The rising star that is Indonesian affiliate marketing

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After all, people like the idea of being rich and famous, or making money from being famous. Now, we’re just adding “high-flying influencer” to that list. I don’t think it’s inherently wrong to want a job that gets you fame and fortune - you do you. I’m not going to be that grandpa who always complains about how the younger generation is “so spoiled these days.” However, I do think that like most jobs, a lot of people aren’t really aware of what it entails. Sure, there are other occupations that are probably more tiring, more stressful, and with less payoff. But being an influencer - like with most things related to social media - means that lots of glitz gets shown off without people knowing what goes on behind the scenes. And, just like many jobs, we usually focus on the high-flyers but end up forgetting the lower-profile influencers who are probably just trying to make ends meet too. Paydays can be few and far between if sponsorships or endorsements deals don’t go your way. The business model of affiliate marketing could prove valuable to these everyday influencers. In Indonesia, these programs are usually provided by Tokopedia or Shopee, giving these key opinion leaders another way to boost their income. -- Jonathan  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Boom times for affiliate programs in Indonesia as Tokopedia, Shopee onboard influencers]( Dea Saufika, a Shopee affiliate, tells Tech in Asia that she has earned 100 million rupiah through the program since joining in March 2022. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Crypto.com, Line Xenesis team up for crypto solutions across APAC]( The partnership will initially focus on Line Xenesis’ crypto offerings in Japan. [How AI changes the way you train]( Ani Bhalekar, co-founder of EliteFit.AI, shares with us how artificial intelligence is democratizing elite athlete tools and fitness technology for everyone. 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