Here is news from throughout the world of rewards recognition, including research, company news, mergers and acquistitions, etc.
National Gift Card recently announced the promotion of Rick Rubin to the newly-created position of Executive Vice President, Sales. In this new role, Rubin will shift his current focus on retail and technology relationships to future planning, as he... [ read more ]
Abt Electronics has brought in Hammacher Schlemmer veteran Marc Spiwak to help revitalize its corporate sales operation. Spiwak will also head up the retailer's promotional sales, trade show and partnership functions. Spiwak began... [ read more ]
A Conference and Expo dedicated to highlighting the world of Enterprise Engagement in business and its many strategies and tactics is being launched by the Exhibit and Event Marketers Association (E2MA), the Enterprise Engagement Alliance, the Wise Marketer's Loyalty Academy, and the Rewards & Recognition Expo and University. ... [ read more ]
The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) has released its comprehensive report, 2016 Trends in Rewards and Recognition, revealing that businesses will emphasize unique, upscale and individualized experiences in their motivation programs this year.... [ read more ]
Everyone knows that word of mouth is the best advertising; it literally costs nothing because, according to Gallup research, customers who feel "wow" about a company will willingly share their happiness with friends or colleagues without any incentive at all. The smartest customer referral programs leverage the ... [ read more ]
Nominations are now being accepted for the Rewards & Recognition University's Innovation in Rewards Award. These awards honor ... [ read more ]
Blackhawk Network recently announced that it has acquired GiftCards.com and OmniCard, adding to the company's rapidly expanding ecommerce businesses, specifically in the prepaid and incentive arenas. Blackhawk also... [ read more ]
Links Unlimited has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with Moov covering the corporate market. Moov manufactures "fitness wearables" designed for running, swimming, boxing, cycling and... [ read more ]
The R&R Expo and University, April 27-28 at the Renaissance Orlando SeaWorld, has a single-minded purpose: to help organizations of every type benefit from the extensive research over the last decade demonstrating how to get the best results from reward & recognition programs. This event combines a fast-paced Education program on... [ read more ]
Citizen Watch Company, Ltd., parent of Bulova Corporation, has named Jeffrey Cohen President of Bulova. He will also continue in his role as President of Citizen Watch Company of America. Cohen's new role will leverage his... [ read more ]
