Here is news from throughout the world of rewards recognition, including research, company news, mergers and acquistitions, etc.
Organizations spend billions of dollars on incentives, recognition, gift cards, merchandise and travel, yet the professional field providing these services remains largely invisible to senior management. Here’s why and what can be done about it. ... [ read more ]
Gift-card purchases and reward-program redemptions can provide brands with a largely overlooked source of referral data about who is recommending them, where those recommendations originate, and where new customers may be introduced to the brand.... [ read more ]
An automotive-aftermarket reseller case study illustrates how marketers can turn an appealing client success story into credible evidence of business value without overstating what the numbers prove.... [ read more ]
The Incentive Marketing Association’s 2026–2027 leadership team will focus on strengthening collaboration among its industry groups and regional chapters while supporting the launch of a North American chapter.... [ read more ]
Former 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Senior Vice President Eric Gehnrich has launched a fractional sales practice connecting organizations with non-competing providers addressing revenue growth, technology, employee benefits, loyalty, cost reduction, and infrastructure.... [ read more ]
Gift Card Market Co-Founder Nicole Glass explains how the company’s local-first digital reward platform can help incentive and loyalty companies differentiate their offerings, tourism organizations support community businesses, and event planners create more flexible local dinearounds. ... [ read more ]
Most incentive, rewards, and recognition companies help organizations recognize, motivate, and reward people, but comparatively few position themselves to address the workforce strategy, leadership, skills, AI, and business-impact priorities now dominating the CHRO agenda.... [ read more ]
The 2026 IMA Summit Awards recognized incentive and recognition programs demonstrating measurable business and social outcomes, along with individuals and organizations contributing to the industry.... [ read more ]
LinkedIn can still help professionals establish credibility and join important conversations, but its unpredictable reach makes it increasingly risky to rely on the platform alone to distribute serious business content.... [ read more ]
The latest industry news includes a new global leadership structure for Women in Incentives Network and a major brand refresh by the newly renamed All Star Incentives.... [ read more ]
