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DraftKings To Merge With Other Companies, Go Public

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Online betting company DraftKings is merging with two other companies and going public, according to a report by the Boston Business Journal. Jason Robins, the co-founder and CEO of DraftKings, is going to run the new company, which will be incorporated in Nevada and keep its headquarters in Boston.

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DraftKings To Merge, IPO At A $3.3B Market Value

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Online betting company DraftKings is merging with two other companies and going public, according to a report by the Boston Business Journal. Jason Robins, the co-founder and CEO of DraftKings, is going to run the new company, which will be incorporated in Nevada and keep its headquarters in Boston.

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Plugging Expense Leaks With Spend Management Solutions

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AE Events , a respected Boston-based event planning firm, is using one of the major card brands to empower field managers in the kinetic events industry. One high-profile pairing involves Uber and American Express, where paying Uber with an Amex corporate card now accrues points for free rides, eats and more.

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The Truth Is In The Data, Not The Mirror

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Take, for instance, the various incarnations of smart mirrors that debuted at the recent International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. First, said Evans, the platform grabs data from the brand behind the product. Fashion Tech. A Different Approach. Customers experience more confidence and less friction.

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Bringing “The Next Big Thing” To A New Group Of Consumers

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A trip around the floor at the annual consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, she noted, and one quickly realizes they are in a rather “testosterone-filled environment.”. For instance, Berger said that the artwork in the store was all done by female photographers, all inspired by technology and all for sale.

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Top 13 Bank, Fintech & Financial Services Marketing Conferences

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For financial marketers, especially those in credit unions and community banks, the biggest event of the year, The Financial Brand Forum , is just two months away. For the most part, early-bird (or very-early-bird) prices are still in effect, so you can easily save $1,000 or more on a pair of tickets. But there is much more to choose from.

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How Siri And Alexa Could Be The New Face — Or Voice — Of Hospitality

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Despite the fears of some, several hoteliers have decided to give it a try over the past year, including some of the bigger name brands. Aloft Hotel — Boston Seaport & Santa Clara, California. Last December, 10 rooms at the Aloft Hotel in Boston’s Seaport got smart. Pacifica Hotels — Santa Barbara & Los Angeles.

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