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2026 Rakuten Optimism Golden Link Awards: Winners Revealed!

Our Rakuten Optimism Golden Link Awards were held in Phoenix, Arizona on May 5th, 2026. Hosted by comedian Adam Mamawala, the event brought together some of the best and brightest in the performance and digital marketing industries. We celebrated their outstanding achievements, their collaboration, creativity, and innovative partnerships that have set new standards in our industry!

2026 Golden Link Awards

We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Rakuten Optimism Golden Link Awards, an event to recognize the best and brightest in the affiliate and digital marketing industries. The Golden Link Awards, a highlight of the 2026 Rakuten Optimism event, hosted by comedian Adam Mamawala, marked a night of celebration and achievement. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and express our hope for their continued success in their affiliate and digital marketing endeavors.

  • Best Influencer Campaign: Shopbop and Kreatornow
  • Best Campaign Optimization: Boost Mobile
  • Best Global Campaign: H&M and LTK
  • Best Collaboration: Sam’s Club and RevLifter
  • Best Collaboration with Rakuten: Bilt
  • Affiliate Team of the Year: Sephora
  • Advertiser of the Year: Sixt Car Rental
  • Publisher of the Year: Dealmoon
  • Top Performing New Advertiser, Rakuten Advertising: CashApp
  • Top Performing New Advertiser, Rakuten Rewards: SoFi Personal Loans and Student Loan Refinancing
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Amanda Karr, Tailored Brands

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Thank you again to our esteemed panel of judges who share our passion for performance marketing and our mission to drive the industry forward.

  • Tricia Meyer – Executive Director of the Performance Marketing Association
  • Melissa Campanelli, Co-Founder, Women in Retail Leadership Circle
  • Michael McNerney, Founder and Publisher, MarTech Record

Thank you to all our attendees for being part of this memorable event and congratulations once again to all our winners!

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