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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Navigating GA4: Updated Insights for Affiliate Advertisers

Since our last post on GA4's implications for affiliate marketing, we’ve continued investigating and adapting to the evolving landscape of attribution models. Our latest findings reveal nuances in how GA4 processes sessions and events, significantly impacting how affiliate conversions are credited. This update delves into these discoveries and offers actionable advice for advertisers navigating this new reality.
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Marketing Strategies

Time to Fix Your Buying Funnel #2: The Clogged Sink Funnel

This is the second post in our “Time to Fix Your Funnel” blog series on strategies for partnership leaders to drive more growth through full-funnel affiliate programs. Affiliate marketing success relies on a smooth customer journey from awareness to purchase. Brands increasingly find value in affiliates that can impact every stage of this journey, not just the final sale.
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News

Product Launch: Affiliate Forecasting

Get ready to revolutionise your affiliate marketing game with Rakuten Advertising's industry-first Affiliate Forecasting tool! Our cutting-edge new feature offers strategic forecasts and allows advertisers to maximise their affiliate performance like never before.
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Marketing Strategies

Skimlinks Q&A: Affiliate Peak Shopping Strategies

Following a successful networking event in London last week, we sat down with Dipa Shah, Director of Merchant Development at Skimlinks to get the low down on what you need to know to plan for the 2024 peak shopping period.
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Insights

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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Marketing Strategies

Optimising Affiliate Performance for Key Metrics

Over recent years advertisers in the financial service sector have pivoted their marketing strategies online. As the industry navigate this shift, advertisers are increasingly turning to the affiliate channel to reach and engage consumers throughout the sales funnel.
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Marketing Strategies

Outthink with affiliate innovation

Rakuten Advertising’s award-winning affiliate innovation showcases how leading brands Microsoft, MAC and Forever New are outdelivering expectations.
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News

Announcing the Rakuten Advertising 2023 Preferred & Platinum Agency Partners

Our Agency Support team is consistently striving for success - from our award-winning customer support teams to our innovative technology, this team supports the success of our agency partners. The Agency Services Program provides our affiliate agency partners with innovative tools and solutions to fuel consistent growth for their clients.
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Marketing Strategies

RAIC Insights: Best Practices for Working With Different Publisher Models

The Rakuten Advertising International Collective (RAIC) aims to showcase the strategies and steps to elevate your affiliate thinking, giving you the tools to outthink the market and deliver campaigns that outperform for your business. In our latest post, Matheus Campos, Senior Partnerships Manager at Savings United, outlines the best practices for working with different publisher models.
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Marketing Strategies

Surviving iOS 17: Your guide to cookieless tracking and affiliate marketing

With upcoming iOS updates, it's crucial to understand the deep changes affecting the affiliate marketing industry. Our experts share everything you need to get ready for iOS 17 and MacOS Sonoma, including actionable insights based on test scenarios.
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News

Rakuten Advertising outshines with 7 Global Performance Marketing Awards

We’re proud to announce that we have won seven Global Performance Marketing Awards across seven categories, including Best Affiliate & Partnership Strategy (LATAM & North America), Best Partnership, Best Loyalty Partnership, Best Use of Retail Media, Best Use of Content Commerce and Most Creative Partnership. Read on to find out more.
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