Creative Group, a Direct Travel company, designs programs and experiences that reward excellence and inspire people to reach their full potential.
Creative Group designs global programs and experiences that reward excellence and inspire people to reach their full potential – we call it Thrivability. We have been motivating people since 1970. As a performance improvement company, we specialize in engagement, incentive and recognition solutions, and end-to-end meeting and event management. Creative Group has been honored with the CMI 25 Award,
Creative Group designs global programs and experiences that reward excellence and inspire people to reach their full potential – we call it Thrivability. We have been motivating people since 1970. As a performance improvement company, we specialize in engagement, incentive and recognition solutions, and end-to-end meeting and event management. Creative Group has been honored with the CMI 25 Award,
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Heather Cochran-Rock is a new Program Manager in our Schaumburg office. Get to know her!
🌄 Favorite morning routine: Breakfast with her husband
🏕️ Favorite childhood memory: Summer camping trips to Maine
📃 Her quote to live by: "The best way to predict your future, is to create it!"
❤️ If she could start a non-profit, it would focus on: Infertility
#WelcomeWednesday #NewHire #LetsThrive
Climate change is taking the phrase “don’t let it rain on my parade” to the next level. ⛈️The increase in extreme weather events across the globe calls for a detailed disaster preparedness plan. Here’s what you should consider: https://bit.ly/3oyyo6N
#DisasterPrevention #ClimateChange #Events #EventProfs #LetsThrive
As weather patterns throw caution to the wind, event planners must deal with some unpleasant realities when it comes to planning events.
The events industry leans into a sustainability approach “that restores, renews, and heals - leaving host communities, attendees, nature, and society better off than we found them.” The time to start is now, and here’s how: https://bit.ly/3yVEvXE
#Sustainability #GreenMeetings #EcoFriendly #LetsThrive
Let’s move beyond simple checklists, one-time social initiatives, and basic measurements of landfill avoidance and recycling, and start thinking more systemically and longer term.
“Sometimes all it takes to believe you can do something is to see someone who looks like you do it first.” Being in an industry that champions women, it’s so exciting to see others doing the same! Representation matters – check out how Cracker Jack is celebrating women in sports: https://bit.ly/3zr6P5O
#EmpoweringWomen #Representation #LetsThrive
Cracker Jack® is adding a new face to its roster, Cracker Jill™, to celebrate women in sports. Join the cause and grab a bag today.
#JoinOurTeam! Creative Group is hiring for multiple positions. If you want to join a sweet team, check out the link below! 👇
https://bit.ly/3z03YPM
#RemoteWork #Hiring #OpenPositions #LetsThrive
Get to know Suzanne Hale, an excellent new addition to our Strategic Sourcing team!
🦄 Favorite fictional character: Michael Scott
🍟 Favorite snack: Microwave popcorn and dark chocolate
🌊 Favorite way to spend leisure time: By the water
📚 The book currently on her nightstand: Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
#WelcomeWednesday #NewHire #LetsThrive
Our Toronto office is closed today for August Long Weekend – hopefully, our Canadian employees are enjoying some well-deserved sunshine ☀️
#CivicHoliday #AugustLongWeekend #LetsThrive
You might think your incentive strategy is working, but odds are, it could be working harder... NOW is the right time to step back and evaluate – here’s why: https://bit.ly/3beuugs
#IncentiveProgram #IncentiveStrategy #LetsThrive
Robyn Morgen is a new Program Manager in our California office. Here are some fun facts about her!
📺 Favorite binge-worthy TV show: 90-Day Fiancé
✈️ Favorite place to travel: Dubai
💆♀️ If she had a day to herself, you would find her: At the spa!
❤️ If she could start a non-profit, it would focus on: Children with Diabetes
#WelcomeWednesday #NewHire #LetsThrive
A "Back to the Future" themed conference welcomed advisors “back” to their community to reconnect after years of lockdowns – complete with an 80s party, a (time-travelling 🤫) DeLorean, and an intimate, song circle performance by Grammy-Award winning Canadian artist, Chantal Kreviazuk.
#AnotherAmazingExperience #LetsThrive
Welcome back to #LeadershipCorner! Wendy Wallace, Director of Marketing, is inspired by the words of Winston Churchill, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.”
WW: “One of the positives I see emerging from the pandemic era is our collective willingness to live with uncertainty. Whether we like it or not, it has boosted our resilience – and with a world filled with so much rapid change, our ability to shift directions is crucial to our survival. I found a great podcast called A Slight Change of Plans by Maya Shankar. It blends great storytelling with the science of human behavior, showcasing people who have made bold moves in the face of big change. I encourage all my friends to listen!”
#Leadership #LetsThrive
Sunday is #InternationalSelfCareDay. Don’t forget to make time for YOU this weekend! And if you’re an event planner, here are some tips to reduce burnout: Mental Health Tips for Event Planners: https://bit.ly/3zjxAJ5
#SelfCare #MentalHealth #LetsThrive
Happy #ThriveThursdays! Today the spotlight is on Tracy Wilson, Web Project Specialist, from our Toronto office. What makes her THRIVE in her personal life?
TW: “A couple of years ago, we made a big move out of the city and into the country. I’ve always loved the outdoors and being in nature, and my new surroundings have allowed me to slow my pace and enjoy the ride. Waking up to fresh air, ever-changing scenery, and tons of trails, lakes, and towns to explore has been a game-changer. It’s impossible not to take it all in and let it all out!”
#EmployeeSpotlight #LetsThrive
A very warm welcome to Bessie Labno, an excellent new addition to our Customer Experience Team. Get to know her!
🤩 Someone she admires: Serena Williams
🍦 Favorite ice cream flavor: Peanut butter chocolate
🧾 The quote she lives by: “Integrity is like oxygen. If you don’t have it, nothing else matters”
🎶 The song she currently has on repeat: As it Was by Harry Styles
#WelcomeWednesday #NewHire #LetsThrive
One issue with many incentive programs is the failure to properly support them with the right communications. How can participants feel motivated to strive for something they don’t even know about? This is your reminder to develop a clear and compelling program marketing plan – engage your participants from the start and excite them through every step in the journey! Check out how we helped a client do exactly that: https://bit.ly/3yIm4p7
#MondayMotivation #ProgramMarketing #LetsThrive
As the industry rebuilds, the importance of learning never stops – and thought leaders are so necessary to lay a solid foundation. Janet Traphagen, Creative Group’s President, recently joined the many voices and partners of Marriott International Luxury Brands at the Meeting and Incentive Partner Council Meeting at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua 🌺
The Luxury Collection #MariottLuxuryBrands #ThoughtLeadership #Maui #RitzCarlton #LetsThrive
When it comes to planning events in the current economic climate, the early bird gets the worm! Margaret Foley-Easter, Director, Account Operations & Insights, weighed in on the cost of inflation when planning events and how to alleviate sticker shock in this latest MeetingsNet article. And a big shoutout to Julie Wildebour, Lisa Hao, Christina Nordine, and Corinne Zollars for sharing their insights! https://bit.ly/3c9Ttl9
#Inflation #EventPlanning #LetsThrive
Get to know Keely Brooks, a talented new addition to our Customer Experience team!
🍿 Favorite movie: Mamma Mia
✈️ Favorite place to travel: Rome
🧾 Best advice ever received: Be where your feet are
📚 The book currently on her nightstand: The Defining Decade
#WelcomeWednesday #NewHire #LetsThrive
Where in the world has Creative Group been? In the last 60 days, we’ve visited 16 countries, 42 cities, and created authentic, rewarding experiences for over 3000 people. Live incentive travel is back and just getting better! 🤩
#Incentive #Travel #LetsThrive
Another Amazing Experience went off with a splash in Turks and Caicos! This incentive program was all fun and sun, complete with a “white party,” endless water sports and activities, and colorful Caribbean food and music. Warm breezes and white sandy beaches for the win! ☀️
#Incentive #Travel #LetsThrive
We’re so proud of Jamie Schwartz for being named to the MeetingsNet Changemakers 2022 list. It recognizes people who left a mark on the industry with their innovation and resourcefulness. Please join us in celebrating our latest changemaker, Jamie! https://bit.ly/3NQZUa2
#Changemakers2022 #LetsThrive
Did you make it to last week’s webinar with Creative Group, PIP Connect, and Incentive Concepts? Have you considered how important it is to weave values into recognition design and gift fulfillment? We’re talking about equity, fairness, and justice. Melissa Van Dyke spoke on this and more! So ICYMI, you can find the recording here: https://bit.ly/3Asn03H
#LetsThrive
A big welcome to our new Program Manager, Nicole Sheridan! Get to know her with some fun facts:
🧾 Best advice ever received: Trust your gut!
☕ Favorite place to grab a morning beverage: Coffee at home, brewed by her husband with love
😴 If she had a day to herself, she would spend it: Napping
🦄 Favorite fictional character: Professor McGonagall or Mrs. Maisel
#WelcomeWednesday #NewHire #LetsThrive
Fifty-two and FABULOUS! 🎉 July marks Creative Group’s 52nd birthday. The world has changed a lot through the decades, but we’ve evolved too – to tackle new challenges and open new doors. Cheers to 52 years of helping people #thrive with rewarding authentic, amazing experiences all over the world.
#Birthday #Celebrating #LetsThrive
Happy Fourth of July 🎆 Our offices across the US are closed today. Enjoy the rest of the long weekend!
#LetsThrive
Wishing our Canadian Creative Group family, friends, and partners a safe and happy #CanadaDay weekend! Our Toronto office is closed today.
#LetsThrive
Incentive strategies generally reward the top tier, but what are you doing for the next level of achievers? How do you motivate this wider category of performers to keep them engaged and laser-focused? Don’t make the mistake of using cash…. It’s forgettable! It can easily become an entitlement and it’s shallow – it doesn’t provide a brag factor like high-perceived-value rewards like individual travel. https://bit.ly/3bGvWI7
#Travel #Experiences #IncentiveTravel #LetsThrive
The webinar starts in a few hours! Don’t miss your chance to hear from our very own Melissa Van Dyke in collaboration with Incentive Concepts and PIP Connect. If you haven’t already, RSVP here to join the conversation! 👉 https://bit.ly/3OAVRQb
#FreeWebinar #Recognition #EmployeeRetention #LetsThrive
Summer days and double plays for our Toronto Office ⚾ Our Creative Group Canada team enjoyed a beautiful day at the ballpark cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays!
#BlueJays #TeamEvent #LetsThrive
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Cheers to all the dads this Father’s Day! What better way to celebrate than with a dad joke? Share your favorite dad joke in the comments 👇 #HappyFathersDay #LetsThrive
Cheers to a New Year filled with endless opportunities to thrive! Happy New Year from Creative Group! 🥂✨ #HappyNewYear #2022 #LetsThrive
Happy Holidays from all of us at Creative Group! We’re excited about what the New Year will bring, and we wish you and yours nothing but sunny skies and amazing adventures ahead! ☀️ #HappyHolidays #LetsThrive
As we evolve to virtual meetings and events, think of it as an opportunity to interact with your audience in a brand new way. Genuinely connect, engage, and inspire with virtual experiences: https://bit.ly/3e3Xgfn #VirtualEvents #VirtualExperiences #VirtualMeetings #LetsThrive
What a great way to break up the week. Enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium. There are 4 baseball teams represented in this video, can you spot them?
Looking for an end-to-end meeting management tool that provides complete support for online registration, attendee management, reporting and airline ticketing? Look no further. #letsthrive #creativeedge #eventtech #attendeeregistration #meetingprofs #eventprofs https://hubs.ly/H0k1GWw0
Experiences inspire real change. Let’s talk about designing your i|xperience today. #ixperience #letsthrive #inspiration #intrigue #immersion #interruption #influence #impression
Our creative juices are flowing and we are feeling energized for the new year! #LetsThrive
Creative Group designs global programs and experiences that reward excellence and inspire people to reach their full potential – we call it Thrivability. We design and execute meeting, incentive, and recognition solutions that deliver business results by inspiring people to thrive. We have been motivating people since 1970.
Creative Group has been honored with the CMI 25 Award, recognizing the top 25 most influential meetings and incentive management companies in the U.S., since the award’s inception in 2007. Our global solutions include: meetings and events, group incentive travel, employee engagement and recognition, sales incentives and channel loyalty programs. We are able to effectively support these solutions through our proprietary attendee management tool, CreativeEDGE™, EventAPP™ mobile technology, and customizable rewards and cloud based platforms perfectly tailored to your needs.
Creative Group is a Direct Travel company.
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