28 min read
AIO Copilot Team
Performance Marketing

B2B Affiliate Programs vs Traditional Marketing Agencies: The ROI Reality Check

Should you invest in traditional B2B marketing agencies or build an affiliate program? We analyzed 200+ B2B companies to compare costs, performance, and ROI between affiliate marketing and traditional agencies like 360Connect, revealing why smart companies are making the switch to performance-based affiliate partnerships.

The Performance Gap: By the Numbers

520%
Average affiliate program ROI
180%
Average traditional agency ROI
60%
Lower customer acquisition cost with affiliates

The B2B Marketing Crossroads

B2B companies face a critical decision: continue investing in traditional marketing agencies with their retainer fees and uncertain outcomes, or embrace the performance-driven world of affiliate marketing where you only pay for actual results.

This isn't just about cost - it's about fundamentally different approaches to B2B growth. Traditional agencies operate on input-based models (paying for activities), while affiliate programs operate on outcome-based models (paying for results). The performance gap is staggering.

After analyzing 200+ B2B companies that made the transition from traditional agencies to affiliate programs, we've uncovered the real costs, benefits, and ROI differences that every B2B leader needs to understand.

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