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Geneva Car Show Canceled; Automakers Plan To Go Digital

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As carmakers were forced into contingency planning, digital strategies emerged as a means of saving a portion of their marketing activities. The social media firm canceled the in-person component, which would have been held in California.

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Some SMBs Close Permanently After Being Told To Shut Down A Second Time

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In places that had reopened such as Texas, Florida and California, it could be enough to close them permanently. Last month, Amol Helekar , principal at investment firm TCV , told PYMNTS while businesses have been impacted by shelter-in-place restrictions, it’s been an opportunity for them to develop their digital strategies.

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Chipotle On Capturing Loyalty Program Members Amid Rising Pandemic-Driven Digital Sales

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Fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill , which has more than 2,700 global locations, has ramped up efforts to enhance customers’ digital experiences to match those it offers in-restaurant. We are seeing an increase in frequency across the board,” West said in a recent interview with PYMNTS.

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Inside Chipotle’s Decade Of Digital-First Ordering Innovation

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DoorDash’s experiment will take place in Redwood, California, and will allow local residents to place orders from brands including Giant Hamburgers, The Halal Guys and Rooster & Rice. Deep Dive: Enhancing Customer Service With CRM Tools. About The Tracker.

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Are Digital Auto Sales The Shape Of The Future Or Just A Temporary Detour?

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Jackson said the pandemic accelerated changes that were already starting to appear in the industry, which had been one of the most resistant to digital disruption due to concerns that going online could disrupt profitable showroom operations. You need first-class digital capability.

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Data Dive: New Ideas, Expected And Not, Edition

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Julie Harris, head of BoA’s global banking digital strategy, said the latest move comes as part of the bank’s continuing focus on digitization. It’s in that Jobsian spirit, we assume, that Taco Bell is opening The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort in Palm Springs, California for a limited time this summer.

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The 2014 GonzoBanker Awards

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GonzoBanker of the Year – We have to give this to Banc of California CEO Steven A. Banc of California went from $900 million in total assets five years ago to nearly $5 billion today. Bank Merger of the Year – California United Bank and 1 st Enterprise Bank in Los Angeles. That’s one helluva move up.