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If your marketing efforts aren\u2019t paying off, it might be time to consider a marketing partnership. Partner marketing involves teaming up to promote each other\u2019s products and services<\/strong>, giving both parties access to new customers.<\/p>\n

And it works: high-growth brands are three times<\/u><\/a> more likely to use partner marketing as part of their overall strategy than no-growth firms. In this post, we\u2019ll explore more <\/strong>of the benefits and the different partnership marketing strategies<\/strong> you can use.<\/p>\n

What is partner marketing?<\/h2>\n

Partner marketing (aka partnership marketing) is a strategic collaboration<\/strong> between two businesses or a business and an individual. The parties involved typically have similar target markets<\/u><\/a>, but the purpose of partner marketing is to grow both customer bases<\/strong> through trusted referrals.<\/p>\n

Partner marketing initiatives can form part of a B2C or B2B marketing strategy, targeting existing and potential customers with joint marketing campaigns<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering \u201cWhat is an example of partner marketing?\u201d, keep reading! But first, let\u2019s check out the benefits of a marketing partnership<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Benefits of partnership marketing strategies<\/h2>\n

By enabling two or more businesses to combine their marketing efforts, partner marketing can increase brand awareness, improve lead generation and increase sales. When companies cross-promote<\/strong> each other, they attract new customers<\/strong> in new market segments.<\/p>\n

Marketing partnerships combine skill sets and approaches, providing a fresh outlook and allowing you to innovate and improve. Creating extra customer value<\/strong> makes buying decisions easier for your target audience.<\/p>\n

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Established businesses can use partnership marketing to increase their market share<\/strong> with a new audience. For smaller firms, strategic partnerships help you gain visibility and establish brand identity. <\/p>\n

Marketing partnerships<\/a> pool everyone\u2019s resources, so you\u2019re not restricted by lack of funds<\/strong> or personnel<\/strong>. Influencer marketing or an affiliate program operates on a pay-per-performance model, which also reduces your marketing budget.<\/p>\n

Likewise, Sortlist conducted a survey to determine the power of influencers<\/a> in the health and nutrition sector. This article analyzes the factors that make people trust an influencer and so more.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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10 Types of Marketing Partnerships<\/h2>\n

Okay, so we know what partner marketing is. But you\u2019ll still have questions, such as \u201cHow do I partner with other brands?\u201d<\/strong> or \u201cHow do you build a partner marketing program?\u201d<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve listed 10 popular types of marketing partnerships<\/strong> and explained how they work, so you can find one that suits your business.<\/p>\n

1.   Affiliate marketing<\/h3>\n

Affiliate marketing<\/a> is where you incentivize partners<\/strong> to promote your company on their own channels. Affiliate partners are usually bloggers or social media influencers, who are seen by your audience as trusted authorities. <\/p>\n

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They place links to your business on their website, blog, or social media, and earn commission when customers click links or make purchases.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Don\u2019t forget brand ambassador opportunities<\/u><\/a>. Brand ambassadors also promote your brand to their own followers, but they focus on building relationships<\/strong> with your audience rather than a purely promotional approach. <\/p>\n

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2.   Influencer marketing<\/h3>\n

Influencers also get paid for endorsements,<\/strong> but they don\u2019t earn recurring commission<\/strong>. These marketers\u2014including actors, singers, bloggers, YouTubers, and Instagrammers<\/em>\u2014are able to leverage their following and promote your brand in a way that influences customer purchase decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The key to successful influencer marketing is to choose partners who\u2019ll maintain the audience\u2019s trust and respect.<\/strong> Some influencers have gotten into trouble by failing to make it clear they\u2019re being paid for endorsement, or recommending products they\u2019ve never actually used. <\/p>\n

3.    Referral marketing<\/h3>\n

Alongside word-of-mouth referrals from happy customers, you can also create referral marketing partnerships with other businesses or individuals. Again, these should be trusted authorities who can influence others, in exchange for small commissions <\/strong>on every sale.<\/p>\n

How is this different from an affiliate marketing program?<\/strong> Affiliates promote your business to anyone who visits their channels. Referral marketers recommend you to people they have existing relationships with<\/strong>, making the recommendations more powerful. <\/p>\n

4.   Content partnership<\/h3>\n

84%<\/u><\/a> of millennials distrust advertising, and they\u2019re 247% more likely to be influenced by blogs or social networking. That\u2019s one reason why content marketing<\/u><\/a> is so important\u2014and it\u2019s ideal for partnership marketing campaigns.<\/p>\n

Content partnership sees brands work together to produce marketing content that serves them both. <\/strong>Either one brand creates it and the other distributes it, or they might collaborate on a single project. An example of this is guest posting in exchange for backlinks. <\/p>\n

5.    Loyalty programs<\/h3>\n

Your business may already have a loyalty program, where customers receive incentives for frequent purchases. <\/strong>In loyalty-based partnership marketing, one brand offers rewards within another brand\u2019s loyalty program so that both gain extra exposure.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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For example<\/strong>, to reward customers for buying coffee at your kiosk, you could team up with a muffin company and give away a free muffin with every tenth purchase. Or allow customers to collect points<\/strong> towards a relevant item from a partner brand, such as a coffee press or a set of mugs. <\/p>\n

6.   Sponsorship<\/h3>\n

Sponsorship is still a very popular form of partner marketing. We\u2019re all familiar with brands sponsoring sporting events<\/strong>, such as Pepsi sponsoring the NFL. And YouTube creators are often sponsored in return for product endorsements.<\/p>\n

Both parties generate value<\/strong> from this type of collaboration, although bad publicity will have the opposite effect. Sponsorship marketing may overlap with other types of partnership marketing, such as product placement. <\/p>\n

7.   Product placement<\/h3>\n

It was memorably satirized in The Truman Show<\/em>, but product placement is still a thing. It\u2019s just more subtle these days, with products strategically displayed<\/strong> in the background of a TV show rather than brandished to camera.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not just about TV\u2014think of celebrities casually mentioning a brand in an interview, or those sponsored ads that look just like the rest of the search results on Google. <\/p>\n

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In this type of marketing partnership, you\u2019re selling to customers without them realizing it. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

8.    Co-branding<\/h3>\n

This is a strategic partnership in which two brands co-create a new or better product<\/strong>, adding additional value for customers and increasing sales. <\/p>\n

For example<\/strong>, Adidas and Kanye West teamed up for the Yeezy shoe line (which boosted Adidas\u2019 net annual profits by 19.5%<\/u><\/a>).<\/p>\n

Another form of joint venture is where two related but non-competing brands<\/strong> combine their marketing strategies to promote existing products and offer benefits to both audiences. This is sometimes called affinity marketing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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9.   Channel partners<\/h3>\n

Channel partners are third-party businesses<\/strong> that help market your brand, such as distributors, resellers, and wholesalers. <\/p>\n

For example, in distribution partnerships<\/strong>, one partner bundles another company\u2019s products into its own distribution. In-store demonstrations are a common type of distribution partnership.<\/p>\n

Similar examples include \u201cwhite labeling<\/a>\u201d (selling or leasing your products to a partner brand that distributes them under their own name) and licensing<\/strong>, where one brand sells the use of its products and brand image to another.<\/p>\n

10.   Nonprofit partnerships<\/h3>\n

Nonprofit partnership marketing is where you partner with a charity or cause<\/u><\/a>. You\u2019ll usually make a donation<\/strong> each time a certain item is purchased, or donate a percentage of profits. <\/p>\n

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For example, if you sell pet accessories, you could partner with an animal charity.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The nonprofit will benefit from increased awareness<\/strong>, and your business gets to give back to society.<\/strong> Just ensure that your customers believe you genuinely care, rather than using it as a blatant marketing strategy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Tips for Successful Partner Marketing<\/h2>\n

Here are a few examples of how you can make marketing partnerships work for you.<\/p>\n

Define objectives<\/h3>\n

Start by considering what you want to achieve<\/strong> through partner marketing. That means understanding your own goals, and figuring out which type of partner can help you meet them. <\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re pitching to enterprises or nonprofits, you\u2019ll need to know how to write a program proposal<\/u><\/a> that outlines the mutual benefit.<\/p>\n

Find the right partner<\/h3>\n

When recruiting partners, avoid direct competitors and completely unrelated businesses. Make a list of requirements<\/strong>\u2014are you seeking particular skills or experience? <\/p>\n

Identify, research, and contact potential partners and make sure you\u2019re both on the same page in terms of desired outcomes and goals.<\/p>\n

Make an agreement<\/h3>\n

Strategic partnerships require a clear understanding of everyone\u2019s responsibilities<\/strong>. It\u2019s essential that both parties agree upfront on how the partnership will work, and that the agreement includes scenarios such as what will happen if a deadline is missed. To navigate these complexities, working with a digital marketing agency in London<\/a> can provide valuable insights and support.<\/p>\n

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Reward your partners<\/h3>\n

Partner marketing should be rewarding<\/strong> in order to keep partners motivated. Rewards and incentives will vary, based on how you run your program. <\/p>\n

Affiliate marketers typically receive a commission from every sale, whereas sponsorships tend to imply a fixed fee. <\/p>\n

Measure the results<\/h3>\n

The exact metrics you track will differ between companies, but it\u2019s vital to set measurable goals and benchmarks.<\/strong> For instance, are you aiming to increase leads, website visitors or social media followers?<\/p>\n

Communicate!<\/h3>\n

Communication is a key element of partner management<\/u><\/a>. Keep your partners updated on developments in your business, and ensure they have all the information and resources<\/strong> they need to promote your brand.<\/p>\n

Ready to Launch a Partnership Marketing Campaign?<\/h2>\n

Whether it\u2019s affiliate marketing or co-branding<\/u><\/a>, implementing a partner marketing strategy can bring significant benefits to your business.<\/strong> This includes raising brand awareness, growing your customer base, and reducing your marketing budget.<\/p>\n

Finding the right partners<\/strong> is crucial for your partnership marketing campaign, so check out the different types and figure out which would suit you best. Don\u2019t forget our top tips for managing partner relationships! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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