Amazon has opened its influencer programme to sign ups from YouTube celebrities , in a bid to drive sales through social media . As part of the beta trial , YouTube stars are vetted before they are accepted into the programme . Amazon notes it’s “especially useful when promoted verbally or in an environment where linking is not possible.” The influencers will receive a customisable page on Amazon and a vanity URL they can share whenever they recommend a product . The URL is especially useful when promoted verbally , Amazon said . Whenever customers purchase via influencers ' Twitter account , the customer earns a commission . Amazon is preparing to launch the programme with influencers on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram , it said .
Amazon has opened its influencer programme to sign ups from YouTube celebrities , in a bid to drive sales through social media . As part of the beta trial , YouTube stars are vetted before they are accepted into the programme . The influencers will receive a customisable page on Amazon and a vanity URL they can share whenever they recommend a product . The URL is especially useful when promoted verbally , Amazon said . Whenever customers purchase via influencers ' Twitter account , the customer earns a commission . Amazon is preparing to launch the programme with influencers on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram , it said .