The gift card has evolved to be one of the most versatile and powerful tools available for retailers to reach new customers, increase spend, elevate the consumer experience, foster engagement, and develop brand loyalty.
With a forward-focused philosophy, K+H Connection works with premier brands in a number of ways to reduce payment friction and advance strategically-developed, data-rich gift card, loyalty, and branded currency programs that stand out from the rest.
We develop gift card and loyalty programs that engage consumers, increase sales, and enhance brand-specific initiatives.
The team
Holly has spent over 12 years working with clients to create profitable partnerships in FinTech, loyalty/rewards and Sports Marketing. She has represented major gift card portfolios for JCPenney and Staples and created numerous loyalty program partnerships. Holly was named one of the 25 Most Influential People in Incentives 2017 by Incentive Magazine and is a founding Chair of FinTEx: FinTech Women
Holly,
Co-founder
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Kristen has over a decade of experience in payments, loyalty and rewards. In her 8-year tenure at Discover Financial Services, Kristen managed the gift card redemption program for Discover’s $1 Billion Cashback Bonus rewards program.Kristen is a founding member of FinTEx: FinTech Women. In 2017 Kristen was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in the Incentive Industry by
Incentive Magazine.
Kristen,
Co-founder
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Dez has worked in the gift card space for the last 5 years. She has worked closely with brands to develop reporting procedures as well as implement and analyze strategy utilizing data-driven insights. One of her biggest passions within the industry is helping propel branded currency into an omni-channel experience in order to enhance the customer experience.
Dez,
Marketing Manager
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Erika has come from a marketing and event management background. In her previous role she sponsored and participated in numerous conferences and trade shows annually. Now she is applying all of her experience to the other side of the spectrum, within the gift card and loyalty industry. She is all about providing a positive and beneficial experience for everyone involved.
