Ben Danner

Senior Analyst, Debit

Ben is a senior research analyst supporting the Debit practice. 

Prior to joining Javelin, Ben worked at the start-up Gray Owl Network where he directed the content management and development of their financial research database. He was also an intern at Life Technologies (now ThermoFisher Scientific) in web marketing for their Primary & Stem Cell systems division.

Ben has a master’s in theological studies from Harvard Divinity School and has a doctoral degree in folklore & ethnomusicology from Indiana University – Bloomington.

Latest Insights

January, 2026
Impact Note
The Target Circle Card Program: If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try Again

Target Circle Card program is a standout loyalty program for offering credit and debit card products. However, the program is under pressure, and there are lessons to be learned. F...

January, 2026
Javelin Report
Credit Card Databook 2026

The credit card market, which appeared to be a candidate for saturation in recent years, continues to grow amid a resilient economy. Purchase volume reached $1.28 trillion in 2025,...

December, 2025
Impact Note
AI’s Expanding Role in Small Business

This Primary Data Snapshot—a Javelin Strategy & Research report focused on small business payment usage and behavior—shows which generative AI tools are most popular among small bu...

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