[ Rakuten... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/rakuten-advertising/reviews) [ Rakuten... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/rakuten-advertising/reviews) # Rakuten Advertising Features ##### ## Channel Functionality (1) Display Functionality Overall product functionality for display advertising. Show More ##### ## Campaign Management (13) Campaign Dashboard Overview of all media purchases and campaigns in a single interface. Campaign Optimization Enables marketer to set metrics by which their campaigns are automatically optimized. Reach Amount and quality of inventory partner sites on which ads can be placed. Bulk Editing Enables marketers to edit campaigns in bulk as opposed to one piece at a time. Batch Uploading Allows marketer to upload campaign inventory in a single batch instead of one piece at a time. Brand Safety Ensures marketer's ads are placed on respectable websites that won't damage brand image or reputation. Fraud Protection Ensures marketer's ad reach and performance is not inflated by bots or spam websites. Frequency Capping Allows marketer to set a limit on how many times a consumer sees their ad. Budget Pacing Allows marketer to set a daily or weekly campaign budget that the ad sever uses to make appropriate bids. Creative Optimization Tools offered for creating and optimizing creative components of campaigns. Rich Media Capabilties Supports rich media display and video ads that involve user interaction. In-App Ads Allows for ads to be placed in mobile apps. Mobile Rich Media Capabilities Supports rich media mobile ads that involve user interaction. Show More ##### ## Targeting (4) Targeting Able to target desired audiences based on demographics and behavior variables. Retargeting Able to retarget previous impressions to your site across the web to increase conversion rates. Geo-Targeting Able to tailor ads based on consumer general region, state or designated market area (DMA). Contextual Targeting Able to match the marketer's ad with specific content on a site or page. Show More ##### ## Platform (9) API / Integrations Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software such as other ad servers, DSPs, DMPs, etc. Custom Reports Able to create custom reports to cater to specific metrics and key performance indicators. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took. Enterprise Scalability Provides features to allow scaling for large organizations. Customization Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique process. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views. Workflow Capability Automates a process that requires a series of steps that typically require intervention by a several different users. Administrators can write rules to determine who and when a user needs to complete a step. Also includes notification of users when they need to take action. Internationalization Enables users to create and manage campaigns with the same content in multiple languages and currencies. Marketer can place ads on websites from around the world. Notifications Alerts marketer of the performance of particular campaigns. Show More ##### ## Marketing Operations (6) ROI Tracking Helps marketers measure return on investment (ROI) by analyzing campaign effectiveness against costs Data Collection Gathers data about the effectiveness, impact, and reach of marketing campaigns Customer Insights Collects and reports on data relating to customer journeys, preferences, and history Multi-User Access Allows multiple users access to a unified, transparent overview of analytics, dashboards, and campaign results Spend Management Includes features for budgeting, forecasting, and managing marketing investments White Label Offers a white labeling service for agencies or resellers to customize platform branding Show More ##### ## Campaign Activity (6) Campaign Insights Analyzes historical and current marketing campaigns to inform future strategy Reports and Dashboards Creates reports and dashboards to analyze results of campaigns Campaign Stickiness Identifies which marketing campaigns resolved in open or closed opportunities Multichannel Tracking Collects marketing campaign performance data across multiple channels Brand Optimization Provides opportunities for brands and businesses to fix or modify existing or future campaigns via feedback Predictive Analytics Uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict campaign outcomes and suggest actions for optimization Show More ##### ## Retargeting (7) A/B Testing Test which ads convert better. Audience Segmentation Deliver certain ads to specific audiences. Behavioral Targeting Deliver certain ads based on observed behavior. Reporting & Analytics Features to track clicks on conversions on retargeting ads. Geo Targeting Deliver retargeting ads based on the user's location. Cross-channel Retargeting Enables users to retarget ads across multiple channels, including web, mobile, and social. Personalization Personalize retargeting ads based on items a user has viewed. Show More ##### ## Link Options (3) Custom Links Allows affiliates to create custom links for products Referral Link Generator Able to generate affiliate links Smart Link Supports the creation of smartlinks that redirect users to relevant offers based on predefined conditions such as device type, geolocation, etc. Show More ##### ## Tracking Options (3) Email Updates Provides both companies and affiliates with email updates on campaign performance Affiliate Tracking Provides reporting and analytics on tracked performance of campaigns and affiliate-driven activities Cookieless Tracking Allows for tracking without the use of cookies Show More ##### ## Platform Interoperability (1) Close Ecosystem API Has an official API marketing partner status with at least three closed ecosystems (i.e. Amazon, Facebook, Google, etc.) to provide access to advertising inventory that is not available through open publisher networks and exchanges. Show More ##### ## Affiliate Management (3) Affiliate Network Provides companies with access to a network of affiliates for recruiting Commissions and Payouts Supports multiple compensation models, such as pay-per-click, pay-per-sale, pay-per-lead, etc. Customization Supports the customization and management of affiliate campaigns and promotional links Show More ##### ## Influencer Marketing (14) Influencer Recruitment Locate and recruit social influencers through a proprietary influencer marketplace or across social networks. Build digital profiles of relevant influencers with information about them and their audience. Influencer Scoring Utilize a proprietary algorithm to score influencers and asssess their authority within your target market. Audience Analysis Analyze the demographic and psychographic characteristics of influencers and their audience to understand their brand affinities and interests. Influencer Segmentation Segment influencers into groups based on their work on specific brand initiatives and campaigns. Activate individual segments and assign levels of ownership. Influencer Collaboration Engage and collaborate with influencers around influencer marketing marketing campaigns. Maintain records of past partnerships and communications. User-Generated Content (UGC) Management Schedule, publish, and optimize user-generated content (UGC). Create Terms and Conditions to share with social influencers. Configure content usage and ownership rights within a centralized system. Content Approval Create automated influencer marketing program workflows to structure the creation, review, and approval of contributed work. Campaign Analytics Evaluate the performance of influencers and associated marketing campaigns. Rank influencers according to impact on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue, brand mentions, and contributed work. Reporting and Dashboards Campaign performance can be monitored and visualized in dashboard that displays key success metrics in real time. Reports can be generated and distributed to relevant stakeholders. Data Importing and Exporting Tools Import and export lists of influencers and brand advocates with detailed profiles and contact information. Influencer Whitelisting Allows brands direct access to advertise through influencers' social media accounts, with the influencer's permission. Influencer Compensation Provides features for compensating influencers for their work. Social Commerce Supports social commerce capabilites such as shoppable content. E-Commerce Integration Integrates with e-commerce platforms, which can allow access to product catalogs, product samples, and sales tracking. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics (3) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Display Advertising (6) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Influencer Marketing Platforms (6) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Retargeting (6) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Affiliate Marketing (6) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![impact.com](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9a208043d1d4a5af8252dfcbeeebd301/impact-com.svg "impact.com") impact.com 4.4/5(2,294) ](https://www.g2.com/products/impact-com/reviews) [ ![Awin](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c0d1401fea9895f17009903186477f6b/awin-com.svg "Awin") Awin 4.1/5(453) ](https://www.g2.com/products/awin-com/reviews) [ ![CJ Affiliate Marketing Solution](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_80f23e619fffde49d17747631422f6cc/cj-affiliate-marketing-solution.jpg "CJ Affiliate Marketing Solution") CJ Affiliate Marketing Solution 3.7/5(47) ](https://www.g2.com/products/cj-affiliate-marketing-solution/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/rakuten-advertising/competitors/alternatives) ## Technology Glossary Features View full feature definition View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms. 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