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Content Monetization and Investments Define Entertainment’s Digital Transformation
Ecosystems // March 22, 2024

As with other industries navigating digital transformation, the entertainment commerce landscape is undergoing a significant evolution. 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...

Adobe and J.P. Morgan Payments: Why Payments in 2023 Is More Like 3D Chess Than...
Innovation // October 24, 2023

“Every single payment matters. That statement seems simple — it’s always been true, but it’s more critical today than it’s ever been.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Everyone’s a Critic: 49M Consumers Recently Posted Online Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant innovation // June 12, 2023

Word of mouth has always played a key role in helping restaurants build their brands. Social media and the internet — rather than making it obsolete — have made it all the more important. Consumers do not need to rely on friends and neighbors as...

PYMNTS Intelligence: Convergence of Beauty Services and Products Puts Spotlight on Partnerships
Digital Payments // May 15, 2023

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Everyone’s a Critic: 49M Consumers Recently Posted Online Restaurant Reviews

June 12, 2023
Word of mouth has always played a key role in helping restaurants build their brands. Social media and the internet — rather than making it obsolete — have made it all the more important. Consumers do not need to rely on friends and neighbors as they did in the past. Digital platforms such as Yelp, […]

‘Touch Plus Tech’ Boosts Emerging Market Female-Owned Business Success

March 30, 2023
According to the World Economic Forum 2022 Global Gender Gap report, gender parity is not recovering, and it will take another 132 years to close the global gender gap. Get...

Scalapay CEO Sees Big Shift From Banks to BNPL Platforms Across Europe

March 10, 2023
The current plight of the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry has been likened to the dotcom bubble of the 2000s — from skyrocketing demand and adoption and a proliferation...

16% of Consumers Paid Doctor Bills Digitally

February 24, 2023
Shaking up the payments landscape in healthcare, the rise of provider portals and unified digital platforms is revolutionizing how we pay the doctor in a time of digital transformation. Get...

Quick Reads
Mobeewave To Launch Digital Ordering, Payments Platform For Restaurants

January 14, 2020
Contactless mobile payments pioneer Mobeewave and digital customer experience platform Incentivio have teamed up on a multichannel, all-in-one, contactless digital-ordering platform for restaurant customers, according to a press release. The new platform removes the need for dongles, cables and card readers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Equinox Seeks Cash Infusion To Build Out Digital Platform

January 10, 2020
Luxury fitness company Equinox seeks additional financial support as it maneuvers to expand its online platform. The SoulCycle majority owner is currently in “advanced conversations” to obtain more funding. Private...

Amazon Veteran Named President Of Brightloom

October 09, 2019
Customer experience and engagement platform Brightloom announced two new executive team hires in a press release on Tuesday (Oct. 8). Ben Straley signs on as president and chief product officer,...

Mastercard Launches Digital Sales Platform For Farmers

September 25, 2019
Mastercard and Rabobank are partnering to offer a digital platform to 1 million farmers in emerging markets, Mastercard said in a press release on Wednesday (Sept. 25).  Get the Full...