Displaying 1 - 10 of 67 eCommerce blog posts
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How to be a Payments Trailblazer – The Seven Habits of Highly Innovative Organizations
Monday, September 09, 2019 Michael Grillo to Immediate Payments, Bill Pay, eCommerce, Merchant Retail, Retail Payments, Transaction BankingThe new Culture of Innovation Index from Ovum and ACI identified segments—from banks to intermediaries to merchants to corporates—at the cutting edge (of innovation) across the payments ecosystem. But what is most notable about those segments that have reached ‘trailblazing’ status is the apparent lack of commonality between them. No one segment, nor one region fosters better innovation. In fact, what’s driving these segments/organizations to be best of breed is their own culture of excellence. The only thing they have in common is their attitude.
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Get Customers to Race Through Your Payments Funnel
Thursday, August 29, 2019 Andrew Marshman to eCommerce, Payments and Industry Trends, Merchant RetailNo matter how good the products, how nice the website and how slick the flow, there are so many reasons why an eager prospective customer does not convert into a paying customer even after they have filled their basket. The buying decision has been made, but so often customers don’t complete the transaction.
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Are Subscription Payments the Way Forward for Gaming?
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Richard Jolly to eCommerceWith consumers spending more time and money than ever on games, the opportunity for gaming companies is vast. But monetizing digital games and creating sustained customer loyalty are complex issues. Subscription models are a key area now being explored by gaming companies, but the industry is still working on how to make these models compelling and profitable.
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Turning U.S. Players into Payers: Driving Conversions in a $30 Billion Market
Thursday, August 08, 2019 Alastair Walton to eCommerceIt’s no secret that Americans love their games. In 2018, it was estimated that 178.7 million players spent more than USD $30.4 billion on games, a $5 billion increase over 2017. That $30 billion represents almost a quarter of the global gaming market, making the U.S. an invaluable target for game developers.
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Turning German Players into Payers: Understanding the Gaming Payments Experience in a $4.7 Billion Market
Monday, August 05, 2019 Alastair Walton to eCommerceGerman gamers represent an interesting challenge to game developers and publishers. Compared to their gaming peers in other countries, German gamers are the hardest to convert, with the lowest payer/player ratio (70%) and on average 20 percent lower spending levels per player than in the U.S. and U.K. And yet, Germany tops the gaming revenue ranks in Western Europe with an annual forecast of USD $4.7 billion. Simply put, cracking the conversion code can be immensely profitable.
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Turning British Players into Payers: Insights to Convert the Country’s 37.9 Million Gamers
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Alastair Walton to eCommerceAs the sixth largest gaming market in the world, and with USD $4.5 billion in annual revenue, the United Kingdom presents an immense opportunity for game developers looking to drive profits. And with estimates of 40 million gamers pushing revenues above $5.5 billion by 2022, it’s imperative to understand this market and the payment preferences of its gamers.
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Checkout Optimization Challenges: Top Tips for Online Merchants
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Chris Andrews to eCommerceAs the current conference season draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on one of the key topics topping the agenda for many online merchants: checkout optimization.
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How Banks and Acquirers Can Deliver on the Benefits of PSD2 SCA Exemptions and Differentiate Their Merchant Services
Tuesday, July 09, 2019 Rachael Tomaney to Payments Risk Management, eCommercePSD2 is an opportunity for acquirers to differentiate themselves by delivering improved services to their merchants, if they implement modern solutions to manage SCA exemptions. This will drive the best customer experience in combination with regulatory compliance.
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PSD2 and Strong Customer Authentication – What's in Store for Merchants?
Thursday, June 27, 2019 Jackie Barwell to eCommerce, Payments Risk ManagementWith the final pieces of the Payment Services Directive (PSD2) puzzle coming together, payments businesses are highly focused on meeting their compliance obligations. But the forthcoming changes will affect everyone in the payments chain – and it’s important for merchants and PSPs to understand the practical implications for their businesses and customer relationships.
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Transforming Telecom Companies in a Retail World
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Neil Worker to eCommerce, Merchant RetailThe recent MVNO World Congress in Amsterdam brought fascinating insights into the changing telecom industry, particularly around the opportunities that lie ahead for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and how they can they can cement their position in today’s fast-paced climate.