Incentive - August 2008 - (Page 63)

AWARDS TOP ELECTRONICS GIFTS TECH TRENDS Finding Electronics merchandise that motivates By Ben Chapman E l e c t ro n i c s : It’s the product category that can zap life into hohum incentive programs, and fresh merchandise from leading suppliers is giving yet another boost to this vital arena of motivational merchandise. While most of this summer’s new technology is continuing to evolve along familiar lines, the sought-after product category continues to break new ground in incentives. A look at the electronics coming to market this season shows what really motivates. Digital cameras, GPS, high-end audio, and home theater are biggies, with peripherals and portable electronics rounding out the picture. Though many organizations are facing uncertain business conditions and budgetary pressure on incentives, Monster Cable’s iCarPlay (left) and Toshiba Qosmio laptop incentivemag.com | August 2008 | Incentive | 63 http://incentivemag.com Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Incentive - August 2008Incentive - August 2008ContentsEditor's NoteIn the NewsCover Story: Amgen and Avnet, a Pair of Fortune 200 companies, are taking two very Different Approaches to Rolling out a Global Recognition ProgramIncentive Interview: Author, Speaker, Professor, Refugee; Steve L. Robbins’ many hats have led him to ask, “What if ... The World isn’t as We Think It Is?”Case Study: Rudi’s Organic Bakery Found that an incentive trip with a Strong Social Responsibility Component Works WondersGift Card IQBanking on RelationshipsCorporate Comics Make Serious PointsIncentive Primer: Tom MillerGas Incentives Rev UpLegal Ease: Pitfalls Beyond TaxesMy Turn: Airline Frequent Flier ProgramsTravel News: Where To Go and What To DoAmalfi Coast: A Classic Italian DestinationHong Kong: The Original Chinese IncentiveIreland: South, East, West, and Now Northpotentials Here and NowElectronics: Top Tech TrendsLuxury Goods: Exceptional AwardsCorporate Gifting: Rules and IdeasExcite and Incent: Spot RewardsAdvertiser IndexOff the Cuff: Hollis H. 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Robbins’ many hats have led him to ask, “What if ... The World isn’t as We Think It Is?” (Page 26)Incentive - August 2008 - Incentive Interview: Author, Speaker, Professor, Refugee; Steve L. Robbins’ many hats have led him to ask, “What if ... The World isn’t as We Think It Is?” (Page 27)Incentive - August 2008 - Case Study: Rudi’s Organic Bakery Found that an incentive trip with a Strong Social Responsibility Component Works Wonders (Page 28)Incentive - August 2008 - Case Study: Rudi’s Organic Bakery Found that an incentive trip with a Strong Social Responsibility Component Works Wonders (Page 29)Incentive - August 2008 - Gift Card IQ (Page 30)Incentive - August 2008 - Gift Card IQ (Page 31)Incentive - August 2008 - Gift Card IQ (Page 32)Incentive - August 2008 - Banking on Relationships (Page 33)Incentive - August 2008 - Banking on Relationships (Page 34)Incentive - August 2008 - Banking on Relationships (Page 35)Incentive - August 2008 - Banking on Relationships (Page 36)Incentive - August 2008 - Banking on Relationships (Page 37)Incentive - August 2008 - Corporate Comics Make Serious Points (Page 38)Incentive - August 2008 - Corporate Comics Make Serious Points (Page 39)Incentive - August 2008 - Corporate Comics Make Serious Points (Page 40)Incentive - August 2008 - Incentive Primer: Tom Miller (Page 41)Incentive - August 2008 - Gas Incentives Rev Up (Page 42)Incentive - August 2008 - Gas Incentives Rev Up (Page 43)Incentive - August 2008 - Gas Incentives Rev Up (Page 44)Incentive - August 2008 - Legal Ease: Pitfalls Beyond Taxes (Page 45)Incentive - August 2008 - My Turn: Airline Frequent Flier Programs (Page 46)Incentive - August 2008 - My Turn: Airline Frequent Flier Programs (Page 47)Incentive - August 2008 - Travel News: Where To Go and What To Do (Page 48)Incentive - August 2008 - Travel News: Where To Go and What To Do (Page 49)Incentive - August 2008 - Amalfi Coast: A Classic Italian Destination (Page 50)Incentive - August 2008 - Amalfi Coast: A Classic Italian Destination (Page 51)Incentive - August 2008 - Hong Kong: The Original Chinese Incentive (Page 52)Incentive - August 2008 - Hong Kong: The Original Chinese Incentive (Page 53)Incentive - August 2008 - Hong Kong: The Original Chinese Incentive (Page 54)Incentive - August 2008 - Hong Kong: The Original Chinese Incentive (Page 55)Incentive - August 2008 - Ireland: South, East, West, and Now North (Page 56)Incentive - August 2008 - Ireland: South, East, West, and Now North (Page 57)Incentive - August 2008 - Ireland: South, East, West, and Now North (Page 58)Incentive - August 2008 - Ireland: South, East, West, and Now North (Page 59)Incentive - August 2008 - potentials Here and Now (Page 60)Incentive - August 2008 - potentials Here and Now (Page 61)Incentive - August 2008 - potentials Here and Now (Page 62)Incentive - August 2008 - Electronics: Top Tech Trends (Page 63)Incentive - August 2008 - Electronics: Top Tech Trends (Page 64)Incentive - August 2008 - Electronics: Top Tech Trends (Page 65)Incentive - August 2008 - Electronics: Top Tech Trends (Page 66)Incentive - August 2008 - Luxury Goods: Exceptional Awards (Page 67)Incentive - August 2008 - Luxury Goods: Exceptional Awards (Page 68)Incentive - August 2008 - Luxury Goods: Exceptional Awards (Page 69)Incentive - August 2008 - Luxury Goods: Exceptional Awards (Page 70)Incentive - August 2008 - Corporate Gifting: Rules and Ideas (Page 71)Incentive - August 2008 - Corporate Gifting: Rules and Ideas (Page 72)Incentive - August 2008 - Corporate Gifting: Rules and Ideas (Page 73)Incentive - August 2008 - Corporate Gifting: Rules and Ideas (Page 74)Incentive - August 2008 - Corporate Gifting: Rules and Ideas (Page 75)Incentive - August 2008 - Corporate Gifting: Rules and Ideas (Page 76)Incentive - August 2008 - Corporate Gifting: Rules and Ideas (Page 77)Incentive - August 2008 - Corporate Gifting: Rules and Ideas (Page 78)Incentive - August 2008 - Corporate Gifting: Rules and Ideas (Page 79)Incentive - August 2008 - Excite and Incent: Spot Rewards (Page 80)Incentive - August 2008 - Advertiser Index (Page 81)Incentive - August 2008 - Off the Cuff: Hollis H. 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