Update:On July 28th, 2020, Firefox released its latest browser update which includes additional protections against cookie tracking. The Enhanced Tracking Protection 2.0 (ETP 2.0), means Firefox will now block a new advanced tracking technique called redirect or bounce tracking. ETP 2.0 does this by clearing cookies and site data from tracking sites every 24-hours, except for those that users regularly and actively interact with.
Across Rakuten Advertising’s global network, approximately 4% of all clicks and sales come from Firefox browsers. Advertisers who are already ITP compliant will not need to make any changes to their tracking. For those that aren’t we recommend reviewing the below post to understand the solutions available to navigate tracking prevention technologies.
Last year, Apple introduced its Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP), limiting the ability to track a consumer from an advertiser or publisher’s website, beyond the initial 24-hour period. Now, Firefox is testing their enhanced tracking protection with a rollout slated for March 19th.
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The advancement of technology that allows browsers to block tracking is a direct reflection of consumer relationships with online advertising. Consumers are taking a stance against advertising that is too frequent or intrusive to their online experience. Firefox’s enhanced tracking protection blocks cookies and storage access from third-party trackers, blocking the most common method of cross-site tracking. For advertisers, this limits their ability to serve personalized and relevant ad experiences to consumers, while also disabling third-party cookies from effectively tracking publishers who influenced conversions.
Rakuten Marketing is committed to making online advertising more informed and valuable to consumers, producing relevant and engaging experiences that enrich their lives. In light of recent changes, Rakuten Marketing has invested in technology and products that protect our clients and partners from the impacts of harder-to-navigate tracking settings, enabling advertisers and publishers to continue working together efficiently.
Using our Single Point of Integration (SPI) container tag, advertisers can take advantage of additional tagging that tracks consumer activity across Firefox, along with ITP-imposed Safari browsers. This tagging technology allows advertisers to collect data that helps provide consumers with relevant ad experiences that enhance their online experience, as well as accurately identify publisher contributions. Our Search experts also work closely with Google to implement best practices that circumvent tracking prevention technologies, enabling us to continue driving increased campaign performance.
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Advertisers not implemented with SPI or merely looking to go that extra mile can utilize Rakuten Marketing Enterprise Web Services (EWS), a server-to-server tracking process not affected by cookie blocking technology. The EWS process is robust due to its security, reliability and flexibility, which includes real-time reporting.
Not only do these solutions help navigate tracking prevention technologies, but they also provide additional features for AI and machine learning purposes, allowing for greater optimization of ad campaigns, driving improved performance for advertisers and publishers alike.
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Industry | Cashback website, Coupons, Mobile applications, Browser extension |
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Founded | May 3, 1998 in Menlo Park, CA, United States |
Founders | Alessandro Isolani and Paul Wasserman |
Headquarters | San Mateo, California |
Area served | United States, Canada, China, South Korea, Singapore, Japan |
Amit Patel (CEO) | |
Number of employees | 760 (Worldwide, 2019) |
Parent | Rakuten |
Website | www.rakuten.com |
Rakuten Rewards (/ˈrækətɪn/),[1] formerly known as Ebates,[2] is a cash-back and shopping rewards company[3] headquartered in San Mateo, in the San Francisco Bay Area[4] of California. Rakuten Rewards' revenue comes from affiliate network links.[5] Members of the site click through affiliate links before shopping at a retailer's site. Once the member makes a purchase, Rakuten Rewards receives an affiliate commission from the retailer which is then shared with the member. The company publishes links both on their website and through a browser extension as well as mobile app.[6]
Rakuten Rewards frequently appears on lists of best cash-back sites.[7] Sony xperia m4 aqua bootloop.
History[edit]
Rakuten Rewards was founded as Ebates in 1998 in Menlo Park, CA by two former deputy district attorneys, Alessandro Isolani and Paul Wasserman. Funded by venture capital firm Foundation Capital,[8] Ebates.com launched on May 3, 1999 offering up to 25% cash back from about 40 online retailers.[9]
In September 2014, Ebates was acquired by Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten for US$1 billion.[10] In 2019, the Ebates brand was phased out and replaced with Rakuten Rewards.[11] Brainworx bx_console focusrite sc review.
Acquisitions[edit]
Number | Date | Company | Business | Country | References |
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1 | 9/8/2011 | FatWallet | Comparison shopping site | United States | [12] |
2 | 8/9/2012 | BFAds | Coupons site | United States | [13] |
3 | 9/8/2012 | AnyCoupons | Coupons site | United States | [14] |
4 | 6/22/2012 | OneReceipt | Receipt digitization service | United States | [15] |
5 | 10/12/2012 | PushPins | Coupons mobile site | United States | [16] |
6 | 6/25/2013, sold 12/6/2017 | Extrabux | Comparison shopping site | United States | [17] |
7 | 3/7/2016 | Shopular | Product discovery mobile app | United States | [18] |
8 | 1/23/2017 | Cartera Commerce | Rewards program provider | United States | [19] |
9 | 4/3/2017 | ShopStyle (and Cosmic Cart) | Fashion discovery site | United States | [20] |
Services/Tools[edit]
Name | Description | Website | References |
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Mobile App | Free application for Android and iOS allows users to shop and earn cash back on mobile devices | https://www.rakuten.com/mobile.htm | [21] |
Hotels | Users can book hotels to earn cash back. All hotels on this section of the site are eligible for 10% cash back | https://www.rakuten.com/hotels | [22] |
Cash Back Button | Browser extension for Google Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. Alerts users to cash-back possibilities on store sites and highlights offers in Google and Bing search results | https://www.rakuten.com/button.htm | [23] |
Marketplace | Formerly located at Rakuten.com, the marketplace is an e-commerce site where users can buy goods from third-party sellers | https://www.rakuten.com/shop/ | |
In-Store Cash Back | Users can earn cash back in stores by adding a credit or debit card to their accounts and using that card to pay in stores | https://www.rakuten.com/in-store.htm |
Logos[edit]
2017
2018
2019 (US, before renaming)
2019 (Canada, before renaming)
2019 (US and Canada, after renaming)
References[edit]
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- ^'Ebates'. Crunchbase. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ^'Rakuten to Acquire Ebates for $1 Billion'. Business Wire (Press release). 9 September 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Rebates, Cash Back, Discount Coupons, Online Coupons'. RakutenUS. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
- ^Broida, Rick. 'The 5 cash-back services you need to try'. CNET. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
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- ^'Ebates.com launches discount rebate site'. Advertising Age. Crain Communications Inc. 3 May 1999. Retrieved 25 March 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Perez, Sarah (9 September 2014). 'Rakuten Buys Ebates For $1 Billion'. TechCrunch. Retrieved 2 April 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Rakuten Review: Rakuten vs. Ebates - What is Changing'. Dyer News. 2019-03-08. Retrieved 2019-05-02.
- ^'Backed By VCs, Ebates Buys FatWallet.com And AnyCoupons.com, Starts New Company'. TechCrunch. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
- ^'Ebates acquires BFAds | Startup Ranking'. StartupRanking. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
- ^'AnyCoupons acquired by Ebates'. Crunchbase. 2011-05-03. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
- ^'Performance Marketing Brands Announces Acquisition of OneReceipt'. www.businesswire.com. 2012-09-06. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
- ^'Performance Marketing Brands Expands Into Grocery Retail Market with Acquisition of Pushpins'. www.businesswire.com. 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
- ^'Ebates Inc. Acquires Extrabux®'. www.businesswire.com. 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
- ^'Ebates Acquires Shopular'. www.businesswire.com. 2016-03-24. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
- ^'Ebates Acquires Cartera Commerce'. www.businesswire.com. 2017-01-27. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
- ^'Ebates Acquires ShopStyle From PopSugar Inc'. www.businesswire.com. 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
- ^'Rakuten Review: Rakuten vs. Ebates - What is Changing'. Dyer News. 2019-03-08. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^'Ebates Hotels Review: Earn 10% Cash Back'. Hustler Money Blog. 2018-02-22. Retrieved 2019-04-25.
- ^'Rakuten Review: Rakuten vs. Ebates - What is Changing'. Dyer News. 2019-03-08. Retrieved 2019-04-25.