AI revolution creates demand for hot new job: AI librarian

A new role, the AI librarian, is emerging as companies look to manage the growing complexity of data generated by AI systems. These professionals are responsible for organizing, curating, and translating information into usable insights, combining traditional information management skills with modern AI capabilities. The role emphasizes the importance of human oversight to ensure accuracy, especially in high-stakes areas like HR and compliance, where reliable, well-structured data is critical.

Prizeout POV: This reflects a broader realization that the value of AI is not just in the technology itself, but in how information is structured, interpreted, and applied. As AI systems generate more data, the differentiator becomes the ability to curate and operationalize that data in a meaningful way. For companies building data-driven products, this underscores the importance of combining strong technical infrastructure with human judgment, ensuring that outputs are not only intelligent, but also accurate, relevant, and aligned with real-world use cases.

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This talent acquisition pro does more than just hire at her startup

Jaycee Schwarz, talent acquisition specialist at Prizeout, shares how her role extends beyond recruiting to shaping company culture, employee engagement, and broader business initiatives. She highlights the importance of creating a workplace where employees feel valued through personalized recognition, in-office experiences, and a strong sense of community. The conversation also touches on evolving HR trends, including a growing focus on employee well-being and the need to move away from one-size-fits-all approaches to engagement.

Prizeout POV: This reflects a broader shift in how high-growth companies think about talent, where culture and employee experience are treated as core drivers of performance rather than secondary considerations. In competitive markets, attracting and retaining talent requires more than compensation or flexibility. It requires intentional, personalized engagement that makes employees feel genuinely valued. For companies building innovative products, that kind of culture becomes a strategic advantage, enabling stronger collaboration, faster execution, and a more cohesive team.

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Ad Tech Prizeout Adds Coastal Credit Union to Its Platform

David Metz and T.J. Wyman discuss Prizeout’s growth and the evolution of its offering into a cashback solution designed specifically for debit users. The conversation highlights how the program fills a longstanding gap in rewards by bringing meaningful incentives to debit spending, while helping credit unions better compete with larger banks and enhance member value.

Prizeout POV: This reinforces the idea that one of the most overlooked opportunities in financial services is debit. For years, rewards have been concentrated around credit, leaving the majority of everyday spend underserved. By introducing meaningful, accessible cashback on debit, credit unions can turn a traditionally passive payment method into a competitive advantage, strengthening engagement and offering tangible value in a way that aligns with how members actually manage their money.

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Prizeout Partners CUSO Expands, Gives CUs New Revenue Streams

Prizeout Partners, the CUSO formed in 2023, continues to expand with the addition of major credit unions including Golden 1, Coastal, and Municipal Credit Union, extending its reach to millions of additional members. The growth highlights increasing demand for Prizeout’s CashBack+ platform, which enables credit unions to offer merchant-funded cashback, drive member engagement, and generate new non-interest income through integrated digital experiences.

Prizeout POV: This momentum reflects how quickly collaborative innovation can scale within the credit union ecosystem when there is clear alignment around member value. The CUSO model not only accelerates adoption, but also ensures that product development is shaped by the institutions themselves. As more credit unions join, the network effect strengthens, enabling broader merchant participation, richer offers, and a more competitive rewards experience that helps credit unions collectively compete with larger financial institutions.

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Prizeout Partners CUSO Gains Momentum; Welcomes Golden 1 Credit Union, Coastal Credit Union, and Municipal Credit UnionPress Release:

Prizeout expands reach in credit union space; new partnerships provide 2M+ more members access to cutting-edge rewards while providing credit unions new revenue streams and member acquisition tools

NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prizeout is excited to announce the addition of three leading credit unions – Golden 1 Credit Union, Coastal Credit Union, and Municipal Credit Union, to the Prizeout Partners credit union organization (CUSO). Through this partnership, an additional 2M+ members will now have access Prizeout’s new CashBack+ suite of products.

“We are thrilled to welcome Golden 1, Coastal, and Municipal Credit Unions to the Prizeout Partners CUSO,” said David Metz, Founder and CEO of Prizeout. “These credit unions have a strong legacy of serving their members with excellence, and their decision to join us speaks volumes about the innovative value we bring to the table. We are excited to collaborate with them to offer enhanced financial solutions and exclusive rewards that align with their commitment to member satisfaction.”

The CUSO, established in February 2023, allows credit unions to license Prizeout’s proprietary technology and collaborate on new product development for the collective benefit. To date, the Prizeout Partners CUSO includes 20 credit unions and credit union organizations. In total, Prizeout partners with 41 credit unions and financial institutions nationwide, serving more than 8M+ members and customers, along with the memberships of MDC and Alloya. This growth underscores Prizeout’s expanding influence and its mission to deliver unmatched value to credit union members nationwide.

The existing suite includes CashBack+ Offers with more products coming soon to earn members additional cashback:

  • For Credit Unions: Prizeout’s technology integrates directly with credit unions’ online banking and core system providers for a seamless, white-labeled experience. CashBack+ creates a new stream of non-interest income for credit unions by offering up to 3% on every member transaction, going above and beyond interchange fees. With new offers and brands joining all the time, CashBack+ also provides credit unions with ongoing reasons to communicate with their members and new ways for members to engage with their digital platform.
  • For Credit Unions Members: When credit union members log in to their online banking application, they are presented with the option to purchase personalized digital gift cards with cashback offers from an online marketplace of nearly 550 national and local brands. The cashback is instantly deposited directly into their CashBack+ Balance where it can be used to purchase another gift card or transferred back into their bank account.

The platform will soon include a full suite of products that can earn members additional cashback.

“Prizeout brings innovative technology to the credit union space and has revolutionized valuable member savings opportunities,” said Dustin Luton, Senior Executive Vice President for Golden 1 Credit Union. “We look forward to our partnership with the Prizeout Partners CUSO as it will allow us to further enhance our products and services, directly supporting our mission of delivering exceptional financial services and support to empower our members and communities throughout California.”

These three credit unions are amongst the largest in the nation with over $30 billion in combined assets. Their decision to join the CUSO underscores the increasing recognition of Prizeout’s value in the financial services industry.

“We’re excited to partner with Prizeout,” said TJ Wyman, Chief Digital Officer of Coastal Credit Union. “As our products continue to evolve to meet changing member needs, having Prizeout in our toolkit will help give us an edge in rewarding members for choosing Coastal for their everyday needs.”

“Members choose a credit union because of the Credit Union Difference and our philosophy of people helping people,” said Kyle Markland, President of Municipal Credit Union in New York, NY. “Providing our hardworking members with value-added services such as Prizeout at no additional cost to them helps make their hard-earned money go a little farther.”

About Prizeout
Prizeout is an advertising and financial technology company that helps put money back into people’s pockets. Through Prizeout’s technology, brand-funded offers are available to all partners, including financial institutions, gaming companies, gig economy startups, and more, giving them access to instant cash back from national and local brands when they shop with digital gift cards. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in New York City. For more information about Prizeout, please visit www.prizeout.com.

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