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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The report, released Tuesday (Nov. The report comes at a time when innovation — and data — are building a new world of digital payments and commerce. It’s not just data and data analysis that are crucial to innovation, according to the Mastercard report. 2020 Innovation Sparks. A sense of adventure also matters.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

In the highly connected digital age, consumers are interacting with a multitude of social media sites as well as apps and connected devices. Simply said, contextual commerce occurs when a consumer sees a product on a smart device or social media feed (and even a recommendation from a friend) and buys the product.

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AUGUST 8, 2018

In its latest quarterly report , cybersecurity firm ProofPoint emphasized the continued reign of the bank Trojan — a strategy that accounted for 42 percent of the attacks analyzed by ProofPoint for the year’s second quarter. ProofPoint’s report does not underestimate the strength of ransomware attacks via phishing.

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APRIL 3, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged two founders of a cryptocurrency company for an allegedly fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) that raised more than $32 million. had been promoted by boxer Floyd Mayweather in a tweet , CNBC reported. “We The SEC alleges their company didn’t have a relationship with either brand.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

It’s illustrated in a new report from Episerver , which shows that personalized messaging can be a deal creator or deal breaker for consumers. In fact the Episerver report draws the conclusion that the relationship between personalization and privacy can be positive even for practices like retargeting.

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JULY 23, 2019

The social media giant is now compelled to address a growing number of fabricated exchanges associated with its digital asset, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday (July 23). The fake communications reportedly feature Facebook’s logo, branding, photos of Mark Zuckerberg or Libra’s official marketing imagery.

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JANUARY 20, 2020

According to recent reports by U.K. Reports in The Times found that Xero’s survey of 500 U.K. The company said an average of more than $11,000 is owed to each SMB, with reports in SmallBusiness.co.uk Among other strategies, the U.K. has enlisted a name-and-shame approach to late-paying corporates.

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OCTOBER 23, 2018

An Elon Musk message on Twitter – apparently a joke about bitcoin that fell flat – ended up causing the messaging and social media platform to lock down the account of the co-founder of both Tesla and PayPal. 22), featured a female anime character with bitcoin-branded garb, and text from Musk that read “Wanna buy some bitcoin?”

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APRIL 8, 2020

The website appeared along with a press release to reporters earlier this week, promising the digital equivalent of a mall food court and inferring an association with Kalanick’s business in various social media posts and press releases.

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APRIL 1, 2020

Listrak has reported a 40 percent jump for eCommerce since the state of emergency was declared on March 12. Regardless of the discrepancies in reporting, retailers need to boost their eCommerce capacities in terms of messaging as well as ordering. eCommerce sites doubled ad spend in less than a month, from $4.8

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JUNE 12, 2018

. “From Adidas and Aritzia to Louis Vuitton, people have been able to shop from their favorite brands around the world, and now you can shop these businesses in Instagram Stories,” the social network said in the release. “Shoppers on Instagram are savvy. They visit Instagram looking for the latest trends and styles.

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JUNE 19, 2020

Amazon and Italian luxury brand Maison Valentino filed a lawsuit against a retailer Thursday (June 18), alleging the company sold counterfeit goods as the trade in the so-called “gray market” continues to draw attention. Amazon also works closely with law enforcement agencies and reports all confirmed counterfeiters to U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The rise in social media fraud was noted in new research from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint. In the report, a new form of social media-based phishing attack, referred to as “angler phishing,” is discussed, and recent example of attempts from two fraudulent PayPal Twitter accounts are shown.

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JUNE 24, 2020

Sephora says it has put 80 of its brands onto Instagram checkout. Sephora is thrilled to work with Instagram on this unique social shopping experience,” Carolyn Bojanowski, SVP and GM of eCommerce for Sephora, said in a press release.

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MAY 3, 2018

With the new functionality, users can register a credit or debit card and make payments within the social media platform after setting up a security PIN, TechCrunch reported. In 2016, Instagram rolled out shoppable tags on photos from as many as 20 retail brands. Prior to introducing the feature in the U.S.,

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APRIL 24, 2019

More consumers keep using Facebook even as the social network said on Wednesday (April 24) that it faces a fine of between $3 billion and $5 billion from the Federal Trade Commission over privacy. The federal agency has accused the social media platform of violating a privacy consent decree from 2011. Privacy Push.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In some cases, retailers are using social media tools such as Instagram to post promotions and product tutorials — or interact openly with consumers about their offerings. The program, which is dubbed CarePass, also includes access to a pharmacy helpline, a discount on CVS branded products and a monthly coupon.

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APRIL 7, 2017

may be at a greater security risk. consumer identities and devices are at risk due to the combination of poor security awareness and an increasing demand for mobile apps. Unlike businesses that are becoming increasingly mobile security savvy, many consumers remain unaware and vulnerable.

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

Independently of 3M, Amazon in August announced the expansion of its Project Zero anti-counterfeit campaign, aimed at rooting out fake versions of a wide array of products and brands. 3M also noted that it has been awarded damages or won settlement payments in seven different cases, donating the proceeds to charity.

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MAY 7, 2019

Tencent-owned Chinese chat app WeChat has altered its terms of service agreement to stop merchants from raising funds using cryptocurrency or tokens, according to reports. Also in the update has a mandate against investing in precious metals on trading platforms, in addition to illegal futures and securities.

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JUNE 22, 2020

The days of stopping by brick-and-mortar establishments to check out menus and sample food are long gone, replaced by scanning social media accounts, hashtags, user reviews and digital images before selecting where to spend hard-earned money. The digital push is beneficial for both sides of the equation.

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MARCH 20, 2020

We have deep dives into in-house restaurant ordering apps and cloud technology, as well as a report on banks running short on large bills amid the coronavirus crisis. Most reports put the country in its first steps of recovery. . Trackers and Reports. Can The New England Patriots Brand Survive Losing Tom Brady?

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MAY 8, 2019

Facebook is shoring up its secretive blockchain team with hires from PayPal, according to a report by Bloomberg , and the company might be planning to release its own type of cryptocurrency, which could be announced as soon as the next quarter. The hiring is being driven by David Marcus, former PayPal leader.

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AUGUST 10, 2018

YouTube has a chance to take advantage of recent Facebook problems and move past the social media platform in terms of website traffic, according to a new study. billion monthly visits, but the report cautions not to read too much into that. The report is not kind to Yahoo. Meanwhile, Yahoo continues to fade.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

According to Engagement Labs’ “Leaders in Social Influence” report, rankings of the top teenage retail brands have shown that teen engagement is occurring more so in face-to-face conversations than in online engagements. In this study, teen-focused retailers were analyzed to learn more about this group of shoppers.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

A group of workers at Amazon’s Staten Island warehouse want to unionize, according to a report by Bloomberg. The news is another complication for Amazon in a city where it plans to build a brand-new campus. ” The RWDSU has been meeting with workers in person and through social media. Amazon plans to invest $2.5

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Watch out for fake websites and social media pages. More than a decade later, thanks to the proliferation of social media, information (and misinformation) spreads faster than ever. Despite the misleading “secure” designator “https,” Darrin Edelman, Token of Trust CEO, says this is a fake. Experts weigh in.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

In the mad dash for small firms to secure capital, many sought their PPP loans from banks other than their usual financial service providers, creating a logistical nightmare for financial institutions (FIs) that still rely on manual and outdated customer onboarding workflows. When the U.S.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

According to Engagement Labs’ “Leaders in Social Influence” report, rankings of the top teenage retail brands have shown that teen engagement is occurring more so in face-to-face conversations than in online engagements. In this study, teen-focused retailers were analyzed to learn more about this group of shoppers.

Retail 114

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MAY 14, 2018

The company reported revenues of $193 million last year, with a net income of $6.4 Evine has been launching a flurry of new brands under Rosenblatt’s leadership, transitioning to HD and rebalancing the merchandise mix to focus on more profitable goods. in addition to a website and apps. billion in Q4 revenue. real estate.

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MAY 11, 2018

Analysts and media reports say that the service more than likely foreshadows other China-centric features to come from the hospitality, tourism and payments industries. Fliggy Moves To Secure Loyalty. So is WeChat. The key is constant engagement and digital word-of-mouth, Coresight said.

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Social Assurance

JULY 20, 2017

Why Millennials Need Banking Security and Compliance. Our phones and those online reviews can give us a false sense of security. This false sense of digital security that so many consumers have is exactly the reason that financial institutions have an obligation to maintain a consistent presence on social media.

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JULY 19, 2019

Beyond the sales, though, Amazon also reported a record day for signing on new members to its $119-a-year Prime service. Amazon reports that July 15 set a record for individual day sign-ons, and that July 16 (Prime Day part two) saw an almost equal number of signups. It sold out quickly. Slickdeals forum member “SoccerMomDeals” posted.

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William Mills

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Conferences and trade shows represent opportunities to spread a credit union’s brand and position it as a thought leader in the industry. Using social media at conferences is a great way to expand the value a credit union gets out of industry events. Did your credit union not secure a speaking spot at the conference?

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016

According to a report by Adweek , Ubisoft set up a microsite named Selfie Reveal to show users what data can be gleaned from pictures they innocently post on social media websites. “Selfie-takers rarely give their background much thought, which can lead to unintentionally sharing of information. .

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AUGUST 9, 2018

Other figures from the first quarter of 2018 show that 299 brands suffered phishing attacks during that period, up about 15 percent quarter over quarter. Those attacks include targets from a “more diverse set of brands” than in the recent past, with cloud storage providers now appearing in the top 10 most targeted during Q1.

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CB Insights

MAY 23, 2019

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