The 2026 affiliate outlook:

Navigating the era of total influence.

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Expert affiliate channel predictions for 2026

Was 2025 the year you finally moved beyond the click, or are you ready to master machine-mediated commerce in 2026?

No matter where you stand, Partnerize has gathered insights from the brightest minds in the partnership space to help you navigate the "Zero-Click" economy. From the rise of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to the shift toward margin-based commissioning, discover the expert predictions that will help you move beyond the link-based silo.

What's inside:

• The Death of the Click: Learn why traditional tracking is being replaced by "influence citations" and how to quantify the 3x lift in sales driven by top publishers.
• Algorithmic Attribution: Discover how CFOs are moving away from flat-rate commissions in favor of dynamic, margin-based payouts that reflect true incremental value.
• AI-Driven Discovery: Explore the convergence of Search, GEO, and Affiliate as brands optimize content for LLM responses and AI-powered overviews.
• Survival in the Zero-Click Era: Strategies for commerce content players to protect their value as answer engines change the discovery landscape.