Rakuten Rewards

Not sure where to eat tonight? Let Cash Back decide. Rakuten Dining makes it easy to discover nearby restaurants where members earn 5% Cash Back every time they swipe. Just check the In-Store section of the Rakuten app to find participating restaurants, link your card, and enjoy the meal. Good food. Extra rewards. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q044XwH80 #CashBack #Dining #Restaurants

Big things ahead: Rakuten Optimism 2026 🚨 On May 5–6, we’re bringing 1,000+ marketers to Phoenix for Rakuten Optimism—our flagship U.S. conference hosted by Rakuten. The event brings together leaders across affiliate, retail, and performance marketing to explore how the industry is evolving today, with keynote conversations, expert-led panels, and curated networking opportunities. We’re excited to share that Guy Raz award-winning journalist and podcast creator, will moderate our headline panel, “From Discovery to Conversion: Performance Marketing as the Constant in Consumer Change.” He’ll be joined by Zack Kass (Former Head of GTM at OpenAI) and Eric Seufert (media strategist and quantitative marketing expert). More details here: https://lnkd.in/gd9RnBMG #RakutenOptimism #AffiliateMarketing #PerformanceMarketing

Roses, chocolates… and Cash Back? ❤️ This Valentine’s Day, Rakuten Dining helps members earn 5% Cash Back at 22,000+ restaurants nationwide—on every meal, drinks, tax, and tip included. Link your card, enjoy your date night, Galentine’s brunch, or any other celebration and let the rewards add a little extra sweetness. https://hubs.la/Q0421bLl0 #CashBack #ValentinesDay #Dining

We're excited to share that Carl Lurie Kalapesi has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer of Rakuten Rewards 🎉 Since joining Rakuten in January 2024, Carl has played a pivotal role, quickly making a significant impact on top-line performance and long-term business transformation by guiding the revenue team to strengthen operational discipline and go-to-market execution, driving improved sales performance. As Chief Commercial Officer, Carl will continue to lead the company’s revenue and commercial operations, encompassing sales, commercial strategy and go-to-market, site merchandising and operations, revenue planning, and strategic revenue initiatives. Congratulations, Carl. We're excited for what's ahead  🚀 https://lnkd.in/gZ_mCnZD

We recently partnered with EMARKETER to uncover why Marketing Mix Models (MMM) undervalue affiliate marketing—and what marketers can do about it. Key findings: ➡ 57% of marketers use MMM for budget decisions ➡ Over half misrepresent or exclude affiliate marketing ➡ AI-driven shopping is making this blind spot even bigger Get the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gcgUfj5q Emmy Liederman #AffiliateMarketing #PerformanceMarketing #MMM #MarketingMixModeling

The holiday hustle is here – and with calendars packed and kitchens busier than ever, dining out is a go-to. Rakuten Dining helps members earn 5% Cash Back at 22,000 restaurants nationwide. No coupons, no codes – just link a card and enjoy the whole meal, including food, drinks, and taxes. This season, every reward counts. Discover new ways to earn here: https://hubs.la/Q03YCZ0L0 #CashBack #Holidays #DiningOut

Our latest research with EMARKETER reveals a critical truth: MMM frameworks aren’t built for affiliate marketing’s trust-driven, always-on nature. Many marketers see strong affiliate performance in practice, yet their models don’t fully reflect it—leading to underinvestment in a channel that drives discovery, engagement, and conversion. Our report uncovers why this gap exists and provides actionable steps to ensure affiliate gets the credit it deserves—and your budgets deliver maximum impact. 📄 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gv67ipYw Emmy Liederman #AffiliateMarketing #PerformanceMarketing #MMM

As the season of gathering begins, dining out becomes part of the tradition – whether it’s a quick meal between errands or a festive night out with loved ones. Rakuten members earn 5% Cash Back at participating restaurants by linking their card - including tax, tip, and drinks. Want to earn even more Cash Back? Rakuten Amex Cardholders can earn 10% Cash Back on their meals at over 22,000 restaurants (Terms Apply). Holiday plans start with good food. Explore the program and make every dining experience more rewarding https://hubs.la/Q03VHrbQ0 #CashBack #Dining

We’re excited to officially welcome SEPHORA as the exclusive beauty partner for Rakuten+. Rakuten+ members can now earn at least 10% Cash Back on their must-have beauty hauls at Sephora — every day. As Rakuten CMO, Wendy Bergh, shared with Glossy: “It’s a different way for brands to create loyalty with their customers. Everyone’s talking about loyalty in today’s market, but brands really need those innovative ways to connect.” For members, it’s the ultimate reward — elevated savings from the gold standard in beauty. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gGAgiErk #CashBack #CustomerLoyalty #AffiliateMarketing

Yes, the rumors were true…👀 Rakuten and Bilt are officially partnering up! 🎉 Your Cash Back can now be turned into Bilt Points. 🙌 Just link your Bilt account with your Rakuten account, shop your fave stores, and watch the rewards roll in. 💰 http://bilt.com/l/rakuten