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"Affiliate"

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Definition: The publisher or salesperson in an associate or affiliate marketing relationship. The affiliate gives wider distribution to the affiliate merchant's products in return for compensation based on performance. The affiliate's source of distribution usually comes in the form of Web site traffic or email list subscribers.
Also Known As: associate, partner
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