After twelve years empowering creators to monetize their influence, Collective Voice — the influencer marketing and affiliate platform once known as rewardStyle — has announced it will wind down operations globally in 2026. The news comes as a surprise to many in the creator community who built thriving businesses through the platform’s tools, campaigns, and brand connections.
In a message to its creator community, the Collective Voice Team shared the following statement:
“Today, we’re sharing difficult news. After deep consideration, we’ve made the decision to wind down the Collective Voice platform worldwide and discontinue services.
This is not a decision we made lightly. Our mission has always been to champion creators, empower your creator business, and help you earn through your influence. Your creativity, trust, and partnership have meant everything to us for the past 12 years.
We’re committed to making this transition as smooth as possible, and you will continue to have access to your dashboards, reporting, and earnings until July 31, 2026. To answer your questions, we have compiled an FAQ, and a support team will be available to you throughout the transition period at [email protected].”
Key Transition Dates for Creators
Collective Voice has outlined a clear wind-down schedule to help creators transition their affiliate links and campaigns before services end:
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As soon as possible: Begin migrating your affiliate links to another platform and update your content.
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January 31, 2026: Final date for all campaign deliverables. Existing campaigns through this period will continue as planned.
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March 31, 2026: Links and account features will be deactivated. Creators will retain reporting access for payments and data tracking.
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July 19, 2026: Final payment date for outstanding commissions.
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July 31, 2026: Complete closure of all creator accounts, support services, and the Learning Center.
For many creators, this announcement signals the end of a formative chapter in influencer marketing. Founded in 2012, Collective Voice (formerly rewardStyle) helped define affiliate linking as a cornerstone of the creator economy. The platform enabled creators to earn commissions from retailer partnerships and track the performance of their influence with real metrics — long before “creator monetization” became a mainstream business model.
The decision to sunset the platform underscores how creator commerce is evolving rapidly beyond traditional affiliate frameworks. With TikTok Shop, Instagram Shopping, and YouTube Shopping all embedding affiliate capabilities natively, independent middle-layer platforms now face pressure to adapt or consolidate.
Still, Collective Voice’s legacy in building the early infrastructure of social commerce is undeniable. It championed creators as entrepreneurs when the industry was still emerging — and its community of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle influencers continues to shape the future of creator-led retail.
For those seeking more information or assistance during the transition, Collective Voice directs all inquiries to [email protected] and the official FAQ page here.
