Tactics
Affiliate vs Flat Fee Creator Deals
Affiliate scales the winners; flat fee buys certainty — the best programs use both.
Side A
Affiliate (commission)
Best for: Repeatable products, e-commerce, performance creators.
Side B
Flat fee
Best for: Launches, brand moments, considered purchase categories.
Side-by-side breakdown
| Dimension | Affiliate (commission) | Flat fee |
|---|---|---|
| Brand risk | Lower | Higher |
| Creator risk | Higher | Lower |
| Top-creator access | Limited — top talent prefers flat | Open |
| Reporting | Per-link revenue | Reach + downstream attribution |
Our take
We default to flat-fee + performance bonus on tier-one creators and pure affiliate on the long tail. That structure attracts both serious talent and scale.
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