Cross-channel marketing strategy drives affiliate program growth in the home and garden vertical.

+1,700
Press Placements
+24%
Peak Affiliate Revenue Contribution
17.7x
ROAS
The Challenge
A home and garden affiliate program specializing in kitchenware ecommerce partnered with Gen3 Marketing to launch a tailored affiliate marketing strategy aimed at driving revenue growth. The brand set two ambitious goals for the program’s first year:
- Increase the affiliate channel’s contribution to ecommerce revenue to 12%.
- Achieve a 3x return on advertising spend (ROAS).
The initiative required addressing complexities such as building trust during the program’s infancy, integrating cross-channel marketing efforts, and collaborating with high-value publishers capable of delivering impactful results.
The Gen3 Approach
Gen3 Marketing executed a customized affiliate marketing strategy to achieve the outlined objectives, focusing on three essential areas:
Integrated Marketing Campaigns
Gen3 unified affiliate marketing efforts with broader cross-channel campaigns, ensuring every marketing channel worked cohesively to maximize ROI. By integrating performance-based incentives into seasonal promotions, the team attracted top-performing affiliate publishers and boosted reach during key shopping periods.
Strategic Publisher Recruitment
Utilizing partnerships with a leading affiliate platform, Gen3 prioritized targeted publisher recruitment to onboard affiliates with a proven track record of driving high ROI. This focus enabled rapid activation, delivering quick revenue growth with minimal onboarding delays.
Real-Time Campaign Optimization
Gen3 leveraged advanced tools for real-time campaign performance tracking and media monitoring. By securing fee waivers for essential services, the team reduced costs while maintaining efficiency and optimizing ecommerce revenue growth.
The Results
The program met and exceeded its objectives, delivering outstanding outcomes:
Affiliate Channel Revenue Contribution
- Achieved the 12% affiliate revenue contribution goal within two months of launch.
- Surpassed expectations by Month 8, with contributions peaking at 24% and stabilizing at a sustainable 14%.
ROAS and Cost Efficiency
- Exceeded the 3x target, delivering an average ROAS of 6x.
- Excluding overhead costs, ROAS surged to 17.7x, making it one of the most efficient affiliate programs in the industry.
Media Exposure and Brand Growth
- Secured 1,700+ press placements that amplified brand visibility and contributed significantly to the affiliate channel’s performance.
Strategic Precision in Affiliate Marketing
By integrating affiliate marketing with broader ecommerce strategies, Gen3 Marketing helped the brand achieve unprecedented results. The affiliate program accounted for up to 24% of total ecommerce revenue and delivered a remarkable average ROAS of 6x, solidifying its success as a model for other home and garden brands.
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