Gig Marketplace news and trends

Digital Marketplaces Draw Gig Economy Workers Across Verticals
Retail // September 13, 2018

The gig economy is a formidable source of employment – and it’s not full of just Uber and Lyft drivers. There are gig workers in all sorts of verticals, from arts and design to repair and installation. Some workers assemble furniture for their clients, while...

Truth And Myth In The Gig Economy
Gig Economy // June 12, 2017

It's true that young people are embracing the gig economy at a higher rate than older generations, but project-based work isn't just for Millennials. PYMNTS’ Karen Webster sat down with Hyperwallet CEO Brent Warrington to discuss some of the myths that pervade independent work and...

Interviews & Exclusives
Truth And Myth In The Gig Economy

June 12, 2017
It's true that young people are embracing the gig economy at a higher rate than older generations, but project-based work isn't just for Millennials. PYMNTS’ Karen Webster sat down with Hyperwallet CEO Brent Warrington to discuss some of the myths that pervade independent work and highlight the ingredients of a successful two-sided marketplace.

Quick Reads
Gig Marketplace Fiverr Files For IPO Amid Growing Losses

May 17, 2019
Freelance marketplace Fiverr has filed paperwork with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. The filing showed that the Tel Aviv-based company’s net losses grew from $19.3 million in 2017 to $36.1 million in 2018. But revenue grew by almost 45 percent, from $52.1 million to $75.5 […]