New Independent Directors Carol Hayles and Mohak Shroff add significant technology and financial expertise Jesse Cohn, Elliott Management, to step down from eBay Board of Directors Pierre Omidyar, Founder of eBay, to transition to Director Emeritus eBay Inc., a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, announced the appointment of Carol Hayles and Mohak Shroff to its Board of Directors. Separately, the company also announced that Jesse Cohn will step down from the Board of…

When using eBay Motors, buyers can now enjoy escrow services to enable a safe, secure transaction via new partnership with Escrow.com, and connect with fellow car enthusiasts to discuss live listings and more eBay Motors, one of the world's largest marketplaces for all things automotive, is elevating its user experience with the addition of escrow services and chat features. To give buyers and sellers added security when buying a vehicle and parts and accessories online, eBay has partnered with Escrow.com, the leading…

Highly Accomplished Leader with Proven Track Record of Driving Superior Performance and User Experiences at Consumer-Facing Technology Companies eBay Inc. announced that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Jamie Iannone as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 27, 2020.  He has also been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. Most recently Mr. Iannone was Chief Operating Officer of Walmart eCommerce. Mr. Iannone has over 20 years of experience leading digital pure-play and omnichannel…

With a new accelerator program that waives selling fees, eBay pledges up to $100 million in support of small business over the next three months As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, brick-and-mortar retailers are closing their physical doors, and economic data1 shows that half have only enough cash to survive for 27 days without new money coming in. In light of this situation, people everywhere are searching for ways to support the businesses in their community and beyond. Today, eBay is launching "Up & Running," …

The United Kingdom Will Be the Third Market to Introduce eBay's Managed Payments Experience, Continuing the Program's Global Expansion As part of modernizing its marketplace and creating a more streamlined experience for customers, eBay is expanding its management of payments to the United Kingdom. As part of the rollout this summer, the company will offer buyers flexibility and choice in payment methods, and give sellers an easier way to manage their businesses. The U.K. is the third market to offer eBay's new…

eBay Inc., a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, issued the following statement regarding the previously announced strategic review of eBay's Classifieds Group ("Classifieds"). eBay has been exploring potential value-creating alternatives for Classifieds and continues to be in active discussions with multiple parties regarding a potential transaction. As previously noted, eBay expects to provide an update regarding this process by the middle of the year. eBay remains…

eBay Inc., a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, announced that it has completed the sale of StubHub to viagogo for $4.05 billion in cash. "The completed sale of StubHub to viagogo is a great outcome both in terms of the $4.05 billion sale price and the potential StubHub has with its new owner," said Scott Schenkel, interim CEO of eBay Inc. "The StubHub transaction reinforces our commitment to creating shareholder value and is consistent with…

Newly Launched 'Global Marketplace Index' Measures Small Business Economic Opportunity eBay Inc., a global commerce leader, announced the launch of its Global Marketplace Index (GMI) measuring the impact of online marketplaces like eBay in creating economic opportunities that empower small business owners and entrepreneurs. Marketing Technology News: Intuiface Unveils BrightSign Support The platform-agnostic study revealed that, for small business owners around the world, selling through online marketplaces has…

 eBay Inc., a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, issued the following statement regarding the letter to eBay released by Starboard Value LP ("Starboard") this morning: The eBay Board of Directors includes a director jointly nominated and agreed upon with Starboard, a representative of one of our largest shareholders, Elliott Management, and other strong, experienced and independent directors. The Board and eBay's management team are aligned in their commitment to taking…

The marketplace launches zero selling fees for its North America seller community on any sneakers sold at $100 or more eBay, the online marketplace offering the widest and most unique inventory of sneakers, launches zero selling fees for the first time for North America customers on any sneakers sold at $1001 or more. Buyers win too; the marketplace announces a month of drops, celebrating the biggest designer collaborations, top brands, and rare grails of the year. Today, eBay announced the marketplace is…

eBay Launches Enhanced Vehicles App Powered by Cutting Edge Technology, Including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning eBay Motors, one of the world’s largest marketplaces for all things automotive, is launching an all-new, automotive-focused app for Apple iPhone and Android. Powered by advanced technology, the app is a powerful tool for buying and selling vehicles directly from consumers’ mobile devices in an entirely new way. Starting now, customers in the U.S. can use the app to easily list, search and shop for…

From L.O.L Surprise Dolls to LEGO Star Wars and nostalgic Pokémon cards, eBay's Toytopia offers a unique selection for kids of all ages Make your lists and check them twice!, eBay, the world's most dynamic marketplace, reveals their second annual definitive list of the top toys and trends for the 2019 holiday season. New to this year's lineup are the most in-demand nostalgic and retro toys in addition to the season's hottest new picks, all based on the marketplace's team of experts and global and US toy data.…

 E-commerce giant eBay and Verizon Media announced "The Guy's Guide to Nailing the Holidays" - a new campaign aimed to help men tackle the holiday season with ease and confidence. eBay will also be the first advertising partner to sponsor Verizon Media's new Shoppable video format, integrating the online marketplace's wide selection of one-of-a-kind items and trending products from top brands into shoppable carousels beneath gift guide videos. This initiative is part of Verizon Media's commitment to commerce through…

All Proceeds Will Benefit Score Through Giving Tuesday to Help Small Businesses Thrive eBay committed to some much needed holiday chill to give shoppers a break from the stress-inducing creep that starts as soon as a hint of fall is in the air. To strengthen our stand against the holiday creep and madness - which becomes more over the top every year - eBay is introducing the "Holiday Jargon Jar," which turns incessant chatter into meaningful charity. Last year, there were tens of thousands of…

Scott Schenkel Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer eBay Inc. announced that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Scott Schenkel, most recently eBay's Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, as interim Chief Executive Officer. This appointment follows Devin Wenig stepping down as President and CEO, and a director of the Company. The eBay Board will undertake a search to identify the Company's next CEO, and will consider internal and external candidates. Thomas Tierney, Chairman of the eBay Inc.…

70 Percent of Sellers Saw Amazon Revenue Growth in 2018 Feedvisor, the “AI-first” optimization and intelligence platform for large sellers and brands on Amazon, unveiled its State of the Amazon Marketplace 2019 report. The analysis exemplifies Amazon’s unmatched influence over e-commerce seller success, as well as the elevated roles that private labels and advertising will continue to play. To understand the evolving state of Amazon’s dynamic marketplace, Feedvisor conducted an in-depth analysis on sellers’ goals, plans…

E-commerce, MarTech and AdTech Veteran Joins the Artificial Intelligence Company to Scale Growth; Drive Enterprise and Agency Adoption Albert Technologies, the world’s first and only fully autonomous AI-as-a-service platform for marketers, announced Mark Kirschner its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Kirschner joins Albert after serving as CMO of eBay Enterprise and The Trade Desk, and Vice CMO of Global Marketing at Rakuten, an $18 Billion global ecommerce marketplace based in Tokyo. As CMO, Kirschner will focus on…

Industry Think Tank Connecting Innovators Across Advertising, Marketing, and Emerging Technology Sectors The Digital Future Council, a first-of-its-kind think tank formed with the mission of bridging the gap between the creative and technology industries, has announced a distinguished selection of founding members ahead of its official launch during Cannes Lions Festival in June. Key executives on board include Kate Ward, Senior Vice President & Head of International at Refinery29; Jess Christie, Chief Brand…

Pedersen Will Lead The Company's AI Strategy, Including Computer Vision, Natural Language Understanding And  Machine Learning eBay Inc, a global commerce leader, has hired Jan Pedersen as vice president and chief scientist, Artificial Intelligence (AI). Pedersen will lead the company's AI strategy, including computer vision, natural language understanding and machine learning, to deliver new customer experiences across the eBay platform. "Jan is a true pioneer in the industry, with over thirty years developing search,…

Today’s Daily MarTech Roundup covers the latest in Cloud, Marketing Analytics, Automation, Customer experience, AI, and ML announcements from Fabric (E-commerce), Conversica (Intelligent Assistants), RingCentral (Unified Communications), 3radical (Customer Experience), and Gong (Sales Intelligence). Fabric Launches Headless Commerce Platform with $9.5 Million in Seed Funding Fabric, a headless commerce platform purpose-built for growth, launched its cloud-native experience and commerce product suite and announced $9.5…