Masterclass news and trends

MasterClass and Other Major Streaming Services Get Schooled in Post-Pandemic Pricing
Streaming // May 31, 2023

As inflation drags on, consumers are showing a strong attachment to their streaming services, but even beloved sources of online entertainment and learning aren’t immune to affordability calculus, as developments in the first quarter prove. The latest service to feel the post-pandemic pinch and reconfigure...

Data Integration Takes B2B Payments Modernization To The Next Level
B2B Payments // July 19, 2021

Whether it’s the proliferation of B2B marketplaces finally embracing online payments, or the gradual migration away from paper checks as buyers and suppliers grow more comfortable with ACH, there are plenty of signs of B2B payments’ willingness to evolve. In the U.S., with paper checks...

Sponsor Banks Face Pressure To Keep ISOs, PayFacs On Board
Digital Payments // July 06, 2021

David O’Brien, CEO of Agreement Express, told PYMNTS in a recent Masterclass interview that when it comes to sponsor banks, the heat is on. At a high level, the sponsor bank is responsible for getting the funds that are paid by end consumers to the...

Cross-Border Complexity Requires New Approach For Global B2B Marketplaces
B2B Payments // April 23, 2021

For eCommerce retailers of all geographies, sizes and stripes, the world has become their marketplace. As such, it promises limitless scale and opportunity, most of which has focused on the B2C side of the ledger. But for B2B companies, the same promise exists. B2B marketplaces...

Interviews & Exclusives
What Global Merchants Need to Know About Boosting Cross-Border Sales

January 04, 2024
Global merchants in eCommerce are grappling with countless challenges and opportunities in today’s digital era. Against this backdrop, building a thriving cross-border business demands a comprehensive strategy that navigates complexities while capitalizing on avenues for growth. The concept of “good authorization hygiene” emerges as a pivotal tool that merchants — especially those with recurring revenue […]

Data Integration Takes B2B Payments Modernization To The Next Level

July 19, 2021
Whether it’s the proliferation of B2B marketplaces finally embracing online payments, or the gradual migration away from paper checks as buyers and suppliers grow more comfortable with ACH, there are...

Sponsor Banks Face Pressure To Keep ISOs, PayFacs On Board

July 06, 2021
David O’Brien, CEO of Agreement Express, told PYMNTS in a recent Masterclass interview that when it comes to sponsor banks, the heat is on. At a high level, the sponsor...

Cross-Border Complexity Requires New Approach For Global B2B Marketplaces

April 23, 2021
For eCommerce retailers of all geographies, sizes and stripes, the world has become their marketplace. As such, it promises limitless scale and opportunity, most of which has focused on the...