Google Play Points To Gain Rewards For Walmart+ And Discord
Google Play Points, the marketplace's rewards Program first introduced in 2019, is announcing its latest line-up of perks and deals at its second annual Google Play Live event this afternoon. Of particular interest, the points Android users collect will now be able to be redeemed for offers from partners outside of Google itself, including Walmart+, DoorDash and Discord.
When first launched, Play Points were designed to offer perks to customers downloading new apps, subscribing to services and buying movies, books and more from the Play Store. In return, they'd receive points that could be redeemed for things like in-app purchases or used as credits that could be put toward renting movies or buying an audiobook, among other things.
The program was originally launched in Japan and South Korea in 2018 and 2019, respectively, before making its way to the U.S.
More recently, Google updated the program to offer other more tangible perks, including the ability to redeem points for things like Google t-shirts, socks, water bottles and other items. It also began offering "partner" rewards, like discounts at delivery services like DoorDash and Instacart.
Those offers will now continue, as Google adds Walmart+ and Discord to its list of partners.
Google says the ability to redeem the partner rewards from Walmart+, DoorDash and Discord will be available in the weeks ahead, however — not immediately. They'll also only be available to Platinum members (people who have 3,000 points or more). The perk's six months will include a Walmart+ membership, six months of DashPass by DoorDash or six months of Discord Nitro. Members won't need to cash in their points to gain these perks, Google says.
In addition, Google Play Points will now be able to be redeemed with 10 game developers for in-game items in titles, including Lord's Mobile: Kingdom Wars, PUBG MOBILE, Match Masters, Evony: The King's Return and Clash of Clans. Points can also be used as a booster in these games that gives you 8x points on their in-game items for seven days.
Plus, the company will introduce offers on various popular apps and games, including Bumble (an extended Spotlight special), Candy Crush Saga (2x added value on select rewards), Duolingo (one-month free trial), Gardenscapes (up to 80% savings on special events) and RAID: Shadow Legends (50% more material rewards and essential resources).
Correction, 8/31/23 4:00 pm ET: Instacart is no longer a perk with the program. Article updated to reflect this.
Google Play Credits Aren't Working For Some Android Users For Purchases
Credits for the Google Play Store can come from a variety of sources, like gift cards, but if you're trying to make a purchase right now, you might be left with nothing but an error message.
As highlighted by the folks over at Android Police, some Android users are currently completely unable to make purchases that attempt to use Google Play credits for a part, or the whole purchase. The issue doesn't seem to be universal, but it's not exactly isolated, either. There are posts here or there on the web regarding the issue, with a few users mentioning it in a support forum post and quite a few more on a Reddit thread around the game Ingress. In one case, an error message appeared reading: An unexpected error has occurred. Please try again later. [OR-DFGT-02] I actually ran into this issue a few days ago while trying to make an in-app purchase. Trying to apply my few dollars of built-up Google Play credits from Opinion Rewards was seeing the purchase fail every time, but switching over to my credit card worked just fine. Google has yet to formally acknowledge the problem, but an old support post regarding failed Play Store transactions has been marked as a "trending issue" as a result of the ongoing problem. If you've been seeing this issue, let us know in the comments below! FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.SHIPLEY DO-NUTS LAUNCHES DO-HAPPY REWARDS PROGRAM
New loyalty app is a first for 87-year-old brand
HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation's largest do-nut brands, is offering guests sweet incentives with its first-ever loyalty program, Do-Happy Rewards, at all 340-plus locations.
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Everyone who joins the program will instantly be awarded two free signature glazed do-nuts. Do-Happy Rewards members earn five points for every $1 they spend to unlock rewards that range from free do-nuts and kolaches to Shipley merchandise and 99-cent coffees. The more points reward members earn, the higher their membership level, leading to more exclusive offers and discounts. The app also allows for easy, streamlined online ordering for pickup or delivery.
"We began testing Do-Happy Rewards in early 2023 in our company-owned shops, and it was well received, with strong initial sign-ups and positive consumer feedback that told us there's a real appetite for the program," said Shipley Do-Nuts CEO Flynn Dekker. "With this launch, we can thank our devoted guests the best way we know how – with free do-nuts, merch and other menu items – while offering simpler online ordering and driving business for our franchisees."
Guests can join the program by downloading the Shipley app from the App Store or Google Play Store or signing up online.
As of Sept. 1, Do-Happy Rewards had more than 40,000 members who are spending 60% more than non-loyalty members. Rewards members also visited about twice a month as the program rolled out.
The new loyalty program is the latest of many tech upgrades for the 87-year-old brand as it prepares to nearly double in size over the next five years. It has also launched a new website, rolled out online ordering and third-party delivery, and implemented a digital training platform. The company recently opened new territories for development in Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio and is actively recruiting franchisees in Colorado, Oklahoma, Florida and throughout the Southeast.
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ABOUT SHIPLEY DO-NUTSFounded in 1936, Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts is a leading do-nut restaurant franchisor and manufacturer of specialty food products. Shipley franchises over 340 restaurants to a diverse group of operators across 12 states and has served its do-nuts, kolaches and beverages to generations of guests. Shipley is ranked No. 131 on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® 2023 list, the highest in its category. For information on franchising, visit ownashipleydonuts.Com.
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