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2007 August Q3 Issue |
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Incentive News and Trends brought to
you by Hallmark Insights
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Hallmark Insights will be closed on the following dates:
Labor Day Holiday - Monday, Sept. 3
SEPTEMBER is "Steptember" and you can be a part of the fun by signing up for America on the Move's Steptember Month. Employees can register individually or as a group at americaonthemove.org. This is a great opportunity to reward employees for setting and reaching health and wellness goals. |
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Recognition Professionals International (RPI) is the new name of the National Association For Employee Recognition (NAER). The announcement of a new name for this organization was a welcome surprise at the recent Savannah conference.
The former name (NAER) reflected a national membership base and attention only on employee recognition. NAER is now RPI - Recognition Professionals International.
They are still an international non-profit association of employers existing to "study, develop and promote systems that enhance employee engagement and performance through employee recognition". But now they have a name that better reflects the ever-evolving global membership base and how the recognition needs of its members goes beyond employee recognition.
Incentive Magazine reports that Online Incentive Council, a strategic industry group of the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA), has announced it is changing its name.
The group now will be known as the Incentive Technology Council, as it moves it focus from just promoting the use of online incentives and recognition programs to making those programs better.
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Product Spotlight: Introducing Valued Expressions™ Cards
Looking for a memorable way to say thanks to employees for a year of hard work, or send your best customers a special holiday message? With Valued Expressions Cards, you can give them the personal connection of an authentic Hallmark greeting card, with an award value, giving recipients the option to choose gift cards from more than 350 merchants.
 Hallmark Insights makes it easy to plan your year-end recognition efforts:
- We offer same-day shipping on orders and redemptions received by 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
- No inventory of cards or gifts to maintain.
- Awards start at $10 and are available in $5 increments.
- Easy to personalize with recipient name and your name or logo.
 In early 2008, Hallmark Insights plans a complete launch of Valued Expressions Cards with "everyday" greetings like:
- Thank you
- Congratulations
- Happy Birthday
Should the need arise; there is also the possibility to have a greeting card custom designed to communicate your specific message.
Valued Expressions is the only reward available that offers the unique creativity of Hallmark cards with a choice of hundreds of gift card options!
Visit Hallmark Insights at three upcoming trade shows
Representatives from Hallmark Insights will be staffing a booth at three upcoming industry trade shows.
» The Motivation Show
 This year's Motivation Show is Tuesday, Sept. 25, to Thursday, Sept. 27, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The show will feature more than 2,000 exhibitors and Hallmark Insights will be on hand showcasing our latest products and services. Stop by to see us and learn how we can help you provide personalized, effective sales incentives, employee recognition and business incentive solutions. Look for us in the Gift Card Pavilion, booth #3984.
 » IHPM Seventh Annual International Conference
The Institute for Health and Productivity Management (IHPM) is holding their seventh annual International Conference Wednesday, Oct. 17, to Friday, Oct. 19, in the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Hallmark Insights staff will be in attendance to discuss how our targeted Health and Wellness incentives can help you build a healthier workforce.
» DMA '07 conference
This year's Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) annual conference is Saturday, Oct. 13, through Thursday, Oct. 18, McCormick Place West, Chicago, Ill. Whether you're looking for business, sales or consumer incentive solutions to meet your marketing needs, the staff of Hallmark Insights can answer your questions. Make sure you stop and visit with our knowledgeable staff, located in booth 2011.
Visit the Hallmark Insights booth at any of these shows. We look forward to talking with you.
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