PYMNTS

APRIL 17, 2020

CEO Mark Zuckerberg, 35, used his Facebook page to post the Seattle-based company’s latest effort to protect the social media platform’s users and employees from the coronavirus , TheVerge reported. Facebook Inc. has canceled gatherings of 50 or more people through June of 2021.

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

Stores sell books online using Bookshop by sharing their designated link on social media, email newsletters or their websites. was born in 2014 after its founders, Mark Pearson, Carl Hartung and Nick Johnson, met at a Seattle book shop to bemoan the lack of independent options.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 24, 2019

Previously, only INV Fintech members were permitted to attend Demo Day on March 11 in Seattle. INV Fintech, the technology accelerator run in partnership with Fiserv, has opened its Demo Day event to financial institution executives attending Bank Innovation Ignite.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2016

.” While he’s there, he will also support his Calvins and, though what exactly that will mean is still being sketched out, according to reports it will mean that the Calvin Klein brand will be “deeply woven” into live performances and Bieber’s social media efforts. Sounds … rocking?

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

After a difficult deliberation, 10 early-stage fintech companies were selected by a team of judges to compete in this year’s DEMOvation Challenge, to take place in Seattle on March 1. Many applied, few were chosen.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2019

Also in January, the social media giant opened a 130,000-square-foot office in Cambridge , Massachusetts. Seattle, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago and Dallas, in addition to 40 locations around the world.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2017

Though Amazon’s Treasure Truck has been roaming the streets of Seattle since it launched back in June 2015, the eCommerce giant’s new patent may significantly expand the truck’s horizons. According to GeekWire , the new patent could be a sign of Amazon taking a step in the direction of an expansion plan for the Treasure Truck.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Might it be the case that the two sizzles that stand out against all the panic would be social media and gaming ? In the age of the Coronavirus , amid supply chain disruptions and workers being sent home, there’s still the need for human contact, for information and check-ins, and even the exchange of jokes and memes. billion.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Two and a half years ago, we had nothing,” he told the network last week, following a tour of Amazon’s Seattle headquarters. More of today’s consumers are looking to the car as a smart guide to parking or safe driving, as a way to interact with social media and, most importantly, as a way to shop.

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2019

The Washington Post reported that the FBI has arrested a Seattle area woman, Paige A. Thompson, on a charge of computer fraud and abuse. While I am grateful that the perpetrator has been caught, I am deeply sorry for what has happened,” Richard D. The hack is expected to cost the company between $100 million and $150 million in the near term.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

The FBI has arrested a Seattle area woman, Paige A. She was caught with the help of a social media post where she allegedly admitted to breaking the law. Thompson, on a charge of computer fraud and abuse, The Washington Post reported.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers are teaming up with social media platforms to curate labels for their stores and their websites. The retailer also plans to team with Facebook on brand curation starting next year — “identifying and engaging with brands that have built a strong online community on the social media platform.”.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2019

CenturyLink Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks , was the first NFL stadium to adopt the technology. Bundled sports broadcast packages, social media and high-definition televisions allow them to enjoy games from the comfort of their living rooms. Attendance at NFL games declined from approximately 17.8

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Not only that, but “the transitory nature of social media and its effect on the collective U.S. CenturyLink Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks , was the first NFL stadium to adopt the technology. And a separate tab allows users to buy products from the campaign within TikTok itself.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The pop-up shop will be located in The Market @ Macy’s in New York City, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, now through early February.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Meanwhile, in America, Amazon has reportedly slashed the number of open positions at its Seattle headquarters and is even talking about a hiring freeze leading up to major capital expenditures on its forthcoming second headquarters in a city TBD. The social media giant is once again taking on Snapchat in a quest to win over younger users.

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PYMNTS

MAY 17, 2018

Chad Crawford, president of Popeyes for North America, said, “As seen on social media over the years, we’ve tried to come to the rescue of our loyal guests, celebrities, athletes, chefs, and others who have made their cravings for Popeyes known,” “Now with Uber Eats, we can provide the same doorstep delivery service to all of them.”.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The Facebook pop-ups will be on offer in New York City, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle from now until early February 2019. So is everything solved and sizzling for Facebook? Well, it might be a little early for that.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

The model for the DineVite online and mobile app is actually similar to social media. As the year rolls on he expects to launch in Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Boston and Miami. They decide how to extend selected discounts, when to offer them and who to offer them to.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The store will feature an experiential area where visitors can take photos to share on social media, showing that toy stores are becoming destinations as well as places to shop. Louis, Orlando, Tampa and Tulsa, as well as additional areas of New York City and Seattle, the company said in an announcement.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2016

Recently emerged from stealth out of Seattle, ReplyYes wants to make commerce conversational and a bit more outgoing. Consumers, who find much of their social media streams and inboxes already clogged with opportunities to buy, are wary of feeling spammed. The concept is pretty simply and straightforward.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2019

They’re a limited edition and are only available in Austin, Seattle, Miami, Los Angeles and New York City. With the pervasive nature of social media, there is so much pressure to appear happy and perfect. The boxes are different colors, but the meals are the same. Each has a Whopper, French fries and a drink.

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Filene

APRIL 14, 2016

Social Media Advisory - Done effectively, social media efforts can: engage current and potential members, enhance communication efforts, grow bottom line results, and build social equity and awareness for the credit union.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 31, 2016

Let’s just say, the pics weren’t well-received by the sneaker-loving community, and Harden’s been hearing it on social media ever since. Just ask NBA superstar James Harden , who has been the subject of intense online ridicule this past week or so after images of his first-ever, Adidas-designed sneaker leaked online.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2016

50 million businesses have Facebook pages , and the social media giant is launching a new initiative to tap into that customer base. Researchers pointed to Dallas as the city with the strongest growth, followed by Seattle. At least their jobs report was optimistic. PYMNTS breaks down all of the week’s data below.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2020

billion deal on Tuesday (April 21) for a minority stake in Indian telecom startup Reliance Jio , giving the social media giant a larger foothold in the region. Facebook made some big waves this week with the announcement that it closed a $5.7

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PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

Some consumers complained on social media with hashtags #coronapocalypse and #panicbuying. The move comes as public health officials are encouraging consumers to steer clear of stores for essentials, fresh produce and clearing supplies, causing a spike in demand that Amazon confirms overpowered its capacity to bring items to consumers.

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PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2019

They will also get a host of social media and email marketing tools, access to a Seattle-based coworking space and participation with other brands in special projects such as co-branded pop-up retail stores, AMZ Advisers said in a May article.

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NCR

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Chris Coleman bills himself as the Social Media Superhero. We switched to a smaller bank for better customer service, less fees and it felt more mom and pop vs. a huge corporation,” said Melissa Garcia, 36, of Seattle, who, along with her husband, moved their accounts from Bank of America to Sound Credit Union. “We

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CB Insights

MARCH 13, 2019

Its analytics program scans social media platforms for signifiers of breaking news and events. The Freshworks platform helps users connect with customers over multiple channels, including phone calls, email, and social media. Total Funding: $569M. Valuation: $1.4B. Total Funding: $77M. Valuation: $1B.

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CB Insights

JUNE 5, 2019

Seattle-based Axon AI (fka Taser International), which is focused on developing technology for law enforcement, is reportedly looking to add facial recognition tech to its software products. The retail giant could potentially use this technology to design more efficient stores or to optimize the placement of in-store displays.

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Fintech Labs Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Today’s funds come from Madrid-based Mundi Ventures, a technology-focused VC firm that also operates in Barcelona, London, and Seattle. In September of last year, Qumram debuted a social media recording solution that is compliant with WhatsApp and in August won Swisscom Startup Challenge 2016.

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CB Insights

APRIL 10, 2019

Social Media/Entertainment. Apps like CelebsLike.Me , which uses a person’s photo to find celebrities that look like them, and Google’s Art Selfie , which analyzes a selfie to find art pieces that match facial structures, are making the rounds on social networks. Fighting boredom is yet another use case for facial recognition.

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 30, 2016

However, there is another situation that makes customers pull their hair out, rant on social media, and tell their friends to avoid that bank. It tells the tale of a Seattle couple who are renting a cottage behind their primary residence in a completely legal and transparent way.

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CB Insights

JUNE 4, 2019

Fueled by social media, consumers want to get a hold of the latest trends as quickly as possible, and retailers must rapidly increase production to meet demand. Seattle-based startup Armoire curates a rental closet for customers for a monthly fee. Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 1, 2017

In May, Tencent opened an AI research lab in Seattle focused on speech recognition as it looks to apply AI research to its social media, online games, and cloud services. The business social graph below highlights Tencent’s US AI investments over the period; each green line represents one round of funding.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2019

Thousands descended upon T-Mobile Park stadium in Seattle on March 28 — the earliest opening day in Major League Baseball (MLB) history — to see their home team, the Mariners, take on last year’s World Series champions, the Boston Red Sox. CenturyLink Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks , was the first NFL stadium to adopt the technology.

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