News

Top Influencer Marketing Trends to Watch in 2025

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.
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News

Global Vertical Trends Signal Evolving Market Needs

Over the course of the past week, there has been a string of good news stories from around the world.
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Insights

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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Insights

Cyber Week 2025: France shift holiday shopping earlier as UK and Germany stays loyal to Black Friday

Cyber Week 2025 revealed a new European holiday shopping landscape: France saw a surge in early-week purchases and higher order values, while the UK and Germany continued to concentrate sales and engagement on Black Friday. Discover how these trends are redefining retail strategy across the region.
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Insights

2022 Media & Performance Marketing Trends

Over recent years the e-commerce industry has accelerated as the world continues to move in and out of lockdown.
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Events

Singles’ Day 2023: Pre-sale extravaganza

Singles’ Day, also known as Double 11 or 11.11, is the world’s largest online shopping festival, originating in China and now celebrated in countries across the globe. This year’s Singles’ Day saw another record-breaking shopping spree, with consumers snapping up deals on a wide range of products. For the second consecutive year, Chinese e-commerce giants […]
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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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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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News

Affiliate Reporting Tools that Make Campaigns More Successful

Being able to demonstrate return-on-investment (ROI), track and report on activity is one of the first things we’re taught to do as marketers. However, it’s no longer enough to merely report on performance.
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Insights

Singles’ Day 2022 Performance

Falling on the 11th of November, Singles’ Day is the biggest retail event in the world. Originally a Chinese phenomenon, the event has been quickly gaining traction in the UK – especially for brands that ship to China – but also to kick off promotions during this ‘Golden Quarter’ of retail.
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Marketing Strategies

RAIC Insights: Peak Planning is More than Cyber Week

Following the launch of our 2021 Peak Planning guide, members of the Rakuten Advertising International Collective (RAIC) met earlier this month to discuss how the strategic use of the affiliate channel is driving success during major retail events.
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News

How British Travellers Plan and Book Travel: UK Trends for Marketers

The British approach to travel planning reveals a blend of tradition and pragmatism. Our latest consumer survey dives into 2025 travel trends and shows a market that’s motivated, research-heavy, and surprisingly open to influence. Below is a high-level look at what’s moving UK travellers from “maybe” to “booked.” For exact percentages, channel rankings, and demographic splits, grab the full report with insights from the US, UK, and Australia.
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