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Insights

RAIC Insights: Correctly map the customer journey and identify publisher touchpoints for added value

The latest addition to Rakuten Advertising’s RAIC Insights series sees Simon Bird share his tips on how to correctly map the customer journey.
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Rakuten Optimism 2026
Events

Rakuten Optimism 2026: Official Event Highlights

Rakuten Optimism 2026 brought together more than 1,000 global advertisers, publishers, agencies, and industry leaders in Phoenix for two days of insights, innovation, and connection. From headline sessions and expert panels to the Golden Link Awards Gala and the debut of Mirai, Rakuten Advertising’s advanced AI optimization agent, the event showcased the ideas, partnerships, and technologies shaping the future of affiliate and performance marketing.
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Marketing Strategies

What is Affiliate Marketing & How Does it Work?

Affiliate marketing is one of the most effective ways brands can drive measurable growth through partnership. Learn what affiliate marketing is, how it works, and why it remains one of the most trusted, performance-driven channels for marketers and publishers alike.
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Marketing Strategies

Outthink and Outperform: Award-Winning Full-Funnel Affiliate Strategies

Rakuten Advertising’s award-winning full-funnel affiliate strategies show how the world's top brands are outperforming throughout the funnel.
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Marketing Strategies

Shake Up Your 2023 Strategy with Advanced Affiliate Tech

Taylor Swift said, “this is a new year. A new beginning. And things will change.” While some see change as scary, we at Rakuten Advertising view it as an opportunity. For advertisers and publishers to be successful this year, they will need to change their thinking and how they run their affiliate programs.
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Marketing Strategies

Implement Mobile In-App Tracking to Get More Out of Your Affiliate Program

Mobile in-app tracking allows advertisers to track conversions that occur on an advertiser’s mobile app, effectively allowing an advertiser to extend their campaigns to account for a mobile app user and ultimately to help them get a clearer view of their overall affiliate program.
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Rakuten Advertising x impact.com Strategic Alliance Announcement
News

Rakuten Advertising & impact.com: A New Era for Your Partnership Program

Rakuten Advertising’s strategic partnership with impact.com marks a major step forward in partnership marketing, giving advertisers, publishers, and partners access to stronger technology, smoother transitions, and expanded growth opportunities.
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News

Affiliate Marketing Platforms: What Do They Do and Why You Need Them

Affiliate marketing platforms help brands and publishers manage, track, and optimize their affiliate programs. This guide explains the core functions of these platforms and what to look for when choosing a solution.
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Publisher Spotlight: Josephine Nieh, 55Haitao
Insights

Publisher Spotlight: 55Haitao

55Haitao is China's largest loyalty publisher, and their offering goes beyond cashback. Read our latest spotlight and hear first-hand how 55Haitao is helping brands enhance their value proposition and achieve incrementality through strategic approaches.
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Marketing Strategies

Moments & Advertising Strategies

Advertising strategies that truly connect with consumers are pivotal to the success of any ad campaign.
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Insights

Rakuten Advertising Launches Linkless Code Tracking

Rakuten Advertising is excited to launch Linkless Code Tracking for advertisers and publishers.
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Marketing Strategies

Part 2 of The 3 Keys to Affiliate Intelligence by Rakuten Advertising Series: A World-Class Full-Funnel Network

With a network that brings together technology, partners, and strategy, Rakuten Advertising builds partnerships and programs that showcase opportunities in the full-funnel journey.
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