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Madison is a global leader in employee recognition and incentives, pioneering digital programs since 1995. As an employee-owned company, we deliver recognition, events, and incentive travel solutions that strengthen culture and drive results.

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Designing Sales Meetings That Drive Business Outcomes, Not Just Attendance
Annual sales meetings often represent one of the largest internal investments an organization makes each...
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What Actually Drives a Successful Incentive Travel Program After 20 Years in the Field
Incentive travel has never been about the destination. That may sound surprising in an industry that...
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Sustainability Without Operational Discipline Is Just Messaging
Sustainability is now standard language in meetings and incentive travel. RFPs reference ESG commitments....

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The Unwritten Rules of Employee Advocacy

Do your employees enjoy working for you? Are they publicly enthusiastic about being a part of your company? Are they telling their friends and family about the benefits of your services and/or products? Employees are your brand Did you answer yes to the first question above; did you hesitate at…

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Embrace Careers Without Boundaries

Are you still asking employees “Where do you see yourself in five years?” when they come to an interview? Are you disgruntled when their response suggests they may leave your company for new pastures? There’s no doubt that the way people work has changed due partly to the prevailing attitudes…

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Taking “Fake News” Out of the Workplace

“Fake news” has been all over the “real news” lately. Some people are deliberately publishing hoaxes or circulating conspiracy theories (and other forms of disinformation) to advance their agendas. Fake news has damaging consequences. It can erode perceptions of reality. A constant stream of it can challenge the truth and/or…

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5 Cultural Characteristics of Forward-Looking Companies

A positive corporate culture engages and motivates employees and distinguishes the business in the marketplace. It supports a company’s bottom line and can account for a 30% economic advance in company performance. So how do today’s companies build the type of strong cultures that outclass and outlast all others? In…

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Three Things “Recognition-Rich” Cultures Have in Common

What constitutes a great company to work for? Those who have earned the distinction do more than offer attractive perks and generous benefit packages—they consistently put their employee’s first. Without question, recognition-rich cultures are the foundation upon which profitable businesses are built. So what is it about their makeup that…

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The Authentic Brand and Why Marketing and HR Should Partner

Long after legendary ad man David Ogilvy first suggested that a brand was synonymous with the personality and character of a business, marketing leaders continue to invest millions on building (and protecting) their brand profiles. This is not a misplaced effort by any means. A brand’s financial and reputational value…

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AI Can Measure Performance. It Can’t Understand It
The Data Is Getting Better — But Is the Understanding? Organizations have more performance data than ever before. productivity metrics collaboration signals output tracking behavioral analytics AI can process it all.
When Recognition Feels Automated, It Stops Working
More Recognition Isn’t Always Better. Organizations are recognizing employees more than ever. More platforms. More prompts. More visibility. On paper, it looks like progress. But employees are noticing something else: Recognition is starting to feel… automated. And when that happens, it loses its power.
Designing Sales Meetings That Drive Business Outcomes, Not Just Attendance
Annual sales meetings often represent one of the largest internal investments an organization makes each year. They bring together distributed teams. They require significant travel budgets. They demand executive time and attention. Yet many sales meetings are remembered primarily for the venue, the dinner, or the entertainment. Few are remembered for measurable business impact.
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