Chasing exclusives with AM, still not sold

Chasing exclusives with AM, still not sold

Velocity

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Tried asking for exclusives again, same old song. Most of these AMs toss me a line about 'special' offers but it's just smoke and mirrors. Think they really got something different or just feeding the same tired CPV schemes? Curious if anyone's actually cracked the code or if we all just chasing shadows. Enough with the hype already.
 
Been there - chased exclusives so many times just to get the same old crap. Most AMs feed you the hype but deliver garbage. Best move is to focus on whitelists and own traffic - less shadow chasing, more control.
 
Best move is to focus on whitelists and own traffic - less shadow chasing, more control
yeah, totally agree. chasing shadows with AMs is like pouring gas on a fire that never burns out. focus on your own traffic, build that whitelist and rinse and repeat.
 
Honestly I think there's a middle ground here. Yeah chasing exclusives often leads nowhere and most of the offers are recycled garbage. but I also think some of these so-called 'special' deals are just AMs trying to fluff their inventory or test new angles on the down-low. It's not all smoke and mirrors, sometimes they do have hidden gems if you know how to sniff them out. What really works for me is building relationships with a handful of AMs who actually know their stuff and are willing to share real insights. You gotta get past the hype and dig into their pipeline, find the offers that haven't been blasted all over the network. It's risky, yeah, but I've scored better conversions that way. Whitelists and owned traffic are solid but they don't replace the thrill of actually finding something that's still under the radar. Just my two cents, but I think there's a bit of truth in both sides.
 
Chasing exclusives is like chasing your tail. most of these AMs just sell you the same tired schemes with a new coat of paint. better off building your own whitelist and controlling the flow. some AMs are just testing their new garbage, so why chase shadows when you can create your own storm? been there, burned out on the hype. just keep your head low and focus on what works.
 
honestly I think there's a bit of a silver lining here. Yeah, most AMs are just recycling tired schemes but every now and then you stumble on a gem that's really testing new stuff or pushing boundaries. The trick is to keep a finger on the pulse, watch for those rare offers that aren't just recycled garbage. If you're solely focused on whitelists and your own traffic you might miss out on opportunities that are just outside your normal radar. Sometimes you gotta play the field a little to find those diamonds in the rough. Chasing shadows is frustrating but ignoring the potential of some fresh offers might cost you more in the long run.
 
Yeah, most AMs are just recycling tired schemes but every now and then you stumble on a gem that's really testing new stuff or pushing boundaries
Yeah, that's the gamble... some hidden gem might pop up, but follow the money trail... tracking's always the weakest link, and most of these so called "new" offers are just recycled clutter.
 
Think they really got something different or just
You might have a point there. I tend to think most of these "different" offers are just spin, a fresh coat of the same old tired schemes.

The trick is to keep a finger on the pulse, watch for those rare offers that aren't just recycled garbage
Amazon's pretty good at recycling, especially with the way they update ASINs and move to more API restrictions. The real gold is in building your own list and controlling the flow, not chasing shadows.
 
Not even close. AMs just sell the same crap, different day. chasing shadows is exactly right. if you want real ROI, build your own whitelist, control the flow. chasing exclusives is a fools game.
 
to add to what was said impact radius is here for tracking multi-touch attributions across different creator posts you can't just rely on last-click with influencer campaigns hope that helps
 
Chasing exclusives with AM, still not sold
Chasing exclusives often a waste of time. Focus on what actually converts. Test your funnel for bottlenecks. Exclusive offers won't save a bad LP. w/o solid data showing uplift, stop chasing. Exclusives don't move the needle if your CRs are low. Fix your page first then consider exclusives. They are a secondary factor
 
lmao bro chasing exclusives is just ego boost sometimes, unless u got solid data that it boosts conversions dont bother. just optimize what works, spend less time chasing ghosts.
 
Chasing exclusives with AM, still not sold
Hold up, you sure chasing exclusives is just ego? Or are you maybe overlooking the data? sometimes those exclusives can move the needle if your audience cares enough but if your conversion rate is already tanking, adding exclusives might just be noise. pencil it out first, are they really boosting LTV or just filling up your inbox with dead leads?
 
Chasing exclusives can be a distraction if you don't have the data to back it up. Trust the process but verify the data. If your CRs are low, fixing that should come first before chasing bells and whistles.
 
Honestly I think chasing exclusives can sometimes be a waste of time if you haven't nailed your core offer and funnel first. I've seen guys burn hours chasing that shiny object and meanwhile their CTRs and LTV stay dead. If your main metrics aren't trending up, adding an exclusives just creates noise. Fix the basics first. Then if you got data showing exclusives bump your numbers, cool. Until then, you're just spinning wheels and leaving money on the table.
 
counterpoint: you're assuming exclusives actually move the needle. how many times have i seen people chase that shiny thing only to see no real lift in conversions? most of the time it's just a distraction from fixing the core issues that actually matter. if your LP and funnel aren't converting well, adding exclusives is like putting lipstick on a pig. show me the data that those exclusives are making a difference or stop wasting time chasing ghosts. smh.
 
nah, i think chasing exclusives can actually be a solid move if you do it right. you gotta know your audience and test if those exclusives really boost the cpc or conversions. sometimes it's just about standing out in a crowded market. just don't go all in without data, but dismissing exclusives completely is a mistake. trust me on this.
 
if your LP and funnel aren't converting well, adding exclusives is like putting lipstick on a pig
Yeah I gotta disagree a bit. exclusives can actually help lift the CTR if you know your audience and test properly. it's not always about fixing the LP first. sometimes standing out in the crowd with a unique angle or offer boosts engagement enough to make a difference. you gotta know when to chase bells and whistles and when to stay focused on the core.
 
nah, i think chasing exclusives can actually be a solid move if you do it right. you gotta know your audience and test if those exclusives really boost the cpc or conversions.
Yeah, I get that, but chasing exclusives just to chase can backfire fast if you dont have the right data. sometimes standing out means just a tweak or two to your LP instead of hunting for the next whitelisted gem. gotta keep your eye on the prize - conversions.
 
exclusives can actually help lift the CTR if
yeah imo exclusives are just another arrow in the quiver, not the whole bow. if you know your crowd and can test quick, they can bump CTR but they aint gonna save a bad offer or a poor LP. sometimes a small tweak beats chasing the next shiny whitelisted deal. a lotta guys chase exclusives and forget to fix their core stuff first, then wonder why no lift. gotta keep your eye on the prize, not just the glitter.
 
it's not always about fixing the LP first
imagine thinking a tweak can save a bad offer smh. chasing exclusives w/o fixing the core issue is just throwing more darts at a dark wall. how many times have you actually seen a small tweak turn a dead LP into a winner?
 
Exactly, it's just data. Exclusives can boost LTV but only if your funnel is tight. chasing them blind is like chasing ghosts. Focus on what actually moves the needle first
 
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