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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

It’s hard to believe that another year is ending with many people looking back on the year that was and forward to what’s to come. And at the risk of sounding like a broken record, 2023 promises to be another year that keeps everyone on their toes.

Asia-Pacific is home to some of the world's largest and most vibrant economies. It's no surprise that shopping is a popular pastime for many in the region. Get ready for 2024 and mark your calendars with our definitive list of key shopping dates.

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.

Ready to launch your brand’s affiliate program? This Affiliate Marketing Step-by-Step guide for brand marketers covers everything from setting goals and choosing a platform to recruiting partners and optimising for growth, including the benefits of affiliate networks and advanced technology. Contact us to get started!

2022 was undoubtedly another year of plot twists – but this can be positive. If you flip the switch you’ll see the challenges as opportunities, and the Rakuten Advertising team is here to help. We've put in the groundwork to prepare you for the busiest shopping peaks of the year.

As part of the Publisher Spotlight series, Rakuten Advertising sat down with Hayato Nakata, CEO of ACCESSTRADE Malaysia and COO of ACCESSTRADE Singapore, to explore how the publisher became one of the leading affiliate sub-networks in Southeast Asia (SEA).

This week we launch our Industry Profiles, showcasing the talent across Rakuten Advertising. First up, we speak our APAC Director of Search Yuly Gonzalez.

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.

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.

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.