Renue by Science, a leader in longevity supplements, transformed its affiliate marketing efforts with Refersion, empowering health-conscious affiliates to share cutting-edge products and drive remarkable revenue growth.
Renue by Science isn’t just a health and wellness company—they’re pioneers in longevity science. Founded with the mission of helping people live longer, healthier lives, Renue by Science has built a reputation for cutting-edge supplements backed by extensive research. From NAD+ boosting products to liposomal delivery systems, their solutions cater to customers who demand innovation and efficacy.
Their commitment to science and quality has earned them a loyal customer base, recognition in the wellness industry, and growing global reach. As their reputation expanded, Renue by Science saw an opportunity to scale their impact even further—turning to affiliate marketing to help grow their program into a significant revenue driver.
Experimenting with Affiliates
For David Giacometti, the CIO of Renue by Science, venturing into affiliate marketing was an uncharted path. “Nobody had any experience with it. I hadn’t had any experience with it,” David shared. Despite the uncertainty, the potential return on investment was too compelling to ignore so the team decided to dive in and learn as they went.
After exploring and trying several platforms, they chose Refersion for its intuitive interface, reliable tech support, and ability to simplify the complexities of affiliate management.
“I liked the simplicity and straightforwardness of Refersion and how easy it was to use and sign people up. The tech support was really good, too—they bent over backwards to find a solution.”
David Giacometti, CIO
The goal was to create a program that would empower loyal customers, bloggers, and influencers to share their passion for Renue by Science’s products while being fairly compensated for their efforts.
Building the Program
In May 2020, Renue by Science launched their affiliate program on Refersion. The onboarding process included integrating with WooCommerce (and later Shopify Plus), setting up their tracking, and configuring payment processes. As David recalled, “It took several weeks, but with Refersion’s support, we got everything up and running.”
The team then focused on recruiting affiliates, starting with a page on their website outlining the advantages of their program and a clear application process, and let their website sell the program. This low-barrier entry attracted customers eager to share their favorite products.
For those who actively promoted the brand, Renue by Science used Refersion’s tools to monitor performance and pay commissions promptly. They created spreadsheets to track top performers and ensured their best affiliates received the attention they deserved.
Results That Speak for Themselves
Since launching the program, Renue by Science has seen phenomenal growth in their affiliate channel:
656% increase in affiliate-driven revenue since their first year.
$13.7M in total affiliate-driven revenue to date.
This success isn’t just about numbers—it’s about building relationships with passionate affiliates who genuinely believe in the brand. Many affiliates include YouTube reviewers and social media influencers with significant followings, amplifying the reach of Renue by Science.
“Refersion’s platform has helped us broaden our reach and spread the word. It’s great for getting people aware of us,” David explained.
Scaling for the Future
As Renue by Science expands globally, they plan to grow their affiliate program alongside their business. With an Australian website already live and a Chinese website in development, the team sees an exciting opportunity to recruit international affiliates.
Their strategy for growth is simple: continue providing exceptional products, support their affiliates with tools like Refersion, and let their results speak for themselves.
“We’re really happy with how it’s grown, and we’re excited to see what’s next,” David said.