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Rakuten Advertising named #1 Affiliate Network

Rakuten Advertising Named Best Affiliate Network by mThink for 10th  Consecutive Year, Marking a Decade as the Chosen Performance Marketing Leader.

mThink and Rakuten Advertising winners badgeFor the 10th consecutive year, Rakuten Advertising has been named the world’s top affiliate network, as well as the best affiliate network for advertisers, by mThink, publishers of the Blue Book performance marketing network rankings. The Blue Book Best Cost Per Sale (CPS) Affiliate Networks list is chosen by the global performance marketing community’s advertisers and publishers.

“Rakuten Advertising’s win was driven by its commitment to customer service, flexibility and results during what was an extraordinary year,” said Chris Trayhorn, founder and CEO, mThink. “The advertisers and publishers that responded to the Blue Book survey recognised that Rakuten Advertising had helped them to adapt and thrive in a changed environment. The result shows that more than ever, the choice of network partner is a critical one, and that Rakuten Advertising is a deserved #1 pick in 2021.”

Each year, mThink conducts the most extensive research survey in the performance marketing industry to identify the top affiliate networks. More than 25,000 advertisers, publishers and agencies are asked to vote on the top affiliate cost-per-sale (CPS) networks. The results of this survey are augmented with additional research and insights from a panel of industry experts. Ranked companies are industry leaders that provide superior customer service, professionalism and consistent ROI over time. Over 400 networks are considered by mThink for their Blue Book Top 20 rankings.

“It’s an honour our clients and partners recognised us as the best affiliate network for the 10th year in a row, ” said Nick Stamos, CEO, Rakuten Advertising. “Especially in a year that has been so challenging for brands across industries, we thank the advertisers and publishers who have recognised our strong partnerships for the past decade and our agility in helping them excel in challenging market conditions.

“Over the next year, Rakuten Advertising will invest significantly in new, personalised ways for advertisers and publishers to reach their audiences,” continued Stamos. “By partnering with Rakuten Advertising, advertisers and publishers have access to insights from across Rakuten’s global network to drive personalised connections and deeper engagement with their brands.  We are also very excited for new AI powered solutions we will be introducing in 2021 to help deliver better business outcomes to our clients and partners.”

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