http://www.ebillme.com en michelle.lindsay@eBillme.com Copyright 2010 2010-02-04T20:16:39-05:00 http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/internet-retailer/ http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/internet-retailer/#When:19:16:39Z Tradeshow 2010-02-04T19:16:39-05:00 http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/escalate-retail-ecometry-summit/ http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/escalate-retail-ecometry-summit/#When:18:53:11Z Tradeshow 2010-02-04T18:53:11-05:00 http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/merchant-risk-council/ http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/merchant-risk-council/#When:17:43:20Z Tradeshow 2010-02-01T17:43:20-05:00 http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/new-online-shopping-data-shows-23-percent-of-consumers-will-shop-online/ http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/new-online-shopping-data-shows-23-percent-of-consumers-will-shop-online/#When:13:21:35Z According to the eBillme Online Spending Index, nine percent of consumers will spend more online than last year and 57 percent plan to purchase something other than flowers or chocolatesRye Brook, NY - January 26, 2010 - 23 percent of consumers plan to shop online for Valentine’s Day gifts, with nine percent indicating they will spend more money online for Valentine’s gifts compared to last year. This represents an increase in online shoppers over the 2009 holiday. Further, the majority of consumers will shop for gifts other than the traditional flowers and chocolates. This is according to the eBillme Online Spending Index, a quarterly survey conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research. The Index polls 1,200 consumers to measure projected online spending for the quarter and the influencing factors. According to the Q1 Index, consumers plan to spend an average of $236 online which is in line with spending levels from Q1 2009. This quarter, consumers were also asked if they have decided what purchases they will make for Valentine’s Day.… 2010-01-26T13:21:35-05:00 http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/getting-your-customer-to-pay-full-price-promotions-that-payoff-when-they-wo/ http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/getting-your-customer-to-pay-full-price-promotions-that-payoff-when-they-wo/#When:18:17:59Z Webinar 2010-01-18T18:17:59-05:00 http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/ebillme-expands-executive-team-to-grow-consumer-and-relationships-with-bank/ http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/ebillme-expands-executive-team-to-grow-consumer-and-relationships-with-bank/#When:15:37:30Z The company announces three new hires following an increased demand for cash checkout by consumers and merchants over the last yearRye Brook, NY - January 13, 2010 - eBillme™, the most secure payment option online that enables consumers to pay with cash using online banking and walkin locations , today announced the addition of new executive team members Robert MacColl, Vice President of Corporate Development; David Koch, Vice President of Business Development; and Eric Lituchy, Director of Consumer Marketing. These positions, all new to the company, will help eBillme increase visibility in the consumer and financial institution sector. “Last year our company saw tremendous growth as consumer and retail sentiment towards cash payments saw significant positive growth,” says Marwan Forzley, President and CEO of eBillme. “We’re committed to delivering a secure debt-free shopping experience for eCommerce and each of these new team members will dramatically enhance our ability to do so. Robert, David,… 2010-01-13T15:37:30-05:00 http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/gary-vaynerchuck-to-host-social-media-workshop-for-ecommerce/ http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/gary-vaynerchuck-to-host-social-media-workshop-for-ecommerce/#When:13:10:13Z eBillme will present ‘How eCommerce Merchants Can Use Social Media’ on January 15Rye Brook, NY - December 8, 2009 - According to the National Retail Federation, more than half of retailers have added or improved their Facebook and Twitter pages this year. eBillme, the most secure payment option online that enables consumers to use online banking to pay now, pay securely and use available funds, invites eCommerce companies to a free online social media workshop on Friday, January 15, featuring social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk, Host of Wine Library TV.com and bestselling author of “Crush It!” The interactive session is designed for any eCommerce executive interested in learning how social media can help grow their business. ‘How eCommerce Businesses Can Use Social Media’ will teach online retailers how they can use social networking sites for brand awareness, customer service, and to reach new customers. During this two-hour workshop, eCommerce companies will… 2009-12-08T13:10:13-05:00 http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/ebillme-launches-affinity-and-revenue-sharing-program-for-ecommerce/ http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/ebillme-launches-affinity-and-revenue-sharing-program-for-ecommerce/#When:14:07:29Z New program is open to banks, bill pay and prepaid card providers and walk-in networksRye Brook, NY - November 30, 2009 - Today eBillme™, the most secure payment option online that enables consumers to use online banking and bill pay services to pay now, pay securely and use available funds, announces a new revenue sharing program for financial institutions, bill pay portals and walk-in networks. As part of this new program, eBillme will offer a revenue share for every eBillme transaction generated by the third party; an opportunity for financial institutions to leverage their investment in online banking, expand their online bill pay offerings, and generate new revenue. “eBillme leverages online banking for eCommerce checkout to give consumers a secure way to pay with cash online,” says Marwan Forzley, President and CEO of eBillme. “Consumers bank and pay bills online because they trust… 2009-11-30T14:07:29-05:00 http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/etail-2010/ http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/etail-2010/#When:19:13:50Z Tradeshow 2009-11-18T19:13:50-05:00 http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/online-spending-projected-to-grow-24-percent-compared-to-q3-2009/ http://merchants.ebillme.com/news/pr/online-spending-projected-to-grow-24-percent-compared-to-q3-2009/#When:02:51:48Z eBillme Index reports on Black Friday/Cyber Monday spending and Q4 credit card usageRye Brook, NY - October 27, 2009 - As the largest retail shopping season of the year approaches, eCommerce retailers can expect a surge in consumer spending compared to the previous quarter. Consumers anticipate that they will spend an average of $281 online during Q4 2009, a 24 percent increase over last quarter. While this represents the first increase in spending since last year, it is an 18 percent decrease in the overall spending rate as compared to Q4 2008. This is according to the eBillme™ Online Spending Index, a quarterly survey examining consumer spending trends online. The survey is conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research and released quarterly by eBillme, the most secure payment option online that enables consumers to use online banking to pay now, pay securely and use available funds. The Index polls 1,200 consumers to measure projected online… 2009-10-27T02:51:48-05:00