social commerce

TikTok Ban Becomes Law as Social Commerce Takes Off
TikTok Ban Becomes Law as Social Commerce Takes Off
April 24, 2024  |  Regulation

President Joe Biden has signed a law banning TikTok unless it’s sold within a year. As NPR noted in its report Wednesday (April 24), the law is the largest threat...

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Discover Global Network Looks to Customer Shifts to Define Innovation
Discover Global Network Looks to Customer Shifts to Define Innovation
April 24, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Technological transformation is at the heart of both modern commerce and payments innovation. With technology as the driving force, consumers are demanding more than transactions...

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Real-Time Market Value Unlocks New Avenues for Creator Financing
Real-Time Market Value Unlocks New Avenues for Creator Financing
April 23, 2024  |  Social Commerce

Access to financial resources is undeniably critical for business success. Without it, the road ahead can be fraught with challenges, potentially leading to the demise...

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Express Files for Bankruptcy as Gen Z Shoppers Redefine Fast Fashion
Express Files for Bankruptcy as Gen Z Shoppers Redefine Fast Fashion
April 22, 2024  |  Retail

With young consumers’ fashion habits rapidly evolving alongside quickly changing social media trends, Express has not been able to keep up. The fast-fashion company, which...

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TikTok: Ban Will Hurt 7 Million US Businesses
TikTok: Ban Will Hurt 7 Million US Businesses
April 21, 2024  |  Social Commerce

TikTok says a ban on its platform in the U.S. hurts free speech and American businesses. The social media platform made this argument Sunday (April 21),...

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Billion-Dollar Buddies? Forecasting A Boom in the AI Companion Industry
Billion-Dollar Buddies? Forecasting A Boom in the AI Companion Industry
April 19, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The industry of companion apps and robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding. Greg Isenberg, formerly of WeWork’s startup hub, recently speculated on...

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Social Platforms and PayFacs Now Power the Creator Economy
Social Platforms and PayFacs Now Power the Creator Economy
April 19, 2024  |  Social Commerce

Whether it’s a viral Instagram post, an informative YouTube video, or a thought-provoking blog article, content creators are playing a pivotal role in shaping online...

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Gen Z Shoppers Bring Social Commerce Into Malls
Gen Z Shoppers Bring Social Commerce Into Malls
April 18, 2024  |  Retail

Social media virality is beginning to shape mall stores, as ultra-connected Gen Z shoppers expect their physical lives to more closely resemble their digital ones....

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Elon Musk Says X Will Charge Fee to Reduce Bots
Elon Musk Says X Will Charge Fee to Reduce Bots
April 15, 2024  |  Social Commerce

Elon Musk said Friday (April 12) that charging users a “small fee” to become active on X may be necessary to reduce bots and spam...

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