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Affiliate Insights for Publishers: Preparing for Q4 success in an ever-shifting e-commerce landscape

A lot has happened in the world of e-commerce over recent years. For affiliate publishers, it can be hard to keep track of the shifting consumer behaviours and advertiser needs. As we step into Q4, and the annual retail frenzy peak, our experts share the latest insights and strategies to help publishers exceed their goals this shopping season.
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Affiliate Insights for Publishers: Preparing for Q4 in an ever-shifting e-commerce landscape

A lot has happened in the world of e-commerce over recent years. For affiliate publishers, it can be hard to keep track of the shifting consumer behaviours and advertiser needs. As we step into Q4, and the annual retail frenzy peak, our experts share the latest insights and strategies to help publishers exceed their goals this shopping season.
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Marketing Strategies

Affiliate Insights for Publishers: Preparing for Q4 in an ever-shifting e-commerce landscape

A lot has happened in the world of e-commerce over recent years. For affiliate publishers, it can be hard to keep track of the shifting consumer behaviors and advertiser needs. As we step into Q4, and the annual retail frenzy peak, our experts share the latest insights and strategies to help publishers exceed their goals this shopping season.
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Marketing Strategies

2021 New Year’s Resolutions for Affiliate, Display, Publishers, and Search

Making New Year’s resolutions is a time-honored tradition. The turning of the page on our calendars represents an opportunity to start fresh, to build on our successes from the previous year and to make resolutions to improve upon our shortcomings.
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Pre-Holiday 2023 Shopping Trends and Insights

Now that we've entered the 2023 holiday shopping season we are exploring key trends and insights into pre-holiday shopping trends. Despite economic changes, holiday spending remains strong, with an increasing trend towards early shopping.
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Marketing Strategies

CTVisionaries Episode 5: Top Emerging Trends in CTV

Stay ahead of the competition with episode 5 of CTVisionaries, as our experts uncover and explore the top emerging trends in CTV.
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Holiday 2022 Shopping Trends: Expectations vs. Reality

In October and December 2022, we surveyed 15,000 US Consumers about their holiday shopping plans. Then, after all the celebrations ended and the holiday decorations came down, we followed up with another short survey to see if their anticipated spending and gifting went according to plan.
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Rakuten Advertising’s Insights and Analytics Portal Helps You Act on Trends Quickly

Identifying and acting on trends within your digital marketing channels is crucial to staying ahead in today’s hyper competitive online world.
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Affiliate Marketing News: US Consumer Spending Evolution 2024–2025

Affiliate Marketing News: Our 2024–2025 analysis shows US spending shifting from rebound to value-first. Learn how to capture high-income buyers, activate “smart discretionary” demand with BNPL, bundles, and loyalty, and convert with trust- and quality-led content—plus regional prioritization to boost Q4 performance and beyond.
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Rakuten Optimism 2025 | Official Highlights

Rakuten International's Optimism event, held in sunny Carlsbad, California, marked a triumphant return with nearly 1,000 global attendees. This year's theme, "Fueling Meaningful Connections," was brought to life through a series of engaging panels, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities. The event celebrated the best in affiliate marketing, offering insights and innovations from industry leaders and fostering powerful partnerships across the globe.
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Influencer Trends to Watch: Trend #5 The Influencer Effect

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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"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.
Insights

Influencer Trends to Watch: Trend #5 The Influencer Effect

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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