PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Innovation happens when you least expect it. Those we call “innovators” are simply the ones who endeavor to solve the problems in front of them by any means necessary. Only later do others look at them and call them “innovators.” PYMNTS: Where do you look for innovative ideas, and why? The conversation is excerpted below.

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William Mills

AUGUST 9, 2016

William Mills Agency, the largest independent public relations and content marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, is pleased to announce today that it will provide PR services, trade show support and social media services for Tennessee-based, ACH Alert.

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CB Insights

MARCH 13, 2019

Samsara’s applications include fleet management, collision prevention, and delivery coordination. Company Description: Based in Nashville, Tennessee, SmileDirectClub provides at-home teeth-straightening kits. Select Investors: N Squared Management, Cap-Meridian Ventures, Captor Capital, Public. SmileDirectClub. Valuation: $3.2B.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 31, 2018

Reputation: Trader Joe’s has no loyalty program, offers no coupons, does not advertise on television and has a rather limited social media presence – it relies on the extremely positive word of mouth it receives. Secret Weapon. And that draw is strong. Weaknesses. Secret Weapon.

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CB Insights

JUNE 6, 2019

The marketplace blended crowdsourcing and social media to create hype around new inventions; help inventors find partners, funding, and manufacturing resources; and sell their gadgets to major nationwide retailers such as Home Depot and Target. — Ben Kaufman, founder, Quirky. This would be Munchery’s downfall.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2017

An explosion of new consumer finance brands is transforming how people save, spend, and manage their money. To build a successful personal finance management tool, it’s important to understand the dynamics of user acquisition and growth. Allowing users to “cut” by referring other users was an innovative idea, and it worked.

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