With over 15 million members, Rakuten Rewards is one the world\u2019s largest cashback programs, and to date it has paid out over $2 billion to members across online and offline retail stores in the United States!
\nIn this episode of Let's Talk Loyalty, I interview Kristen Gall, President of Rakuten Rewards, to understand the power of affiliate marketing, their partnerships with American Express and Live Nation - as well as their global sponsorships with FC Barcelona, The National Basketball Association (NBA) and The Golden State Warriors.
\nListen also for some fascinating insights on exactly what retail trends are emerging amid Covid-19 and the categories consumers are slowly beginning to spend on again.
\nShow Notes:
\n1) Kristen Gall - President, Rakuten Rewards
\n2) www.Rakuten.com \u2013 leading Cash Back service in the US
\n3) www.rakuten.us \u2013 Rakuten Americas corporate site
\n4) global.rakuten.com/corp \u2013 Rakuten global site
\n5) Rakuten Optimism Conference
\n6) Marketplace 3.0 - by Hiroshi Mikitani (Author)