Maximizing Revenue: Latest Trends and Insights from the Performance Marketing Association’s Annual Survey

Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast

In this special episode of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, host Kerry Curran is joined by Tricia Meyer, Executive Director of the Performance Marketing Association (PMA). Together, they discuss the latest findings from the PMA’s annual survey, which includes data from over 300 affiliate programs.
They explore the critical role of affiliate and performance marketing for brands focused on revenue growth, sharing updates on platform usage, publisher diversification, and the sustained popularity of coupons, cashback, and toolbars, as well as the increasing impact of influencer programs.
The episode uncovers strategic insights on optimizing partnerships, understanding publisher types, and leveraging various network models. With these research findings, executives gain actionable insights to unlock the full potential of affiliate marketing—whether through traditional coupon sites, loyalty programs, or emerging influencer networks—making this episode a must-listen for growth-driven marketers and brands.

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If you're in the market for a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer or Fractional Chief Revenue Officer be sure to reach out to Kerry. Kerry is also available for speaking, panel moderation, and other professional presentation services. For services and contact information check out the RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors website here.

B2B business development has become increasingly complex, with companies finding it harder than ever to drive growth.

One of the biggest challenges?

Many organizations have shifted their investments down the funnel—hiring more sales and BDR resources—while pulling back on marketing. Yet, buyer behavior has evolved in the opposite direction.

Today, buyers are forming their shortlists and making decisions before ever speaking to a sales rep. This means if your brand isn’t investing in marketing, you’re not even making it into their consideration set.

To grow revenue, companies must excel across four critical stages:

✅Awareness: They must have heard of you

✅Affinity: They must like you and believe you can solve their challenges

✅In-Market: They must be ready to buy

✅Engagement: Then they talk to your sales team, who still needs to beat the competition and win the deal

At RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors, we help businesses scale growth effectively and efficiently. We build and optimize your end-to-end marketing and sales infrastructure—from brand development to sales training—delivering:

- Increased high-quality lead volume

- Shortened sales cycles

- Improved close rates

I'm Kerry Curran, Founder and Chief Growth Officer of RBMA. With 20 years of experience in marketing and business development, I’ve consistently driven double- and triple-digit revenue growth. My unique expertise bridges both disciplines: as a CMO who understands sales and a CRO who understands marketing.

I specialize in helping B2B scale-ups and mid-market agencies, tech, and services transform their growth strategies.

Let’s set up a call to identify areas of opportunity in your growth infrastructure and get your business on the path to increased revenue in 2025.