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Marketing Strategies

10 Common Affiliate Marketing Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Avoid the pitfalls that hold affiliate marketers back. Learn the 10 most common affiliate marketing mistakes and how to fix them with practical, expert-backed solutions.
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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

How Brands Can Launch a Successful Affiliate Marketing Program

Affiliate Marketing How To for brands: your step-by-step guide to planning objectives, selecting technology, designing commissions, and activating a high-performing partner mix. Learn how to launch and optimise with governance, tracking, and data-driven metrics.
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Holiday 2025: What Australian Shoppers Really Want (And How to Win Them)

Australian holiday shoppers are shopping fewer sessions—but with bigger intent. Creators shape discovery, marketplaces drive scale, and app‑centric loyalty turns browsers into buyers. We break down what’s working across Australia and APAC, from smarter coupons to fraud safeguards.
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Booking Boldly: Australia’s 2025 Travel Trends Marketers Need Now

Australian travellers are booking bigger—and they’re choosy about value. Here's what marketers need to know about reaching this diverse and engaged audience.
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Rakuten Advertising: Q3 Affiliate Publishers Partner Spotlight

Diversify your affiliate program and watch your performance soar! Our latest Partner Spotlight highlights the newly launched and notable publishers on the Rakuten Advertising network.
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2025 DealMaker Australia Golden Link Awards | Winners Announced

Our 2025 DealMaker Australia Golden Link Awards brought together some of the leading trailblazers in the performance and digital marketing industries. We celebrated their outstanding achievements, their collaboration, creativity, and innovative partnerships that have set new standards in our industry!

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Shortlist Announced for the 2025 APAC Golden Link Awards

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We are honoured to announce the 2025 APAC Golden Link Award finalists! A huge congratulations to everyone nominated. We’re thrilled to celebrate our finalists at DealMaker Australia this August.

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Influencer Trends to Watch: Trend #5 The Influencer Effect

"A man seated in a home setting, smiling at the camera while holding a cardboard box in one hand and a VR headset in the other. A smartphone mounted on a tripod is positioned in front of him, suggesting he is recording a video. The background features shelves with books, plants, and decorative items, while the surface in front of him has electronic gadgets, creating a casual yet professional content creation setup.

Think influencers are just for trendy brands and Gen Z? Think again—creators are the ultimate secret weapon for launching new products, sparking discovery, and driving sales across all ages and categories.

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Rakuten Advertising: Q1 Affiliate Partner Spotlight

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Diversify your affiliate program and watch your performance soar! Our latest Partner Spotlight highlights the innovative up-and-coming publishers on the Rakuten Advertising network.

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Influencer Trends to Watch: Trend #4 When Content Clicks, Engagement Sticks

"Two individuals snorkeling underwater, wearing snorkeling masks with breathing tubes and orange life jackets. The clear blue-green water in the background is illuminated by underwater light, with bubbles and water particles adding a sense of motion and vibrancy."

Short-form video isn’t just trendy—it’s the secret sauce to making your brand unforgettable. From TikTok to TV ads, find out why this bite-sized content is stealing the show and how you can jump in for maximum impact!

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Influencer Trends to Watch: #3 Rise of the Micro-Influencers

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Move over mega-influencers; micro-influencers are stealing the spotlight with their authentic vibes, niche expertise, and sky-high engagement rates. If you're ready to turn small followings into big results, it's time to make these relatable powerhouses the MVPs of your marketing strategy.

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