Marketing Strategies

Publisher Spotlight: Honey

Rakuten Advertising caught up with Celiena Adcock, Head of GTM & Global Business Marketing at Honey, to talk about how its shopping community has helped advertisers drive incremental sales, increase their AOV and discover and retain higher value customers.
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Events

2020 Golden Link Awards APAC Finalists

At Rakuten Advertising, it is our passion for performance marketing that encourages us to drive the industry forward. In doing so, we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the success of the industry, our clients and partners in this region through our annual Golden Link Awards, Asia-Pacific.
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Insights

Asia Travel Trends 2026: What Travel Brands Need to Know to Win in a Fragmented Market

Asia travel in 2026 is becoming more fragmented across discovery, comparison and booking sites. Our latest blog explores how travel brands can use affiliate and strategic partnerships to grow more effectively across the region.
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Holiday Shopping Trends 2025: Aussie shoppers set new Black Friday and Cyber Week records

Cyber Week 2025 in Australia marked a pivotal shift in peak season shopping. What was once a four-day sprint has become a month-long marathon. This article will cover the key consumer behaviours and decisions that influenced the retail sales and order volume across the peak sales season in Australia.
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"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."
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Influencer Trends to Watch: Trend #4 When Content Clicks, Engagement Sticks

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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Three young women are sitting inside a car and smiling while taking a selfie. The woman in the front on the left, wearing a light pink hoodie, holds up a smartphone to capture the photo. The woman in the middle, wearing a yellow hoodie, leans casually against the back of the seat, smiling warmly, while the woman on the right, dressed in a white hoodie, is laughing joyfully. The interior of the car is bright and modern, with light streaming in through the windows.
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Influencer Trends to Watch: #1 Full Funnel, Full Impact

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.
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Insights

Click Frenzy 2023: Aussies spend big on day one

November ushers in the festive shopping season, with Click Frenzy already behind us and Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching. Shoppers are increasingly mindful of their spending due to rising living costs. Click Frenzy 2023 revealed a strong start, with a 28% YoY sales increase on day one. Aussies are prioritising travel with accommodation as the top category, gearing up for the holiday season. Read on to find out more.
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Events

DealMaker Australia 2023 Launches

Join us on Thursday, 10th August at Luna Park Sydney to connect, learn, grow, deal and, dare we say, party with 300 of the best (and best-performing) professionals from our tight-knit group of advertisers, agencies and publishers.
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Events

DealMaker Sponsor Spotlight: Afterpay

Afterpay is a global buy-now pay-later platform that allows customers to take control of their budget by splitting payments in four fortnightly instalments.
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News

New and Notable Publishers: April 2022

This month, our new and notable publishers put user experience first.
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Events

2021 Golden Link Awards, Asia-Pacific Finalists

The Golden Link Awards are a mainstay of the Rakuten Advertising calendar, and each year, we look forward to celebrating excellence and innovation in the performance marketing, retail and e-commerce industries.
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Insights

Benefits of a Global Affiliate Network

The affiliate channel is the perfect low-risk, low-cost model for brands looking to expand internationally. And working with a global affiliate network is the logical solution. With offices across the world, a global network can help launch your brand in new markets, and do it right!
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