Thought Leadership
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The secret weapon for B2B marketing success
When companies nurture their repeat customers, they generally enjoy more predictability in their sales and get a better return on their marketing efforts rather than churning through millions of prospects. This is where a thoughtfully designed, custom-made loyalty program can make a difference.
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Beyond swag: How strategic merchandise inspires action and strengthens brands
For marketing and sales leaders, the challenge isn’t just about brand visibility: it’s about driving action, fostering loyalty, and creating moments that matter. Merchandise and awards should do more than just bear a logo; they should solve business challenges in a way that inspires and motivates.
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Recognition’s impact on business results
At BI WORLDWIDE, we help our clients deliver real, tangible results through our recognition programs. When we ask program owners about their big goals, we often hear things like “improve culture” or “create a sense of purpose.” These are great goals, and we can certainly help with them. But that’s not what we’re asking.
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Building loyalty in a click-and-swipe-world
In a digital world that demands seamless, instant interactions, loyalty programs must be just as convenient as any service we use. After all, our wireless devices are the first things we reach for to make payments, get “face time,” and manage our lives.
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Recognition’s impact on company culture
When we think about companies with outstanding cultures, we often imagine trendy office spaces with exposed brick walls, open layouts, free drinks, and foosball tables. Similarly, when AI thinks of a great workplace culture, it shows images of young, overly cheerful employees around a reclaimed wood table, surrounded by colorful Post-it® notes.
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Overcoming obstacles to contest design
Picture this scenario: you’re in a meeting and sales are down. As you brainstorm ideas with your team, you suggest running a sales contest to close out the quarter strong. Your boss thinks it’s a genius idea and tasks you with designing a program to launch next week.
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The power of social proof
Think about the recent purchases you have made or the travel you have planned. How many reviews did you look at before making your final decision? In our connected world, “non-marketing” messages such as reviews are often the strongest voice – it’s the customer speaking on behalf of a brand.
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Points versus gift cards
The New Rules of Engagement® research shows employees who feel their organization’s incentives are exciting are eight times more likely to be inspired at work. But not all rewards drive behavior change and results.
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The trouble with money
If you ask anyone, they’ll say cash is more appealing. But based on years of research and practical application, we know inspiration is more powerful than money when it comes to changing behavior.