Rymax Sponsors Samsung Benefit
Rymax Marketing Services Inc., the Largest Manufacturer’s Representative in the Incentive Industry, recently celebrated its fifth year as a proud sponsor of Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope Gala.
Study: Recognition Improves Service
Innovative recognition programs for front-line employees can contribute to achieving higher levels of customer service in banking, according to an executive briefing produced by the Forum for People Performance Management and Measurement, a research center affiliated with Northwestern University .
EEA Launches Curriculum, Certification
A new curriculum and certification program for the emerging field of Enterprise Engagement has been announced by the Enterprise Engagement Alliance (EEA).
IMA to Educate Distributors at Show
The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) has announced that its newly formed SIG, the Promotional Product Providers Council (PPPC), will co-host a VIP group of distributors, produce three education sessions, and schedule one-on-one business appointments between distributors and IMA member exhibitors, at this year’s Motivation Show.
Hinda Promotes Dave Peer to EVP
On the heels of the company’s 40th anniversary, Michael Arkes, CEO and president of Hinda Incentives, announced the promotion of Dave Peer to Executive Vice President from Vice President, Client Services, expanding his role to include overseeing the sales organization.
Forum Announces Leadership Team
The Forum for People Performance Management and Measurement announced the formation of its new leadership team, which includes the organization’s executive committee, trustee advisory board, and its board of trustees.
IRF Has Full Slate at Motivation Show
The Motivation Show and the Incentive Research Foundation announced they will partner to provide a forum for the IRF to share relevant, actionable research with the show’s attendees that addresses the increased corporate scrutiny of incentive ROI.
Diamond H Unveils New Name
After doing business as Diamond H for more than a century, the Texas-based leader in workforce recognition is now “Inspirus."
AEIS Becomes InteliSpend
American Express Incentive Services LLC (AEIS) is now InteliSpend Prepaid Solutions LLC. The name change came roughly three months after Maritz Holdings, Inc. purchased American Express Company’s minority interest in AEIS.
Canon Adds New PowerShot Digital Elph
Placing top-level Canon features in a modern, stylish frame, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, announced the latest addition to the PowerShot Digital ELPH camera series: the Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Digital ELPH camera.
Rymax Expands Gift Card Offerings
Rymax Marketing Services Inc. recently announced gift card partnerships with the Destination Maternity Corporation and The Home Depot.
Forum Studies 'People-First' Trend
We’re an increasingly connected society – as evidenced by the use of cell phones, social media and other ways to keep in touch with co-workers, friends and family. The challenge to corporate leaders is how to foster that connectivity among employees and customers to create a culture that values individuals, the workforce and the customer experience.
Rymax, Sharon O'Connor's Partner
Rymax Marketing Services Inc. recently announced an exclusive partnership with Sharon O’Connor’s Menus and Music Productions.
National Gift Card Teams with AmEx
National Gift Card Corp. (NGC) announced that they are an authorized reseller of American Express Prepaid Cards created for the loyalty, incentive and reward industry.
IMA Summit Provides Learning, Networking
When it comes to being smart about the future of the incentive industry, incentive marketing professionals need to stay on top of the latest business trends. The Incentive Marketing Association’s (IMA) Annual Executive Summit on Aug. 1-3, 2010 will deliver strategies and tactics that can be immediately applied to help industry professionals succeed in the new economy.
Study Finds Engagement Declining
A recent study on employee engagement in the U.S. workforce from Modern Survey shows a precipitous decline in workers' psychological investment in their organizations after a year of trending upward.
Rymax Partners with Nourison Industries
Rymax Marketing Services Inc. recently announced an exclusive partnership with Nourison Industries Inc., the most diversified producer and importer of handmade area rugs.
CashStar Expands Senior Management Team
CashStar, the digital gifting and incentives company, announced it has added three new management executives to its growing team. Andrew Dodge joins as Vice President of Corporate Sales, Kathleen Goodwin comes on board as Vice President of Marketing and Simon Herron has been named Director of Business Development.
Forum Promotes Employee Enrichment
The Forum for People Performance Management and Measurement is promoting a new “employee enrichment” business strategy as the key to success in today’s emerging economy and changing employee demographics.
National Gift Card Adds Marketing Pro
National Gift Card Corp. (NGC), a leading incentive gift card distributor, recently hired Jason Abrahams to serve as Marketing Director for the company.
Strategic Recognition Boosts Engagement
Having a recognition and rewards program tailored to the specific needs of individual employees is the best strategy for engaging employees in a post-recession economy, according to the findings contained in a white paper from the Incentive Marketing Association’s Recognition Council.
IMA Expands Awards Program
The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) is expanding its Circle of Excellence Awards program to include a new Social Responsibility Award.
Premium Incentive Products Applies to BPA
Premium Incentive Products has applied for business publication membership in BPA Worldwide. BPA Worldwide will track circulation for Premium Incentive Products based on business/distribution, demographics and geographic coverage.
