Preferred Buyer Program 2009 Application Form

Introducing The Motivation Show Preferred Buyer Program!

A new opportunity for qualified buyers to visit the world's largest incentive and recognition industry event, enjoy complimentary accommodations and other benefits, while networking with key suppliers.

Qualifying Criteria: To qualify for this program, you must be an active buyer of merchandise incentives and awards, promotional products, gift cards and business gifts (this includes Corporate End-Buyers, Agencies, Promotional Consultants, Catalog Buyers, and other merchandise Resellers) and you must provide information on your purchasing authority, annual budget, previous programs, and potential for future business. Preferred Buyers are required to attend eight (8) pre-scheduled appointments with program sponsors during The Motivation Show in order to receive the following benefits. Additional appointments can be scheduled with exhibitors of your choice. If you cannot meet these criteria, please pass this invitation on to a qualified colleague.

Preferred Buyers will receive the following benefits:

  • Two (2) nights accommodation in an official Motivation Show participating hotel
  • Local transfers between airport, official hotels and McCormick Place
  • Complimentary Exhibit Hall registration
  • Complimentary Full-Conference registration to attend all education sessions of your choice
  • Access to exclusive Preferred Buyer Lounge on the exhibit floor providing refreshments and Internet access
  • Access to hospitality functions and networking events sponsored by participating organizations

Note: Qualified applicants who do NOT receive Preferred Buyer status will receive complimentary Exhibit Hall registration (a $20.00 value) and a 50% discount off of the Full-Conference registration ($145 value).

There are a limited number of Preferred Buyer openings, so we urge you to apply now!

Deadline to apply online is July 30, 2009.

Please take 15 minutes to complete the application.


All fields must be completed. Applications that do not include complete information cannot be considered.

1. Please verify:

Name
Company
Title
Address
City/Town
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Email:

2. Your Firm's primary product/service (Select one - printed on your badge)
End Buyer Categories:
Manufacturer
Retailer/Food/Lodging Service
Financial/Insurance/Real Estate
Medical/Pharmaceutical/Healthcare
Media/Publishing/Internet
Transportation/Communications/Utilities
Services (Business or Professional)
Other Buyer
Supplier Categories:
Incentive Company
Ad/Marketing/Sales Promo Agency
Meeting Planner
Travel Agency/Fulfillment
Other Supplier

3. Have you attended The Motivation Show in the past? (Select all that apply)
Yes, in 2008
Yes, in 2007
Yes, in 2006
I have not attended in the last three years

4. What is your involvement with incentives and recognition awards? (Select all that apply)
Recommend
Purchase
Approve
None

5. How many years have you been involved in planning incentive and recognition programs? (Select one only)
Less than 1 year
1-4 Years
5-9 Years
10+ Years

6. Your involvement includes? (Select all that apply)
Merchandise Incentives/Awards
Promotional Products/Ad Specialties
Gift Cards/Debit Cards
Travel Incentives
Meeting Services/Sites
Event Marketing/Services

7. What merchandise do you use, or plan to use? (Select all that apply)

Apparel
Appliances
Automotive
Awards/Trophies
Books/Tapes/CD's
Cameras
Cleaning and Floor Care
Clocks
Computers
Crafts/Hobbies
Electronics
Food/Beverage
Giftware
Health/Beauty
Home Furnishings
Housewares
Inflatables
Jewelry
Lawn/Garden
Leather Goods & Accessories
Linens/Domestics
Luggage
Office Equipment
Optical Goods
Patio
Personal Accessories
Personal Care
Pet Supplies
Recreation/Leisure
Security/Safety
Smokers' Products
Sporting Goods
Telephone/Communications
Tools/Hardware
Toys/Games
Travel Specialties
Watches
Writing Instruments

8. What is your annual expenditure for incentive and recognition programs? (Select one only)
Under $25,000
$25,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $499,999
$500,000 to $999,999
$1 million to $5 million
More than $5 million

PREVIOUS Programs: Please tell us about the last TWO incentive and recognition programs that you have planned or operated.

9. PROGRAM #1: Type of Program: (Select all that apply)
Dealer Distributor
Sales Incentive
Employee Recognition
Consumer Offer
Safety Award
Non-Sales Referral
Other (please explain)

a. Name of organization/client:
b. Program description:
c. Merchandise Used (Please provide supplier name, contact name, phone and/or email address):
d. Dates:
e. Number of Participants:
f. Total Program Budget/Cost:

10. PROGRAM #2: Type of Program: (Select all that apply)
Dealer Distributor
Sales Incentive
Employee Recognition
Consumer Offer
Safety Award
Non-Sales Referral
Other (please explain)

a. Name of organization/client:
b. Program description:
c. Merchandise Used (Please provide supplier name, contact name, phone and/or email address):
d. Dates:
e. Number of Participants:
f. Total Program Budget/Cost:

FUTURE Programs: Please tell us about the next TWO incentive or recognition programs you are currently planning:

11. PROGRAM #1: Type of Program: (Select all that apply)
Dealer Distributor
Sales Incentive
Employee Recognition
Consumer Offer
Safety Award
Non-Sales Referral
Other (please explain)

a. Merchandise being considered (Select all that apply)
Apparel
Appliances
Automotive
Awards/Trophies
Books/Tapes/CD's
Cameras
Cleaning and Floor Care
Clocks
Computers
Crafts/Hobbies
Electronics
Food/Beverage
Giftware
Health/Beauty
Home Furnishings
Housewares
Inflatables
Jewelry
Lawn/Garden
Leather Goods & Accessories
Linens/Domestics
Luggage
Office Equipment
Optical Goods
Patio
Personal Accessories
Personal Care
Pet Supplies
Recreation/Leisure
Security/Safety
Smokers' Products
Sporting Goods
Telephone/Communications
Tools/Hardware
Toys/Games
Travel Specialties
Watches
Writing Instruments
b. Proposed Dates:
c. Expected Number of Participants:
d. Total Program Budget:

12. PROGRAM #2: Type of Program: (Select all that apply)
Dealer Distributor
Sales Incentive
Employee Recognition
Consumer Offer
Safety Award
Non-Sales Referral
Other (please explain)

a. Merchandise being considered (Select all that apply)
Apparel
Appliances
Automotive
Awards/Trophies
Books/Tapes/CD's
Cameras
Cleaning and Floor Care
Clocks
Computers
Crafts/Hobbies
Electronics
Food/Beverage
Giftware
Health/Beauty
Home Furnishings
Housewares
Inflatables
Jewelry
Lawn/Garden
Leather Goods & Accessories
Linens/Domestics
Luggage
Office Equipment
Optical Goods
Patio
Personal Accessories
Personal Care
Pet Supplies
Recreation/Leisure
Security/Safety
Smokers' Products
Sporting Goods
Telephone/Communications
Tools/Hardware
Toys/Games
Travel Specialties
Watches
Writing Instruments
b. Proposed Dates:
c. Expected Number of Participants:
d. Total Program Budget:

I warrant that all responses provided herein are the truth and that I am currently a full-time employee of the organization indicated above (or independent reseller with appropriately qualified clients who will verify the information included here). I also understand that it may be necessary for The Motivation Show Preferred Buyer team to verify the above information by contacting my employer and/or appropriate suppliers.
I AGREE TO THIS STATEMENT BY CHECKING THIS BOX

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