Knock knock! NewZ Is Here — Plus Leveling Up in Affiliate Marketing
Vol. 131 Hellloooo Everyone
“We’re publicists. We’re gonna have a newsletter.” It’s only the first week of December but, boy oh boy, is it coming in hot. The Festival of Lights begins tomorrow, and Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate! From my family to yours, I wish you nothing but peace, love, and lasting health.
This week I have a fun NewZ roundup and a new round of ABZs. We’re talking about leveling up, and diving into some of the core tenets of building a profitable affiliate program today. As usual, it’s a post for paid subscribers. <3
OH yeah, there’Z also FunnieZ. K.
So without further ado…. Let’s ado it.
NewZ
Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year is “Rizz” and we are all idiots.
Suzanne Somers was laid to rest in a pair of Timberlands, and honestly, she doesn’t have to explain why. Good fuh her.
Chelsea Handler is set to host the Critics’ Choice Awards. She expressed her gratitude for the job saying “There is no greater reward than making fun of actors and then getting drunk with them afterward. It’s an honor.” That’s not even a joke, it’s really what she said. Airs Sunday, January 14 at 7p on The CW, which I guess is still a channel.
CBS broadcasts 4 new syndicated episodes of Funny You Should Ask this Saturday, December 9 at 8p. The show features a bevy of comedians, including Byron Allen, Adam Carolla, Whitney Cummings, Vivica A. Fox, Billy Gardell, Jamie Kennedy, Natasha Leggero, Jon Lovitz, Jeff Ross and Sheryl Underwood.
Tis the season for a bundle I guess. Verizon partners with Netflix and Max for ad-supported streaming at $10, while Apple and Paramount Global are also in talks for a bundle-ish thing too. Remember we pretended this was somehow different than cable and we called it cord-cutting?
Spotify wrapped all right. You’re fucking fired. Spotify is laying off 17% of its workforce, or about 1,500 jobs. Spotify did this 4X this year! 🎉
It’s true she’s not a lawyer, but now she plays one on TV. Kim Kardashian will play the owner of an all-female law firm in a new legal drama from Ryan Murphy on Hulu.
A series adaptation of Cruel Intentions is coming to Prime Video. The original being 25 years old is what’s cruel.
Judith Light (Angela from Who’s The Boss, and don’t ever give me a different reference for her, thanks) stars in a new psychological thriller, Before with Billy Crystal. Airs on Apple TV+.
FunnieZ
Yes.
Affiliate ABZs: 3 Tips for Leveling Up Your Affiliate Programs
Affiliate has the potential to become a LIFE-CHANGING addition to your PR business. Here are 3 things that you can do starting today that will help you get there.