PYMNTS

MAY 6, 2017

It’s been chronicled in these virtual pages that millennials are the driving force behind change – change in how payments are done, how banking is banked, how social media influences commerce (or doesn’t) and how shopping may become a hybrid of high touch across the digital and physical realms.

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PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2017

Yes, those born between 1994 and 2002 are starting to push millennials over in terms of shaping commerce and eCommerce trends. Just as millennials overtook Gen X, there’s another big buying group retailers need to plan for, and it’s even larger: Generation Z,” Shay said. Get ready, retailers.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Technology and social media company Facebook is also growing more involved in the sharing economy. Some marketplaces are finding innovation in this space easier than others. To learn more about these and other stories, visit the Playbook’s News & Trends section.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

For all the plaudits disruptive innovation gets, it is easy to overlook how hard it is to achieve. While it’s an exaggeration to say there is nothing new under the sun, it’s actually not that big of an exaggeration in the innovations realm. But, sometimes, the innovation just really whiffs. Following A Trend.

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Accenture

APRIL 26, 2017

Given that this trend is coinciding in with an ongoing shift by younger consumers towards more innovative channels—the likes of wearables, social media and instant messaging—it’s possible that the continued strong usage of branches is a transitory effect. But our study gives no indication of that.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2016

A lot of fuss is made over millennials and their proclivities toward things being easy. So, when it comes to something like digital banking , it’s not so much about finding what’s easy as it is about finding what service best meets millennials’ needs. Millennials to big banks: No thanks ….

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

And so a sheepherding innovation – and new vocabulary word – was born. Ever since, people have been in search of the bellwether, the leader in a category that signals a powerful trend and paves the path for others to follow. Retailers scour social media to find influencers and designer bellwethers to turn trends into sales.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2019

Make room for more contextual commerce and more retail innovation in the travel sector. Contextual commerce is one of the growing trends in digital retail, aiming to give consumers more chances to buy when they are in the mood for a specific purchase. Travel Trends. I’m happily surprised.”.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

In many cases, the podcasts or hosts have sizable social media followings, and all release a new episode at least once per month so you can stay up to date with the latest trends in the finance world. Weekly episodes highlight innovators and industry players driving innovation in the financial services industry.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2020

But, as the just-released PYMNTS “ Commerce Connected Playbook: Retail Innovation Edition ” indicates, the interesting thing to watch is not that digitization is happening, but how it is happening. They see things on social media, they have been reached through direct marketing, email marketing, text marketing, etcetera about a product.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2017

Additionally, if recent trends are any indication, physical bank branches stand to lose a lot of ground in the near future. But, while closing physical bank branches might appear to be a wise cost-saving measure, the move comes with risks that could hurt banks’ relations with new millennial customers.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 28, 2017

From their affinity for brunch (and avocados on toast ) to their attachment (uncorded, of course) for subscription services , it’s no secret millennials have some significant spending differences compared with older generations. Focusing on mobile millennials. That can be a tremendous help. Keeping up with what’s next.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Americans, especially millennials, are hungry for restaurant innovation. According to the Technomic survey , consumers are particularly hungry for innovation in fast-food and fast-casual settings, with 89 percent of respondents saying they wanted more payment options at those businesses.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Three ways millennials could accelerate FinTech trends in 2016. When it comes to finance, millennials are a generation known to be conservative in spending and distrustful of financial institutions. Thus, it’s not shocking that millennials are a driving factor in the growing financial technology, or FinTech, movement.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2019

Platforms have been following this trend for several years, and sharing companies like Airbnb have launched experience offerings that allow users to purchase classes, trips and activities. And it’s not just millennials. I know that [the space often] gets lumped with millennials, but it’s really cross-generational.

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PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2018

Marketplaces such as Glamping Hub see that glamping is popular with two segments in particular: baby boomers and millennials. Another segment, millennials, are looking for unique destinations that can lend themselves to Instagram and other social media channels. The Great Outdoors.

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PYMNTS

MAY 26, 2017

Fortunately, it appears the recreational market is getting some much-needed innovation to help organizations and associations process payments and participant registration. One company that is innovating in the sports and recreation industry is Amilia, an online registration and membership management platform. About the Tracker.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Like most innovators, Arielle Charnas was looking to solve a problem when she launched her fashion blog – it just wasn’t a fashion problem. Today, throwing digital marketing dollars at influencers seems like such a common and obvious move for a brand trying to tap into millennial consumers that it’s barely a news event at this point.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 15, 2016

It’s taking its Premium McWraps, the signature “healthy” item designed to keep foodie millennials from abandoning it, and 86ing it from the menu.

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Banking 2020

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

No one understands this trend better than those pesky millennials. The report makes clear that while winning over millennial customers is hard enough, keeping them can be even harder. At the same time, credit unions chalked up 3% growth in new millennial customers. This represents major shift in preferences.

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Your Full Potential

JANUARY 19, 2016

Here are 4 trends will be the hottest in 2016: Content – If you don’t understand how important fresh, relevant, and informative content is, you haven’t been paying attention. Research continues to show drastic increases in the number of people who prefer to do business in the digital realm. Encourage your followers, friends, etc.

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Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Consider companies like Gremln ( F14 ), which demonstrated a social media platform specifically for regulated industries, and Finect ( F13 ), which unveiled a compliant communication platform for financial professionals. The emergence of regtech as a catalyst for innovation – BANKNXT. ” Indeed.

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Banking 2020

MARCH 26, 2015

Debt collection is an industry with deeply entrenched practices; it’s slowly growing, subject to macro economic trends and credit cycles, and rife with litigation. These are the hallmarks of a mature industry, one that isn’t expected to demonstrate extraordinary technical foresight and innovation. However, change is coming.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2019

But rising fraud levels aren’t dampening innovation in this area, especially when it comes to innovating IoT for the smart car. The company has raised $2 million to build out these products, including dashboard cameras that allow for safer social media connectivity while driving.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Recent social media sales i nnovations and a robust economy further the dominance of online shopping. Millennials’ buying habits have increased both Black Friday and online sales, and they continue to shape branding and in-person consumer engagement trends.

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William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

11:37 am William Mills, CEO of William Mills Agency, and Stephen Ramirez, CEO of Beyond the Arc, discuss major trends presented at this year’s Finovate and highlight key companies such as Malauzai Software, PayActiv and many more! Katerina Frolovicheva (MD, Technologies Innovations). David Carr (Innovation Manager).

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PYMNTS

APRIL 11, 2016

A roundup of new research released last week revolves around the adoption of innovation and the trend away from legacy tools. Research also uncovered gaps in how businesses interact with innovative tools depending on who’s using it — financial executive versus corporate traveler and even millennial business owner versus Baby Boomer.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2019

One of the most recent examples of that movement comes from Walmart , the venerable retail chain locked in mortal combat with Amazon, and Green Dot, the 20-year-old payment services provider that has managed to not only survive in a cutthroat industry, but innovate and thrive. Retail FinTech Trends. The majority, 54.4

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

These podcasts focus on innovation, best practices, learning from past failures and the like. A good education on this online retail trend — an education backed by original data — comes from Azita Habibi, business development lead at Braintree , a payments services firm owned by PayPal. QSRs as Innovation Hotbeds.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2017

Historically, brands had the ability and liberty to define taste and trends,” said Matt Fields, cofounder and president of actionable product intelligence software provider MakerSights. Brands distribute surveys to existing customers via email or a brand’s social media presence. But that’s no longer the case.”.

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Banking 2020

JANUARY 20, 2016

Consumer and technology trends. Millennials, in particular, are embracing mobile payments with open arms: 44% of Millennials would rather use their mobile phones than cash to pay for smaller ticket items. So, what do these consumer trends mean to banks and the small businesses they serve?

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CB Insights

JULY 17, 2018

Instead, new millennial-inspired and tech-infused dining trends have been emerging across the US and internationally. Many of yesterday’s casual dining brands are dying, but not because millennials “don’t eat out.” With the company’s early success, we can see the emergence of a larger trend. Dining out.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Since then, Peltz has continued to push P&G to re-evaluate its R&D strategy, bring in more external talent, and focus on innovation. They’re forcing CPG brands to rethink their entire marketing strategies and react to new trends. Startups are marketing to millennial employees at work. Click to enlarge.

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CB Insights

JUNE 4, 2019

GET the 54-page retail TRENDS report. Download the free report to learn about the biggest emerging trends in retail and strategies to watch for 2019. Fueled by social media, consumers want to get a hold of the latest trends as quickly as possible, and retailers must rapidly increase production to meet demand.

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Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

We can even include companies like Clinc ( F16 ) in this category of innovations that make it easier for people to communicate with technology. ” – Bank Innovation. “MX Achieves Innovation Milestone, Becomes First Company to Win Finovate Best of Show Six Times” – MX Blog.

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CB Insights

JULY 20, 2017

This post will dive into innovation across beauty and grooming, focusing on the following areas: Startup investment trends. Conclusion: early-stage trends to watch. Startup Investment Trends. Product Trend 1: All Natural: Natural, organic, sustainable ingredients. Corporate activity and patents. Series A in March.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

No one has been more successful at using social media to generate awareness and a positive image for their bank than Jill (@JillCastilla, @CitizensEdmond). Bank Innovation named Jill one of the 10 most innovative CEOs in banking for 2015, and we doubt that Bank Innovation would know who Jill is if not for her presence on Twitter.

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