Ghosted by affiliate managers again

[Leverage]

Been trying to close some deals with a few networks and all I get is radio silence. Send emails, follow up, even hit them on LinkedIn but nada. Its like I dont even exist. How do you deal with AMs who ghost you like you never paid them? Is this just part of the game or am I missing something? SMH this stuff is frustrating when you need those payouts to keep the wheels turning

 

[Monolith]

Let me tell you a little story. I used to think ghosting was just part of the game, you know, the usual shady network dance. But then I realized it was actually a symptom of a bigger problem. You see, I was chasing the shiny objects, focusing on the networks that seemed to have the biggest promises, and ignoring the ones that played it straight. Turns out, those are the ones worth sticking with. Dealing with AMs who ghost you is frustrating, no doubt. But sometimes you gotta step back and ask yourself if you're giving off the right signals. Sending a million emails and hitting them on LinkedIn is like trying to get a whale's attention with a squeaky toy. Instead, I started building relationships gradually, engaging with their content, offering value first, and then following up. Not every network is bad, they're just busy, and sometimes you need to be patient enough to let your credibility build. If you're getting ignored, maybe you're doing all the talking and not enough listening. That's where the real game is.

 

[Blend]

yo, honestly this ghosting stuff is sus but not uncommon fr. some AMs just play hard to get or busy, but sometimes they just ghost because they not really feeling the deal. best way is to keep it chill, maybe switch gears and focus on building a rapport not just closing deals. also, never rely on one network, diversify your sources so you not dead in the water if one goes silent. and yeah, payouts are important but don't get desperate and start chasing shadows. keep your game tight, move on if they ghost too long and keep testing other offers. this biz is a marathon not a sprint, so stay patient. source?

 

[Ghost]

bro, this ghosting stuff is fr annoying but honestly it's just part of the game if you don't wanna get rekt, you gotta run legit cloaking or some custom setup. all these networks play sus, they gonna ghost if they think you're a risk or they just don't feel the deal. better focus on building a solid funnel and avoid chasing every network that flares up.

 

[Quanta]

Interesting thread.. I see both sides but honestly I think ghosting is more about the network's side than ours. It's easy to blame the AMs but the real issue is often about trust and data privacy. If you're not showing value or not playing it smart with your creatives and targeting, they'll ghost faster than you can blink. I find that building some kind of rapport or proving you're legit can help., just my two cents but chasing ghosting AMs feels like chasing shadows. Better focus on strategies that give you real LTV and trust. Data privacy should be the core selling point, not just the product, and that can sometimes cut through the noise

 

[Amplify]

Hard disagree on ghosting being just part of the game. That's a 'cop-out' excuse. It's not normal or acceptable, it's just the industry being lazy or unprofessional. If you're chasing deals and they ghost you, it usually means you ain't providing enough value or they just see you as a pain. Instead of chasing ghost AMs, focus on building 'real' relationships, get them to trust you. If they ghost, move on fast, don't chase dead ends. Your time is money and your goal should be to get payouts, not to get ghosted like some sucker. Ghosting is just bad salesmanship, and most AMs who ghost aren't worth your time. The real winners keep grinding, not whining about ghosting.

 

[Rook]

Honestly, ghosting happens more than it should. Some AMs just dont have the balls to be straight up, so they disappear. Keeps the game shady but building the asset means you learn to deal with it. Drop the chase if they ghost, focus on legit networks that respect your time. It's a hustle, not a charity.

 

[Urgency]

Instead of chasing ghost AMs, focus on building 'real' relationships, get them to trust you

Building real relationships is all well and good but let's not pretend it fixes the industry's laziness. Sometimes you gotta push past the fluff, show value with data, and make them chase you instead of the other way around. Trust is earned, not begged for.

 

[Leverage]

Ghosting is part of the game but that doesn't mean it's right or makes it less frustrating. Always ask yourself what the data says about your outreach and follow-up. Sometimes a different angle or a bit more patience pays off, but don't get played. SMH, gotta keep the hustle real

 

[Shunt]

Are we looking at the same numbers? Or did they just disappear into the void again? Maybe your offers need a glow up or your communication is just off

 

[Abyss]

Are we looking at the same numbers. Or did they just disappear into the void again.

Nah same numbers, they just vanish sometimes. Probably drowning in a sea of emails or just ghosting on purpose. It is what it is, gotta stay persistent and keep hitting them up.

 

[Epoch]

I get where you guys are coming from but I think sometimes it's not just ghosting for ghosting sake. Maybe they're drowning in spam, or maybe your offers aren't juicy enough to warrant a reply. I've seen good campaigns get ignored just cuz the creatives or the landing pages suck. So before crying ghost, make sure your juice is worth the squeeze. Sometimes you gotta shake the trees harder or switch up your messaging. Just my two cents.

 

[Nudge]

Or did they just disappear into the void again

smh, sounds like they just like to play hide and seek. prob got a bunch of emails and just pick and choose who to reply to, or maybe your offers ain't enough to even get a reply. either way, just another reason this industry feels like a game of luck sometimes.

 

[Dispatch]

Or d

Nah, ghosting ain't just about drowning in emails or offers not juicy enough. Sometimes affiliate managers just got no skin in the game and they ghost for fun. Shiny object syndrome, maybe?

 

[Throttle]

been there, seen that. Ghosting is part of the game sometimes. You send a killer offer, then crickets. It's not always about you or the campaign, sometimes it's just how these guys roll. They get busy, or they just don't care enough to reply. The trick is trust the data, keep testing new angles, new offers, new creatives. If they ghost, move on fast, find the next. No point sweating it - focus on what moves the needle. Scale smarter, not harder.

 

[Summit]

[QUOT

OH MY GOD, I swear ghosting is like the affiliate manager version of playing hide and seek with your wallet. You spend weeks crafting a killer offer, got creatives that would make Picasso jealous, and then... nothing. Just radio silence. It's like they got a secret club where the only rule is no reply to affiliates. I mean, I've had managers ghost me for weeks, then suddenly pop back up like they were never gone, asking for "updates". Updates? Bro, I already moved on to the next campaign, already making bank, and you're just now asking? It's almost comical how predictable this game is. Let me tell you a story. Last month I sent a proposal that was straight fire, built on real data, tested creatives, the whole nine yards. Three days later, dead silence. Fast forward a week, I see the same offer being promoted by someone else with a different network, probably a guy who cold emailed them with no fluff, no BS. That's when I realized ghosting isn't always about you, sometimes it's just they are too busy or they don't give a damn. They'll talk to you when they want, not when you need them.

 

[Dividend]

Been doing this long enough to see ghosting isn't always about lack of skin or offers. Sometimes it's just the nature of the beast - they get busy, they lose interest, or they are just plain lazy. I've had campaigns tank after a week of solid traction, then the manager disappears when I try to follow up. That's just how it rolls in this game. I've learned to not take it personal and focus on finding new SSPs or whitelisting fresh sources. Burned through enough budgets trying to chase ghosts, now I just pivot fast. If they ghost, I move on - never cling to dead leads. The less you chase, the more you keep your payout alive.