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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.