As Co-founder of the Podcast App platform, Martin Siniawski found that many users listened to podcasts in bed as a sleep aid. So to meet the needs of this sizable audience, he subsequently co-founded Rest, a subscription app that draws on cognitive behavior therapy to serve as an AI-powered sleep coach. Now Siniawski and team […]
Hi there and welcome to Funded, where we spotlight the early-stage bets on the future of tech. This week, we’re looking at AI that skips the draft phase entirely, moving straight from idea to finished output, with measurable time savings to back it up. Beautiful.ai secured $45M in non-dilutive capital from General Catalyst’s CVF fund […]
The mandate facing most loyalty operators right now is to deliver more value while spending less and proving the ROI, and the math does not work on its own. Canadian consumers have turned to points and rewards as a practical hedge against the cost of everyday life, and their expectations are rising fast. Meanwhile, budgets […]
“AI agents are actually the contrary of a black box. They are more auditable than a human being.” – Eléonore Crespo When Eléonore Crespo says she would rather study AI than watch Netflix, she is only half joking. That curiosity has turned into Pigment, a Paris?born business planning platform that wants to use artificial intelligence […]
I’ve been organizing fintech conferences for more than 13 years. Even after we sold our events business, I continue to dedicate my career to this space because I love it. I’ve watched fintech events grow from intimate gatherings of a few hundred people into week-long ecosystems that transform entire cities. And after all that time, […]
This episode is also available in video format on www.Loyalty.TV. Join Locky Wright as he shares how the My RYOBI program turns customers into loyal fans. From data-driven personalization and AI-powered recommendations to winning back customers and breaking down organizational silos, Locky reveals the secrets to delivering real impact. Learn why progress over perfection, simplicity, and measurable value are key to lasting loyalty. Hosted by Carly Neubauer
SURESNES, FRANCE – MARCH 18, 2026 – Ingenico, a global leader in payment acceptance and services, has collaborated with Visa, a global leader in payments, to enhance and expand value with current and future clients. The solution combines Ingenico’s Android-based AXIUM smart POS terminals with the Visa Acceptance Platform, including gateway and risk management services. By […]
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 11, 2026 – Ascendant Loyalty Marketing, the leading U.S.-based consultancy focused exclusively on designing and launching data-driven loyalty and engagement programs, today announced the successful launch of Petals Rewards, a new B2B loyalty program for Mayesh, one of the world’s premier suppliers of premium cut flowers and floral products. Petals Rewards is designed to strengthen […]
The metrics you’ve trusted and the loyalty you’ve assumed are all under pressure. Here are three important marketing shifts every CMO should consider. The traditional metrics we use to measure marketing success no longer reliably predict customer value. A customer acquired through paid search churns after one purchase, while an organic social visitor becomes a […]
Camera brand Nikon aims to inspire the creatives who flock to the annual South by Southwest convention and festival in Austin in mid-March with an experiential pop-up. From March 12-19, Nikon is operating a store adjacent to the festival with free events including photo walks, portrait studio sessions, light programming and panel discussions. Each of […]