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THE 411 JKL ABC ABC information you need on top incentive suppliers Sony Electronics Inc. Company 411 In 1960, with a capital investment of $500,000, Sony established its first major overseas operation in the United States. Housed in a small New York City warehouse and employing six people, this seedling operation soon took root and grew into one of the most dynamic and largest of Sony’s worldwide operations. North America makes up about one-third of Sony’s worldwide operations, and Sony Electronics Inc. North America represents the largest single geographical operation of the corporation. Operations include manufacturing and engineering, design, sales, marketing, distribution, systems integration and customer service of electronics and recording media products for the consumer, IT, broadcast, commercial and institutional market segments. For more than 40 years, North America has had a love affair with the Sony brand. During that time, Sony has created numerous products and technologies that have helped make consumers’ lives easier, more enjoyable and more productive. At the same time, the company has earned a solid reputation for quality, reliability, innovation and stylish design. Americans named Sony the best brand for seven consecutive years.* Sony Electronics is the largest component of Sony Corporation of America, the U.S. holding company for Sony’s U.S.-based electronics and entertainment businesses. Sony’s principal U.S. businesses include: Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Music Entertainment Inc., Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Broadband Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment America, Metreon, Sony Style and Sony Wonder Technology Lab. Enticing rewards that maximize trophy value Services Sony products can stimulate and inspire great performance at every level. And Sony’s staff of incentive professionals can assist you every step of the way. Programs range from the Sony Collection, a flexible and turnkey program, to a sales incentive program, a consumer incentive program, a dealer incentive program and an employee recognition program. Products The company is committed to maintaining a leadership position in consumer electronics, broadcast and professional systems and information technology products. Sony is also committed to developing new technologies that reflect the networked convergence of audio, video and information technology. For More Information CALL: (800) 833-6302 CLICK: www.motivation.sony.com *Source: Harris Interactive, Annual Harris Poll on the Best Brands, 2000—2006. Sony Cyber-shot® 10.1 megapixel Digital Camera Sony 40” BRAVIA® W Series LCD Flat Panel HDTV (Image is simulated) 72 INCENTIVE MAY 2008 | SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION http://www.motivation.sony.com

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Incentive - May 2008 Contents Editor's Note: Turn to Incentives in Hard Times In The News: At IMRA Conference, Trade Show Talk; In Utah, Team-Building Trauma Cover Story: Can Incentives Save the Media Business? Incentive Interview: Our New Columnist, Christi L. Gibson Case Study: Architecture Firm WESKetch Builds a Recognition Plan Incentives in a Recession: Advice on Adjusting Your Plan Office Bullies: The Scourge of the Workplace Can Be Reined In Original Research: Incentive Sales IQ Report Recognition@Work: Stop Driving Your Top People Away Incentive Primer: Ways to Foster Creativity in Your Organization Travel News Puerto Rico: Shining Star's Trendy Makeover Mexico: Cancun and Cabo Still Have It Potentials Here and Now Luggage and Leather Goods Gift Cards: F&B Advertiser Index Last Word: Stanley Bing Gives Wimpy Bosses a Nuggie

Incentive - May 2008

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