<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>MI Blog</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com</link><description>Keep up with the latest tips, tricks and news in the employee incentives, engagement and disbursements industries, by subscribing to the Marketing Innovators blog.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:26:47 GMT</pubDate><ttl>30</ttl><generator>Webflow</generator><atom:link href="https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Employee Service &amp; Milestone Awards: Keys to Workplace Success</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/recognizing-the-pillars-of-success-the-importance-of-employee-service-and-milestone-awards</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/recognizing-the-pillars-of-success-the-importance-of-employee-service-and-milestone-awards</guid><description>Discover the importance of employee service and milestone awards in recognizing success pillars with Marketing Innovators. 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Learn the five key questions to ask your vendor.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187dd132bcbda05ba6838_592df36830130d15678f2778_Web_Blog_Thumb_Feb2015_DataSecurity%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187dd132bcbda05ba6838_592df36830130d15678f2778_Web_Blog_Thumb_Feb2015_DataSecurity%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>3 Reasons Career Development Is Crucial and 3 Ways to Make It Work</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/3-reasons-career-development-should-be-a-business-imperative-and-3-ways-to-make-it-happen</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/3-reasons-career-development-should-be-a-business-imperative-and-3-ways-to-make-it-happen</guid><description>Explore three reasons career development should be a priority and three ways to implement by Marketing Innovators for stronger employee engagement.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d2976f5b309307fa9a_592df36830130d15678f277a_Web_Blog_Thumb_Sep2015_CareerDevelopment%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d2976f5b309307fa9a_592df36830130d15678f277a_Web_Blog_Thumb_Sep2015_CareerDevelopment%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Building Relationships for Effective Employee Engagement</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/building-relationships-for-effective-employee-engagement</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/building-relationships-for-effective-employee-engagement</guid><description>In 2015, GALLUP reported that 32% of Americans were considered engaged in their jobs, 50% were unengaged, while 17% were actively disengaged [...]</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d82309d9444464a715_592df36830130d15678f2825_04Apr2817%2520Web_Blog_Thumb_Apr2017_Engagement_250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d82309d9444464a715_592df36830130d15678f2825_04Apr2817%2520Web_Blog_Thumb_Apr2017_Engagement_250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Is Employee Engagement Different from Customer Engagement?</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/is-there-a-difference-between-employee-engagement-and-customer-engagement</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/is-there-a-difference-between-employee-engagement-and-customer-engagement</guid><description>Learn the differences between employee and customer engagement and why both are crucial for organizational success. Visit Marketing Innovator today. </description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d3152e20a973636c31_592df36830130d15678f23c8_Web_Blog_Thumb_GlobalEngagement%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d3152e20a973636c31_592df36830130d15678f23c8_Web_Blog_Thumb_GlobalEngagement%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>10 Key Questions to Ask Vendors Before Selecting Claim Systems</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/10-questions-to-ask-vendors-about-claims-before-selecting-a-channel-sales-claiming-system</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/10-questions-to-ask-vendors-about-claims-before-selecting-a-channel-sales-claiming-system</guid><description>Selecting a channel sales claiming system? Ask these 10 crucial questions to vendors to ensure smooth claim processing. Contact Marketing Innovators today.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d2ac7cabb24125e8bf_592df36830130d15678f271f_Web_Blog_Thumb_Feb2016_12QuestionsInctvs_M.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d2ac7cabb24125e8bf_592df36830130d15678f271f_Web_Blog_Thumb_Feb2016_12QuestionsInctvs_M.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Top Questions to Ask for Incentive Platform Selection</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/questions-to-ask-when-looking-for-a-sales-incentive-and-or-recognition-platform</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/questions-to-ask-when-looking-for-a-sales-incentive-and-or-recognition-platform</guid><description>Find out the key questions to ask when selecting a sales incentive or recognition platform to ensure success. 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Visit Marketing Innovators to build stronger connections.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d413fbde326cbe70bb_592df36830130d15678f2733_Web_Blog_Thumb_PromoProducts%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d413fbde326cbe70bb_592df36830130d15678f2733_Web_Blog_Thumb_PromoProducts%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>How Incentives Drive Aftermarket Channel Partner Success</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/incentive-programs-help-aftermarket-channel-partners-adapt-to-industry-trends</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/incentive-programs-help-aftermarket-channel-partners-adapt-to-industry-trends</guid><description>See how incentives drive aftermarket partners to adapt and thrive. Explore more at Marketing Innovators.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187e0cec46c88e01b9857_592df36830130d15678f2783_Web_Blog_Thumb_Mar2016_AutoChannelPartner%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187e0cec46c88e01b9857_592df36830130d15678f2783_Web_Blog_Thumb_Mar2016_AutoChannelPartner%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Impact of Culture &amp; Economic Shifts on Global Workforce Engagement</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/how-culture-and-economic-shifts-affect-engaging-your-international-workforce</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/how-culture-and-economic-shifts-affect-engaging-your-international-workforce</guid><description>Explore how global cultural and economic shifts shape employee engagement and discover strategies to adapt for global teams with Marketing Innovators.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d579de5fbffcb60294_592df36830130d15678f272b_Web_Blog_Thumb_Conference%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d579de5fbffcb60294_592df36830130d15678f272b_Web_Blog_Thumb_Conference%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Customize Engagement Strategies for Your Global Workforce</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/why-you-need-to-customize-your-engagement-strategies-for-your-global-workforce</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/why-you-need-to-customize-your-engagement-strategies-for-your-global-workforce</guid><description>Find out why personalized engagement strategies are essential for global teams. Contact Marketing Innovators to build a productive workplace culture.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d629df21548a7ec45b_592df36830130d15678f23b7_Web_Blog_Thumb_EmpEngagement%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d629df21548a7ec45b_592df36830130d15678f23b7_Web_Blog_Thumb_EmpEngagement%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>4 Holiday “Distractions” that Re-engage Employees</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/4-holiday-distractions-that-re-engage-employees</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/4-holiday-distractions-that-re-engage-employees</guid><description>With holiday gift lists calling for attention, celebrations large and small, plus plans with family and friends, there are a lot of distractions [...]</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d4df9b64470137c5a1_592df36830130d15678f2753_Web_Blog_Header_Dec2016_Distractions_250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d4df9b64470137c5a1_592df36830130d15678f2753_Web_Blog_Header_Dec2016_Distractions_250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Why (E)motional Products Engage Customers and Employees</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/forget-promotional-products-why-emotional-products-engage-customers-and-employees</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/forget-promotional-products-why-emotional-products-engage-customers-and-employees</guid><description>Find out why emotional products are more effective than promotional items in building meaningful relationships and loyalty. Contact Marketing Innovators.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187db13fbde326cbe78ec_592df36830130d15678f273c_Web_Blog_Thumb_Jan2015_PromoProd%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187db13fbde326cbe78ec_592df36830130d15678f273c_Web_Blog_Thumb_Jan2015_PromoProd%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Impact Of Employee Recognition On Business Retention And Productivity</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/employee-recognition-can-slow-the-turnover-rate-for-banking-and-financial-services</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/employee-recognition-can-slow-the-turnover-rate-for-banking-and-financial-services</guid><description>Find out how recognition programs can lower turnover rate in banking and financial services and boost employee engagement. Call Marketing Innovators today.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187da28e70462de3db373_592df36830130d15678f276f_Web_Blog_Thumb_Apr2015_FinancialServ%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187da28e70462de3db373_592df36830130d15678f276f_Web_Blog_Thumb_Apr2015_FinancialServ%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Using Social Media to Find, Manage Talent</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/theres-more-to-workplace-social-than-recognition-using-social-media-to-find-manage-talent</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/theres-more-to-workplace-social-than-recognition-using-social-media-to-find-manage-talent</guid><description>Explore how social platforms go beyond recognition to help organizations find and manage top talent effectively. Contact Marketing Innovators today.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187e8cec46c88e01ba0c5_592df36830130d15678f273d_Web_Blog_Thumb_Jan2015_Social%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187e8cec46c88e01ba0c5_592df36830130d15678f273d_Web_Blog_Thumb_Jan2015_Social%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>How to Match Your Leadership With the Greatest Coaches in Sports</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/how-to-match-your-leadership-with-the-greatest-coaches-in-sports</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/how-to-match-your-leadership-with-the-greatest-coaches-in-sports</guid><description>As we are in the throws of the NBA and NHL playoffs, and well on our way into the baseball season, it is worth noting the relevance of sports [...]</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187de0e9f2d19e0b0d7e1_5b7c8166a2ef5c5c780b693c_593045d58a571805788c0019_06Jun0117%2520Web_Blog_Thumb_June2017_Greatest%2520Coaches_250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187de0e9f2d19e0b0d7e1_5b7c8166a2ef5c5c780b693c_593045d58a571805788c0019_06Jun0117%2520Web_Blog_Thumb_June2017_Greatest%2520Coaches_250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Treat Frontline Employees Like Customers to Boost Engagement</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/want-to-engage-your-frontline-employees-treat-them-like-you-treat-your-favorite-customers</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/want-to-engage-your-frontline-employees-treat-them-like-you-treat-your-favorite-customers</guid><description>Discover how treating frontline employees like your customers can increase engagement and organizational success. 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Sales of gift cards in 2016 were expected to grow by 7 percent over $130 billion in gift [...]</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:32:44 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187e90665148239303ac7_592df36830130d15678f2756_010517%2520Web_Blog_Header_Dec2016_GiftCard%2520Fraud_250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187e90665148239303ac7_592df36830130d15678f2756_010517%2520Web_Blog_Header_Dec2016_GiftCard%2520Fraud_250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Top 4 Takeaways From the PPAI Show</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/top-4-takeaways-from-the-ppai-show</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/top-4-takeaways-from-the-ppai-show</guid><description>I just returned from the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Expo, which is one of the largest promotional products and premium</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:31:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d579de5fbffcb60294_592df36830130d15678f272b_Web_Blog_Thumb_Conference%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d579de5fbffcb60294_592df36830130d15678f272b_Web_Blog_Thumb_Conference%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Would You Treat Your Best Customers Like You Treat Your Employees?</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/would-you-treat-your-best-customers-like-you-treat-your-employees</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/would-you-treat-your-best-customers-like-you-treat-your-employees</guid><description>As an HR professional and as a consumer, I keep my eyes on trends. Trend-watching keeps me ahead of the change curve when it comes to HR. As a [...]</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:20:15 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187ed79de5fbffcb62391_592df36830130d15678f2805_02Feb2117%2520Web_Blog_Thumb_Feb2017_Treat%2520Emps%2520Like%2520Custs_250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187ed79de5fbffcb62391_592df36830130d15678f2805_02Feb2117%2520Web_Blog_Thumb_Feb2017_Treat%2520Emps%2520Like%2520Custs_250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>A Beginner’s Guide to Successful Employee Engagement</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-successful-employee-engagement</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-successful-employee-engagement</guid><description>Are you new to your management position? If so, one of the most important things you should understand is the importance of employee engagement.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:17:50 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d629df21548a7ec45b_592df36830130d15678f23b7_Web_Blog_Thumb_EmpEngagement%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d629df21548a7ec45b_592df36830130d15678f23b7_Web_Blog_Thumb_EmpEngagement%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Holiday Gift Cards</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/holiday-gift-cards</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/holiday-gift-cards</guid><description>The end of October no longer solely means all things Fall and Halloween. 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Increasing brand recognition, brand</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:59:55 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187db13fbde326cbe78ec_592df36830130d15678f273c_Web_Blog_Thumb_Jan2015_PromoProd%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187db13fbde326cbe78ec_592df36830130d15678f273c_Web_Blog_Thumb_Jan2015_PromoProd%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>3 Ways to Build &quot;Back-to-School&quot; Culture to Drive Employee Engagement</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/3-ways-to-create-a-back-to-school-culture-that-drives-employee-engagement</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/3-ways-to-create-a-back-to-school-culture-that-drives-employee-engagement</guid><description>Discover three effective ways with Marketing Innovators to create a back-to-school culture that boosts employee engagement. Call us today for more details.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:47:15 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d3fa6c7960b79aab64_592df36830130d15678f2779_Web_Blog_Thumb_Sept2015_WorkEducation%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d3fa6c7960b79aab64_592df36830130d15678f2779_Web_Blog_Thumb_Sept2015_WorkEducation%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Are You Capturing the Real ROI of Your Programs?</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/are-you-capturing-the-real-roi-of-your-programs</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/are-you-capturing-the-real-roi-of-your-programs</guid><description>Markets are volatile, costs are rising, your customers are squeezing your margins as they push for the best possible deal, and if yours is like [...]</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:27:16 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d5c6f979c9d318bd8f_592df36830130d15678f272e_Web_Blog_Thumb_ROI%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d5c6f979c9d318bd8f_592df36830130d15678f272e_Web_Blog_Thumb_ROI%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Why Energy Industries Need Rewards and Recognition Programs Right Now</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/why-energy-industries-need-rewards-and-recognition-programs-right-now</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/why-energy-industries-need-rewards-and-recognition-programs-right-now</guid><description>As technology advances, its influence on the workforce grows greater. 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While the economy continues to place pressure on your company budgets,</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:27:16 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d47ebc71ab39154c66_592df36830130d15678f272c_Web_Blog_Thumb_GiftCards%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d47ebc71ab39154c66_592df36830130d15678f272c_Web_Blog_Thumb_GiftCards%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Take a Lesson from Sales for Employee Incentives That Work</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/take-a-lesson-from-sales-for-employee-incentives-that-work</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/take-a-lesson-from-sales-for-employee-incentives-that-work</guid><description>Too often, when many of us think of incentives, we think of sales.� And why not? 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This</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:12:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d3152e20a973636c31_592df36830130d15678f23c8_Web_Blog_Thumb_GlobalEngagement%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d3152e20a973636c31_592df36830130d15678f23c8_Web_Blog_Thumb_GlobalEngagement%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>A Second Look at the Business Impact of Engaged Employees</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/a-second-look-at-the-business-impact-of-engaged-employees</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/a-second-look-at-the-business-impact-of-engaged-employees</guid><description>One of our most popular blogs in 2014 was an infographic, The Business Impact of Engaged Employees and for good reason: Engaged employees boost</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:12:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d7dd46b7b49b3a0588_592df36830130d15678f244c_Web_Blog_Thumb_Jan2015_BusImpact%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d7dd46b7b49b3a0588_592df36830130d15678f244c_Web_Blog_Thumb_Jan2015_BusImpact%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>3 Reasons Customer Satisfaction Must Drive Automotive Channel Incentives</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/3-reasons-customer-satisfaction-must-drive-automotive-channel-incentives</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/3-reasons-customer-satisfaction-must-drive-automotive-channel-incentives</guid><description>Marketing Innovators discusses three reasons why customer satisfaction should be the driving force behind automotive channel incentives.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:12:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d3d1f409c7ef7a0624_592df36830130d15678f2762_Web_Blog_Thumb_Feb2016_AutoChannelIncetives%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d3d1f409c7ef7a0624_592df36830130d15678f2762_Web_Blog_Thumb_Feb2016_AutoChannelIncetives%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>3 Steps to More Effective Service Awards</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/3-steps-to-more-effective-service-awards</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/3-steps-to-more-effective-service-awards</guid><description>Service awards (length of service awards) can be hum-drum or they can pack punch. With employee talent being the top investment for 81 percent</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:12:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d3c6f979c9d318bbe5_592df36830130d15678f2775_Web_Blog_Thumb_July2015_ServiceAwards%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d3c6f979c9d318bbe5_592df36830130d15678f2775_Web_Blog_Thumb_July2015_ServiceAwards%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>How Early Career Engagement Can Mean Long-Term Commitment</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/how-early-career-engagement-can-mean-long-term-commitment</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/how-early-career-engagement-can-mean-long-term-commitment</guid><description>So, you&#39;ve successfully recruited and onboarded new talent into your workforce. If they are young and just starting their careers, they are likely</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:12:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187dcf699c9734ae2e103_592df36830130d15678f2766_Web_Blog_Thumb_May2016_NewEmployeeEngage%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187dcf699c9734ae2e103_592df36830130d15678f2766_Web_Blog_Thumb_May2016_NewEmployeeEngage%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>You Won’t Get Today’s Top Talent with Yesterday’s Approach</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/you-wont-get-todays-top-talent-with-yesterdays-approach</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/you-wont-get-todays-top-talent-with-yesterdays-approach</guid><description>Top talent is priceless. But too often organizations short change themselves by going about attracting talent the wrong way. Here&#39;s what I mean:</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:12:57 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187ef5145ccd23d03d667_592df36830130d15678f27cf_thumbnail_Web_Blog_Header_May2016_TopTalent%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187ef5145ccd23d03d667_592df36830130d15678f27cf_thumbnail_Web_Blog_Header_May2016_TopTalent%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Does Your Employee Engagement Program Support Organizational Goals?</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/does-your-employee-engagement-program-support-organizational-goals</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/does-your-employee-engagement-program-support-organizational-goals</guid><description>Marketing Innovators explores the relationship between employee engagement programs and organizational goals. 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But there is a vast difference</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 19:16:13 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d5c6f979c9d318bd8f_592df36830130d15678f272e_Web_Blog_Thumb_ROI%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d5c6f979c9d318bd8f_592df36830130d15678f272e_Web_Blog_Thumb_ROI%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Inclusive Recognition Practices</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/inclusive-recognition-practices</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/inclusive-recognition-practices</guid><description>Does your company foster an environment that supports inclusive employee recognition? Marketing Innovators explains why inclusive recognition is important.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 19:10:34 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/65cbc04066e4d14c8dba08a9_01-25-2024-Inclusive-Recognition-Practices_Small%20(002).jpg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/65cbc04066e4d14c8dba08a9_01-25-2024-Inclusive-Recognition-Practices_Small%20(002).jpg"/></item><item><title>Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/celebrating-diversity-and-inclusion</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/celebrating-diversity-and-inclusion</guid><description>Does your company celebrate diversity and inclusion? Marketing Innovators explains why we should celebrate our differences and embrace diversity. </description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 19:10:34 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/65b90c63b138f7e05961531a_01-25-2024-Celebrating-Diversity_Small.jpg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/65b90c63b138f7e05961531a_01-25-2024-Celebrating-Diversity_Small.jpg"/></item><item><title>Social Impact and Employee Engagement</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/social-impact-and-employee-engagement</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/social-impact-and-employee-engagement</guid><description>How does your company’s social impact affect employee engagement? Marketing Innovators offers employee engagement ideas with social impact. </description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 19:10:34 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/65ae98d6766a2e9124ca9fc3_01-19-2024-Social-Impact_Small.jpg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/65ae98d6766a2e9124ca9fc3_01-19-2024-Social-Impact_Small.jpg"/></item><item><title>Quiet Quitting and What Employers Can Do About It</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/quiet-quitting-and-what-employers-can-do-about-it</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/quiet-quitting-and-what-employers-can-do-about-it</guid><description>If you&#39;re an employer struggling with quiet quitting among your workforce, follow these tips to prevent workers from mentally checking out.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 18:46:58 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187e47ebc71ab391566f2_648b49c7d83a25864319d7ab_05-12-23%2520Quiet%2520Quitting_small.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187e47ebc71ab391566f2_648b49c7d83a25864319d7ab_05-12-23%2520Quiet%2520Quitting_small.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Enhancing Workplace Success through Employee Appreciation and Incentives</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/enhancing-workplace-success-through-employee-appreciation-and-incentives</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/enhancing-workplace-success-through-employee-appreciation-and-incentives</guid><description>Dive into the world of employee appreciation and incentives with Marketing Innovators, and discover how to enhance success in your workplace.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 18:44:11 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64e92ae17d389a4cd75c6896_08-21-23%20Enhancing%20Workplace_small.jpg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64e92ae17d389a4cd75c6896_08-21-23%20Enhancing%20Workplace_small.jpg"/></item><item><title>Does Telecommuting Affect Employee Engagement?</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/does-telecommuting-affect-employee-engagement</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/does-telecommuting-affect-employee-engagement</guid><description>When Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer announced an end to the company&#39;s telecommute program, she stirred up a storm. Best Buy soon followed suit, with an [...]</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 18:25:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d3152e20a973636c31_592df36830130d15678f23c8_Web_Blog_Thumb_GlobalEngagement%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d3152e20a973636c31_592df36830130d15678f23c8_Web_Blog_Thumb_GlobalEngagement%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Rewarding Business Referrals Is Smart—Here’s How to Do It</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/rewarding-business-referrals-is-smartheres-how-to-do-it</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/rewarding-business-referrals-is-smartheres-how-to-do-it</guid><description>As we continue to serve our customers for more than 35 years, we are always considering programs that will benefit our clients and contribute</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 18:25:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187e4132bcbda05ba6f55_592df36830130d15678f2713_Web_Blog_Thumb_May2016_Referrals%2520250x250.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187e4132bcbda05ba6f55_592df36830130d15678f2713_Web_Blog_Thumb_May2016_Referrals%2520250x250.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Can Cross-Channel Collaboration Make Your Sales Incentives More Effective?</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/can-cross-channel-collaboration-make-your-sales-incentives-more-effective</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/can-cross-channel-collaboration-make-your-sales-incentives-more-effective</guid><description>Discover how cross-channel collaboration can make your sales incentives more effective with Marketing Innovators. Drive success through innovative strategies.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 18:25:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d82ac85493df4df3ea_592df36830130d15678f2759_Web_Blog_Thumb_Feb2016_ChnnlCollaboration_M.jpeg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64b187d82ac85493df4df3ea_592df36830130d15678f2759_Web_Blog_Thumb_Feb2016_ChnnlCollaboration_M.jpeg"/></item><item><title>Encourage Employee Success with the Power of Positive Feedback</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/encourage-employee-success-with-the-power-of-positive-feedback</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/encourage-employee-success-with-the-power-of-positive-feedback</guid><description>Learn how to encourage employee success with the power of positive feedback from Marketing Innovators. Foster a productive and positive work environment.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:58:16 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64f0b756f60def4bb3126185_08-30-23%20Positive%20Feedback_small.jpg" medium="image"/><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/592df36830130d15678f2370/64f0b756f60def4bb3126185_08-30-23%20Positive%20Feedback_small.jpg"/></item><item><title>Reaping the Rewards of a Customer Loyalty Program: Unlocking Business Success</title><link>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/reaping-the-rewards-of-a-customer-loyalty-program-unlocking-business-success</link><guid>https://www.marketinginnovators.com/blog/reaping-the-rewards-of-a-customer-loyalty-program-unlocking-business-success</guid><description>Unlock business success with Marketing Innovators&#39; insights on the benefits of a customer loyalty program. 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