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Posted by Jason Black (Member # 684) on 11-25-2002, 09:12 PM:

Anyone else participating in this program with Fox? If so, have you redeemed any of your rewards points for "prizes"?

Posted by John Scott (Member # 520) on 11-25-2002, 11:49 PM:

I participate in Fox Rewards, and have for almost 2 years now. I've redeemed for a leather briefcase and a home theatre system.

Posted by Tony Ratcliff (Member # 1196) on 11-26-2002, 11:52 AM:

I'm not familiar with this program. What is it?

Tony

Posted by Jason Black (Member # 684) on 11-26-2002, 05:31 PM:

Fox has a rewards program set up so that when you provide photos of displaying their promotional materials (banners/standees/clings) you are given xxx points. The points vary from item to item. You used to be able to call in and do random trailer quizzes and gain points. You get points for trailer checks and having their trailers programmed in accordance to their request(s). You tyhen are able to redeem these points for all sorts of merchandise/gifts from a redemption book about 2 inches thick!. THey have all sorts of stuff in it, from simple gidgets to riding mowers to HDTV's and everything inbetween... The redemption catalog is sorta like a Service Merchandise catalog from days gone past. I'm not sure if that company is still around anywhere or not...

The reason I asked.. I've gotten like 180,000 points and I'm trying to score a new TV...just wondered if anyone else had "struck it big" by simply doing their job...

So, to the people at Fox... a big fat [thumbsup]

to you for this program... [Big Grin]

Posted by John Scott (Member # 520) on 11-26-2002, 07:25 PM:

You can also visit foxrewards.com to register, find out information about the program, see the online version of the catalog (and order stuff from it), and take the trailer quizes there.

I found that investing in a polaroid camera for the Fox Rewards stuff has been invaluable with regards to this.

Posted by System Notices (Member # 2357) on 03-10-2005, 08:30 PM:

It has been 835 days since the last post.

Posted by Jason Black (Member # 684) on 03-10-2005, 08:30 PM:

EDIT I know how that damn SOUP NAZI works now.. LOL..
BUMP..

To the foks at Fox... A big super fat [thumbsup]

I just redeemed points for a new Whirlpool Super Quiet Plus Washer, Super capacity dryer, and a Whirlpool Gold Dishwasher for my house!!! Woo Hoooo [Big Grin]

And I *still* have points left for more goodies!

Man.. I feel like a kid in a candy store with a pocket full of change. If I coudl only get the company to kick in a new radiant top range for my 'leaving' I'd be SET. LOL...

Again, if anyone from, or affiliated with FOX, reads this post.. THANK YOU !! The fact that we are rewarded in such a manner for simply doing our job is outstanding!

For those of you unfamiliar with this program, check out fox rewards dot com.

Posted by Jim Ziegler (Member # 86) on 03-10-2005, 09:01 PM:

Everything Fox sends gets put up in my lobby once it arrives. Other studios stuff sometimes waits until I have room. I have been enrolled in Fox Rewards for 6 months now and have gotten a fairly nice home theatre reciever with my accumulated points.

Posted by R. Andrew Diercks (Member # 1725) on 03-11-2005, 03:28 AM:

I just redeemed for the first time, got a Digital Camera and a waffle iron. Great program, and Fox definately gets more space in my lobby. [thumbsup]

Other studios should take notice.

Posted by John T. Hendrickson, Jr (Member # 849) on 03-11-2005, 08:03 PM:

I'm glad this is working out for many of you. It has not been the case with me. As far as Fox sending reps to check on-screen trailer requests, this has been a joke at my theater. After two years went by, with not so much as a single check, I finally got one of those "we havn't heard from you" replys. I was asked to update my profile, or I would be dropped from the program. Well, guess what? I no longer have the time or the inclination to do that, so I guess I'm toast [Eek!]

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OK, I admit that because I'm busy running the projection operation, I don't have time to run arround taking photos of all the Fox displays we place in the lobby, or listing the many other things we do to promote Fox product.

I recently e-mailed them because I religiously return all Fox trailers, and I had run out of pre-paid return labels. That was a month ago, and I havn't heard jack-shit from them. I'm still saving those trailers. Maybe some day I will get another pre-paid label. Then I'll pack up all the stored trailers in a huge carton, slap on the label, and then wheel it off on a hand truck for a UPS pick-up.

Just for you, Fox Rewards. [fu]

Posted by Aaron Mehocic (Member # 15) on 03-12-2005, 01:46 PM:

Did any of you managers out there ever consider using some of the rewards points to encourage upselling instead of hoarding them all for your greedy-selves? [Roll Eyes]

Over the holidays, the concession staff worked their butts off upselling large drinks and corn during a manager-designed contest. At stake were (I believe) 50,000 rewards points in which the contest winner could redeem for an item from the catalogue. Each staff member was given the equal number of shifts to participate so no one person had an edge over their co-workers in terms of hours worked. Busy shifts were matched against busy shifts, and slow shifts with slow shifts. Each concessionist worked an even match between busy and slow (basically week days/nights vs. weekend days/nights). At the end of the contest computer records were printed and a winner chosen. This year's winner cashed her points in for a DVD player.

Now, whats more important to you guys: digital cameras and HDTV, or upsales that make both staff and district mangers smile in happiness.

Oh, wait . . . I know the answer to that.

Posted by Jason Black (Member # 684) on 03-12-2005, 11:35 PM:

Aaron,

Come to work for Carmike and there would be no need to answer that question.

I look at it this way, after 16+ years you'd think that the company would offer a farewell gift of some sort, or possibly a longevity gift... well, they didn't, nor would they ever.

Fox did!

And I do think that you have a great idea, all things aside. I wish I would have thought about that earlier... I'd use it as such... for every employee found upselling, you get x amount of points for the Fox Rewards redemption.....

Great idea... Too bad I work only four more days... LOL.. [Smile]

Posted by Jason Gazaille (Member # 2846) on 03-13-2005, 04:35 AM:

My GM won't give up his social security number for the program. He'd be rich with points. Even though I spend all my time on the phone with FOX and putting up their standees and programming their trailers, I'm not eligible to enter. John, call the number to order trailers. Tell them that you have no labels and that if they want their trailers back, they'd better send you some. I did that and got a package of them from UPS the next day. It works.

Posted by John T. Hendrickson, Jr (Member # 849) on 03-13-2005, 01:25 PM:

Thanks for that tip, Jason. It's evident they don't read their e-mail. [Frown]

Posted by Aaron Mehocic (Member # 15) on 03-13-2005, 06:31 PM:

Jason Black:
I know what your talking about. I've been in this business 14 years myself and the lack of respect is pathetic. Whatever happened to the gifts of gold watches that retiring railroad workers recieved for years of service on the line? When my uncle retired from the steel industry, his company gave him a 20 gauge over-under shotgun. Say, does Fox have any nice pieces in the catalogue? [Wink]

Good luck to you.

Posted by Jason Black (Member # 684) on 03-21-2005, 11:43 PM:

Aaron,

Fox has some GREAT stuff in the catalog..

I rec'd my confirmatin letter last week. I should receive all three new appliances in the next few weeks.

Again,
Two thumbs up to Fox for this great program! [thumbsup]

Posted by R. Andrew Diercks (Member # 1725) on 03-23-2005, 08:21 AM:

quote: Aaron Mehocic
Did any of you managers out there ever consider using some of the rewards points to encourage upselling instead of hoarding them all for your greedy-selves?

When my staff puts in 60 to 75 hours over busy weeks,(without overtime or compensation) and does the upselling and leads the upselling on their own without my direction or encouragement, maybe. I hate to sound "greedy" but I put in my time and work my ass off. My staff gets rewarded with occasional paid breaks, raises, letters of recommendation, etc. My assistants get a nice Christmas gift out of my pocket. Bottom line is that no manager can be good without a good staff and vice versa, but who hires and leads that staff? If I have a bad staff, which I have had many times, whos fault is it? Mine alone, and if I have a good one, I'll take the credit for that too.

Posted by Jeremy Fuentes (Member # 2135) on 03-23-2005, 09:27 AM:

Personally if I was the manager getting the Fox Rewards points, I would use them to reward the staff. I mean they put in the work, they're the underpaid soldiers on the frontline, why shouldnt they be rewarded. I already make more money and get more hours then they do. Yes, I put in more work, but I put myself in this position. More work is what I want, they just want to be rewarded for the hard work they put in for the company. Keep em happy...happy employees work harder and the customer can tell when the person helping them gives a damn about their order.

Posted by R. Andrew Diercks (Member # 1725) on 03-23-2005, 11:57 AM:

Suppose you did use your reward points for staff, how would you decide who deserves it? It took me over a year to get the points for a camera. Someone will get shafted in the end and that will make more unhappy staff than if they never know the difference. Every warm body in the place will think they work hard and deserve points. Ok, so give them all a couple thousand points to buy a picture frame or a new bilfold with. That'll sure make 'em want to sell thousands of dollars in concession for you. Lavishing them with appreciation and praise will go a lot further than some $10 reward. When we get movie goodies such as T-shirs and hats, I give that to staff.

In regards to being on the front lines, I stand along side most of the time either helping stock, clean or work the concession stand or boxoffice. I am not an office dwelling GM.

Posted by Jeremy Fuentes (Member # 2135) on 03-23-2005, 12:05 PM:

It would take a good system to be put in place to make sure things are taken care of in a fair manner. But since I'm not getting Rewards, I have no say as to where they go. An easier solution would be to let the customer decide what they want on their own and sell better concession items. If the food is good, you wont have to fire someone over a quarter more. The extra money will come in on its own.

quote: R. Andrew Diercks
In regards to being on the front lines, I stand along side most of the time either helping stock, clean or work the concession stand or boxoffice. I am not an office dwelling GM.

I do the same thing. Lead by example.

Posted by Dan Suomi (Member # 2585) on 03-24-2005, 03:24 PM:

I found out the hard way that you have to pay taxes on the prizes that you get. I got a Digital camera and a sub bass for home theatre and I had to pay taxes on over $900 worth of stuff. Live and learn I suppose.

Posted by Jason Black (Member # 684) on 03-24-2005, 04:29 PM:

Dan,

The rewards program indicates such. Why else would you provide you SSN????

It's no different than being awarded a lottery prize, work bonus or anything else...

Nothing in life is free.. [Smile]

Posted by Jim Ziegler (Member # 86) on 03-24-2005, 06:17 PM:

Still, the taxes are not to bad considering the items were free...