PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2018

The app has the potential to fit into the emerging trend of smart kitchens, particularly as manufacturers of household appliances — such as Samsung — seek to integrate smart technology into their products. The company, which has operations in Silicon Valley and India, currently has seven employees.

Branding 121

Branding social media Samsung Software 121

PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2018

The financial services company recently debuted a new partnership with Russian phone operator and telecom provider MegaFon. The two collaborated on a payments solution designed to enable MegaFon subscribers to make purchases or pay bills via their smartphone using Apple Pay or Samsung Pay and a linked virtual Mastercard.

Report 103

Report Samsung social media Mobile 103

PYMNTS

JUNE 23, 2018

McDonald’s, the high holy of fast food culture, marked National Selfie Day with a promotion that gave out styluses with which customers could operate their phones without using their “greasy” fingers, according to The Washington Post. Brands are turning narcissism into cold hard cash.

National 130

National social media US Samsung 130

PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2017

Try being Samsung this past week, which had both a sizzle and a fizzle. SMBs: Small business operators remained optimistic into March as data from Capital One stated that half of smaller firms surveyed see optimism about the current business climate, which is better by 9 percent than a year ago. Or at least Bixby will when available.

Samsung 100

Samsung Mobile Data social media 100

NCR

JULY 11, 2016

More than 100 African mobile operators have launched mobile money services, such as Kenya’s M-Pesa, which has been around since 2007. This was followed by real-time ACH systems, such as the UK’s Paym system, and social media firms such as Facebook, which both received 19 per cent.

Trends 40

Trends Payments social media Mobile 40

CB Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2018

For Google’s part, it kept releasing its own branded phones under the Nexus brand, partnering with Samsung, Asus, and LG to manufacture these devices, and further eroding the value of the Motorola acquisition. When you’re a powerhouse brand, it can be hard to see that the times are changing. Sears and Kmart.

Google 76

Google Software Innovation Company 76

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Brands, retailers and payment providers are already preparing for the arrival of Gen Z as adult consumers. The retail chain recently launched three house brands geared toward its teen and young adult customers. Two brands will focus on clothing, while another will focus on electronics. And for the U.S. Consider Target.

Millennials 112

Millennials San Diego Branding Study 112