Hi there and welcome to Funded, where we spotlight early-stage bets on the future of tech. This edition looks at Bretton AI, a fintech that’s raising big to make “trust” a core product feature for financial crime operations. Bretton AI has raised a $75 million Series B to turn compliance work into something banks can […]
After years of regulatory paralysis, the floodgates have opened for new bank charters from fintech companies. Zero fintech-related banks were chartered during the Biden administration’s four years. Now, barely a year into the Trump administration, we’re seeing preliminary approvals announced almost weekly, with over 30 applications in various stages of review. But preliminary approval is […]
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Over the past five years, The Wise Marketer’s Women in Loyalty™ video interview series has evolved into something far more meaningful than a collection of executive conversations. It has become a living archive of leadership journeys, professional insight, and peer mentorship — spotlighting the women shaping the loyalty, customer engagement, and experience industries. Each episode […]
This episode is also available in video format on www.Loyalty.TV. In this episode we are delighted to interview Ben Stirling, an experienced commercial executive with a track record of scaling loyalty platforms, transforming sales organisation and delivering GTM strategies that drive acquisition and ARR growth. He has led commercial transformation at Expedia, Tenerity and Capillary, […]
A Guide for CMOs in 2026 The CMO Council / Wise Marketer Interview Series features creative and impactful people from all corners of the marketing world – Founders, C-Suite executives, and influential voices in the community. Today’s Guest is Marta Bowles, Chief Communications Officer & Head of Global Marketing CoE at NielsenIQ. Marta recently had an […]
If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you may start to wonder whether the internet collectively misplaced an entire decade. Old photos are resurfacing. “Summer ’16” playlists featuring artists like Frank Ocean and Beyoncé are reappearing, and memes and moments from 10 years ago are suddenly trending again. The irony is that 2016 wasn’t exactly […]
The fact that the percentage of marketing teams using AI soared during the past year isn’t surprising. What may be surprising, however, is that the percentage able to prove ROI declined during that same period. In “The State of AI in Marketing 2026,” AI platform provider Jasper reports that 91% of the 1,400 marketing professionals […]
The company’s 2026 Smart Loyalty Guide finds traditional loyalty programs are failing as brands shift toward advocacy-driven growth Austin, TX — February 10, 2026 — Brevo today releases its 2026 Smart Loyalty Guide, written in collaboration with Scott Brinker of Chiefmartec, examining why traditional, discount-led loyalty programs are struggling to deliver meaningful retention or return on […]
New research bundle delivers actionable intelligence on loyalty program preferences, category dynamics, and paid membership trends among Mexican consumers DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA — Feb. 10, 2026 — Wise Marketer Group (WMG), the trusted steward and advocate for the global customer loyalty marketing industry, today announced the release of the Wiser Research Mexico Customer Loyalty Insights […]