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Deborah Merkin

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Deborah Merkin, CEO and Founder of GiftCard Partners™, Inc. and Engage2Reward™ LLC, brings two decades of experience to the forefront of the gift card industry. Armed with a BS from University of Massachusetts Amherst and an MBA from Babson College, Deborah's career spans technology startups and corporate giants, including AT&T Capital and Staples. A pioneer in establishing and shaping lucrative new distribution channels, Deborah’s expertise grew through consultancy roles with Linens’N Things and CVS®. This journey marked her entrance into the gift card and incentives industry and ultimately laid the foundation for the conception of GiftCard Partners. A Certified Women Owned Business, GiftCard Partners was founded in 2005 and has received the prestigious Best and Brightest Company to Work For® Award for 10 years nationally. With a focus on assertiveness and balanced steadiness, Deborah continues to drive innovation and growth in the dynamic world of gift cards. Beyond her professional success, Deborah is deeply involved in community service, recently joining the board of JBBBS.org and previously serving on the board of JFSMW.org for 5 years.
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How to Reconnect and Build Customer Relationships

For many real estate agents, the relationship between agent and customer ends when the closing is complete. Houses are a long term investment for most and aren’t a frequently purchased item. However, there are proven ways to not only reconnect with customers but to build customer relationships. Here are 4 ways to accomplish both.

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Using Gift Cards For Employee Travel Expenses

We recently discussed how 63 percent of companies were spending more than $100,000 annually on employee travel expenses. With more and more employers using telecommuting and teleconferencing, the need for business travel has slowed down, but not by much. Employee travel has grown by about 3 percent in recent years, while the average travel budget has stayed the same.

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Free Webinar: Making Dollars & Sense Out of Wellness Incentives

On Thursday, Aug. 4, four industry experts engaged in a candid discussion about the wellness incentive market. With four out of five employers offering wellness programs with the expectation of reducing health plan costs, there is a lot of pressure on the industry. However, if wellness incentives are not well executed, the return on investment benefits for employers will not be recognized. So who can you turn to for guidance through an evolving industry? Meet the panelists:

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The Future of Corporate Wellness Programs

Corporate wellness programs have been around for a while, in fact, approximately 76% of companies have implemented a corporate wellness program or resource. But like most new ideas, there comes a point where things evolve, and that time for corporate wellness programs is now. Take a look at how corporate wellness has already changed what the future holds for wellness and how it could effect to your program.

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How to Motivate Your Sales Team with Gift Card Rewards

Motivating your sales team is an essential component of your organization’s overall success. A highly motivated sales team is more engaged, experiences lower levels of absenteeism, and is better equipped to acquire and maintain loyal clients. However, motivation isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach; it requires a combination of recognition and appreciation tailored to the unique preferences of each salesperson.

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