{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5dcc39baa20b6b9503a07b26/6491d76647cd88001146207d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Awareness to Affiliates with Jessy Klein Fofana, Founder of LaRue","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5dcc39baa20b6b9503a07b26/1673459787443-e0e61d29de8b1b06d80a823ff4723549.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Jessy Klein Fofana is the CEO and Founder of LaRue, a New Jersey-based public relations and affiliate marketing agency. Fofana and LaRue are trailblazing a new kind of PR strategy that leverages the power of earned media while maximizing performance-driven press opportunities. Here, she discusses her company’s unique approach to affiliate marketing, working with news organizations, and the brand awareness-to-affiliates funnel. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>- Affiliate marketing</p><p>- Luxury brands and affiliate marketing</p><p>- Working with affiliate partners</p><p>- Creating affiliate relationships with news organizations</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Timeline:</strong></p><p>1:30 Tod and Jessy's dog troubles</p><p>3:00 LaRue's transition from traditional PR to full-service PR and affiliate marketing</p><p>4:35 It all starts with brand awareness.</p><p>5:45 A LaRue case study</p><p>8:50 Common mistakes in affiliate marketing</p><p>10:00 Balancing performance PR, affiliate marketing, and earned media</p><p>11:00 What makes a good third-party affiliate partner</p><p>12:30 Luxury brands are becoming more comfortable with affiliate marketing.</p><p>14:00 Working with news organizations</p><p>17:00 Kristen Bell’s affiliate marketing campaigns</p><p>19:00 Tracking affiliate pieces</p><p>20:30 Jessy's sneaker obsession </p><p><br></p><p>This episode’s guest:</p><p>• Jessy Klein Fofana </p><p>• <a href=\"https://laruepr.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check out LaRue online</a> and follow <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jessyfofana/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jessy on Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe and leave a 5-star review: </p><p>https://pod.link/1496390646</p><p>Contact Us!</p><p><br></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Join the conversation by leaving a comment!</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!</p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>","author_name":"Global Results Communications"}