X Corp unveils ‘X Money’ at CES 2025: A game changer for payments and creators

Linda Yaccarino's announcement comes on the heels of a significant behind-the-scenes push to acquire money transmitter licenses across multiple states, ensuring the necessary infrastructure for facilitating financial transactions.

At CES 2025, X CEO, Linda Yaccarino, reveals plans for ‘X Money,’ a transformative payment system designed to revolutionize transactions and elevate creator opportunities on the platform.

X CEO hails Meta’s shift to community notes feature

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Linda Yaccarino called the development "really exciting," suggesting it serves as validation of X's self-styled position as the "digital townhall." (Image: LinkedIn)

X CEO Linda Yaccarino says the move validates X’s role as the “digital townhall,” applauds the global impact of real time fact-checking.

Gen AI, privacy, and retention take center stage: 5 key marketing trends for 2025: Report

The year 2025, according to the study, will cement AI as an "enabler" rather than a mere disruptor.

CleverTap’s new report highlights how generative AI, personalization, and dynamic martech ecosystems will reshape the marketing landscape in the coming year. The shift prioritizes user-led interactions and customer retention over traditional acquisition strategies.

IPG Mediabrands appoints James Hawkins as chief client officer

James Hawkins, most recently served as the CEO of PHD Asia Pacific, where he led the agency's growth in the region for six years. (Image: Facebook)

James Hawkins’ prior experience also includes leadership positions at dentsu, where he served as Managing Director of Asia Pacific at dentsu X and held various senior roles across Dentsu Media and Dentsu Aegis Network Asia Pacific.

Himanshu Shekhar steps down from GroupM Southeast Asia as CEO

Renowned for his strategic acumen and leadership, Himanshu Shekhar has been instrumental in expanding and strengthening GroupM's footprint across key regional markets, notably Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. (Image: LinkedIn)

Throughout his various leadership positions, Himanshu Shekhar partnered with both global and local clients, including Unilever, Nestlé, GSK, Indofood, and Shopee, among others.