# Affiliate Marketing on The No Agenda Show

Affiliate Marketing comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2011 to August 2024.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** March 2011 – August 2024
- **Related topics:** [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Big App Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-app-show.md), [California Law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-law.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Congressional Dish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congressional-dish.md), [Ftc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ftc.md), [Google Adsense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-adsense.md), [Influencers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influencers.md), [Jen Briney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-briney.md), [Jerry Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-brown.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### No Agenda Microphone Project, Amazon Influencer Rules

- **Episode:** [1689: Unhappy Newcomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-25
- **Time:** 1:43:20–1:51:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1689-unhappy-newcomer/chapter/no-agenda-microphone-project-amazon-influencer-rules.md

The hosts discuss the development of a custom No Agenda microphone and the ethics of modern product promotion. They highlight the Amazon Influencer Program and TikTok Shop, suggesting that many creators are violating FTC disclosure rules by failing to clearly state when they are receiving commissions for product recommendations.

Keywords: [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [ftc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ftc.md), [influencers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/influencers.md), [affiliate marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affiliate-marketing.md), [microphones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphones.md)

### Amazon Affiliate Cuts and Star Trek Picard Criticism

- **Episode:** [1234: COVID KowTow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1234-covid-kowtow.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-16
- **Time:** 3:20:43–3:30:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1234-covid-kowtow/chapter/amazon-affiliate-cuts-and-star-trek-picard-criticism.md

Amazon announced it is lowering affiliate payouts to as low as 1%, a move seen as a betrayal of the content creators who helped build the platform. Separately, the series finale of Star Trek: Picard was criticized for naming a Federation flagship after the Chinese explorer Zheng He, which some viewers interpreted as a sign of Chinese financial influence over Paramount.

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### Amazon Associates Program Termination and Affiliate Risks

- **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-05
- **Time:** 3:16:04–3:23:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/amazon-associates-program-termination-and-affiliate-risks.md

Podcaster Jen Briney of "Congressional Dish" had her Amazon Associates account terminated for "incentivizing" purchases by telling listeners that using her links supports the show. Amazon's policy strictly prohibits encouraging users to bookmark links or stating that purchases provide financial support to a site. This highlights the precarious nature of relying on major tech platforms for revenue, as accounts can be closed without appeal or payment of outstanding fees.

Keywords: amazon associates, [jen briney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-briney.md), [congressional dish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congressional-dish.md), [google adsense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-adsense.md), [affiliate marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affiliate-marketing.md)

### Amazon Affiliate Program Cancellation, California Sales Tax Law

- **Episode:** [317: Blood and Treasure](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/317-blood-and-treasure.md)
- **Published:** 2011-06-30
- **Time:** 4:39–9:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/317-blood-and-treasure/chapter/amazon-affiliate-program-cancellation-california-sales-tax-law.md

Governor Jerry Brown signed a law requiring out-of-state retailers to collect sales tax if they have a physical presence in California, leading Amazon to cancel all affiliate contracts in the state. The hosts discuss the impact on their personal income and the constitutional implications of "taxation without representation" regarding online affiliates.

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### Amazon Associates Kindle Linking Restrictions

- **Episode:** [285: Terror Aperture](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/285-terror-aperture.md)
- **Published:** 2011-03-10
- **Time:** 1:29:32–1:31:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/285-terror-aperture/chapter/amazon-associates-kindle-linking-restrictions.md

A frustration is shared regarding the Amazon Associates affiliate program, which reportedly does not allow direct linking to Kindle ebooks for commissions. This restriction is contrasted with the ability to link to physical books. The hosts suggest this is a control tactic by Amazon to limit the earnings of independent reviewers and influencers.

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