What Q4 tells us about the big four agencies: Omnicom and Publicis enjoyed strong quarters as they prepare for Omnicom’s IPG acquisition.

Delinquencies slightly improved for both issuers, but Discover’s card volume fell behind

Kantar Media is sold for $1 billion as measurement heats up: Private equity sees a big opportunity in the rapidly changing landscape.

The deal highlights providers’ efforts to keep up with the growing demand for EWA

The office of the Delaware State Bank Commissioner granted its approval, leaving just stakeholders and federal regulators to decide the deal’s fate.

Zalando agrees to pay €1.2 billion for German etailer About You: The deal aims to help the retailer garner a larger share of the fashion and lifestyle market.

What Omnicom and Interpublic’s merger means for the industry: The Big Four will become the Big Three in a move that shifts industry power dynamics.

This high-value deal shows Stripe’s commitment to crypto payments. Bridge’s focus on cross-border payments could help stablecoins take off

As competition for low-risk prospects heats up, cash-back credit card issuers must understand what features sway key demographics to sign up for a card. No annual fee, introductory rates, and rewards are central.

Record APRs are putting off consumers—we look at what this means ahead of issuers’ earnings later this week.

It just sold off Klarna Checkout, now rebranded as Kustom. The business could become a desirable acquisition target for its newest partner.

The deal will bring 7,000 new customers and critical disaster recovery tools to tackle growing cybersecurity threats.

Last week, EssilorLuxottica, parent company of Ray-Ban and other eyewear brands, announced the acquisition of streetwear brand Supreme from VF Corporation. It’s a strange move for EssilorLuxottica.

Google Contemplates HubSpot deal: A move that could redefine the martech sector, blending CRM prowess with advertising innovation.

Earlier this month, Beyond Inc. (formerly Overstock) acquired ecommerce retailer Zulily, which went out of business in late 2023. Beyond Inc. also plans to bring back the Overstock brand, which it sunset after acquiring the rights to Bed Bath & Beyond last year.

The payments industry has used its marketing budgets to reap the rewards of a strong market for credit card acquisitions. But marketers will need to embrace doing more with less as credit conditions tighten and savings run dry.

Its expansion reflects a financial sector trend of finding new modes for profit generation amid market volatility.