About Kwik
Overview
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Kwik (KwikClick, Inc.) |
| Industry | Marketing Technology (MarTech), SaaS, E-commerce |
| Founded | 2020 (public company) [2] |
| Headquarters | Bountiful / Salt Lake City, Utah, United States [1] |
| Type | Public Company |
| Stock Symbol | OTC: KWIK [1] |
| Core Business | Referral marketing, loyalty programs, affiliate software, customer rewards |
Kwik (formerly associated with KwikClick, Inc.) is an American technology company that develops customer rewards, referral marketing, loyalty, and affiliate software for e-commerce brands. The company’s platform enables businesses to transform customers into brand advocates by rewarding referrals, repeat purchases, cashback participation, influencer campaigns, and other customer engagement activities. [1]
History
Kwik was created to modernize word-of-mouth marketing, one of the oldest and most effective forms of advertising. Rather than relying primarily on paid advertisements, the company focuses on helping businesses reward customers for recommending products to friends, family, and online communities. [1]
The company evolved from the concept that every customer has influence, not just celebrities or social media influencers. This philosophy became the foundation of its referral and rewards platform. [1]
In February 2023, the company announced new patent-related developments supporting shopping-cart integrations that allow customers to become brand ambassadors with minimal friction. [1]
Mission
Kwik’s stated mission is:
To allow everyone—not only influencers—to earn rewards and commissions by recommending products they genuinely enjoy. [1]
The company believes traditional referral systems often benefit only influencers with large audiences, whereas ordinary customers also create substantial purchasing influence.
Business Model
Kwik operates as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform.
Brands subscribe to or partner with Kwik to launch incentive-based marketing campaigns, while customers participate by sharing products through referral links or promotional codes.
Revenue is generally generated through software services and partnership arrangements rather than charging consumers. [1]
Products and Services
Customer Referral Programs
Businesses can reward customers whenever a referral results in a purchase.
Loyalty Programs
The platform supports:
- Points systems
- Membership rewards
- Repeat purchase incentives
- Customer retention campaigns [1]
Cashback
Customers receive cashback after making eligible purchases through participating brands.
Affiliate Marketing
Kwik provides affiliate tools that allow:
- referral tracking
- commission management
- custom links
- promotional codes
Influencer Programs
Brands can recruit influencers while managing campaigns from the same platform.
Giveaways and Promotions
Marketing teams can launch:
- Sweepstakes
- Giveaways
- Promotional events
- Seasonal campaigns
Marketplace
Kwik operates a marketplace where participating brands showcase products, allowing users to discover items, earn cashback, and share products through referral links. [1]
Platform Features
Some notable capabilities include:
- Referral tracking
- Customer analytics
- Cashback management
- Loyalty points
- Campaign management
- Custom referral URLs
- Promotional codes
- Mobile support
- Commission management
- Brand dashboards
- Customer dashboards
- API integrations
- Shopify compatibility [1]
How Kwik Works
A typical workflow is:
- A business joins Kwik.
- The business creates a rewards campaign.
- Customers receive referral links or promo codes.
- Customers share products.
- New buyers purchase through those links.
- Kwik tracks the referrals.
- Rewards or commissions are distributed according to the campaign rules. [1]
Target Customers
Kwik primarily serves:
- Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands
- E-commerce stores
- Shopify merchants
- Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies
- Subscription businesses
- Influencers
- Affiliate marketers
Key Philosophy
The company promotes what it calls Customer Driven Sales, emphasizing that satisfied customers can become an effective sales force through incentives and advocacy. According to Kwik, this approach aims to reduce reliance on traditional paid advertising while improving customer retention and referrals. [1]
Technology
Kwik provides cloud-based software that includes:
- Referral attribution
- Reward automation
- Customer tracking
- Commission calculations
- Analytics dashboards
- Marketing automation
- Campaign management
Its platform is designed to integrate with e-commerce websites and allows brands to manage multiple incentive programs from one system. [1]
Company Culture
According to the company, its culture emphasizes:
- Customer-first thinking
- Accessibility for everyday consumers
- Shared innovation
- Fair compensation for recommendations
- Community-driven growth
Kwik states that influence should be measured by real purchasing impact rather than follower count. [1]
Public Company
KwikClick, Inc. is publicly traded on the OTC market under the ticker KWIK. Its investor relations site provides SEC filings, financial information, governance documents, and stock-related resources. [1]
Notable Statistics (Company-Reported)
Kwik reports:
- More than 260 partner brands
- Tens of thousands of participating users
- A platform focused on referral, loyalty, cashback, and influencer engagement for e-commerce businesses. [1]
See Also
- Referral marketing
- Affiliate marketing
- Loyalty programs
- Influencer marketing
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- E-commerce software
- Marketing automation
Summary
Kwik is a U.S.-based marketing technology company that provides an integrated platform for referral marketing, loyalty rewards, cashback, influencer campaigns, and customer engagement. Its core strategy is to help brands convert satisfied customers into active promoters by rewarding genuine recommendations and repeat engagement, with a focus on measurable, word-of-mouth growth rather than traditional advertising. [1]





