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Facebook Takes On Zillow With Dynamic Ads For Real Estate

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According to reports, the social media giant has launched “Dynamic Ads For Real Estate,” a new advertising feature that might just challenge Zillow’s supremacy in the digital retail arena. Denver, Houston, Miami, and Washington, D.C. Users can view said listings in Instagram or Facebook feeds in a slideshow format.

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How CUs Can Leverage Loyalty Programs To Boost Their Brands And Retain Members

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CUs that find innovative ways to engage their members and provide more value are more likely to appeal to wider member bases, according to Krista Thompson , director of channel strategy and integration at Houston-based TDECU , which has over $3.7 billion in assets, more than 343,000 members, 33 branches and four back-office service centers.

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Why Health And Fitness Are Driving More Retail Change

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In addition, data and tech are at such a point that offering digital and mobile alternatives, and options for fitness-related classes, can be done in a seamless way — a way that includes a seamless payments experience, too. Innovation is also taking place within retail brick-and-mortar pharmacies.

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Millennial’s Matter to Bank Marketing

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This individual also would be responsible for the branch’s social media presence, as part of the bank’s strategic online marketing. Conservative bankers might dismiss social media. A personal presence at the bank gives young customers a face they can befriend, not an automated prompt that can frustrate.

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Fintech Fundings: 12 Companies Raise $205 million Week Ending June 18

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Payment processor. HQ: Houston, Texas. Social cryptocurrency . Tags: Mobile, payments, API. Source: FT Partners. HQ: London, England, UK. Latest round: $20 million (at $100 million valuation). Total raised: $31 million. Source: Finovate. Restaurant point of sale system. HQ: Albuquerque, New Mexico. Source: FT Partners.

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FinovateSpring 2016 Live Blog – Day 1

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12:32 pm Payment Data Systems – [link]. Houston Frost (SVP, Prepaid Products). Payment Data Systems is unveiling Akimbo Now, delivery of digital cards that eliminates the need for plastic. Insights on social media, financial services and more are shared on their blog , or follow them on Twitter at @beyondthearc. ^SR

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The Return Of The Celebrity-Backed Brand

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Earlier this week, international media titan Oprah Winfrey announced an investment in True Food Kitchen , a healthy-eating startup based out of Houston. The new design will feature a selfie wall for photos, advanced payment options and what Fabletics is calling a “next generation” shopping experience for its patrons.

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