Daily Affiliate Marketing News, Trends & Updates | AlienCPA

Here’s the cold, hard truth: most "gurus" telling you to just slap a Shopify link on a blog post are lying to you. In 2026, high ticket affiliate marketing isn't just about finding an expensive product; it's about building an ecosystem. If you’re ready to stop playing in the sandbox and start building a real asset, stick around. We’re going deep into what actually works, where the money is hiding, and how to grab it without burning your entire budget in week one.

Let’s get real for a second — nobody wants to pour cash into ad campaigns that explode on launch, only to get banned or see peanuts in return. Been there, done that. The truth? Reddit’s a playground for those with some hustle and brains. If you know how to blend in, keep it sharp, and not trip the mod alarms, you can drive pure, targeted traffic straight to OnlyFans — no media buying circus, no endless account bans. US and UK users? They’re thick on the ground here. The traffic’s not just free — it’s waiting for you to put it to work. Ready to build a system that actually runs itself (and keeps your wallet happy)? You’re in the right place.

TV is out. TikTok is in. And influencers? They're officially part of the global media machine. According to the newly released Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025, social media has overtaken TV as the primary news source for American adults — and the rise of influencers as de facto news anchors is accelerating.

Meta just rolled out a subtle but important change in its Marketing API that directly impacts how Advantage+ audiences behave in new ad set creation. If you're a platform, MAPI partner, or ad tech provider — pay attention, because this one's live now in API version v23.0.

Google is finally listening — or at least pretending to. The company is now actively asking advertisers for feedback on its auto-generated video assets in Performance Max (PMAX) campaigns. For many advertisers frustrated with Google's "helpful" automation, this is a small but notable shift.

Advertisers have been obsessed with chasing that Excellent ad strength score ever since Responsive Search Ads (RSAs) became Google Ads' default format. But here's the cold reality: ad strength is not a performance predictor. It's a helpful guideline — nothing more, nothing less. Let's break it down.

It's not a full announcement, but we're getting closer to official confirmation: Meta is quietly telling Page managers to stop putting links in Facebook post captions — and instead, drop them in the first comment.

Word of mouth marketing is a strategy that helps businesses grow through customer recommendations and personal endorsements shared on social media sites. It’s a marketing strategy that helps businesses grow through customer reviews and personal testimonials. The Mouth Marketing Association promotes ethical word of mouth marketing and transparency to build trust with customers. Good word of mouth marketing is about encouraging current customers to share the love and create real connections which builds trust organically and impacts purchasing decisions through exceptional customer service. To do this businesses need to create content that resonates emotionally and is shareable, as engaging and entertaining content drives organic traffic and referral marketing. And rewarding customers can encourage advocacy which leads to organic word of mouth referrals that boosts brand reputation.