Why Your Brand's Influencer and Affiliate Teams Shouldn't Be Siloed

Why Your Brand's Influencer and Affiliate Teams Shouldn't Be Siloed

April 14, 2026 · 16 min

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Dustin Howes and Christen Evans discuss the hidden costs of siloed marketing teams and the importance of integrating influencer and affiliate divisions.

Dustin Howes and Christen Evans discuss the hidden costs of siloed marketing teams and the messy reality of affiliate management in this episode of Real Talk Friday. They explain why separating your influencer and affiliate divisions limits growth and causes major communication gaps with creators. You'll hear about common industry headaches like broken SKU-level reporting and the struggle of backtracking through massive spreadsheets to fix commission errors. Dustin shares a raw story about a...

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