Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Shopify-Twitter Deal Highlights Social Media’s Growing Role in Retail
June 22, 2022

Deal by deal, partnership by partnership, the connected economy takes shape. 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...

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CE100 Held On as BNPL Firms, Platforms Extend Losses
June 20, 2022

The week that was: a week that many investors wish had not been. 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....

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Today in the Connected Economy: Pazcare Valued at $48M After Series A
June 17, 2022

Today in the connected economy, employee benefits and InsurTech firm sees its value rise following an $8.2 million Series A round. Also, FinTech Tintra wants a patent to protect its digital wallet tech, and eCommerce FinTech SellersFunding launches two working capital products for small businesses....

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Digital Travel Engagement Rose 14% in April
June 17, 2022

Thirty-three percent of all consumers — an estimated 84 million people — used digital tools or activities to aid their travels in April, according to “The ConnectedEconomy™ Monthly Report,” a PYMNTS report based on a survey of 2,658 U.S. consumers.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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Europe’s Digital Transformation Slowed by Lack of Engagement From Older Generations
June 15, 2022

The concept of digital engagement is frequently used to assess to what extent people use internet-connected devices in their day-to-day lives. Many people assume that younger people are more digitally engaged than older generations, but research by PYMNTS suggests that this stereotype only tells half...

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Grubhub: Virtual Brands Are ‘More Popular’ with Independent Operators
June 14, 2022

At the height of the pandemic, many in the restaurant industry predicted that the rapid proliferation of ghost kitchens and virtual brands was premature, arguing that the model would not prove sustainable once consumers were able to return to restaurants. Now, however, even as dining...

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With Payments, AI Glues the Connected Economy Together
June 14, 2022

Not all that long ago, media reports documented the ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to craft jokes. 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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Future of Connected Cars Puts Apps in the Driver’s Seat
June 14, 2022

As operating systems increase their roles in today’s driving experience, companies are inviting third-party developers to continue creating apps that add functions designed for use in vehicles.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Headed to $8B in Gaming, Music
June 13, 2022

Today in the connected economy, new research shows Apple’s music and gaming sales could top $8 billion by 2025. 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...