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GetSmarter × CloudTweaks
GetSmarter, a brand under 2U Inc., delivers premium online short courses in collaboration with globally recognized universities such as MIT, Oxford, and Harvard. In 2023, GetSmarter launched a performance-based affiliate campaign with CloudTweaks aimed at generating qualified leads and enrollments for its cloud, cybersecurity, and leadership upskilling programs.
The partnership was chosen for its highly targeted tech-savvy readership, composed of IT professionals, decision-makers, and mid-senior level leaders actively looking to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital environment. The campaign goal was simple: reach a professional tech audience with credible content that converts.
Strategy & Execution
Over the 6-month campaign period, CloudTweaks and GetSmarter collaborated closely to ensure messaging, targeting, and placements were tightly aligned. The campaign was structured around a Cost-Per-Lead (CPL) affiliate model, with a percentage-based commission for each confirmed enrollment.
- Affiliate Link Syndication — Integration of tracking links into high-performing evergreen articles like "Top Cloud Certifications to Advance Your IT Career" and "Cybersecurity Roles in Demand."
- Content Curation — Inclusion in roundup listicles such as "Best Online Courses for Cloud Professionals" helped reinforce relevance and reader intent.
- Social Amplification — Syndicated content shared through CloudTweaks’ LinkedIn and newsletter networks provided additional top-funnel exposure.
- Editorial Trust — All mentions were organically placed — no ads, pop-ups, or banners — enhancing click-through rates and on-page engagement.
This native-style campaign allowed GetSmarter to appear where tech professionals naturally consume trusted career and industry insights.
Outcomes & Value
- Performance Efficiency — A combination of native content and strong brand positioning resulted in conversion rates that exceeded initial projections.
- Content as a Vehicle for Trust — Readers responded positively to organic editorial mentions vs. traditional advertising formats.
- Cost-Effective Scaling — With minimal media spend and editorial collaboration, GetSmarter was able to tap into a quality traffic source with a high lifetime customer value.
7,000+
Total clicks generated across evergreen placements
934
Confirmed leads and enrollments
~$145,000
Revenue generated over the 6-month campaign
ISC2 × CloudTweaks
ISC2, the globally recognized nonprofit association behind certifications like CISSP and CCSP, partnered with CloudTweaks to drive targeted awareness and high-quality leads from cloud and cybersecurity professionals. This was the second campaign in two years, following a highly successful initial collaboration that produced 900+ leads from downloadable assets and webinars.
With a focus on extending visibility and thought leadership in the cloud security space, ISC2 sought to connect with a tech-savvy, career-focused audience evaluating upskilling options in an evolving threat landscape.
Strategy & Execution
This multi-channel marketing program combined content marketing with lead capture initiatives designed to inform, educate, and convert. Key components included:
- Sponsored Articles & Syndicated Posts — Featured prominently across CloudTweaks’ certification and cybersecurity content library.
- Co-Hosted Webinar — Titled "Key Results from the 2021 Cloud Security Report", co-presented by ISC2 thought leaders and moderated by CloudTweaks.
- Podcast Segment — Featuring ISC2 thought leadership around certification paths and career growth.
- Email Newsletter Promotion — Sent to CloudTweaks’ opt-in tech audience with webinar and resource CTAs.
- On-Demand Content Placement — For continued lead capture beyond the live webinar date.
Performance Metrics
- Pre-registrations for Webinar: 854
- Live Attendees: 345 — 40% conversion rate
- On-Demand Views: 371 and growing
- Webinar Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Total Attachment Downloads: 450 across Cloud Security Report, Webinar Slides, CCSP Guide, and Infographic
- Total Lead Actions: 900+ from downloads and registrations combined
Outcomes & Value
- High-value gated content strategy successfully attracted relevant decision-makers
- Thought leadership messaging delivered via CloudTweaks’ trusted editorial platform
- Content continues to drive on-demand views and residual leads post-campaign
- The second campaign reaffirmed long-term alignment between ISC2’s goals and CloudTweaks’ niche audience
854
Webinar pre-registrations
900+
Total lead actions across both campaign phases
4.7 / 5
Attendee satisfaction rating for the co-hosted webinar
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