Affiliate managers often ask “What motivates affiliates?” and “What type of prize should I give away for my Holiday contest, prizes or cash?” The answer is, well err… it depends! Affiliates all have different types of motivators and what motivates one may not motivate another. PLUS not only the prize but the action needed to win the prize can be a motivator or DE-motivator depending on the affiliate.

zZounds So why not let your affiliates create their OWN bonus program? Crazy???
Well Mike Payne from zZounds is doing just that and I think it’s BRILLIANT!

In his latest newsletter Mike writes: Private Performance Bonus

“Want a special cash or commission bonus this holiday season? Just ask! Contact us at affiliate AT zzounds DOT com and we can develop a private goal for your affiliate performance based on past earnings. We’ll also work together to develop your reward– be it cash, commission, or even music gear. You set the bar, you choose the rewards– we make it happen.”

Mike also provides affiliates with a Holiday shopping guide that lets affiliates know what type of musical instruments would appeal to what type of gift buyer and once again offers a FREE CONSULTATION to affiliates to help them be more successful.

Managers want to see what an award winning affiliate program and newsletter looks like?
Affiliates want to work with a company that is truly invested in your success?
Here is the zZounds newsletter for this month. Great job Mike!