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IRF Webinar: North American Incentives Industry Outlook for 2026

by Incentive Research Foundation

During this IRF webinar, we’ll present useful insights and benchmarks on non-cash reward types reported in the Industry Outlook for 2026: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting. Focusing on North American data, our panel will discuss where spending is up, which rewards are increasing in use, and how incentive professionals are addressing current challenges, including flat budgets and rising costs.  

Panelists:

  • John Gramig, VP, Specialty Channels, Kering Eyewear
  • Anne Jetter, Strategic Sales & Buyer Relations Executive, SB Collectiv
  • Rachel McInnis, VP, Solution Strategy, Maritz
  • Stephanie Harris, President, Incentive Research Foundation

The IRF’s Industry Outlook for 2026: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting was supported by IRF Research Advocacy Partner Maritz.

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