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Group travel is down, but not out

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Paul Nolan According to an April survey by the Incentive Research Foundation, the top concern about participating in work or reward-related travel was the threat of an epidemic/pandemic at 33%, followed closely by severe weather at 29%. Incentives interrupted. Inventive alternatives.

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Reinventing President’s Club in 2021

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Does 2020 really have to take away all of our favorite things? Each sales person’s motivation is unique, and while the financial incentives motivate many, a President’s Club award that comes with recognition and a unique prize also provides motivation. link] — ZoomInfo (@ZoomInfo) December 16, 2020.

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Re-energizing sales efforts in a virtual world

Sales and Marketing Management

work force experienced the most significant drop in employee engagement in 2020. As you plan for next year, consider implementing a sales incentive program or series of “just in time” contests to keep team engagement and interest high. Not all sales incentive programs are the same. Not all sales incentive programs are the same.

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A new normal for meetings and events

Sales and Marketing Management

What does it mean for business events and incentive travel programs? SMM: In a year-end letter that you posted on your website at the end of last year, you referred to 2019 as a “turbulent year for the world in general,” and expressed optimism that 2020 would be “a year of positive changes.” How does this compare?

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Beyond the Pay Mix: What Makes Salespeople Tick Today

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Incentives and bonuses are just the starting point. By 2020, the number of self-employed workers in the U.S. Source: ManpowerGroup Millennial Careers: 2020 Vision report M. Compensation: Think beyond cash incentives. Offer incentives on the go and focus on experiences (e.g. travel incentives).

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Reinventing President’s Club in 2021

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Does 2020 really have to take away all of our favorite things? Each sales person’s motivation is unique, and while the financial incentives motivate many, a President’s Club award that comes with recognition and a unique prize also provides motivation. But how will we keep 2020 reps motivated if they know they’ve made the list already?

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Managing for peak performance in a remote worker world

Sales and Marketing Management

Use of digital gift cards in the incentive division of Blackhawk Network, a leading gift card provider, is up 200% in 2020, according to Blackhawk’s Vice President of Marketing Theresa McEndree. Companies are also using Tango cards as incentives to complete training. Gift cards to the rescue. a virtual swag bag of sorts.