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Creator Affiliate Programs
15-40% affiliate revenue sharing with relevant creators
Why It Works
Leverages creators' audience trust, performance-based cost structure, scales through multiple creators
Prerequisites
App with proven conversion ratesCreator outreach capabilitiesTracking system for affiliate attribution
How to Execute
1
Identify creators in your niche with engaged audiences
2
Offer 15-40% revenue share on conversions
3
Provide creators with app access and talking points
4
Track performance and double down on top performers
When It Fails
When affiliate rates are too low to motivate creators, or when tracking attribution is inaccurate
Real Example
“Plant care app partners with plant Instagram influencers, offering 25% commission on premium subscriptions generated through unique links”