PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Lifestyle brand FabFitFun has taken something of a circuitous route toward building its retail business. That newsletter eventually grew into a blog and online magazine, and six years into the journey diversified in a wholly new direction with the launch of subscription boxes.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Independent Banker ® magazine recognizes three community banks who have conducted creative, engaging and impactful social media campaigns. This year’s panel of judges evaluated social media campaigns submitted from several community banks across the country before selecting those that received final recognition. Busey Bank.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2018

TOMS — apart from cute shoes with a conscience — believes its ability to make fast connections with its consumer base is a strength — which can typically be a challenge for brands born digitally. This is likely why TOMS has been one of the many digital brands that has spent the last year experimenting with pop-up shops and physical stores.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

There’s a (slowly) growing push among retailers, brands and even politicians to make advertising campaigns as true and transparent as possible. We want to lend our voice and the support of the ModCloth community to this movement to stop the extreme and harmful photoshopping of women in advertisements.”. That’s a public health issue.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2018

That has left an opening that Chinese brands are planning to spend — $832 million to fill on advertising — during the World Cup. Even among American brands making a major advertising push at the World Cup this year, the thrust of that advertising is very different, reports Digiday. an ad on Magazine Luiza’s website asks readers.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Shortly after 9/11, Time magazine declared the age of irony officially over, but by 2006, NPR was pretty sure it was alive and well in the United States – and by 2012, The New York Times said it was still firmly with us, but probably bad for us. They check everything,” he said. “I But it doesn’t feel authentic.”. million price tag.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2016

According to the Brewers Association’s May/June 2016 edition of The New Brewer magazine, the U.S. New brewery openings now outnumber closings 10 to one as consumers look to small, independent brands to quench their thirst. beer market is worth nearly $106 billion. The Brewers Association reported that craft beer sales increased by 12.8

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 25, 2016

to boost your community bank’s. With the average individual spending 100 minutes on social media each day, it’s entirely possible for community banks to share some of that screen time. According to McIlwain, there’s “no right answer” to which social media channels community banks absolutely must use. Digital tools and tactics.

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BankBazaar

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Whether it is your library membership lying unused for more than a year, a gym membership that you’re no longer in need of or subscription to a magazine that you don’t enjoy reading anymore, it’s time to stop these from draining your money bit by bit. When you go shopping, try opting for local sellers than brands in order to save big bucks.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 2, 2015

How about a partnership with a peer to peer lending platform such as Prosper that can be co-branded with your financial institution? That would be a bank dedicated to small business capital formation, and growth, within their communities. And a growing community usually leads to revenue growth at your bank. Your choice.

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PYMNTS

MAY 25, 2016

The thought was that while Etsy didn’t have Amazon’s scale, reach or ubiquitous brand recognition, it did have a very distinct client base on the hunt for more specific and more unique goods. And then Amazon Handmade happened — almost out of nowhere. and around the world.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 22, 2014

Bank Investment Consultant magazine recently published the results of a bank/credit union investment sales benchmarking report from Kehrer Bielan Research and Consulting. But, let''s face it, as a brand for investment sales, most banks don''t or can''t achieve the panache of having Merrill Lynch on your business card.

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William Mills

DECEMBER 1, 2016

But credit unions are often a great untapped resource for expertise on financial topics for their community. How can you share your insights while simultaneously expanding your brand presence and reputation? It sounds obvious, but the key to a great op-ed is to pick a topic that impacts your community. Then take a stance.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 3, 2016

Venmo named a Breakthrough Brand on Interbrand’s 2016 report. PC Magazine labels Xero the fastest accounting-software innovator. Stay current on daily news from the fintech developer community! Alumni updates. Pennsylvania State Employees CU implement account origination module from Temenos. Token opens new London office.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 27, 2016

I know you’ve heard this all before from me 11 years ago (yikes), The Wall Street Journal last year (Capital One) and The Financial Brand numerous times. To name a few: Branding : You may have a trusted brand, but adding good coffee, wifi and pastries to the mix can’t hurt. However, privacy is an issue.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

For digitally native brands moving from the web to brick and mortar, startups are providing a platform to help with the transition. When brands are ready to open up shop, Nejati seeks to help them go from idea to grand opening in about a month. Pop-Up Retail Trends.

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Fintech Labs Insights

MAY 18, 2015

Community FIs Out-Innovating Big Banks: Onsite Coverage. The Financial Brand. Mobile Payment Magazine. Biometric Update. SayPay Technologies, VoiceVault to deliver voice biometrics payments solutions. by Justin Lee. FinovateSpring marque le retour du PFM. by Roy Urrico. Finovate Emphasizes Engagement: Onsite Coverage.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 14, 2016

In retail, and especially for personal beauty brands trying to navigate brick-and-mortar and online subscription spaces, this is doubly true. In cosmetics, the right foundation can make the difference between a look worthy of a celebrity and something more akin to a haunted house. “These female founders from the U.S.,

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Tomorrow's Transactions

AUGUST 30, 2016

“We expect to overtake them once the next generation of payment technologies replaces QR codes,” [China Telecom Bestpay General Manager Gao Hongliang] told the financial magazine Caixin Weekly on August 12. From China’s telecoms refocus on mobile payment market after falling way behind – Global Times.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In the process, these brands, spanning everything from detergent to sneakers, are radically changing consumer preferences and expectations. These well-positioned startups are not just competing with some of the biggest retail brands in mattresses, razors, shoes, and more, by launching their own brands.

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