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JULY 28, 2016

While a very real glass ceiling might be under assault in the political field, online-only brands that eschewed traditional methods of starting up are seeing themselves approach a limiting barrier of their own kind. Rather than be held back, though, more than a few brands are proving strong enough to break through.

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The Paypers

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Branded payment technologies firm Blackhawk Network (BHN) has announced that it entered a definitive agreement to acquire Tango Card.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2017

Within banking, SolarisBank garnered $28 million, with venture capital provided by Arvato Financial Solutions, among others, which will be taken to expand the European technology platform, furthering geographic reach. Cannabis Dispensary Software-as-a-Service Provider Baker Technologies Raises $3.5M. The same is true for investments.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2020

“We look at it as a conversation that drives action, which has a consequence for everything from a purchase to a loyalty program,” Mike Herrick , SVP of technology at customer engagement platform Airship , told PYMNTS. It can drive user attention effectively, and it personalizes the way our technology works.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Our financial services team recently spoke with the great Jim Marous, the co-publisher of The Financial Brand and the publisher of the Digital Banking Report. We were prepping for our webinar, “ Digital Strategy Lessons Financial Institutions Can Learn From Top Brands in Other Industries ,” which we’re co-hosting with him on December 8th.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

EDITED Retail Market Intelligence, which offers real-time information on more than 140,000 brands and retailers, lets the Benetton Group compare themselves against key rivals on a global level.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

But as banking becomes ever-more mobile, and account openings and activities are done through digital channels, the very definition of support – and how it should be provided – is changing. As he noted, digital-first brands such as Uber and Amazon have helped shape, and are still shaping, consumers’ expectations for interacting with FIs.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

“We are taking advantage of unused capacity,” Cooler Screens Chief Technology Officer Rob Dravenstott told PYMNTS in a recent interview. “We We are essentially taking glass doors that were probably underutilized and not asking the retailer for any additional physical space.”. sales lift is not a common thing.”.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 7, 2024

Microsoft’s Office 365 CoPilot, the integration of the Microsoft version of OpenAI’s Chat GPT into the Office suite, represents the fastest, and likely safest way, to integrate the latest technology within your bank. However, the technology is not without its risks. We are learning here like the rest of the industry.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Once the Roadmap and team objectives are established, stakeholders should work with information technology partners to identify high-level solutions. Preferred technologies (UI/UX technologies, backend technologies like Java,Net, ETL Informatica, etc.) Once these decisions were made, the project was deemed “ready.”

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South State Correspondent

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Where there is no correct answer, the takeaway was that the most successful banks have a clearly communicated definition and often meet with their retail, commercial, and specialty counterparts to manage issues and conflicts. Other banks focused on the customer experience, while others looked at technology that enhanced cross-selling.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Leaders from both the core virtual consult world like Teladoc and Amwell as well as RPM leaders like Vivify and cross-platform digital enablers like Microsoft, Amazon and Google will be looking to re-state and broaden the industry definition and understanding for a newly engaged audience. It’s a Brand New World.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Such has been the experience at Casai , a Latin American hospitality brand that recently launched and completed a Series A funding round. I think the definition of leisure has shifted in our formulation,” Barawid said. “On None of these groups are business travelers by definition. On the one hand, we have leisure for vacations.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

He came from the brand marketing side of the house at Clairol to the retail side and became CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue from 2006 to 2013. Sadove said he believes luxury is taken at too broad a definition to be pigeonholed into a successful or unsuccessful retail category. It’s not like creating that kind of brand.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 28, 2019

As of Monday morning (June 28), Visa has announced it has signed a definitive acquisition agreement with Verifi. The addition of Verifi’s technology to Visa’s risk management solutions will introduce greater collaboration and insights to help resolve disputes quickly.”.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

According to a recent report from Forrester and Adobe , brands defined as “experience-driven” grow at a clip of 19 percent per year, compared to 13 percent for others. This definition takes experiential marketing beyond the wine-and-cheese concept. The consumer now has a candle with a personal brand. And so does the recipient.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2018

Earlier this month, Saks Fifth Avenue President Marc Metrick told CNBC that the luxury retailer didn’t need fancy artificial intelligence (AI) to help it succeed in the industry, despite the tectonic shift thrusting every other retailer into reliance on such technologies. We have ‘I,’” said Metrick. “We posted a 1.2

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2017

Jet.com will be phasing out retail products under the Kirkland Signature brand, which is owned by Costco. According to Bloomberg Technology , the decision comes after Walmart ’s — one of Costco’s biggest competitors — acquisition of Jet.com.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2020

The list of positive retail brand attributes goes on and on, but one new post-pandemic value has become more important than all the others: cleanliness. Yet, there are strong and definitive cross-currents in the business. Red Roof isn’t far behind on the branding front with its program, RediClean. Customer-centricity.

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The Financial Brand

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Banks and credit unions must rethink the definition of ‘digital banking’ and prioritize investment in data, technology, people and processes. The post Top Digital Banking Transformation Trends for 2021 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Social Assurance

APRIL 13, 2021

For most financial brands, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Cognitive Banking are still concepts and buzz words that we hear at a conference or read in an industry-related article (not like this one you’re currently reading) that leaves you more intimidated than empowered. View our Resources on Marketing Technology.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2020

Nearly every chain now has an app presence, so it’s easy to forget that the technology was rare just 10 years ago. Former CEO Patrick Doyle even famously claimed that Domino’s was a technology company that happened to sell pizzas rather than a pizza chain. The Future of Mobile Ordering .

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2017

Keeping in line with eCommerce’s rise, we’re seeing more companies align themselves with a particular credit card company to increase brand recognition and awareness. The most notable trend for Anovia is the definition of the ISO,” Jones said. This research forecasts that digital payments are on the rise, with eCommerce making up 14.6

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

consumers — “combines computerized eyewear and augmented reality software to allow remote experts hundreds of miles away to see what a service technician is seeing and provide feedback while the technician works hands-free,” according to the automotive brand. Virtual reality, too, will likely see its profile improve.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

The shift, while its effect remains to be seen, is definitely underway. Marci points out that many fashion brands are using technology to set up shop for the post-crisis economy. Fashion brands like Fashionova are live streaming events and offering online styling services. The PYMNTS data shows that 52.8

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Insights on Business

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Sales and sales operation leaders are equipped with real-time mission critical metrics on performance across their reps in the field—coupled with a brand new buyer who is educated and in the driver’s seat. Territory definition and modeling. Very few companies we have encountered in the last year have simple territory definitions.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

That’s doubly true at a time of fast-paced technological change like we’re experiencing now. Loyalty is the real prize, and smart brands have gotten out in front of the challenge. Sandwich favorite Jimmy John’s rolled out its brand new Freaky Fast Rewards program in 2019 powered by the Paytronix engagement platform, logging 1.7

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2018

While the terms of the deal were not made public, Whisk may be acquiring Avocando’s team, customer base, technology and integrations, TechCrunch reported. After building a data platform to run food-related mobile apps, U.K.-based based Whisk has acquired Germany-based Avocando. The feature also displays promotional offers for U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

New technology continues to change the way consumers order and pay for quick-service restaurant (QSR) food: Kiosks and online ordering, among other experiences, let consumers ditch the counter for faster and higher-tech alternatives. When it comes to restaurant technology, some diners have a more positive view of certain features over others.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2018

According to Freytag Project Director Sophie Brown , the experience isn’t just about novelty, although the discovery and fun aspects are definitely part of it. They are increasingly demanding transparency, traceability and authenticity from the brands they support with their dollars. Supporting Small and Micro Businesses.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2018

“The meal kit market is crowded, but it’s also growing rapidly, so there’s room for a lot of types of brands,” McDevitt told PYMNTS. The acquisition is a sign that others are seeing the rising trend in consumer demand for healthy products, which validates our brand position and gives us confidence for continued growth in our sector.”.

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Perficient

MAY 28, 2020

More on How We’re Working with Pega Technology: Cloud-based business solution streamlines user experience and reduces costs. If you are looking for a set of highly motivated, self-driven individuals to work with, this is definitely the place for you.” — Udy Sharma , Director, Automation. Enjoy Autonomy and Flexibility.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 29, 2021

Clear strategies and definite actions are needed. The post 10 Factors That Will Determine Banks’ Future Relevance appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Banks and credit unions no longer have a cushion of time to meet competitive challenges.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2016

In an interview with ZDNet , Nokia’s president of technologies Ramzi Haidamus explained how the company is committed to moving away from the mobile phone business that made it a household name. Acquiring Withings marked the start of the exciting new chapter in Nokia’s history and makes Nokia a consumer brand once again.”

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2019

BNP Paribas, a subsidiary of Bank of the West, joined with card technology firm Brex to pilot a co-branded corporate travel card with popular Brex features like digital receipt matching and integrations with commonly used accounting software. It’s not the definition of “end-to-end,” but it’s a long way from paper.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2018

When developing IoT technologies, she said, go-to-market time is much too late to think about security. Since there are so many devices by so many brands, Noblanc said communication and authentication protocols must be interoperable — that is, they must be able to handle things produced by multiple vendors.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Birchbox Chief Operating Officer Pooja Agarwal said per reports that the firm didn’t have any news on if they will remain in the holiday locations, but they “definitely see potential.”. Authentic Brands bid about $271 million for Barneys New York, saying that it would make the store into a pop-up shop.

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