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December 2009 - Discounted Gift Cards: Are They Worth It? - By Kelli B. Grant

SHOPPERS ON THE HUNT for a holiday gift that looks more valuable than its price tag have a surprising option this year: gift cards.  read more


December 2009 - Getting the Most of Gift Cards - By CBS

Whether or not you think they are impersonal or the best gift idea ever, gift cards are a popular item to buy during the holiday season. Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers some tips on how to get the most out of the cards.  read more


December 2009 - Save on Gift Cards - By Nydia Han (6abc)

You may not realize this, but you can get discounts, credit, or cash back when you buy certain gift cards this year. You can even get gift cards from certain retailers for free.  read more


December 2009 - Gift Cards Getting Traded In For Cash Online - By Sue Kwon (CBS 5)

Two out of three people plan to buy gift cards as holiday presents. But, not everyone likes the ones they get. From gift cards for restaurant meals to entertainment, it isn't hard to find plastic for every person on your list.  read more


December 2009 - Stretch Your Holiday Shopping Dollar with Help from Contact 6 - By Katrina Cravy

The National Retail Federation says consumers are cutting their shopping budgets this year. But there are ways to help stretch your hard-earned dollar.  read more


December 2009 - Online, Not In Line - By Long Island Press

One of the greatest conveniences brought on by the Internet has been online shopping. The prospect of rolling out of bed, clad in pajamas, eating a bowl of cereal and going shopping for a new jacket or pair of shoes would bring on awkward stares from fellow shoppers and a question or two from mall security.  read more


December 2009 - 10,000 Follow Search Agency SEOptimise on Twitter - By PRWeb UK

The biggest following yet of a UK search marketing agency on Twitter - it can be seen to mark the ever-growing interest online marketing and engaging directly with a company or brand.  read more


December 2009 - How to Avoid the Gift-card 'Gotcha' - By Star Tribune

Remember the Gift-Card "Gotchas" - the expiration dates, fees for dormancy or monthly use, and initial set-up charges? The jolly news is that nearly all states have passed laws to eliminate restrictions. In Minnesota, cards cannot have expiration dates or fees, with a few exceptions, including debit cards, prepaid calling cards, reward cards such as the $25 bonus card from a restaurant, and cards sold at banks that can be used anywhere issued by Amex, Visa or Mastercard.  read more


December 2009 - Options for Turning Gift Cards into Cash - By Doug Delony

MyFoxHouston - At the end of the holiday season, you’re likely to have a stack of growing gift cards - some you want, some you don’t.  read more


December 2009 - Navigating Holiday Returns

Jennifer Jolly, The Good Idea Gal, joined us with some tips to help us reduce stress and maximize our money when returning holiday gifts.  read more


December 2009 - Don't Want Your Gift Cards? Why Not Trade or Donate Them? - By Kellene Stockwell - Channel 2 News

The malls are still filled with shoppers now taking advantage of post-Christmas discounts and maximizing gift cards in all amounts.  read more


December 2009 - What to do with those unwanted gift cards? - By Herb Weisbaum

They're billed as the perfect gift. But, let's be honest -- sometimes you get a gift card you don't want or can't use.  read more


December 2009 - Got a gift card? Now's a great time to start spending them - By Sandra Block - USA Today

Unless you were very naughty this year, there's a good chance Santa gave you a gift card for Christmas. Your cousin Joey and your Aunt Myrtle probably gave you one, too.  read more


November 2009 - Amazing Holiday Deals Online - By Cameron Huddleston, Contributing Editor, Kiplinger.com

Who doesn't like a deal -- especially at this time of year and in this economy? That's why we're back with our third annual list of Web sites that will help you save money on holiday gifts.  read more


November 2009 - PersonalFinance: Shopping smart - By Linda Stern

If you're planning to do a lot of holiday shopping, think about making your first purchase a smart phone. Then, use it to download coupons and compare prices while you're shopping for everything else. It's going to be a big year for mobile and Internet deals.  read more


December 2008 - Seven Sites for Gifts That Don't Suck - By J.D. Rucker, NBC Los Angeles

NBC in Los Angeles just added GiftCards.com to their list of "Seven Sites for Gifts the Don't Suck." Personalized holiday gifts are hot this season, so GiftCards.com ranks up there as one of the most popular gift to give AND receive!  read more


December 2008 - Omni Prepaid is a Leader in the Surging Gift Card Market - By Matt Pross, TEQ Magazine

TEQ Magazine did a feature story on our parent company, Omni Prepaid LLC, and CEO, Jason Wolfe, for their December 2008 issue. Read all about it!  read more


December 2008 - Corporate Gift Cards that Celebrate Your Employees at Christmas Time - By Brian Stankich of Associated Content

Brian Stankich recently reviewed corporate gift ideas and GiftCards.com made the list as a great option for your personalized corporate gifts.  read more


November 2008 - Holiday Shoppers Lean Toward Gift Cards - By Kim Leonard

GiftCards.com was featured in an article on the front page of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Business Section about how holiday shoppers are buying gift cards this season.  read more


November 2008 - GiftCards.com Makes the "Best" Gifts List - By Brandweek Magazine

GiftCards.com made the list of items to buy this year for your holiday gifts. This year, try something different. Silk ties are OUT; plastic gift cards are IN!  read more


October 2008 - GiftCards.com Launches Personalization Tool

Build-A-Card, aka OmniBuild, makes headlines in TechBurger Magazine. Our new gift card personalization tool is making headlines!  read more


December 2007 - GiftCards.com Expands

Pittsburgh's NBC affiliate, WPXI, interviews GiftCards.com's CEO, Jason Wolfe on December 7th, 2007. WPXI's Vince Sims learned the details of Wolfe's new building and plans for expansion making way for job opportunities along with furthering a successful Pittsburgh business.  read more


January 2006 - Digital River Buys Pittsburgh Company - By John Vomhof Jr.

Digital River Inc. has acquired Direct Response Technologies Inc. for approximately $15 million in cash.  read more