College basketball's premier event, the Final Four met for the first time in 1939. With a turnout of only 6,000 for the two nights of the Western playoffs and a combined attendance of only 3,500 for the East, the organizers fielded a net loss of $2,531.00. ... [ read more ]
More interest in authenticity has created a new twist on event, rewards and gift programs that are being addressed by two companies bringing artisanal products to the IRR and gift markets. ... [ read more ]
Harco Incentives, one of the largest and most established master distributors to the incentive industry, recently announced it is bringing iTouch Wearables and WeatherTech products to the Special Markets industry.... [ read more ]
The Grammy Awards are given by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. The annual award ceremony features performances by prominent artists. As is the case every year, the race ... [ read more ]
Hammacher Schlemmer recently introduced the Phone Charging Wallet, which features the ability to supply power to an Android or iOS device. ... [ read more ]
Links Unlimited has announced it is the first company to bring the littleBits product line to the corporate market for gifts, incentives and rewards & recognition. ... [ read more ]
Everyone knows the challenges of gifting fragrances to friends or for corporate gifts. How do you choose the appropriate perfume or cologne for the recipient? Waft aims to transform the use of fragrances for gifts and rewards by enabling people to craft their own perfumes in a way that provides a unique opportunity for planners of corporate gifts and events.... [ read more ]
The Kentucky Derby has become the best-known horse race in North America and attracts the top three-year-olds from all over the country. ... [ read more ]
Hammacher Schlemmer has added the One Touch Weight Adjusting Kettlebell to its product line. The adjustable kettlebell lets you instantly select one of six different weight amounts from 12 lbs. to 42 lbs. with the touch of a button.... [ read more ]
As is clear in the Art & Science of Rewards and Recognition e-book, organizations achieve the best return on their investment on their gift and reward programs if they follow the best practices related to program design, the reward experience, and the use of brands to better tell their stories. The RRN online Engaging Rewards Experts and Brand Manual is a growing guide to brands, retail gift cards, and master fulfillment companies dedicated to maximizing the reward experience and enhancing their own stories through the power of brands. ... [ read more ]
