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Scammers Try to Crash the Gates for Summer’s Hottest Events
Fraud Prevention // July 22, 2024

Stadiums and venues across the globe are filling up this summer. From the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris to Taylor Swift’s ongoing and record-breaking Eras tour and beyond, there is, quite simply, a lot to do and see for the world’s consumers. But as...

Netflix Co-CEO Touts Programming Flexibility and Eyes Ads Tier Business
Earnings // July 19, 2024

During Thursday’s Q2 earnings call, Netflix officials discussed a redesigned homepage aimed at improving content discovery for users, along with excitement connected to its advertising business targeting subscription tiers with streaming ads. Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters said during the call that continually enhancing the member...

Cash App Integrates With Google Play to Attract Gamers
Digital Payments // July 18, 2024

Cash App has integrated with Google Play to offer more checkout options on Android devices. The partnership, announced Thursday (July 18), is designed to help the companies engage with a range of consumers, particularly in the gaming space. “We’re continuously expanding payment options on Google...

Report: StubHub Delays IPO Amid Unpredictable Market
IPO // July 12, 2024

StubHub has reportedly delayed its initial public offering (IPO) until at least September, joining several other companies that have done so because of an unpredictable market.  Before adjusting its timing, the company had filed confidentially with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and planned to make...

Interviews & Exclusives
Gen Z Drives Travel Spending Surge for Live Events

July 22, 2024
As young consumers look for meaningful, in-person experiences, more are traveling for ticketed events, driving vacation spending. A recent report from Allianz Partners found that 1 in 4 U.S. consumers intends to “travel to a destination to attend a major pop culture event,” and that share rises to 40% for those ages 18 to 34. […]

Scammers Try to Crash the Gates for Summer’s Hottest Events

July 22, 2024
Stadiums and venues across the globe are filling up this summer. From the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris to Taylor Swift’s ongoing and record-breaking Eras tour and beyond, there...

How the World Does Digital: Gen Z and Millennials Drive Singapore’s Digital Economy

July 10, 2024
While Singapore captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, food and stunning architecture, this Southeast Asian city-state wears another crown: A world leader in digital engagement. Nicknamed the “Lion City,” Singapore...

Why Brazil and Singapore Beat the US in Overall Digital Engagement

July 09, 2024
It may surprise you to learn that the U.S. did not top the global charts for digital engagement in PYMNTS Intelligence’s “How The World Does Digital” report. In fact, it...

Quick Reads
Cash App Integrates With Google Play to Attract Gamers

July 18, 2024
Cash App has integrated with Google Play to offer more checkout options on Android devices. The partnership, announced Thursday (July 18), is designed to help the companies engage with a range of consumers, particularly in the gaming space. “We’re continuously expanding payment options on Google Play, and adding Cash App Pay is a significant step […]

Report: StubHub Delays IPO Amid Unpredictable Market

July 12, 2024
StubHub has reportedly delayed its initial public offering (IPO) until at least September, joining several other companies that have done so because of an unpredictable market.  Before adjusting its timing,...

Audible Says New Royalty Model Monetizes More Content

July 11, 2024
Amazon-owned online audiobook and podcast service Audible is rolling out a new royalty model that will enable creators to monetize more types of content. The model will also allow listeners to access...

Online Gambling Firms’ Safeguards Differ in US and UK

July 03, 2024
Online gambling firms FanDuel and BetMGM are reportedly not offering in the United States some of the safeguards they have implemented in the United Kingdom. The two companies — FanDuel is owned by...