NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 25, 2026--
JOLT, the global digital out-of-home (DOOH) and EV charging network, has launched Spark Intelligence in the United States. The platform supports more than 4,750 digital screens in 34 states and 65 DMAs. Watch a 90-second overview of JOLT and Spark Intelligence.
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JOLT’s Spark Intelligence helps advertisers make more informed DOOH investment decisions by improving how they understand, reach and measure the audiences that matter. Rather than selecting screens by location and inferring who passes them, when using Spark Intelligence, JOLT starts with the target audience. Using more than 2,500 audience segments and 1.5 billion monthly geospatial data points, Spark Intelligence identifies where target consumers are most concentrated, activates campaigns across the most relevant screens and connects exposure to measurable outcomes.
“There’s no shortage of audience data. The challenge is making it useful,” said Brendan Dillon, Head of Revenue and Partnerships, North America at JOLT. “Spark Intelligence puts audiences at the heart of campaign planning, turning data into actionable insights that help advertisers reach the right people and drive better business results.”
Spark Intelligence gives advertisers greater confidence in where and why they're investing. Behavioral, purchase and movement data inform where campaigns are activated. Advertisers can use premium formats, video, 3D and dynamic triggers, while ad delivery and creative are optimized in real-time toward the screens and audience segments generating the strongest performance. Client outcomes can be measured through store visitation, web activity, brand lift and sales lift.
Spark Intelligence is available now to U.S. brands and agencies, following successful launches across other markets in JOLT’s global network. Agencies and marketers can learn more or request a complimentary audience plan.
About JOLT
JOLT is a global leader in digital out-of-home media and electric vehicle charging, operating across the United States, Canada, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand. The company combines accessible, reliable EV charging with a digital advertising network that connects brands with consumers during their daily journeys. joltcharge.com/us
JOLT gives brands a new way to connect with consumers in the real world by combining high-impact DOOH with audience-led planning through Spark Intelligence.
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 25, 2026--
As gaming evolves into an always-on entertainment experience, payment performance is emerging as a critical driver of player engagement and spending. New research from global payments leader Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) reveals that while gamers are spending across an increasingly diverse mix of games, subscriptions and digital content, many purchases are still being lost due to payment friction and security concerns.
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The new The Experience Economy Report 2026: Video Gaming surveyed 5,000 gamers across the U.S., UK, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Poland and Romania who had made a gaming-related purchase in the last 12 months. The research explores how players spend, pay and engage with gaming experiences, and highlights growing demand for faster, more secure and more flexible payment options.
Among the report's findings:
"Gaming has become a continuous spending experience driven by subscriptions, digital content, creator ecosystems and ongoing player engagement," said Bob Legters, Chief Product Officer at Paysafe. "As a result, payments play a bigger role than ever in shaping the overall player experience. Our research shows gamers want payment journeys that are seamless, secure and tailored to their preferences. For publishers and platforms, reducing friction at checkout and providing greater payment choice can help unlock revenue opportunities while strengthening player loyalty."
The research also highlights the link between payment performance and spending behaviour. More than two-thirds (68%) of gamers say frictionless payment experiences help them fully enjoy gaming, while nearly half (46%) say they would spend more on gaming if checkout were faster or easier.
As gaming continues to expand across platforms, content formats and digital communities, payments are becoming an increasingly important part of how players discover, purchase and engage with gaming experiences. Businesses that prioritise convenience, security and payment flexibility will be better positioned to meet evolving player expectations and capture a greater share of gaming spend.
To learn more about gaming spending habits, payment preferences, checkout friction and the growing demand for wallet-based experiences, download The Experience Economy Report 2026: Video Gaming.
Notes to editors
The report is based on research conducted by Sapio Research on behalf of Paysafe among 5,000 consumers who have played video games and made gaming-related purchases in the last 12 months. Respondents were surveyed online in June and July 2026 across the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Poland and Romania.
About Paysafe
Paysafe is a global payments platform powering the experience economy, with a strong focus on the iGaming, video gaming, e-commerce, online trading, retail, travel and hospitality sectors. With 30 years of expertise in payment technology, Paysafe helps businesses and consumers lift every experience through seamless, secure payment solutions, including card payments, digital wallets such as Skrill, eCash solutions like PaysafeCard, and a suite of local payment methods. With approximately 2,800 employees across 12 countries and annualized transactional volume of $167 billion in 2025, Paysafe connects people and businesses worldwide through innovative digital payment experiences. Further information is available at www.paysafe.com.
Friction, security and payment choice are shaping gaming spend. Paysafe's survey of 5,000 gamers found that checkout issues continue to drive purchase abandonment, while demand for secure, wallet-based payment experiences is growing.
