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Social Commerce
Facebook Messenger Receives Gift-Giving Chatbot API
May 18, 2016

Gift registry solutions provider Jifiti announced on Tuesday (May 17) that its digital gift-giving chatbot API was approved for use with Facebook Messenger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Facebook Explores ‘Tip Jar’ Concept For Posts
April 21, 2016

The social network may be issuing a slew of new ways for its users to make money from their Facebook posts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Pinterest’s Valuation-Justifying Reinvention
April 20, 2016

In about a week Pinterest will show the world the overhaul it has been brewing up.  The work of over three-dozen designers, the new iOS Pinterest is reportedly a ground-up redesign forged during late nights and weekend work sessions with one goal in mind: make...

Chatbots And The Future Of Facebook Messenger
April 18, 2016

Until about a couple of weeks ago, bots were mostly thought of as the last four letters of a word that began with “ro” and a concept that even Alphabet decided might not be ready for prime time. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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NFL-Twitter Deal Gives Social Commerce Its Make-Or-Break Moment
April 14, 2016

Whether it’s sound business management or a megalomaniacal compulsion to dominate the headlines, few can argue that the National Football League hasn’t done its best to keep its five-month season on the hearts and minds of fans even during the depths of the offseason. And just...

Shopify Commerce Comes To Messenger
April 13, 2016

Shopify is taking its business to Facebook. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

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Ticketmaster To Hawk Tickets On Facebook
April 12, 2016

Ticketmaster is taking the social commerce route via a new move to sell its event tickets directly on Facebook. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Promoted Pins Going Global
April 08, 2016

The battle to better monetize its service rolls on for Pinterest — the social media site most naturally fitted to commerce with its vast catalogs on “pinned” items. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retailers See Most Facebook Likes – But Not By Much
March 30, 2016

While it’s just become a fad in the last few years for retailers to actually start selling their wares on social media, just having a Facebook page has been a necessity of online merchants for many years more. In fact, it might be more important...