From consumer loyalty programs, to B2B channel partner programs, to company health and wellness programs, everyone is looking for ways to increase engagement. Most people know that having the right reward offerings and robust incentive management technology is important, but there’s another lesser-known element that can help increase your incentive program’s engagement: Gamification. Gamification is an online marketing technique that takes qualities of games (point scoring, competition, rules of play) and applies them to a company’s product or service – in this case, an incentive program. Examples of Gamification in an incentive program can include: Games – A promotion where winning game pieces are randomly seeded into the universe of common and/or losing game pieces. Collect & Win – Promotion requires participants to save game pieces to complete a phrase, picture, or puzzle. Match & Win – Promotion requires players to match a symbol on their game piece to the winning symbol on displays. Instant Win – A self-contained random chance promotion. Includes scratch off, peel off, scan and win games, online and 800 number call-in games. Instant win games provide instant gratification. Sweepstakes – a promotion in which the winners are selected by chance. Random Drawings – Consumer enters […]
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Instant Win Drawings Reduce Points-Based Incentive Program Costs and Improve Engagement
Every incentive program manager is faced with recruiting, engaging and retaining participants. They are constantly looking for new promotions to deploy to drive behavior to ensure that company and client stakeholders stay happy. Common problems reward managers are faced with: When we hear this from marketers, the first thing we look at is the marketer employing games in their product marketing mix and if they are how are they implementing the game within their program. Specially we look at how they Reward drawings are designed and deployed to impact a targeted audience’s behavior and are meant to engage low point-based participant earners with an opportunity to exchange points and win a high perceived value prize item that is enticing enough to impact consumer behavior by increasing consumer engagement and build brand advocacy of a points-based program. A well-designed promotional drawing or sweepstakes will accomplish all the above. However, there are pitfalls to be avoided. Reward drawings need to be carefully created, deployed and managed to avoid legal, operational and financial pitfalls. Legal issues associated with a promotional drawing can have considerable ramifications. To avoid the considerable issues associated with drawings, it is often best to partner with a reward and promotions marketing […]
Lack of Engagement is Killing Your Profitability
Lack of employee engagement is killing your business’s profitability. It sounds harsh, but it’s the truth. Don’t believe it? Take a look at the statistics. Gallup’s 2013 report on the state of the American workforce showed that companies with highly engaged employees had 22% higher profitability, 28% less theft, 48% fewer safety incidents, and 10% higher ratings from their customers. Those averages were even higher when looking at just Millennial workers. Additionally, when employees are engaged, they’re three times less likely to leave your company. This is another area where engagement will save money for your company. On average, it costs over $4000 to hire a new employee. Recognition plays a huge part in employee engagement. 74% of employees who receive daily recognition reported being very engaged in their jobs. The more often an employee receives recognition, the higher the level of engagement reported. The question is, what is the best way to engage your employees? One of the best, easiest, and most cost-effective ways you can engage your workforce is through incentive programs. A 2016 study by DCRStrategies reported that 79% of companies that have used employee incentive programs say that their incentive program resulted in achieving their established […]
How To Put A Fresh Spin On Your Marketing With Rebates
Just a few years ago, rebates used to be considered outdated marketing tactics, but with new technology and savvy consumers, rebates have become more popular than ever. Rebates are an effective way of drawing in customers and provides them with a helpful way to save money through digital rebates, future credits, and other types of savings incentives. The problem is, with the wrong system in place, rebate redemption is a complicated process for your customers, and also for your employees. However, with the right implementation, technology, and support, rebates can be an incredibly effective marketing tactic. Here are five elements that contribute to successful rebate programs. Follow Federal Trade Commission Guidelines and Best Practices Due to how long rebates have been being used in marketing campaigns, there are already numerous guidelines and best practices for your rebate campaigns. It is important to do your research before beginning your rebate processing promotions and make sure you don’t rewrite the program rules. Make sure to use clear instructions that your customers will understand. The easier it is for your customers, the more they will like your rebate program and advocate your brand to their peers. You will find much of the information […]
How To Increase Engagement Through Sweepstakes
If you want to engage your customers or employees consider running a sweepstake program! If a sweepstake is implemented correctly and strategically, the benefits are significant. Sweepstakes are cost-effective ways to increase brand recognition, improve engagement, increase sales, and market your business. Before we discuss the process of creating a sweepstake and what all that entails we should define what a sweepstake is. Additionally, it is essential to know the difference between sweepstakes, contests, and lotteries. Each type of program has it’s own uses and laws associated with it. Sweepstakes require luck. A sweepstake is the most common type of giveaway promotion. Sweepstakes select prize winners at random, and there is no charge to participate in them. Contests require skill. A contest chooses a winner based off of the participant’s ability to complete a specific task. An example of this could be a photo contest where the person who submitted the best photo gets the prize. A lottery requires luck and money. Lotteries are pay-to-play. Like a sweepstake, a winner is chosen at random, but unlike sweepstakes, the participant must pay to enter. As with everything, proper planning and good execution are essential for setting up your promotion. There are […]
Participant Engagement is Key to a Successful Channel Partner Program
It may seem obvious, but participant engagement is key to a successful channel partner program, but how do you create a program that maintains motivation for the users to engage? In reference to an ongoing study from an ADR client, we just may have the solution to help you. This particular client is a leading global motor vehicle manufacturer out of South Korea. Over 1.5 million vehicles a year produced in 13 manufacturing and assembly operations in eight countries. They wanted to run a genuine accessory sales overlay promotion for their dealer partners in the US market. The promotion included sales, service, and accessory departments. The issue at hand: Their previous promotion was declining user engagement and not performing well. The leading automotive manufacturer reached out to All Digital Rewards to relaunch the program in hopes of better results. ADR had to transform their current program into a high-performing platform all without confusing and losing the important component that the participants craved – rewards. ADR needed to pour life into an outdated program, address the declined engagement, administer advanced technology that increased the sales of genuine accessories without increasing the budget, and improve participation and efficiency in reward deployment. How […]
Create a Successful Panel Engagement Incentive Program
Are you in need of a few new tools that support your market research marketing initiatives? All Digital Rewards’ (ADR) fully customized web-based solution, ResearchSTACK™ does all that and more. ResearchSTACK is a turn-key panel engagement reward management platform utilizing ADR’s various microservices. This platform supports multiple panels and client project’s incentive payments (checks, PayPal, and prepaid card issuance), while simultaneously utilizing: rewards and merchandise redemption, sweepstake prize fulfillment with single point integration, PCI level security, complex event processing, scalable proofing systems assisted by advanced reporting, and analytics for small to large panel incentive programs. At the core of the platform are four modules that provide key event processing for your clients. The RewardSTACK™ module manages incentive event processing, and the GameSTACK™ module controls instant win event processing. Reward REACH™ manages the participant and partner communication processing, and if needed the Reward WIZARD™ API connects to your company-owned asset applications directly for a single point integration (single sign-on SSO) to deliver personalized and customized rewards instantly and in real-time. Common problems panel managers deal with are stale promotional offerings, a tight budget, and/or a disconnected user experience. When we hear this from marketers, the first thing we look at is what […]
Find Out Now, What Should You Do For Fast Engagement Online?
People are engaging in products and services more than they ever have. What is the number one site people visit if they have a question? Google! Companies struggle to engage these active consumers and reach out on the multiple platforms available. So, the real question is, how do you engage users online when you don’t know where they are looking? Read on for ADR’s tips to engage online. First off, know your audience. Who are you trying to reach? Can you narrow your search to a specific niche? What websites or social media sites are they on? For example, if you sell a baby product, will you market to the mother or the father? Then, where do you advertise? Facebook, Twitter, a blog? If you can narrow your search and specify the audience you will have a niche market that is easier for you to engage. Secondly, how do you plan to attract your audience? You can’t simply offer products and hope that people online will buy. There is heavy competition for whatever product you offer. Develop a content strategy. A content strategy is a plan that involves engaging consumers by providing them with your unique information or entertainment. Examples […]
