
Affiliate Program Management in 2026: The Ultimate Guide for Brands and Marketers
Affiliate marketing has been around for decades, but affiliate program management in 2026 looks nothing like it did even five years ago, with the global market projected to reach $42.6 billion in 2026, up from $37.3 billion in 2025. What was once a channel driven by coupon sites, last-click wins, and manual spreadsheets has evolved into a data-intensive, fraud-sensitive, performance-led growth strategy. Today, affiliate programs are no longer “side channels.” For many brands, they are a core revenue source, along






