Home Q1 2024 Gift Card Update Welcome to the TDS Gift Cards quarterly gift card industry and client update, where you can discover the latest gift card industry insights! TDS Gift Cards announced that it has been acquired by Ziff Davis, a prominent vertically-focused digital media and internet company.  The partnership marks a new era for TDS Gift Cards, which has long been recognized for its unique approach to global gift card processing and program growth management. With support and resources from Ziff Davis, TDS clients can expect an unprecedented level of support ..read more

Home Ziff Davis Acquires TDS Gift Cards Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD), a vertically focused digital media and internet company, has acquired TDS Gift Cards, bolstering its Shopping business and broadening its capabilities to help facilitate commerce between consumers and some of the most highly visible brands. The strategic acquisition expands Ziff Davis’ innovative shopping solutions for merchant partners, while giving TDS merchant partners access to millions of in market shoppers on RetailMeNot and across the Ziff Davis portfolio of sites.  TDS Gift Cards has long been recognized for its ..read more

TDS 101: Full-Drain vs. Transactional Gift Cards Gift cards have become ubiquitous in modern commerce, simplifying how we give and receive presents. However, not all gift cards are created equal. A key distinction sets them apart: how they handle your funds. There are two main approaches with gift cards:  full-drain and transactional. Full-drain gift cards add the entire balance to your account at once upon redemption, providing a seamless and convenient experience. On the other hand, transactional gift cards only utilize the funds required for individual transactions, leaving the re ..read more

TDS Quarterly e-Newsletter Q3 2023 Welcome to the TDS Gift Cards quarterly gift card industry and client update, where you can discover the latest gift card industry insights! New Client Expansions We’re thrilled to announce that following their USA program launch, the Meta Quest gift card has expanded internationally. You can now purchase Meta Quest gift cards in Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and the UK. We are proud to announce that the TDS team has expanded Airbnb’s gift card program, which is now available in Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Portugal ..read more

Core Elements of Creating or Refreshing Your Gift Card Creative By Kelly Solko / September 28, 2023 For most brands, undertaking a gift card design project takes an entirely different approach to branding than what they are used to. Why, you ask? Marketing teams typically have the luxury of branding for larger formats such as signage, websites, or publications. Gift cards, however, are on a much smaller scale and can fit into the palm of your hand. Gift cards are essentially tiny billboards that need to scream your brand’s name in a sea of other brands at retail. Here are key considerat ..read more

Three Fundamental Requirements for Your Gift Card Program By Tim Pechmann, Co-Founder and COO Gift cards have cemented their position as a convenient and versatile gifting option, remaining the most highly requested holiday gift for over 15 years straight. In addition, gift cards are an increasingly required payment, loyalty, and customer acquisition vehicle. However, building a successful gift card program requires much more than just printing and distributing cards. To maximize the potential of its global gift card program, brands need solutions for three essential requirements: processing ..read more

Home TDS Quarterly e-Newsletter Q2 2023 By TDS Gift Cards Welcome to the TDS Gift Cards quarterly gift card industry and client update, where you can discover the latest gift card industry insights. New Client Announcement We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Hopper to launch their gift card program. The Hopper gift card provides a new and easy way for customers to give the gift of travel. It can be used to purchase flights, hotels, and rental cars within the Hopper app. The Hopper gift card is available for purchase today in-app. TDS Clients Expand Furthe ..read more

7 Key Aspects of Your Global Gift Card Program By Tim Pechmann, Co-Founder and COO As brands continue to expand globally, gift cards have become a crucial aspect of their payment and customer acquisition strategy. However, before expanding global gift card programs, there are certain aspects that brands should keep in mind. Use Case One of the primary considerations when expanding global gift card programs is purchase behavior in each market for gift cards. In many markets, gift cards for gift giving remain the primary use case. This provides the opportunity to leverage gift cards for brand ..read more

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LOS ANGELES, November 16, 2022 (Newswire.com) – TDS Gift Cards, Inc. (“TDS”), a leading global gift card processor and program manager, announced the appointment of Sarah Meyer as its new Director of Legal Affairs. Meyer, a 20-year legal veteran previously working in private practice, has represented technology companies, retailers, and key players in the payment industry. At TDS, she will be responsible for leading the company’s global legal, contractual, compliance, and regulatory matters.  “We are thrilled to have Sarah on board,” said Jeff Mickeal, General Manager of TDS G ..read more