Established in 2011, GCN is the first and only gift card focused, omni-channel media organization. We support brand new, seasoned, and battle-scarred veterans of the gift card industry.

We provide ways for our subscribers to connect with each other through 3 key methods: Gift Card 101, Best Practices, and Inspiration.

Matt Davies

Founder of the Gift Card Network and Powerhouse Brands Consulting

Matt founded the Gift Card Network in 2011 to provide a better way for gift card industry members to better collaborate and promote themselves.
Matt  spends most of his time managing the gift card management firm, Powerhouse Brands, that focuses on launching and managing premium merchant gift card programs. Matt has many years of experience working for gift card merchants such as Nike, Hollywood Video, as well as a number of premium clients such as Starwood Hotels, Delta, adidas, Taco Bell, Cold Stone Creamery, Princess Cruise Lines, Crate and Barrel, Holland America, and Grubhub among others.

Heather Abbott

Director of Partnership Marketing

Heather has been in the gift card space since 2006. She has run gift card programs for a number of merchants including working on staff with Barnes & Noble, Spa Week, and other online brands. Heather has extensive experience in B2B partnership sales and heads up our clients' sales, marketing, and distribution relationships.​

Christi D'Zurilla

Manager of Design and Account Execution

Christi is the Gift Card Network and Powerhouse Brands designer for in-house and client based marketing collateral and content. She is the layout artist for all of our digital and printed publications, articles, ads, and more. With seasoning in the gift card space, she is also a contributor to GCN content.
Christi is a talented illustrator and an award-winning designer. With a degree in Graphic Design and Media Arts, she is adept at quickly managing design and executing projects. She has contributed mightily in generating original artwork to highlight our work through a means of visual communication.