Canonical URL: https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/page/14/ --- description: Articles by Daniel Brooks, page 14. title: Daniel Brooks — page 14 | Gift Card News image: https://giftcard.news/images/daniel-brooks-editorial-portrait.webp --- 1. [Home](https://giftcard.news/) 2. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) 3. Page 14 ![Illustrated portrait for Daniel Brooks, a Gift Card News editorial pen name](https://giftcard.news/images/variants/v1/daniel-brooks-editorial-portrait-w320.webp) # Daniel Brooks Journalist — Payments, Security & PCI DSS Daniel Brooks covers payment networks, financial technology, payment security, gift card fraud and PCI DSS for Gift Card News. [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [Elite Rewards: Employee Appreciation and Recognition Programs](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/elite-rewards-discusses-importance-of-employee-appreciation-for-business-23ba9efbcf93/) Elite Rewards recommends regular recognition, peer appreciation and inclusive milestone celebrations for office, hybrid and remote employees. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) December 16, 2022 1 min [Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/) News ## [Diggecard Adds Health & Her Gift Cards for Menopause-Related Benefits](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/diggecard-offers-health-her-gift-cards-to-support-menopause-care-3607a697d01c/) The December 2022 offering included value toward an online specialist consultation or products from Health & Her. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) December 1, 2022 1 min [Payments & Technology](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/) News ## [Runa updates bulk gift card ordering with CSV upload and recipient choice](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/runa-updates-bulk-gift-card-ordering-with-csv-upload-and-recipient-choic-b1c7bfe561e7/) The November 2022 bulk-order update supports recipient-specific amounts, currency and brand selection, email delivery and redemption reporting. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) November 10, 2022 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Mastercard SpendingPulse forecasts 7.1% US holiday retail growth for 2022](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/mastercard-s-2022-holiday-forecast-highlights-inflation-and-gift-budgets-faee3e2cacf6/) The company anticipated 7.1% U.S. retail growth as promotions and in-store shopping shaped the season. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) September 12, 2022 1 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [YOUGotaGift proposes digital gift cards for back-to-school employee support](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/yougotagift-proposes-digital-gift-cards-for-back-to-school-employee-support-c3b606225aec/) YOUGotaGift combines flexible working guidance with electronic gift cards to help employers support staff during the school-year transition. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) August 31, 2022 1 min [Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/) News ## [Virtual Incentives Reports 45% Rise in Visa Reward Issuance in 2021](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/visa-rewards-see-45-percent-jump-in-issuance-due-to-flexibility-73d6de026396/) A July 2022 Virtual Incentives article reports a 45% rise in Visa reward issuance in the prior year and links demand to recipient spending flexibility. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) July 11, 2022 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [InComm profiles physical and digital gift card shoppers in 2022 research](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/incomm-profiles-physical-and-digital-gift-card-shoppers-in-2022-research-ec9cf70c0f66/) InComm's June 2022 shopper profiles distinguish the audiences for physical and digital cards while identifying planned, repeat purchases across both groups. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) June 23, 2022 1 min [Payments & Technology](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/) News ## [Edenred and Mastercard expand Belgian employee-voucher payments](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/edenred-and-mastercard-expand-belgian-employee-voucher-payments-99090292ac22/) The 2022 card rollout added mobile payment support and a wider potential acceptance network. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) May 9, 2022 1 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [InComm's 2021 shopper research finds rebound in gift card giving](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/incomm-s-2021-shopper-research-finds-rebound-in-gift-card-giving-8080f7d2535e/) InComm's April 2022 report describes increased gifting of retailer and network-branded cards during 2021, with planned purchases and knowledge of the recipient shaping selection. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) April 26, 2022 2 min [Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/) News ## [Virtual Incentives reports 95% growth in virtual Visa issuance during 2021](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/virtual-incentives-sees-95-growth-in-digital-gift-card-issuance-as-compa-05957b6e17cd/) Virtual Incentives reported faster growth in virtual than physical Visa issuance and urged reward programs to consider digital delivery to reduce plastic use. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) April 21, 2022 1 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [Online Rewards makes case for personalized loyalty catalogs beyond cashback](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/online-rewards-makes-case-for-personalized-loyalty-catalogs-beyond-cashback-7620b7160836/) Online Rewards argues that tailored merchandise and reward choices can differentiate a loyalty program when competitors offer similar cashback rates. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) March 25, 2022 1 min [Payments & Technology](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/) News ## [CPI Card Group and MAP Bring Card@Once Instant Issuance to Credit Unions](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/cpi-card-group-and-map-bring-card-once-instant-issuance-to-credit-unions-07af5f8fdd5c/) The CPI–MAP collaboration gives credit unions access to cloud-based Card@Once, including in-branch replacement cards and contactless-capable card issuance. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) March 1, 2022 2 min [Previous](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/page/13/) 1. [1](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) 2. [12](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/page/12/) 3. [13](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/page/13/) 4. [14](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/page/14/) 5. [15](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/page/15/) 6. 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