Tag: Event Marketing

The Truth About Initiating a Consumer Incentive Program

Roughly 12 million Americans used a prepaid debit card at least once a month and collectively loaded $65 billion to them. Prepaid cards can be an awesome tool for many different people. They are safer than cash and remove the threat of overdraft fees and bounced checks. According to a recent market research study, 96 percent of users of respondents said the cards were useful, and 94 percent would recommend a reloadable prepaid card to someone else. Prepaid cards are the top customer incentive of 2015. So what are some key points for developing a successful consumer incentive program? Read on for the top seven qualities in prepaid debit cards. Cash management is… just that! An option for managing your cash flow. This allows customers to put how much money they want to spend on the card before they go purchase. This makes spending easier for families to watch their budget and possibly manage to spend for young children. Other options allow consumers to earn points from specific products they purchase, such as gas, clothing, or possibly even groceries. Event marketing is a huge industry that physically draws people in and gives them an actual experience. By hosting an event […]

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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 […]

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