Perspective on where affiliate marketing is going
Long-form analysis on the forces reshaping performance marketing, written by the ThreeStove team.
What are good alternatives to Awin for a small webshop?
Compare Awin alternatives by recruitment needs, Shopify fit, total programme cost and attribution. A practical shortlist for small webshops.
What are cheaper alternatives to influencer agencies?
Compare direct creator outreach, marketplaces, freelancers and affiliate campaigns without confusing content production, audience reach and sales.
What are alternatives to Daisycon for a small webshop?
Evaluate Daisycon alternatives for a small webshop: publisher fit, network versus software, migration risks and a practical selection brief.
TradeTracker or a smaller affiliate platform for a new webshop?
Choose between TradeTracker and a smaller affiliate platform using partner fit, costs, operating capacity and a bounded webshop pilot.
Influencer marketing vs affiliate marketing for ecommerce brands
When a fixed creator fee is the better tool, when order commission is, what each model lets you verify, and how to combine them without muddling the terms.
Attribution when software completes the checkout
What happens to attribution evidence when product discovery and checkout occur on different surfaces, including AI-assisted shopping.
Choosing an affiliate platform as a European creator
A checklist for campaign fit, commission terms, return windows, euro payouts, privacy, tax details, and support.
ThreeStove vs Awin and Impact: How to Choose
A model comparison of Awin's marketplace scale, Impact.com's enterprise tooling, and ThreeStove's application-based creator workflow.
ThreeStove vs Paid Social: Variable vs Fixed Cost
A model comparison of paid-social spend and commission-based creator campaigns, including cost timing, returns, platform fees, and operational work.
The State of Affiliate Marketing in 2026
A practical look at attribution, privacy changes, creator partnerships, and the questions brands and creators should ask before choosing a network.
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