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• October 2008 Issue
• August 2008 Issue
• July 2008 Issue
• June 2008 Issue
• April 2008 Issue
• March 2008 Issue
• February 2008 Issue
• January 2008 Issue
• November 2007 Issue
• September 2007 Issue
• August 2007 Issue

October 2008 Issue

Issue Highlights

• Why Your Incentive Program Will Outlast This Downturn
• 2008 Motivation Show Attendance Shows a Decline
• IMA "Circle of Excellence" Winners Illustrate Incentives at Work
• Should You Modify Your Incentive Program in a Down Economy?
• Industry Leadership Council Is Formed to Promote Industry Outreach

August 2008 Issue

Issue Highlights

• Array of Survey Results Point to Engagement Efforts' ROI
• Motivation Show 2008 Offers Lineup of Star Speakers and Sessions
• Registration Opens for 2009 PPAI Expo
• MotivationConnect365: Your Ticket to a Year-Long Motivation Experience
• Influence of Purchasing & Procurement on Incentive Travel Decisions

July 2008 Issue

Issue Highlights

• How Purchasing and Procurement Impact Incentive Travel Decisions
• Motivation Show Attendees Will Get More Educational Sessions
• Incentive Federation Unveils New Informational Web Site
• Promotional Products Sales Hit Record Levels
• IMA Executive Summit Will "Unlock the Vault"

June 2008 Issue

Issue Highlights

• Employee Lifetime Value Gains Attention with New Research
• IMA Executive Summit Will "Unlock the Vault"
• White Paper from IPC Outlines "New Rules of Engagement"
• Freshen Up on Promotion Marketing Basics, Marketing Accountability
• Survey Asks Why End Users Don't Attend Industry Trade Shows

April 2008 Issue

Issue Highlights

• NYIRR "Brands Expo" Will Link Brands and People
• Nine Out of Ten Real Estate Agencies Use Promotional Products
• IRF Invitational Features Networking and Roundtables
• Job Seekers Look for a "Cohesive Workplace Culture"
• RPI Conference Promotes Employee Engagement

March 2008 Issue

Issue Highlights

• PPAI Opposes Massachusetts Bill Banning Pharmaceutical Industry Incentives
• Carly Fiorina and Steven Levitt Will Speak at PMA Conference
• Could Digital Media Help Incentive Companies Survive a Downturn?
• NYIRR "Brands" Expo Seeks to Connect Brands and People
• Tradeshow Professionals Say Promotional Products Drive Booth Traffic

February 2008 Issue

Issue Highlights

• Carly Fiorina Will Keynote PMA Integrated Marketing Conference
• NYIRR "Brands" Expo Focuses on Connecting Brands and People
• More Companies Are Learning About "Brand Engagement"
• PPAI President Will Look After Small Business Interests
• ROI Prompts Marketers to Use Employee Incentives and Recognition

January 2008 Issue

Issue Highlights

• Incentive Travel Not Affected by Security Concerns
• PPAI Expo 2008 Breaks Attendance Records
• IMA Leadership Plans Growth Strategy
• REGGIE Awards Will Highlight PMA Integrated Marketing Conference
• Gift Cards Show Promise as Consumer Incentive

November 2007 Issue

Issue Highlights

• 2007 Incentive Federation Study Tracks Growth of Incentive Marketplace
• Motivation Show Results Point to a Promising 2008
• Promotional Products Drive Trade Show Traffic
• Gift Cards Overtake Cash as an Employee Incentive
• Circle of Excellence Awards Showcase Results-Oriented Incentive Programs

September 2007 Issue

Issue Highlights

• New Web Service Enhances Attendee Experience at 2007 Motivation Show
• End-Users Offer Incentive Program Sales Tips
• "Executive Leadership Series" Tops Show's Educational Slate
• Boost Your Promotional Products Marketing Skills
• Countering Myths About Coupon Redemption

August 2007 Issue

Issue Highlights

• Mark Your Calendars for the 2007 Motivation Show in Chicago
• White Paper: Brands Can Benefit from Special Markets
• Does Your Incentive Program Suffer from ROI Myopia?
• Paper Explores the Link Between Employee Satisfaction and Stock Performance
• NAER Launches New Brand Identity as Recognition Professionals International