hire an Affiliate Manager?
Written by Meghan Damico on February 17, 2022
As every direct response marketer’s business grows they’ll come to an important cross road:
 
Is now the right time to hire an in-house affiliate manager?
 
If you’re asking yourself this question it’s because you’ve reached a point where you don’t have the time to focus on growing your business and managing affiliate partnerships.
The Difference between e-Commerce and Direct Response Marketing
Written by Meghan Damico on December 21, 2021
Ryan and I often get the question: What IS direct response marketing and how is it different from e-commerce marketing?
 
Ryan likes to explain the difference by having you picture yourself at Costco. It’s the 4th of July weekend and you’re hosting a backyard BBQ and need hotdogs...
2022 Digital Marketing Predictions
Written by Meghan Damico on November 18, 2021
Fall conferences are a great way to wrap up another year in an industry that is always evolving and fueled by competition.
 
It also got me thinking about how we can best share the latest and greatest trends going into the new year.
 
And so, I wanted to share the top three digital marketing predictions going into 2022.
How I Bounced Back From My Worst Affiliate Contest Ever (HINT: Don’t Do THIS)
Written by Meghan Damico on October 28, 2021
During the second half of 2019 I was working for a division of Agora that was launching a new backend financial newsletter for a technology guru. 

The initial launch went well and it grossed around $5.2 million. 

I was responsible for sister company partnerships, which resulted in $1.2 million in gross sales and cold traffic affiliates contributed to about $250,000.

Not my best effort. But not my worst. More on that one in a moment…

5 Easy Steps to Measure the Health of Your Email List
Written by Michael Goff on September 23, 2021
It’s strangely exciting for me to get access to someone’s email program for the first time. In order to propose new strategies, there’s so much to look at, so many aspects to consider.

But sometimes, it can be overwhelming…
3 Steps To Succeed With A Side Hustle In Affiliate Marketing
Originally Published in Forbes.com by Stephanie Burns on April 3, 2021
“As long as you have a computer and an internet connection, affiliate marketing requires no money or experience to get started,” says Meghan Damico...
Basement Beginnings with Mike McDerment and Turnkey Promoting with Ryan Alarid
Originally Published in Entrepreneur Weekly
Entrepreneur Weekly, a podcast hosted by award-winning broadcast professional, Alan Taylor, equips fans with the critical information necessary to grow their business. In this episode guest speakers include...

How to Impress Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime and Boost Your Career
Originally published in theladders.com by Anouare Abdou on June 2, 2021
Imagine this: You leave people with such a powerful, positive impression of you that career doors open for you all the time. It’s possible — with a little practice, you can impress anyone, anywhere, anytime and boost your career as a result...
3 Tips to Get Started with Affiliate Marketing
Written by Ryan Alarid on May 14, 2021
Twenty-four percent of Americans want to start their own side hustle this year as a way to earn passive income or diversify their income potential. After 2020, we learned two important lessons: we need to get creative to stay ahead, and working remote gives us that extra time we need to kick off a side hustle...
The Future of Affiliate Marketing
Written by Meghan Damico on April 22, 2021
There is no question that affiliate marketing is here for the long haul. By next year it’s expected to hit $8.2 billion in spend, a 50% increase in four years.
 
But as vaccine rollouts continue and life goes back to a sense of normalcy, what does the future hold for affiliate marketing?
Why Your Affiliate Manager Quit
Written by Meghan Damico on February 18, 2021
Sometimes Affiliate Managers fail to perform as they should. It’s an unfortunate part of business and life.
 
When frustrations run high, many business owners don’t realize they may be contributing to their Affiliate Managers lack of performance and ultimate reason for leaving.
Three Ways To Negotiate The Cost of A New Email List
Written by Meghan Damico on January 19, 2021
There are a lot of email lists out there that don’t do CPA (cost per acquisition).
 
That means if you’re not also buying email media you’re missing out on a lot of opportunity.
 
However, email media buying can be more risky than affiliate marketing...
What Affiliate Managers Can Learn From Apple
Written by Meghan Damico on December 11, 2020
This week, Apple revealed their newest product, the AirPods Max. 

It’s an over the ear headphone that combines the power of their wireless AirPods with high-fidelity sound. 

It’s also a hefty $549...
What Are T&Cs?!
Written by Meghan Damico on October 16, 2020
The legal side of affiliate management isn’t fun, but it’s a necessary evil when working in direct response.
 
Understanding the basic legal requirements for promoting offers in other countries, CAN-SPAM compliance, SMS laws, etc., is a must-have skill set...
10 Affiliate Management Software Tools To 10x Efficiency
Written by Meghan Damico on October 16, 2020
I'm a busy affiliate manager.
 
And I'm sure you are, too.
 
I'm always finding ways to optimize my time so I can maximize relationships and increase revenue...
Back to Basics: What Affiliate Marketers Can Learn From Kobe Bryant
Written by Meghan Damico on August 27, 2020
Last Sunday would have been Kobe Bryant’s 42nd birthday.
 
As flurries of odes and commemorations for the legendary Laker came rolling in, I got to thinking about what makes Kobe’s legacy so special and how it relates to affiliate marketing....
3 Ways To Get Around the "No"
Written by Meghan Damico on July 13, 2020
Everyone, at some point in their affiliate career, has had someone tell them no.
 
"No, your offer isn't a good fit for our audience."
 
"No, your offer has too low of a CPA."
 
"No, we don't do reciprocal mailings.".... 
[O.U.R. Tribe Mastermind] How to Maximize Your Email Revenue
Written by Meghan Damico on June 22, 2020
On this call, we explore best practices for email inboxing. Our expert panelists include:

Jason Krupsky (Natural Health Sherpa), Luke DiMarco (Inbox Expert), and Christian B. McClure (BioTrust/Transformation Insider)...
R.O.I. vs. R.O.R.
Written by Meghan Damico on June 11th, 2020
In the summer of 2017 I went to my first Clickbank Platinum Summit in Cancun, Mexico.
 
I was six months into my Affiliate Manager position at Agora Financial. Ryan was with me, and we were looking to get one of our health products up on Clickbank...
[O.U.R. Tribe Mastermind] How to THRIVE: Taking Your Business to the Next Level
Written by Meghan Damico on May 14th, 2020
In this call, we discuss scaling your business! Our expert panelists include:

Tyler Bramlett, Amanda Dobson, and Thomas McMahon...
5 Steps To Get More Copy - Without a Copywriter!
Written by Meghan Damico on May 12th, 2020
I’m blessed to work with a lot of talented copywriters at Agora.
 
Joe Schriefer, Jack Forde, Evaldo Albuquerque, David L. Deutsch...the list goes on.
 
But I know not everyone is as fortunate as me.
 
For a lot of people, their business owner is their copy chief. Or they have a freelance copywriter who writes their copy...
How to Double Your Email Orders In Just a Few Weeks
Written by Meghan Damico on May 1st, 2020
When we first started Affiliate Moguls back in March, Ryan and I were convinced the majority of our clients would need help with affiliate marketing.

This was true, but it wasn’t the number one thing clients needed help with...
[O.U.R. Tribe Mastermind] Save Your A$$: Why Being Compliant is CRUCIAL in Today’s World
Written by Meghan Damico on April 16th, 2020
On this call, our expert panelists include some of the best in the industry when it comes to FTC and FTA compliance:

Justin J. Prochnow, Steve Erl, Tiffany Wickersham, and Ryan Cardoza....
[O.U.R. Tribe Mastermind] Pandemic Profits: Don’t Just Survive, THRIVE
Written by Meghan Damico on April 2nd, 2020
On this call our experts are Justin Goff and Stefan Georgi of Copy Accelerator and Perry Belcher, co-founder of DigitalMarketer.com.

These three marketing geniuses talked about things like...
Affiliate Moguls
About Affiliate Moguls
Founded by Meghan Damico and Ryan Alarid, Affiliate Moguls is a consulting business that specializes in hiring, training, and optimizing affiliate and email media buying programs. 

With over 15 years of direct response marketing experience, they bring a wealth of experience and connections to each partnership.
How to Choose the Right Affiliate Platform!
Written by Meghan Damico on November 20, 2023
So you're ready to start your affiliate program, but you don't have an affiliate tracking platform. Where do you start? How do you know what to look for? Do you even NEED an affiliate platform?

We talk all things software and also talk more about our #1 choice...
A.I. For Email Marketing, Social Media, and Direct Response Marketing
Written by Meghan Damico on June 29, 2023
The hot topic of conversation in 2023 has been the topic of A.I. In many ways it's the future of advertising (and many other industries!). 

Read on to learn more about how A.I. is assisting us in daily tasks to help increase sales and streamline productivity. 
Top 10 Email Media Buying Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)
Written by Meghan Damico on November 10th, 2022
How do you know when buying email drops that the risk is worth the reward? 

Although we can't answer that for you here — every client's goals are different — we can walk you through the most common mistakes we see when renting email drops. 
How to Deal With Professional Ghosting
Written by Meghan Damico on October 10th, 2022
When most of us hear the term “ghosted,” images of failed relationships from the online dating world immediately come to mind. But ghosting has crept into the workplace.

Which is what inspired me to write this blog post which is in response to a Facebook post I wrote a few weeks ago.
10 Tips for Your First Traffic and Conversion Summit
Written by Meghan Damico on September 7th, 2022
Launched in 2009, T&C has grown into the largest digital marketing event in North America. It’s a three-day event attended by over 6,000 people from over 50 countries.
 
To someone new, this might sound overwhelming. Which is why we created 10 tips on how to best navigate T&C.
The Time I Almost ---- My Pants
Written by Meghan Damico on August 23rd, 2022
It was seven years ago when I first started buying media. I had no idea what I was doing. There were days where I was blindly signing $50K, $100K, or $200K invoices.

It was terrifying...
Affiliate Moguls YouTube Channel
Written by Meghan Damico on August 15th, 2022
We've launched our YouTube Channel! 

Each week, we'll be taking the top questions from our clients and answering them in short (10 minutes or less!) videos. 
How to Recession Proof Your Email Strategy
Written by Meghan Damico on June 28, 2022
The successful ability to pivot to changes in consumer demand is a critical part of running an online marketing business. 

Over the past two years our industry has been blessed with rising sales. But recent market volatility has business owners preparing for a potential recession.
Do You Know Your Numbers?
Written by Meghan Damico on May 11, 2022
This phrase actually has two different meanings. 

One of which, people often forget about...
10 Tips For Your Business When #TimesAreTough
Written by Meghan Damico on April 1, 2022
Tough times are inevitable in business. And when my colleagues and I were going through them we’d get by with grit and a little humor (we dubbed 2019 #timesaretough). 

So here are 10 monetization and acquisition tips for when #timesaretough...
When Is the Right Time to Hire an Affiliate Manager?
Written by Meghan Damico on February 17, 2022
As every direct response marketer’s business grows they’ll come to an important cross road:
 
Is now the right time to hire an in-house affiliate manager?
 
If you’re asking yourself this question it’s because you’ve reached a point where you don’t have the time to focus on growing your business and managing affiliate partnerships.
The Difference between e-Commerce and Direct Response Marketing
Written by Meghan Damico on December 21, 2021
Ryan and I often get the question: What IS direct response marketing and how is it different from e-commerce marketing?
 
Ryan likes to explain the difference by having you picture yourself at Costco. It’s the 4th of July weekend and you’re hosting a backyard BBQ and need hotdogs...
2022 Digital Marketing Predictions
Written by Meghan Damico on November 18, 2021
Fall conferences are a great way to wrap up another year in an industry that is always evolving and fueled by competition.
 
It also got me thinking about how we can best share the latest and greatest trends going into the new year.
 
And so, I wanted to share the top three digital marketing predictions going into 2022.
How I Bounced Back From My Worst Affiliate Contest Ever (HINT: Don’t Do THIS)
Written by Meghan Damico on October 28, 2021
During the second half of 2019 I was working for a division of Agora that was launching a new backend financial newsletter for a technology guru. 

The initial launch went well and it grossed around $5.2 million. 

I was responsible for sister company partnerships, which resulted in $1.2 million in gross sales and cold traffic affiliates contributed to about $250,000.

Not my best effort. But not my worst. More on that one in a moment…

5 Easy Steps to Measure the Health of Your Email List
Written by Michael Goff on September 23, 2021
It’s strangely exciting for me to get access to someone’s email program for the first time. In order to propose new strategies, there’s so much to look at, so many aspects to consider.

But sometimes, it can be overwhelming…
3 Steps To Succeed With A Side Hustle In Affiliate Marketing
Originally Published in Forbes.com by Stephanie Burns on April 3, 2021
“As long as you have a computer and an internet connection, affiliate marketing requires no money or experience to get started,” says Meghan Damico...
Basement Beginnings with Mike McDerment and Turnkey Promoting with Ryan Alarid
Originally Published in Entrepreneur Weekly
Entrepreneur Weekly, a podcast hosted by award-winning broadcast professional, Alan Taylor, equips fans with the critical information necessary to grow their business. In this episode guest speakers include...

How to Impress Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime and Boost Your Career
Originally published in theladders.com by Anouare Abdou on June 2, 2021
Imagine this: You leave people with such a powerful, positive impression of you that career doors open for you all the time. It’s possible — with a little practice, you can impress anyone, anywhere, anytime and boost your career as a result...
3 Tips to Get Started with Affiliate Marketing
Written by Ryan Alarid on May 14, 2021
Twenty-four percent of Americans want to start their own side hustle this year as a way to earn passive income or diversify their income potential. After 2020, we learned two important lessons: we need to get creative to stay ahead, and working remote gives us that extra time we need to kick off a side hustle...
The Future of Affiliate Marketing
Written by Meghan Damico on April 22, 2021
There is no question that affiliate marketing is here for the long haul. By next year it’s expected to hit $8.2 billion in spend, a 50% increase in four years.
 
But as vaccine rollouts continue and life goes back to a sense of normalcy, what does the future hold for affiliate marketing?
Why Your Affiliate Manager Quit
Written by Meghan Damico on February 18, 2021
Sometimes Affiliate Managers fail to perform as they should. It’s an unfortunate part of business and life.
 
When frustrations run high, many business owners don’t realize they may be contributing to their Affiliate Managers lack of performance and ultimate reason for leaving.
Three Ways To Negotiate The Cost of A New Email List
Written by Meghan Damico on January 19, 2021
There are a lot of email lists out there that don’t do CPA (cost per acquisition).
 
That means if you’re not also buying email media you’re missing out on a lot of opportunity.
 
However, email media buying can be more risky than affiliate marketing...
What Affiliate Managers Can Learn From Apple
Written by Meghan Damico on December 11, 2020
This week, Apple revealed their newest product, the AirPods Max. 

It’s an over the ear headphone that combines the power of their wireless AirPods with high-fidelity sound. 

It’s also a hefty $549...
What Are T&Cs?!
Written by Meghan Damico on October 16, 2020
The legal side of affiliate management isn’t fun, but it’s a necessary evil when working in direct response.
 
Understanding the basic legal requirements for promoting offers in other countries, CAN-SPAM compliance, SMS laws, etc., is a must-have skill set...
10 Affiliate Management Software Tools To 10x Efficiency
Written by Meghan Damico on October 16, 2020
I'm a busy affiliate manager.
 
And I'm sure you are, too.
 
I'm always finding ways to optimize my time so I can maximize relationships and increase revenue...
Back to Basics: What Affiliate Marketers Can Learn From Kobe Bryant
Written by Meghan Damico on August 27, 2020
Last Sunday would have been Kobe Bryant’s 42nd birthday.
 
As flurries of odes and commemorations for the legendary Laker came rolling in, I got to thinking about what makes Kobe’s legacy so special and how it relates to affiliate marketing....
3 Ways To Get Around the "No"
Written by Meghan Damico on July 13, 2020
Everyone, at some point in their affiliate career, has had someone tell them no.
 
"No, your offer isn't a good fit for our audience."
 
"No, your offer has too low of a CPA."
 
"No, we don't do reciprocal mailings.".... 
[O.U.R. Tribe Mastermind] How to Maximize Your Email Revenue
Written by Meghan Damico on June 22, 2020
On this call, we explore best practices for email inboxing. Our expert panelists include:

Jason Krupsky (Natural Health Sherpa), Luke DiMarco (Inbox Expert), and Christian B. McClure (BioTrust/Transformation Insider)...
R.O.I. vs. R.O.R.
Written by Meghan Damico on June 11th, 2020
In the summer of 2017 I went to my first Clickbank Platinum Summit in Cancun, Mexico.
 
I was six months into my Affiliate Manager position at Agora Financial. Ryan was with me, and we were looking to get one of our health products up on Clickbank...
[O.U.R. Tribe Mastermind] How to THRIVE: Taking Your Business to the Next Level
Written by Meghan Damico on May 14th, 2020
In this call, we discuss scaling your business! Our expert panelists include:

Tyler Bramlett, Amanda Dobson, and Thomas McMahon...
5 Steps To Get More Copy - Without a Copywriter!
Written by Meghan Damico on May 12th, 2020
I’m blessed to work with a lot of talented copywriters at Agora.
 
Joe Schriefer, Jack Forde, Evaldo Albuquerque, David L. Deutsch...the list goes on.
 
But I know not everyone is as fortunate as me.
 
For a lot of people, their business owner is their copy chief. Or they have a freelance copywriter who writes their copy...
How to Double Your Email Orders In Just a Few Weeks
Written by Meghan Damico on May 1st, 2020
When we first started Affiliate Moguls back in March, Ryan and I were convinced the majority of our clients would need help with affiliate marketing.

This was true, but it wasn’t the number one thing clients needed help with...
[O.U.R. Tribe Mastermind] Save Your A$$: Why Being Compliant is CRUCIAL in Today’s World
Written by Meghan Damico on April 16th, 2020
On this call, our expert panelists include some of the best in the industry when it comes to FTC and FTA compliance:

Justin J. Prochnow, Steve Erl, Tiffany Wickersham, and Ryan Cardoza....
[O.U.R. Tribe Mastermind] Pandemic Profits: Don’t Just Survive, THRIVE
Written by Meghan Damico on April 2nd, 2020
On this call our experts are Justin Goff and Stefan Georgi of Copy Accelerator and Perry Belcher, co-founder of DigitalMarketer.com.

These three marketing geniuses talked about things like...
Affiliate Moguls
About Affiliate Moguls
Founded by Meghan Damico and Ryan Alarid, Affiliate Moguls is a consulting business that specializes in hiring, training, and optimizing affiliate and email media buying programs. 

With over 15 years of direct response marketing experience, they bring a wealth of experience and connections to each partnership.
How to Choose the Right Affiliate Platform!
Written by Meghan Damico on November 20, 2023
So you're ready to start your affiliate program, but you don't have an affiliate tracking platform. Where do you start? How do you know what to look for? Do you even NEED an affiliate platform?

We talk all things software and also talk more about our #1 choice...
A.I. For Email Marketing, Social Media, and Direct Response Marketing
Written by Meghan Damico on June 29, 2023
The hot topic of conversation in 2023 has been the topic of A.I. In many ways it's the future of advertising (and many other industries!). 

Read on to learn more about how A.I. is assisting us in daily tasks to help increase sales and streamline productivity. 
Top 10 Email Media Buying Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)
Written by Meghan Damico on November 10th, 2022
How do you know when buying email drops that the risk is worth the reward? 

Although we can't answer that for you here — every client's goals are different — we can walk you through the most common mistakes we see when renting email drops. 
How to Deal With Professional Ghosting
Written by Meghan Damico on October 10th, 2022
When most of us hear the term “ghosted,” images of failed relationships from the online dating world immediately come to mind. But ghosting has crept into the workplace.

Which is what inspired me to write this blog post which is in response to a Facebook post I wrote a few weeks ago.
10 Tips for Your First Traffic and Conversion Summit
Written by Meghan Damico on September 7th, 2022
Launched in 2009, T&C has grown into the largest digital marketing event in North America. It’s a three-day event attended by over 6,000 people from over 50 countries.
 
To someone new, this might sound overwhelming. Which is why we created 10 tips on how to best navigate T&C.
The Time I Almost ---- My Pants
Written by Meghan Damico on August 23rd, 2022
It was seven years ago when I first started buying media. I had no idea what I was doing. There were days where I was blindly signing $50K, $100K, or $200K invoices.

It was terrifying...
Affiliate Moguls YouTube Channel
Written by Meghan Damico on August 15th, 2022
We've launched our YouTube Channel! 

Each week, we'll be taking the top questions from our clients and answering them in short (10 minutes or less!) videos. 
How to Recession Proof Your Email Strategy
Written by Meghan Damico on June 28, 2022
The successful ability to pivot to changes in consumer demand is a critical part of running an online marketing business. 

Over the past two years our industry has been blessed with rising sales. But recent market volatility has business owners preparing for a potential recession.
Do You Know Your Numbers?
Written by Meghan Damico on May 11, 2022
This phrase actually has two different meanings. 

One of which, people often forget about...
10 Tips For Your Business When #TimesAreTough
Written by Meghan Damico on April 1, 2022
Tough times are inevitable in business. And when my colleagues and I were going through them we’d get by with grit and a little humor (we dubbed 2019 #timesaretough). 

So here are 10 monetization and acquisition tips for when #timesaretough...
When Is the Right Time to Hire an Affiliate Manager?
Written by Meghan Damico on February 17, 2022
As every direct response marketer’s business grows they’ll come to an important cross road:
 
Is now the right time to hire an in-house affiliate manager?
 
If you’re asking yourself this question it’s because you’ve reached a point where you don’t have the time to focus on growing your business and managing affiliate partnerships.
The Difference between e-Commerce and Direct Response Marketing
Written by Meghan Damico on December 21, 2021
Ryan and I often get the question: What IS direct response marketing and how is it different from e-commerce marketing?
 
Ryan likes to explain the difference by having you picture yourself at Costco. It’s the 4th of July weekend and you’re hosting a backyard BBQ and need hotdogs...
2022 Digital Marketing Predictions
Written by Meghan Damico on November 18, 2021
Fall conferences are a great way to wrap up another year in an industry that is always evolving and fueled by competition.
 
It also got me thinking about how we can best share the latest and greatest trends going into the new year.
 
And so, I wanted to share the top three digital marketing predictions going into 2022.
How I Bounced Back From My Worst Affiliate Contest Ever (HINT: Don’t Do THIS)
Written by Meghan Damico on October 28, 2021
During the second half of 2019 I was working for a division of Agora that was launching a new backend financial newsletter for a technology guru. 

The initial launch went well and it grossed around $5.2 million. 

I was responsible for sister company partnerships, which resulted in $1.2 million in gross sales and cold traffic affiliates contributed to about $250,000.

Not my best effort. But not my worst. More on that one in a moment…

5 Easy Steps to Measure the Health of Your Email List
Written by Michael Goff on September 23, 2021
It’s strangely exciting for me to get access to someone’s email program for the first time. In order to propose new strategies, there’s so much to look at, so many aspects to consider.

But sometimes, it can be overwhelming…
3 Steps To Succeed With A Side Hustle In Affiliate Marketing
Originally Published in Forbes.com by Stephanie Burns on April 3, 2021
“As long as you have a computer and an internet connection, affiliate marketing requires no money or experience to get started,” says Meghan Damico...
Basement Beginnings with Mike McDerment and Turnkey Promoting with Ryan Alarid
Originally Published in Entrepreneur Weekly
Entrepreneur Weekly, a podcast hosted by award-winning broadcast professional, Alan Taylor, equips fans with the critical information necessary to grow their business. In this episode guest speakers include...

How to Impress Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime and Boost Your Career
Originally published in theladders.com by Anouare Abdou on June 2, 2021
Imagine this: You leave people with such a powerful, positive impression of you that career doors open for you all the time. It’s possible — with a little practice, you can impress anyone, anywhere, anytime and boost your career as a result...
3 Tips to Get Started with Affiliate Marketing
Written by Ryan Alarid on May 14, 2021
Twenty-four percent of Americans want to start their own side hustle this year as a way to earn passive income or diversify their income potential. After 2020, we learned two important lessons: we need to get creative to stay ahead, and working remote gives us that extra time we need to kick off a side hustle...
The Future of Affiliate Marketing
Written by Meghan Damico on April 22, 2021
There is no question that affiliate marketing is here for the long haul. By next year it’s expected to hit $8.2 billion in spend, a 50% increase in four years.
 
But as vaccine rollouts continue and life goes back to a sense of normalcy, what does the future hold for affiliate marketing?
Why Your Affiliate Manager Quit
Written by Meghan Damico on February 18, 2021
Sometimes Affiliate Managers fail to perform as they should. It’s an unfortunate part of business and life.
 
When frustrations run high, many business owners don’t realize they may be contributing to their Affiliate Managers lack of performance and ultimate reason for leaving.
Three Ways To Negotiate The Cost of A New Email List
Written by Meghan Damico on January 19, 2021
There are a lot of email lists out there that don’t do CPA (cost per acquisition).
 
That means if you’re not also buying email media you’re missing out on a lot of opportunity.
 
However, email media buying can be more risky than affiliate marketing...
What Affiliate Managers Can Learn From Apple
Written by Meghan Damico on December 11, 2020
This week, Apple revealed their newest product, the AirPods Max. 

It’s an over the ear headphone that combines the power of their wireless AirPods with high-fidelity sound. 

It’s also a hefty $549...
What Are T&Cs?!
Written by Meghan Damico on October 16, 2020
The legal side of affiliate management isn’t fun, but it’s a necessary evil when working in direct response.
 
Understanding the basic legal requirements for promoting offers in other countries, CAN-SPAM compliance, SMS laws, etc., is a must-have skill set...
10 Affiliate Management Software Tools To 10x Efficiency
Written by Meghan Damico on October 16, 2020
I'm a busy affiliate manager.
 
And I'm sure you are, too.
 
I'm always finding ways to optimize my time so I can maximize relationships and increase revenue...
Back to Basics: What Affiliate Marketers Can Learn From Kobe Bryant
Written by Meghan Damico on August 27, 2020
Last Sunday would have been Kobe Bryant’s 42nd birthday.
 
As flurries of odes and commemorations for the legendary Laker came rolling in, I got to thinking about what makes Kobe’s legacy so special and how it relates to affiliate marketing....
3 Ways To Get Around the "No"
Written by Meghan Damico on July 13, 2020
Everyone, at some point in their affiliate career, has had someone tell them no.
 
"No, your offer isn't a good fit for our audience."
 
"No, your offer has too low of a CPA."
 
"No, we don't do reciprocal mailings.".... 
[O.U.R. Tribe Mastermind] How to Maximize Your Email Revenue
Written by Meghan Damico on June 22, 2020
On this call, we explore best practices for email inboxing. Our expert panelists include:

Jason Krupsky (Natural Health Sherpa), Luke DiMarco (Inbox Expert), and Christian B. McClure (BioTrust/Transformation Insider)...
R.O.I. vs. R.O.R.
Written by Meghan Damico on June 11th, 2020
In the summer of 2017 I went to my first Clickbank Platinum Summit in Cancun, Mexico.
 
I was six months into my Affiliate Manager position at Agora Financial. Ryan was with me, and we were looking to get one of our health products up on Clickbank...
[O.U.R. Tribe Mastermind] How to THRIVE: Taking Your Business to the Next Level
Written by Meghan Damico on May 14th, 2020
In this call, we discuss scaling your business! Our expert panelists include:

Tyler Bramlett, Amanda Dobson, and Thomas McMahon...
5 Steps To Get More Copy - Without a Copywriter!
Written by Meghan Damico on May 12th, 2020
I’m blessed to work with a lot of talented copywriters at Agora.
 
Joe Schriefer, Jack Forde, Evaldo Albuquerque, David L. Deutsch...the list goes on.
 
But I know not everyone is as fortunate as me.
 
For a lot of people, their business owner is their copy chief. Or they have a freelance copywriter who writes their copy...
How to Double Your Email Orders In Just a Few Weeks
Written by Meghan Damico on May 1st, 2020
When we first started Affiliate Moguls back in March, Ryan and I were convinced the majority of our clients would need help with affiliate marketing.

This was true, but it wasn’t the number one thing clients needed help with...
[O.U.R. Tribe Mastermind] Save Your A$$: Why Being Compliant is CRUCIAL in Today’s World
Written by Meghan Damico on April 16th, 2020
On this call, our expert panelists include some of the best in the industry when it comes to FTC and FTA compliance:

Justin J. Prochnow, Steve Erl, Tiffany Wickersham, and Ryan Cardoza....
[O.U.R. Tribe Mastermind] Pandemic Profits: Don’t Just Survive, THRIVE
Written by Meghan Damico on April 2nd, 2020
On this call our experts are Justin Goff and Stefan Georgi of Copy Accelerator and Perry Belcher, co-founder of DigitalMarketer.com.

These three marketing geniuses talked about things like...

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