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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.

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.

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!

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.

Trust is the secret ingredient of influencer marketing—it’s what turns a campaign into a connection and followers into lifelong fans. When brands focus on authenticity and real relationships, they tap into the kind of trust that keeps audiences coming back for more.

Influencer marketing has grown far beyond generating hype—it now influences every step of the buyer’s journey. From boosting brand awareness to driving conversions and loyalty, this $35 billion industry proves its influence across the full funnel.

As we recap the insights for Cyber Week 2024, we’ve got the gift of good news! Our clients and partners outperformed and outdelivered this holiday shopping season. Our network saw significant growth year-over-year for clients in key retail verticals including jewellery, apparel & accessories and home improvement as shoppers eagerly sought out the best deals of the season. Read the entire blog for our official recap of Cyber Week 2024

Get ahead in influencer marketing with the latest insights and global trends evolving the industry. Perfect for marketers ready to amplify their impact and connect authentically with audiences worldwide.

We're committed to maintaining the highest standards in integration integrity and conversion security. As a leading global network for over 25 years, we navigate the complexities of today's landscape on behalf of our clients and publishers to bring them the most innovative, robust, flexible, and reliable integrations and attribution solutions.

As Singles’ Day Sales start earlier each year, we are seeing significant uplift as early as one week prior in 2024. Longer celebrations are becoming the new norm, extending far beyond the borders of China.

This year, we welcomed almost 200 industry-leading advertisers, publishers, and agencies at DealMaker Australia 2024 for a day filled with networking, partnerships, and, as always, fun! Explore the highlights that made this year's event truly unmissable.

Elevating performance is the name of the game, and at Rakuten Advertising, we love applauding the true trailblazers. Our APAC Golden Link Awards celebrate our partners in the region who are outthinking their competition – every single time.