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Making Marketplaces For Experiences
Retail // September 04, 2019

Millennials, the conventional wisdom goes, are far more into experiences than they are into buying things. Some of that, according to Joshua Becker, who authors the blog Becoming Minimalist, is actually just a new statement of an ongoing issue in American society. One of the recurring...

Case Study: Why Curation, Customization Are Key For The Experience Economy
Payments Innovation // July 24, 2019

Consumers are looking to have unique experiences that are worth their time and money, whether that means heading backstage to meet the Rolling Stones, enjoying a private meal with a celebrity chef or learning to ice skate with an Olympic medalist. Platforms have been following...

Inside TickPick’s Instant Payments Play
Payments Innovation // July 22, 2019

Instant payments are becoming crucial to consumers participating in the platform economy. These consumers want to be sure that they can both send and receive money seconds after they’ve completed a transaction. To meet this need, platforms are searching for new ways to bring instant...

Marketplaces For Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences
Retail // July 18, 2018

Luminaries such as professional athletes want to offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to consumers, but they have to get the word out and accept bookings before they provide them with unforgettable experiences. Marketplaces like IfOnly seek to take the manual aspect out of booking unique experiences –...

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Inside TickPick’s Instant Payments Play

July 22, 2019
Instant payments are becoming crucial to consumers participating in the platform economy. These consumers want to be sure that they can both send and receive money seconds after they’ve completed a transaction. To meet this need, platforms are searching for new ways to bring instant payments onto their marketplaces. This is especially essential as consumers […]