The more things change, the more they stay the same when it comes to popular categories of workplace incentives. Employees loved cameras and consumer electronics as incentives 20 years ago, and they love them today. Some of the names have changed and some of the stalwarts are still around. If this review of new goodies only whets your appetite, call the contacts listed and they’ll have plenty of other new products to show you.
Job Rocker
The Job Rocker wireless speaker from Ion is the perfect companion for construction sites, home improvement projects or any task that has potential to get a little dirty. Stream music wirelessly from an iPhone, iPod or Android device. A built-in battery can supply the site with music for up to 50 hours. The rugged design is engineered to take a beating and last longer than any other comparable work site addition. For more information, contact Allyson Krichman at Rymax Marketing Services at 866-879-2581 or email akrichman@rymaxinc.com.
Next generation Rebel
The new EOS Rebel SL1 is small in size but enormous in performance. It delivers images of extraordinary quality — ideal for those stepping up from a smartphone or compact camera. An impressive ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable to H: 25600) for stills and 100-6400 (expandable to H: 12800) for video, plus up to 4.0 fps continuous shooting make this camera the go-to for any photo opportunity, even in dim lighting or when capturing fast action subjects. For more information, contact Canon Special Accounts at 866-50-CANON or visit canon.com/corporategifts.
A night at the movies
With home entertainment all the rage, Pocket Projector Mobile’s 100-Lumen HDMI mega-bright lamp puts the big screen wherever you want it. Projects for up to two hours on a single charge. Its internal battery recharges via USB and even doubles as a powerful backup battery for your devices when fully charged. A built-in focus wheel lets users adjust the display for optimum resolution. Dual speakers with volume control provide excellent audio — or add separate speakers using the 3.5mm audio-out jack. The Pocket Projector Mobile includes an HDMI cable, a Micro HDMI adapter and a Mini HDMI adapter. For details, contact Robert Ludwig of Brookstone Special Markets at 603-577-8134 or email RLudwig@brookstone.com.
Vivofit Fitness Bracelet
Garmin’s Vivofit Bracelet can turn good intentions into lifelong habits. This fitness band learns the user’s current activity level and assigns a daily goal, tracks progress and reminds the user when it’s time to move. At Garmin Connect, users can join online challenges, start their own competitions and even track their total sleep hours as well as periods of movement and restful sleep. Plus, the Vívofit band is water-resistant, so users can shower worry-free. For more information, contact Eric Anderson, Director of Sales at PMC (pmc.almo.com/index.asp) at 262-203-5440 or email eanderson@almo.com.
Fast and feature-rich
Photo enthusiasts can test their creativity with the premium a6000 mirrorless DSLR that’s focused on speed. Every artistic shot — from fast-action to candid — benefits from 24.3MP detail and the world’s fastest auto focus. Compact and lightweight, yet durable. The pop-up flash makes it that much more versatile. For more information, contact Sony at 866-596-4823 or visit Sony.com/motivation.
Fuji incentive bundle
In response to growing consumer demand, Fujifilm has announced its latest SLR Promotional Bundle sold exclusively within the incentive industry. Each bundle includes the Fujifilm X-A1 16MP SLR camera with 50mm lens, an additional 230mm lens, heavy-duty canvas gadget bag and 8GB SD media card. For more information, contact Joe Hafenscher of Fujifilm Special Markets at 800-869-8600 or email jhafenscher@fujifilm.com.
