New year resolutions are fun if turned into challenges. So many people went to Pinterest to find the one that is right for them.

A study showed that international money transfers became much more expensive with leading financial institutions in 2018. Many newspapers reported and mentioned TransferWise as a fair and low-cost alternative.

In several interviews, GoFundMe manager Jeannette Gusko talked about the company’s strategy and activities in Switzerland – with coverage in, among others, Handelszeitung and Luzerner Zeitung.

The Offerista Group announced a tripling of the campaigns in its own push network. Retailer increasingly use this marketing channel with click-through rates up to 45 percent.

In Germany, at least 12 million private cars remain unused during Christmas. This is the result of a representative survey conducted by P2P car sharing provider Turo.

5,000 new campaigns and more than 7 million euros in donations: GoFundMe’s first year in Germany was very successful.

Money as a Christmas gift? TransferWise explained how to do it right. More on freundin.de.

Oply Cares launched car sharing for good causes in Hamburg and provided vehicles for a charity party of Never play alone – Sankt Pauli e.V.

Pinterest already gave a sneak peek into the new year and published the top 100 trends for 2019. We are looking forward to pegan food, sleep logs and cropped banks among many other things.

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TransferWise introduced a debit card for companies and enables real-time money transfers. In an interview with SPIEGEL Online, CEO Kristo Käärmann explained why transparence in so important in the case of international money transfers.

GoFundMe’s Jeannette Gusko talked to Kurier und Wiener Zeitung about GoFundMe launching in Austria. In a survey, GoFundMe found out that millennials love giving money to support others – BILD.de reported.

Pinterest published the Holiday Report which not only went down well with media but also made us want Christmas to come up faster.

Oply expanded its service in Munich with 30 additional brand new cars and 14 neighbourhoods. In Hamburg, TV news program “NDR Hamburg Journal” covered Oply’s October launch.

In a comprehensive interview with digital magazine LEAD, GoFundMe manager Jeannette Gusko talked about how digitalisation is changing social fundraising.

October was all about Halloween with Pinterest: It published the dedicated Pinterest Halloween Report and we organized a media workshop that brought the best Pinterest Halloween ideas to life.

In a representative survey, TransferWise found that more and more Germans would like to live abroad for a while – dpa reported.

Oply launched its service in Hamburg with 100 cars in 44 neighbourhoods.

EMnify was awarded the “AWS IoT Competency” by Amazon Web Services.

TransferWise announced 75% revenue growth in the 2018 financial year.

In a comprehensive interview with banking blog “Der Bank Blog”, Bondora’s CEO talked about P2P loans as an attractive investment and the new product Go & Grow.

Pinterest published two global reports, one about the hottest fashion trends in 11 countries worldwide, the other about what Pinterest users love most in beauty. From beauty to scary: The best costumes, make-up, decoration and food ideas were captured in the Halloween Report. We also thought of all Oktoberfest lovers with the top hairstyles and Dirndls on Pinterest.

Benjamin Baumann, former Managing Director of C3, launched the new agency FRASER with 15 digital professionals including former colleagues of C3 and Antoni.

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The Offerista Group, which operates barcoo, has taken over the Austrian market leader for digital brochures wogibtswas.at.

Hot August, hot Pinterest stories: Media loved beating the heat wave with the best Pinterest hacks to cool down and the top waterproof mascara. Going into Fall, we announced the best ideas to get back to everyday life after the summer break with the Pinterest ‚Back to life report‘. Fashion media picked up the Pinterest trend color of the season – ‚Terracotta‘ – with great new Pinterest streetstyle looks.

GoFundMe announced its planned expansion into Austria and Switzerland and Jeannette Gusko’s appointment as Senior Regional Manager for the region.

TransferWise campaigns for full cost transparency for international money transfers and a proposed EU regulation – and has been interviewed about it by Handelsblatt.

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Munich’s mayor inaugurated two new mobility stations, among others with cars from Oply.

A TransferWise analysis revealed that every Eurozone traveller loses 110 Euros a year in hidden fees when exchanging money.

A group of friends from Berlin organised a garbage-free music festival and raised funds on GoFundMe – Berlin media responded very positively.

Together with Pinterest we presented the top summer hacks to beat the heat wave which we also tried first hand in our office. They work!

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GoFundMe raised money for a wasteless music festival in Berlin and fulfilled a young bridal dress designer’s dream of presenting at the Berlin Fashion Week.

Bondora launched its innovative growth account Go & Grow for beginners and experienced investors alike.

TransferWise announced their first partnerships with French and British banks and is now available for millions more people.

Pinterest published the summer party trends 2018 and suddenly we felt like throwing a stargazing party whilst sipping pepper gin cocktails.

For Sleep Day, Deliveroo issued tips for a good night’s sleep together with nutritionist Dr. Brigitte Bäuerlein and created a special smoothie.

Oply has launched its “Oply Cares” program in Munich to provide car sharing vehicles free of charge to nonprofit organizations for events.

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TransferWise published an independent price comparison for international money transfers which proved: German banks’ transfer costs remain high and intransparent.

Deliveroo created special food cravings for mothers-to-be on Mother’s Day and analysed  the top dishes ordered during games of the Bundesliga season .

Pinterest announced the Summer party trends for 2018 and we organized a denim workshop.

With Oply’s tips for Munich’s outskirts, summer can start in a station wagon or in a convertible.

GoFundMe raised money for the large rally against the kindergarten crisis in Berlin and support young karate fighters on their way to the world championships.

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Pinterest published the home trends for 2018 and launched enhanced features for people with reduced vision.

Deliveroo is one of the fastest growing companies in Europe according to FT 1000.

TransferWise launched the first multi-currency account and debit card for everyone.

A social worker from Duisburg raises money on GoFundMe for videos against anti-semitism among young people.

HotDot accompanied Bondora for their first ever presentation at Germany’s leading investor trade show Invest.

Midem announced the finalists for the Artists Accelerator 2018.

Oply now knows exactly what the Munich car owners want and launches the campaign for new car-sharing offer.

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With Oply, a new and innovative car sharing provider launched in Germany – first location: Munich.

On GoFundMe, an 80-year-old feminist found support for her fight against gender discrimination in language.

Leading youth news site Bento interviewed “Youth against AIDS” which launched an international campaign on GoFundMe.

Deliveroo discovered that over 40 percent of Germans would work longer for a free lunch and the most popular egg dishes for Easter: Top Dish is the Egg explosion burger.

TransferWise found out in a representative survey that more and more Germans go cashless when they’re abroad.

Pinterest introduces Pincodes and Shop the Look function to make online shopping even easier.

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On GoFundMe, student survivors of the Parkland shooting collect money to support their campaign against gun violence.

Bartender Tarek Nix put together expert tips for the home bar  and a summer cocktail which everybody will love for Deliveroo.

Pinterest published the Wedding Report 2018 – Our favorite trends: flat shoes and the cape is the new veil.

Midem starts the call for entries for Midemlab.

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