Advertising Checking Bureau reports that 2005 brought a 20% increase in the volume of consumer rebates, store gift cards, company branded debit cards and spiff payments processed.
Manufacturers availing themselves of these payment services report accurate reimbursement, superior customer service and web based systems providing access to flexible reporting
modules.
's8220;We see our Rebate/Spiff Division as a natural extension of our Co-op Service portfolio,'s8221; said Brian McShane, President of Advertising Checking Bureau. 's8220;ACB prides
itself in the quality of customer service and the expeditious payment processing that allows our customers to implement successful Trade Promotion programs.'s8221;
ACB manages a variety of Rebate, Fulfillment, and Spiff programs for manufacturers who offer supplemental promotional funding to their trade partners. Many of ACB's8217;s consumer rebate
and salesperson spiff programs consist of the issuance of checks, store specific gift cards and company branded debit cards from Amex, Visa and Mastercard. A projected 25% increase in
2006 of the number of manufacturers availing themselves of ACB's8217;s Rebate services is a testament to the quality of customer service, fast payment and success of their web based query
tools.
's8220;The single most important factor in the outstanding growth of our programs can be attributed to ACB's8217;s ability to manage high volume, confidential information. ACB's8217;s
willingness to modify existing systems and design new data management methodologies has resulted in a successful experience with our distribution channel.'s8221; Mike Simpson, YORK UPG
's8211; Manager, Distributor Development
ACB provides manufacturers across many industries a wide range of services inclusive of; Co-op Program Administration, Competitive Ad Tracking, Rebate Payment services and Advertising
Compliance Program Administration serving to benefit both retailers and manufacturers.