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How Collectives Aim To Make Cities Into Blockchain Centers

PYMNTS

A group called the Austin Blockchain Collective , for instance, is looking to establish the Texas city as a hub for blockchain innovation. Approximately 140 firms that are involved in blockchain technology and crypto assets have a presence in Austin, Harris said.

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When QSRs Think Really Outside The Box In The Innovation Race

PYMNTS

The realm of quick service restaurants (QSRs) is and actually always has been a pretty innovative space. In the modern digital era of QSR, it is almost impossible not to mention Starbucks and its myriad contributions to innovation — including the first really successful launch of a mobile wallet product in the U.S.

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Pop Up Grocer Checks All The Pandemic Retail Boxes

PYMNTS

For a business built on a nomadic and innovative business model, the two-year-old firm has reacted quickly and expertly to an unforeseen crisis by pushing into eCommerce. From there, we look at where the people who are interested in us are coming from, based on social media and traditional media.”.

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SXSW Accelerator Fintech Finalists for 2017 Announced

Bank Innovation

More fintech is coming to Austin. Austin is known for having a thriving Read More. The massive South by Southwest conference and festival features startups in a number of categories — transportation, augmented/virtual reality, and of course fintech — plus several others.

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Making A Plant-Based Jerky For The Lone Star State

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Texas might be known for its BBQ, chicken-fried steak or chili, but food innovators in the Lone Star State are making their mark with meat-free products inspired by the local culinary landscape. Beyond eCommerce, consumers can check the website to find local stores that carry its products in cities such as Austin, New York City and Denver.

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Market your community bank with first-party data

Independent Banker

In addition to direct outreach efforts, first-party data can be used for advertising campaigns across a variety of media, including streaming services and social media. “We That’s one of the big barriers we have,” Andrew Catalano, chief innovation officer of digital marketing agency Austin Williams says.

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Automating Access To The Perfect Cup Of Coffee

PYMNTS

Automated Retail Innovation. The vending machine comes with one additional innovation beyond cashless (and contactless) payments. Outside of that innovation, Robertson says it’s no different than any other vending machine from which a consumer would buy snacks. The machine then doses out the product.