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Experiential Marketing Meets Social Commerce in the Metaverse
Experiential Marketing Meets Social Commerce in the Metaverse
January 10, 2022  |  Metaverse

If the metaverse is to be the next big thing for brand building, companies are going to have to do a lot more than sell...

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Marcus My GM Rewards Card Turns Points Into Car Discounts
Marcus My GM Rewards Card Turns Points Into Car Discounts
January 10, 2022  |  Credit Cards

Goldman Sachs will debut a new credit card with General Motors, according to a Bloomberg report Monday (Jan. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Cart.com Adds FB Flurry for Next-Day US Delivery
Cart.com Adds FB Flurry for Next-Day US Delivery
January 10, 2022  |  Delivery

eCommerce-as-a-Service platform Cart.com on Monday (Jan. 10) acquired direct-to-consumer (D2C) tech-focused fulfillment and customer care platform FB Flurry. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Adding AI to the Construction Industry, Munich’s Conxai Raises $3M
Adding AI to the Construction Industry, Munich’s Conxai Raises $3M
January 10, 2022  |  Investments

Noting that the construction industry is one of the “least digitalized” industries, Munich-based Conxai has raised 2.7 million euros ($3 million) to harness artificial intelligence...

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‘Marketplace Experience’ Platform LBMX Acquires BGS
‘Marketplace Experience’ Platform LBMX Acquires BGS
January 10, 2022  |  Acquisitions

“Business marketplace experience provider” LBMX has acquired Buying Group Services in an all-share transaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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UK Rewards Programs Increase as McDonald’s Pilots Loyalty Scheme
UK Rewards Programs Increase as McDonald’s Pilots Loyalty Scheme
January 10, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Loyalty and reward schemes are very popular with United Kingdom customers and McDonald’s is the latest company to cash in on the growing trend. Get...

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Upwork Expands Freelancers’ Benefits Access With Catch Partnership
Upwork Expands Freelancers’ Benefits Access With Catch Partnership
January 10, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Freelance platform Upwork on Monday (Jan. 10) partnered with portable benefits program Catch to provide access to healthcare benefits and personal payroll to independent workers...

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Foodics Acquires POSRocket to Boost Payment, Supply Management
Foodics Acquires POSRocket to Boost Payment, Supply Management
January 10, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Saudi Arabia restaurant tech company Foodics on Monday (Jan. 10) acquired MENA-based restaurant cloud technology platform POSRocket that will allow Foodics to consolidate the market...

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ThankUCash Snags $5.3M for Cash Back, Deals and BNPL Services in Nigeria
ThankUCash Snags $5.3M for Cash Back, Deals and BNPL Services in Nigeria
January 10, 2022  |  Investments

ThankUCash has closed its fundraising seed round by raising $5.3 million to build a platform to bring Nigerian customers loyalty programs, deals and rewards services,...

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