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Insights

How Americans Shop and Book Travel Now: the Signals US Marketers Can’t Ignore

Americans are booking boldly and demanding obvious value. Our latest survey reveals who really sways decisions (think Google Reviews and creators), when they convert (often inside a month), and where they buy—plus the partner plays that turn intent into revenue.
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Through the Lens with David Gill
Marketing Strategies

Through the Lens with David Gill: Consumer Insights on Travel, Alcohol, Retail, and Back-to-School

David Gill, VP of Consumer Insights shares consumer insights on travel pressure, alcohol category shifts, earlier back-to-school demand, and the retail strategy lesson brands can steal from LEGO to better respond to changing shopper behavior.
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Events

DealMaker USA 2022 Recap

Rakuten Advertising held DealMaker USA in person for the first time in two years from June 27th through June 29th, 2022 with the theme “doing business shouldn’t be this much fun.”
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News

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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Insights

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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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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Marketing Strategies

RAIC Insights: Holiday Planning is More than Cyber Week

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

Navigating the 2025 Tariff Landscape: Key E-Commerce Trends and Holiday Strategies

The 2025 tariff landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for e-commerce. A data-driven, strategic approach is essential for navigating this complex environment. By understanding the impact of tariffs on different sectors and timing marketing efforts effectively, retailers can position themselves for success in the holiday season and beyond.
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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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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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Insights

Outthink and Outperform: 2023 Affiliate Trends

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.
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Publisher Spotlight - SavingsCares Hero
Insights

Publisher Spotlight: Savings.com Introduces Affiliate Fundraising Initiative: SavingsCARES

We had the opportunity to sit down with Bianca Mitchell, Partnerships Director at Savings.com to hear about the exciting innovations that Savings.com has been accomplishing within the coupon space and their latest fundraising initiative, SavingsCARES.
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