Canonical URL: https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/allstar-highlights-reward-mix-and-measurement-in-recognition-design-ff15757350c6/ --- description: AllStar’s June 2019 discussion of incentive research considers gift cards, merchandise, travel and the experience of receiving an award. title: AllStar highlights reward mix and measurement in recognition design image: https://giftcard.news/images/social/v1/allstar-highlights-reward-mix-measurement-recognition-design-3d7ddc5224cf4dc13e71de09a5f6cee0.jpg --- 1. [Home](https://giftcard.news/) 2. [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) 3. AllStar highlights reward mix and measurement in recognition design [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News # AllStar highlights reward mix and measurement in recognition design AllStar’s June 2019 discussion of incentive research considers gift cards, merchandise, travel and the experience of receiving an award. By [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) Published: June 12, 2019 at 02:59 PM 1 min read Share [ ](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fallstar-highlights-reward-mix-and-measurement-in-recognition-design-ff15757350c6%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dx%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&text=AllStar%20highlights%20reward%20mix%20and%20measurement%20in%20recognition%20design "X") [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fallstar-highlights-reward-mix-and-measurement-in-recognition-design-ff15757350c6%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dlinkedin%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "LinkedIn") [ ](https://wa.me/?text=AllStar%20highlights%20reward%20mix%20and%20measurement%20in%20recognition%20design%20https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fallstar-highlights-reward-mix-and-measurement-in-recognition-design-ff15757350c6%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dwhatsapp%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "WhatsApp") ![All Star Incentives source illustration for AllStar highlights reward mix and measurement in recognition design](https://giftcard.news/images/variants/v1/allstar-highlights-reward-mix-measurement-recognition-design-all-star-incentives-source-illustration-w451.webp) Photo: Source: allstarincentives.com [AllStar](https://giftcard.news/company/allstar/) has highlighted the use of multiple reward types within employee recognition programs, drawing on Incentive Research Foundation work in a June 12, 2019 article. In AllStar’s account of the research, program designers selected gift cards when quick delivery and ease of administration mattered. Merchandise was associated with creating excitement or linking an award with the sponsor’s brand, while travel offered an experience with greater cost and administrative demands. The company also emphasized how an award is presented. Recognition of individuals and teams in a shared celebration was described as an important part of the experience, alongside the reward itself. AllStar distinguished measurable business outcomes, such as sales and productivity, from broader objectives including morale, teamwork and workplace culture. It warned that evaluation is often overlooked even when sponsors intend a program to support those goals. The provider recommended establishing a reliable starting point and measuring effectiveness so later decisions can draw on results. It also argued that outside incentive specialists can contribute to strategy and program design, beyond sourcing rewards or operating the technology platform. ## Sources and documents ExpandCollapse * [The Use of Non-Cash Awards in Recognition Programs](https://allstarincentives.com/the-use-of-non-cash-awards-in-recognition-programs/?utm%5Fsource=giftcard.news) — All Star Incentives ## In this article ### Companies * [AllStar](https://giftcard.news/company/allstar/) Share [ ](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fallstar-highlights-reward-mix-and-measurement-in-recognition-design-ff15757350c6%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dx%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial&text=AllStar%20highlights%20reward%20mix%20and%20measurement%20in%20recognition%20design "X") [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fallstar-highlights-reward-mix-and-measurement-in-recognition-design-ff15757350c6%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dlinkedin%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "LinkedIn") [ ](https://wa.me/?text=AllStar%20highlights%20reward%20mix%20and%20measurement%20in%20recognition%20design%20https%3A%2F%2Fgiftcard.news%2Frewards-loyalty%2Fallstar-highlights-reward-mix-and-measurement-in-recognition-design-ff15757350c6%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dwhatsapp%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dsocial "WhatsApp") ![Portrait of Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/images/variants/v1/suzie-elis-editorial-portrait-w320.webp) About the author ## [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) Journalist — Gift Cards & Digital Gifting Suzie Elis covers gift card products, digital gifting and distribution for Gift Card News. 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