Affiliate BI - the Advanced Affiliate Marketing Podcast by StatsDrone
Strategic Communications for Affiliate Success with Vlad Ghilien
August 12, 2025
In this episode of the Affiliate BI Podcast, host John Wright sits down with Vlad Ghilien, a strategic communications consultant with a sharp eye for brand positioning and content strategy. While Vlad’s background isn’t in affiliate marketing directly, his expertise in communications and branding offers a powerful perspective for affiliates looking to stand out. Vlad shares why so many affiliate sites miss the mark—not because of SEO basics, but because they fail to build a trusted brand. He explains how mindful positioning, quality content, and a clear value proposition can transform an affiliate site from a churn-and-burn project into a long-term business asset. We discuss the importance of case studies, video content, and digital PR as tools for credibility and social proof. Vlad also outlines why E-E-A-T still matters in the AI era, and how affiliates can adapt to survive and thrive in today’s search landscape. Whether you’re managing a large portfolio of sites or focused on building one standout brand, this conversation is packed with practical insights on how communications strategy can drive affiliate growth.
In this episode of the Affiliate BI Podcast, host John Wright sits down with Vlad Ghilien, a strategic communications consultant with a sharp eye for brand positioning and content strategy. While Vlad’s background isn’t in affiliate marketing directly, his expertise in communications and branding offers a powerful perspective for affiliates looking to stand out.

Vlad shares why so many affiliate sites miss the mark—not because of SEO basics, but because they fail to build a trusted brand. He explains how mindful positioning, quality content, and a clear value proposition can transform an affiliate site from a churn-and-burn project into a long-term business asset.

We discuss the importance of case studies, video content, and digital PR as tools for credibility and social proof. Vlad also outlines why E-E-A-T still matters in the AI era, and how affiliates can adapt to survive and thrive in today’s search landscape.

Whether you’re managing a large portfolio of sites or focused on building one standout brand, this conversation is packed with practical insights on how communications strategy can drive affiliate growth.

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