Here is news from throughout the world of rewards recognition, including research, company news, mergers and acquistitions, etc.
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 ]
Philadelphia-based United Incentives recently announced that Jeff Broudy has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. Broudy, a 30+-year industry veteran, also served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) from January 2010 to December 2011. He was ... [ read more ]
In a recent post on the Blackhawk Engagement Solutions website, the firm notes that rewards and recognition ideas are "a dime a dozen," adding that not all of them create lasting impressions. To construct a stronger, more successful program, you need to focus on... [ read more ]
Dittman Incentive Marketing was recently honored with a Platinum MarCom Award for the packaging it created to deliver travel information before and during an incentive program to Costa Rica. All materials were designed to match the theme of the trip and branding of the client. A pre-trip mailing package included a magnet, luggage tags, a program of events and ... [ read more ]
