Sol is the Editorial Manager at Hello Partner. He is dedicated to casting a light on the future of Performance and Affiliate Marketing and illuminating the way for industry innovators.
As ShareASale prepares to sunset in October, the industry reflects not only on the history of the platform but also on the community and innovation it fostered, which are now carried forward under the Awin brand.
While the UK enforces strict consent requirements under PECR, US laws like CCPA focus more broadly on personal data use. This divide is forcing affiliates to navigate two contrasting compliance landscapes, with new ICO guidance adding both clarity and complexity in the UK.
Rob Berrisford suggests that affiliate marketing needs to look back to its roots in order to move forward, especially as AI-driven ‘vibe coding’ opens new doors for creators.
The affiliate network’s expanded partnership now allows affiliates to share links outside of the app and earn commissions, as well as monitor cross-channel performance.