Less than three years after launch, Target is shutting down its Target Creator Program, an affiliate-based initiative that enabled creators to build storefronts, share product links, and earn commissions. The retailer is replacing it with a new program called Club Target.

Most affiliate marketing on social media is a workaround. Link in bio. Swipe up. ManyChat automations. Meta wants to change that with new shopping and affiliate features across Facebook and Instagram.

Pinterest and Amazon Influencers have teamed up to allow select Pinterest creators to link their Amazon Storefronts directly to their profiles, making it easier to promote products and earn affiliate revenue.

The affiliate space continues to evolve, as both affiliate platforms LTK and ShopMy rolled out notable new features this week.

Affiliate platform Awin recently marked its 25th anniversary with a special edition of its Global ThinkTank event in Vilamoura, Portugal.

YouTube is expanding the YouTube Shopping affiliate program to India in partnership with with Flipkart, one of the country’s leading e-commerce marketplaces, and Myntra, a popular fashion, beauty, and lifestyle platform.

LTK introduced two key updates to its Creator App.

YouTube has rolled out new Shopping features for creators.

Despite the passage of time since March 2020, brands are still navigating how to effectively integrate the strengths of both affiliate marketing and influencer marketing into their strategies

Pinterest enters the world of creator monetization with new tools to help creators monetize and partner with brands.

TikTok plans to expand its e-commerce functionality through new features and tools, including affiliate links and live stream shopping for creators and product catalogs for brands.