| Funding The Next Generation Of Farmers Young entrepreneurs with agricultural aspirations need serious capital to get a jump-start on their business ideas. In reality, it takes significant cash to buy the animals and supplies needed to get started. In this monthâs Credit Union (CU) Tracker, Community First Credit Unionâs Member Development Specialist Rebecca Nystrom Brito discusses how the CU's youth loan program funds aspiring farmers, while preparing them for long-term financial success. |
| Why Mastercard Put Voice-AI Ordering On The QSR Menu Consumers grabbing a bite at Sonic lately may have noticed the menu is much more responsive than it used to be. Mastercard's SVP for New Commerce Partnerships Stephane Wyper tells Karen Webster that the change is thanks to new AI-powered, dynamic ordering kiosk tech that serves up a personalized menu for each new customer. Hereâs why itâs starting at Sonic, but will be everywhere soon. |
| Making Sense Of The New Omnichannel Experience Yes, omnichannel is still around â and no, the concept is hardly as simple as it used to be. Thatâs because consumers want it all from every retail and payments channel. In a new podcast, In a new PYMNTS podcast, ACI Worldwideâs Chief Marketing & Product Officer Mike Braatz digs into what makes the ideal omnichannel experience in 2019, and how to profitably keep up with its ongoing evolution. |
| | Commerce Connected Playbook™ | | The Connected Ecosystem Driving The $230B Connected Car Opportunity With an estimated 64 million connected cars on the road by year's end, QSRs are scrambling to win consumer drive-time dollars via in-dash ordering capabilities, while automakers like Tesla are developing new retail-centric charging stations. The latest Commerce Connected Playbook explores how the connected car is putting $230 billion worth of connected car spend into overdrive. |
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