When the Copilot Becomes the Pilot (and You Stop Flying)

There’s a hidden cognitive cost to using AI — and it’s showing up in how teams think, learn, and make decisions. Ever since ChatGPT (and LLMs in general) came into the scene, our workplaces have taken a colossal, unprecedented leap. Companies are pushing — sometimes even mandating — the integration of AI into business workflows […]

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What SMBs Really Want from their Marketing Agencies — And Why AI is Part of it

Why business expectations for marketing agencies are changing Small and medium businesses (SMBs) have long relied on marketing agencies to get the word out and create demand for their services. Lead delivery was every agency’s bread and butter. But now, with recent technological developments, and especially with the growing adoption of AI, expectations are shifting. […]

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Curve Pay and Thales join forces to securely transform Digital Wallets on iPhone

This collaboration between Curve and Thales provides iOS users with greater control, flexibility, autonomy and digital-security for in-store contactless payments and digital wallets MEUDON, FRANCE – July 3rd, 2025 – Curve, the ultimate digital wallet, today announced deepening its collaboration with Thales, the global leader in advanced technologies, delivering secure modern payment solutions for financial institutions. […]

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New CarTrawler Market Analysis Points to Uneven But Resilient Summer Travel

Second quarterly Car Rental Market Monitor reveals bright spots in EV demand in North America and growing payment method adoption in Europe DUBLIN, IRELAND — July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CarTrawler, the leading B2B technology provider of car rental solutions to the global travel industry, has released its Car Rental Market Monitor for Q2 2025 at a time of great uncertainty in […]

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Essentials for Creative Briefs That Produce Strong Work

A tight brief with clearly defined objectives is very important to enabling great creative work, according to 82% of clients and 79% of agencies surveyed by the ANA (Association of National Advertisers). That made it the number-one factor, ahead of a strong client-agency working relationship, quality consumer insights into the target audience, and constructive, timely […]

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How Ramp’s CEO Eric Glyman is betting big on AI agents

Fintech Nexus interviewed Ramp co-founder and CEO Eric Glyman, who believes it should be robots chasing corporate expense receipts, not humans. Eric Glyman, Ramp’s company’s co-founder and CEO, is literally counting the days — now around 2,300 of them — that Ramp has spent putting artificial intelligence agents to work automating expense reports and corporate […]

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Research: Gift Cards the Most Utilized Tool in Incentive Programs

New Incentive Marketing Association research sponsored by Blackhawk Network (BHN) spotlights gift cards as powerful incentives across use cases as applications and demand continue to grow PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA – July 14, 2025 – (BUSINESS WIRE)–As organizations are sharpening their incentive strategies to retain customers, engage employees, and build brand equity, new research spotlights the most effective options. Sponsored […]

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Best Practices for Driving Two-Way Engagement on Social Media

Tips and techniques to incorporate social media into loyalty communications Over the years, social media has evolved, reshaping how businesses interact with their customers. It has become an essential avenue for driving meaningful, two-way conversations between brands and customers, boosting engagement, and increasing customer loyalty. True to the fact, 22.4% of people use social media […]

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#686: ebucks Rewards Celebrates 25 Years as a World Leader Driving Banking Loyalty

This episode is also available in video format on www.Loyalty.TV. eBucks Rewards is truly an exceptional programme as you’ll hear so we’re delighted to welcome Pieter Woodhatch – CEO of eBucks Rewards in South Africa as today’s guest Owned and operated by First National Bank, it is one of South Africa’s leading rewards programmes which has now been rewarding banking […]

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Survey: Gen Z Is Trading Traditional Social Media for Community-First Channels

According to a new report from PartnerCentric, which surveyed nearly 1,000 Americans of all ages in May 2025, 41% of Americans—and 48% of Gen Z—are actively planning to spend less time on social networks in 2025. Though 99% of respondents said they use social media, 16% of Americans quit at least one social media platform […]

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