Canonical URL: https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/page/17/ --- description: Articles by Daniel Brooks, page 17. title: Daniel Brooks — page 17 | 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 17 ![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. [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Canadian shoppers favored gift cards over cash in Mastercard survey](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/canadian-shoppers-favored-gift-cards-over-cash-in-mastercard-survey-7e1abd4d8409/) The 2020 findings linked changing gift habits with contactless payments and support for local businesses. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) November 18, 2020 1 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [Mastercard links loyalty rewards to forest-restoration initiative](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/mastercard-links-loyalty-rewards-to-forest-restoration-initiative-c41abd70576f/) The 2020 Priceless Planet expansion included tree redemptions through reward catalogs and payment tools. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) October 20, 2020 1 min [Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/) News ## [AllStar questions gift card fit for corporate recognition programs](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/allstar-questions-gift-card-fit-for-corporate-recognition-programs-3480a0e689b1/) AllStar’s October 2020 commentary weighs gift card convenience against its preference for memorable merchandise awards. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) October 19, 2020 1 min [Industry Deals](https://giftcard.news/industry-deals/) News ## [Virtual Incentives integrates gift card rewards into Alida Sparq](https://giftcard.news/industry-deals/virtual-incentives-integrates-gift-card-rewards-into-alida-sparq-10d88849c489/) The completed integration adds Virtual Incentives to the Sparq App Center, allowing brands to reward research-community participation with virtual gift cards. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) October 15, 2020 1 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [Extole argues for loyalty measurement beyond transactions in pandemic-era strategy](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/extole-argues-for-loyalty-measurement-beyond-transactions-in-pandemic-4e8f4d54863f/) Extole’s October 2020 commentary recommends combining spending with referrals, reviews and customer advocacy when deciding where to allocate rewards. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) October 13, 2020 1 min [Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/) News ## [Diggecard outlines gift card marketplace access for loyalty programs](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/diggecard-outlines-gift-card-marketplace-access-for-loyalty-programs-e011560e9017/) Diggecard’s June 2020 guide describes a private gift card shop that businesses can add to customer, member or employee benefits. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) June 2, 2020 1 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [MAP Partners with RAZR on Credit Union Rewards and Gift Card Redemption](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/map-partners-with-razr-on-credit-union-rewards-and-gift-card-redemption-312cfa6de7e4/) RAZR's partnership with MAP combines institution-wide loyalty incentives, dedicated marketing support and a redemption catalog including gift cards and travel. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) February 19, 2020 1 min [Payments & Technology](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/) News ## [InComm and Pollard Banknote Bring ScanACTIV Lottery Tickets to Retail Checkout](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/incomm-and-pollard-banknote-bring-scanactiv-lottery-tickets-to-retail-7db57e3af8c8/) InComm and Pollard Banknote partnered on ScanACTIV, using point-of-sale activation to sell instant lottery games at staffed and self-service retail checkouts. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) January 22, 2020 2 min [Payments & Technology](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/) News ## [Runa examines working-capital benefits of on-demand gift card APIs](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/runa-examines-working-capital-benefits-of-on-demand-gift-card-apis-add6409c2587/) Runa’s August 2019 guide compares prepaid gift card inventory with ordering rewards when needed, focusing on cash tied up in stock and administration. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) August 29, 2019 1 min [Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/) News ## [Diggecard describes bulk, API and recipient-choice employee gift card services](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/diggecard-describes-bulk-api-and-recipient-choice-employee-gift-card-services-bd6c4503172f/) Diggecard’s February 2019 recognition guide outlines physical and digital cards, personalized delivery and recipient choice through its platforms. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) February 14, 2019 1 min [Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/) News ## [All Digital Rewards launches Ezepic reward choice through EzeConnect API](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/all-digital-rewards-launches-ezepic-reward-choice-through-ezeconnect-api-d7c0609b1e55/) Ezepic combines recipient-selected rewards with RewardSTACK management and EzeConnect fulfillment, including retail gift cards, prepaid cards and other incentive types. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) November 13, 2018 1 min [Payments & Technology](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/) News ## [InComm and Xsolla Enable Cash Funding of Game Accounts at GameStop](https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/incomm-and-xsolla-enable-cash-funding-of-game-accounts-at-gamestop-6f0b0c948da3/) The 2018 InComm–Xsolla partnership brought barcode-based cash funding for online game accounts to more than 3,800 GameStop stores in the United States. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) November 8, 2018 2 min [Previous](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/page/16/) 1. [1](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) 2. [15](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/page/15/) 3. [16](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/page/16/) 4. [17](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/page/17/) 5. [18](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/page/18/) 6. 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