The incentive industry has undergone a complete transformation since gift cards,and prepaid cards hit the scene. Case in point – reloadable prepaid cards have become the favorable choice amongst not only incentive providers, but also participants being rewarded. Why? Who doesn’t enjoy utilizing instant currency right at the tips of their fingertips versus waiting on a check in the mail? Or what incentive provider doesn’t like low-cost incentives and higher engagement, which translate to more saving more $$$? Exactly. Incentive purchasers are counting on vendors to establish an Incentive Plan that clearly identifies the best prepaid card and gift card solution for consumer, employee and Channel Sales incentive programs. What should you expect to be on your vendor’s radar in order for them to help you develop that best prepaid incentive plan strategy? Below are six things to expect from your prepaid provider: Partner with a vendor who knows their stuff. A currency provider should have an extensive reward portfolio, vast knowledge of prepaid reward options available or up and coming options, along with a great strategy that works for what your participants want. A prepaid card provider should be able to offer you: The Platform and Reward Mock Up […]
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How Incentive Promotions Drive ROI in a Loyalty Program
Does your customer acquisition marketing campaign need a little boost? Something to liven it up and add some pizzazz and excitement to your current recruitment promotion. Or perhaps you need to notify your loyal advocates of a new product and refresh the idea of current programs into a campaign that’s been ongoing for a long period. If any of these apply to you, then you will benefit from a short-term incentive promotion marketing program and drive higher ROI. You may be asking how a short-term loyalty program works. In the Market Research world, you perhaps have a good base of research participants but have just started to notice and drop off in participation. You discover that the rewards have become stale and redundant and panelists are in need of a nudge to engage or update profiles. The offering has not changed in months, and you are on a decline – you are losing your base! This would be a good time when an aggressive attempt to grow the respondent base is needed but how can you acquire new customers or engage past ones? Better yet, how can you keep the ones you already have happy and loyal? This is a […]
Are You Embarrassed By Your E-Gift Code Rewards? We can help
Incentive programs drive customer behaviors and ultimately drive your sales revenue. Incentive programs are not what they used to be. Instead of coupons and extra savings when you purchase in-store, prepaid cards and gift codes offered online are bringing in customers to purchase more than they ever have in the past. Millennials are digital entrepreneurs and use technology to build their brand identities. The millennial generation is projected to have $18 Trillion in spending money by 2018. Online business is booming and is only going to grow from here. Buying online is easier to redeem and compare thousands of products in minimal time with only minimal effort on the consumer’s end. Prepaid and physical gift cards effectively attract customers to products and brands. However, could we possibly go to only e-gift codes with the millennials? Electronic gift cards, also known as e-gift cards, digital gift cards, mobile gift cards, and virtual gift cards, all refer to gift codes that are delivered using technology like email, SMS text, social media and smartphone apps. Physical prepaid cards are just that. Prepaid cards are the actual hard debit or credit cards you can swipe in-store. Read on for more differences and better qualities […]
Why eGift Cards are Making An Impact On Your Business
Incentive programs efficiently get new customers in the door and reach out to retain your loyal customers. There are roughly 2.5 billion loyalty memberships in the U.S. (Colloquy). Last year U.S. companies spent $76.9 billion on incentives and promotions, while $22.7 billion of that was spent solely on incentive and loyalty gift cards alone. It is safe to say that incentives work. However, when is the right time to implement an incentive rewards program into your marketing strategy for consumer promotions? Read on for the top incentive reward promotions. Incentives range from cards to rebates to giving physical gifts or even handing out cash. Incentives drive the customer to make a purchase, come in the store, or even share on social networking sites. Incentives drive company exposure, and that will drive your sales up. When thinking of incentives, virtual is typically better if your customers want immediate rewards and/or online fulfillment. Virtual rewards cost less and save time and confusion for the customer. Cash management is just that. Managing cash for the customer. When having an e-gift card, it is typically not reloadable. On the other hand, prepaid debit cards offer multiple options for putting more money on the card, thus, having […]
