What’s the Difference Between Ambassadors and Affinity Partners?

What’s the Difference Between Ambassadors and Affinity Partners?

SpeakerMatch offers two partnership options: the Ambassador Program and the Affinity Partner Program. While both help spread the word about SpeakerMatch, they’re designed for different goals and audiences.


SpeakerMatch Ambassadors

The Ambassador Program is designed for individuals who want to earn commissions by actively promoting SpeakerMatch.

Ambassadors typically:

  • Share referral links through email, social media, blogs, or websites

  • Promote SpeakerMatch at least once every 90 days

  • Earn recurring commissions on subscriptions they refer

  • May earn additional commissions through sub-Ambassadors

This program works best for speakers, coaches, consultants, and content creators with an engaged audience.


Affinity Partners

The Affinity Partner Program is designed for organizations or communities that want to offer SpeakerMatch as a member benefit rather than actively promote it.

Affinity Partners typically:

  • Share SpeakerMatch with a defined group (such as members or students)

  • Use custom offers or group-specific benefits

  • Focus on added value for their community rather than ongoing promotion

  • May not participate in commission-based incentives

This program works well for associations, networks, schools, and membership-based organizations.


Key Differences at a Glance

Ambassadors

  • Commission-based

  • Ongoing promotion expected

  • Uses individual referral links

  • Earnings tied to conversions

Affinity Partners

  • Value-based or benefit-driven

  • Limited or no ongoing promotion required

  • Often use custom agreements or group offers

  • Focused on community access, not commissions


Choosing the Right Program

If you want to earn recurring income by recommending SpeakerMatch, the Ambassador Program is the best fit. If your goal is to provide added value to a specific group without managing promotions or commissions, the Affinity Partner Program may be a better option. 

Learn more about the Affinity Program.