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It has been widely reported that new employees entering the workforce are more interested in experiences and experiential travel incentive rewards than traditional cash bonuses. For Marc Matthews, founder of Pulse Experiential Travel, the timing could not be better... [ read more ]

The combined organization describes itself as the largest Enterprise Engagement firm, with sales of over $300 million in employee, channel, and sales channel engagement, and owner of the only ISO 10018-compliant Enterprise Engagement portal technology. ... [ read more ]

Don Killingback, Director of Business Development, Wyndham Destinations, a 30-year travel industry for veteran and a pioneer of new individual travel awards for Wyndham Destinations and advocate for group travel as well, is the newly elected President of the Incentive Marketing Association. ... [ read more ]

The Burlingame, CA-based loyalty marketing company founded by industry veteran Stu Birger, Innowave Marketing Group, ranked No. 636 on Inc. magazine's prestigious annual 5000 list based on three-year annual growth of over 790%, the magazine recently announced. ... [ read more ]

Eve Kolakowski has purchased Rymax Marketing Services, the Pine Brook, NJ-based incentive merchandising company, from the owner and founder, Marc Farbstein. Kolakowski joined the company in 2000 and served as Chief Operating Officer from 2008 until becoming President last year. ... [ read more ]

Harco Incentives sponsors 10 Brand Media storefronts on the Brand Media Guide: Audio Technica, Canon, Casio, Cuisinart, Dyson, Fuji, JBL, LG, Samsung, and Sony. Links Unlimited adds Amazon, Callaway Golf and Oakley to its roster which also includes Ray-Ban. Castle Merchandising joins sponsoring Alex and Ani. Luxury expert Tourneau comes on board sponsoring Montblanc. GGI Luxury Brands joins sponsoring the Ugg brand. ProAm Golf steps up, sponsoring TaylorMade.... [ read more ]

The Enterprise Engagement Alliance's Enterprise Engagement Advisors Network and Brand Media Coalition have both partnered with The PERKS Conventions to introduce its large and fast-growing audience of HR executives and managers to more exhibitors and resources in employee engagement strategies and services, as well as brands, experiences and technology for rewards and recognition, promotional gifting, company stores, and business gifting. ... [ read more ]

A former technology and HR exec, Tatiana Frierson is now both CEO of Inspirus and Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services USA. ... [ read more ]

In yet another sign that the incentive business is beginning to seriously focus on performance improvement, Appleton, WI-based Creative Group Inc. taps IRF research leader Melissa Van Dyke to lead a new design and insights practice.... [ read more ]

An IRF study based on interviews with 45 top program planners is a must read for anyone in the incentive or related rewards and recognition business about both the opportunities and challenges facing the business. A telling conclusion: "Hard-won expertise combined with the ongoing success of their programs creates a level of satisfaction with the status quo."... [ read more ]