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Winners and Nominees for Incentive's 1st Annual Motivation Masters Awards
We announce the finalists of our first annual Motivation Masters awards. These 13 finalists are already the recipients of a 2009 Motivation Masters award in one of seven categories. On Dec. 6, we will announce the ultimate winner, the Motivation Master of 2009, at the 6th Annual Las Vegas Incentive Marketplace.

Incentive Magazine a Partner in CorporateRewardsXchange, Holding its 1st Motivation Masters Awards Ceremony at 6th Annual Las Vegas Incentive Marketplace
On Dec. 6, the finalists in Incentive’s inaugural Motivation Masters awards competition will come together at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for the announcement of the winner. Incentive and online sister publication Sales & Marketing Management are the media partners of CorporateRewardsXchange, a cooperative merchandise platform by leading brands and fulfillment companies.

Site Announces 2009 Crystal Award Winners
Industry group picks the travel programs it feels provided the best motivational experiences and superior business results.

Maritz-Synygy Partnership Brings Together Cash and Non-Cash Rewards
Maritz hopes that cash and non-cash rewards can get along.

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STRATEGY

Give Back, Get Back: Good Citizenship from Ship to Shore
A company that had to cancel its cruise donates it for a worthy cause; Site SoCal to host its annual holiday event and charity auction.

Frito-Lay Kudos to Million-Mile Safe Drivers
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America is recognizing 95 delivery drivers who this year have reached the career milestone of driving more than 1 million, 2 million or 3 million miles accident-free.

Ask the Experts
Each month, Peter Hart, CEO of Rideau Recognition Solutions; Dee Hansford, CEO of Dee Hansford Consulting; Kevin Cronin, vice president of recognition and rewards solutions for Perks.com; and others answer your questions about the incentive industry in Ask the Experts.

Incentive Insights Podcast: Going Global
We spoke with Stephen Humphreys, CEO and president of global incentive company Grass Roots, who explains here where centralizing programs can offer cost-saving, and brand-building advantages, as well as the difficulties he’s seen for companies trying to make the transition.

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TRAVEL

Jamaica Jacks Up Airlift
Caribbean island gets new service from JetBlue, AirTran, and US Airways.

Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello Opens New $6.2 Million Meeting Facility
The Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, a ruggedly luxurious retreat located in a forest in Canada’s Québec province, has opened its new $6.2 million meeting and event facility

Financial Company Meeting Attendees Break The Ice
A financial planning company found a way to cut costs from an annual seminar and mixer by literally putting the event "on ice" at Minus 5, a venue in Mandalay Place in Las Vegas that features an all-ice lounge

Starwood Selling Bliss Spa Brand
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced today that it plans to sell its Bliss and Remede spa and spa products company for $100 million

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MERCHANDISE

Industry Leaders Forecast Opportunity Amid the Challenges for Products Businesses in 2010
Leading incentive, recognition and promotional products professional got together in Late October to discuss ways firms can capitalize on emerging opportunities in the recovering economy

Tumi Takes a Hard Line With Luggage
Tumi’s Special Markets Division introduced a new line of luggage last week: the Vapor Collection, the first hard-sided collection offered in the company’s history

Nikon Dishes on Digital Camera Trends
Nikon’s special markets manager shares his thoughts on the Motivation Show and what incentive recipients are redeeming in the digital camera market.

Sony Unveils 3 New VAIO PCs
Sony Electronics is rolling out three new VAIO notebooks, all preinstalled with the new Microsoft Windows 7.0 operating system

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GIFT CARD

Starbucks Launching Consolidated Loyalty Card Program
The coffee giant streamlines its Card Rewards and Gold Card, allowing members to use one card, and provides customized rewards.

BP Aims to Help Take a Gas Rewards Program National
The gasoline retailer offering cents-per-gallon fuel rewards to consumers in a cross-marketing effort with 500 grocery stores.

Movie/Pizza Gift Card Bonus for School Recycling Program
Case Study: A schools fundraising organization finds success with gift cards for pizza and movies

New Company Uses Gift Cards to Increase Direct Mail Responses and Gain Valuable User Feedback
Direct response company Dukky has a new gift card platform to help loyalty and rewards program marketers.

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RESOURCES

2009 Travel IQ Survey
Incentive's annual Travel IQ survey showed that the economy had a much bigger impact on incentive travel program cutbacks and cancellations than negative perception issues.

2009 Gift Card IQ Survey
Incentive's annual Gift Card IQ survey showed a divide in that half of those polled said their program budgets are down, yet very large programs continued to expand.

2009 Merchandise IQ Survey
Incentive's annual Merchandise IQ survey showed a decrease in spending in 2008, but it was, all in all, a fairly minor one. That’s hardly surprising given the economy.

2009 Sales IQ Survey
Incentive's annual Sales IQ survey showed resiliency in incentive sales programs despite the infamous AIG effect. Half of all respondents reported that their companies increased per-person budgets versus 2008.

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EDITOR'S PICKS

Winners and Nominees for Incentive's 1st Annual Motivation Masters Awards
We announce the finalists of our first annual Motivation Masters awards. These 13 finalists are already the recipients of a 2009 Motivation Masters award in one of seven categories. On Dec. 6, we will announce the ultimate winner, the Motivation Master of 2009, at the 6th Annual Las Vegas Incentive Marketplace.

Incentive Magazine a Partner in CorporateRewardsXchange, Holding its 1st Motivation Masters Awards Ceremony at 6th Annual Las Vegas Incentive Marketplace
On Dec. 6, the finalists in Incentive’s inaugural Motivation Masters awards competition will come together at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for the announcement of the winner. Incentive and online sister publication Sales & Marketing Management are the media partners of CorporateRewardsXchange, a cooperative merchandise platform by leading brands and fulfillment companies.

Frito-Lay Kudos to Million-Mile Safe Drivers
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America is recognizing 95 delivery drivers who this year have reached the career milestone of driving more than 1 million, 2 million or 3 million miles accident-free.

 
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