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Social Commerce
Twitter Teams With Stripe On ‘Ticketed Spaces’ Payments
May 21, 2021

Twitter is partnering with payments provider Stripe on the launch of the social media company’s “Ticketed Spaces” feature. The plan is to allow select U.S. users to host paid live audio rooms — and to give these “creators” a slice of the pie. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Snap Beefs Up Social Commerce With New AR Tools
May 20, 2021

Snapchat is beefing up its interactive features, particularly those focused on augmented reality (AR), to strengthen its place in the social commerce ecosystem, according to several press releases published by the company Thursday (May 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Instagram, Merchbar Link Up To Help Artists Boost Online Sales
May 19, 2021

The pandemic created online retail challenges for performing artists. Now, Merchbar and Instagram said in a press release that they have a solution. The two companies said they are out to “create new ways for fans to discover and buy products from their favorite artists”...

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Spotify Kicks Off Summer With Virtual Concert Series
May 19, 2021

After a year of canceled concerts, Spotify is serving up a series of virtual events that includes five prerecorded livestreams. The online shows will be ticketed at $15 plus tax, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Facebook Wants To Add Pay-Per-View Sports
May 19, 2021

The first pay-per-view sporting event happened more than 60 years ago, when boxing fans mailed $2 to the TelePrompTer company to watch Floyd Patterson retake the title. Of course, consumers’ media consumption habits have changed quite a bit since 1960, something Facebook is banking on...

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Discord Gaming Platform Will Allow Creators To Sell Audio Event Tickets
May 13, 2021

Discord celebrated its sixth birthday on Thursday (May 13) by unveiling a few new features, including a pilot program that allows creators to offer paid tickets for audio events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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TikTok Testing The In-App Commerce Waters
May 11, 2021

TikTok has begun working with merchants in Europe to test in-app sales, a move that will likely heighten its rivalry with Facebook. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Twitter Debuts ‘Tip Jar’ Feature For Tipping Beloved Accounts
May 06, 2021

Twitter is rolling out Tip Jar, a new feature to allow tipping for various tweets, according to a company blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Facebook’s Workplace Subscribers Up Over 40 Pct
May 05, 2021

With the continuing prevalence of remote work, many employers are now looking to create employee-centered positive experiences, regardless of where people work and live. Facebook now has more than seven million paid subscribers on its remote work portal Workplace, an increase of more than 40 percent...