I do the same with affiliates.
When I send them the welcome email with details for the promotional material, I always include that they know where I am and if they ever need anything they only have to ask. I often make up specific packs of pics for affiliates for their own galleries. I've even shot content specially for them. If I have a productive affiliate, I'll climb a mountain. If I find an affiliate who's slowed down, I will also ask him "What's up"
I just don't like moaning kids ..