
In this marketing‑educational video, the speaker examines why many channel incentive programs (CIPs) lose effectiveness over time. He traces the evolution from point‑based loyalty schemes in the late 1980s to rebate‑centric models in the 2000s, highlighting the resulting problems: declining partner engagement, rising costs, and diminishing ROI. The narrative argues that traditional “sell‑something‑get‑something” cycles are stale and need a strategic overhaul. The speaker then introduces modern, behavior‑focused incentive designs enabled by platforms such as Vialo and Fielo. Vialo allows partners to be rewarded for any measurable behavior over a defined period using totals, frequencies, or averages, while Fielo combines single‑action rebates with time‑based incentives to reinforce the behaviors that drive sales. The overall message is a call for innovation in channel incentive programs to sustain and grow partner performance.











