top of page
Press & Media
What's new in Madison's world?
Announcements from and news about Madison, the global leader in Social Employee Recognition and Incentive Travel.
For media relations, contact:
Phone: 866.535.2543
Fax: 212.308.0646

Madison Global leverages AI to create meaningful employee experiences using their unique Maestro AI suite.
Madison Global uses Maestro AI to automate and drive employee recognition and maximize morale New York, NY (August 29, 2024) -- Madison...
Aug 29, 20242 min read
0 comments
Madison Earns Top Spot in 2024 HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen Ranks for Recognition Providers
The only recognition provider to rank in first place for 5 out of the last 10 years, Madison credits its industry leading Quality of...
Aug 15, 20242 min read
0 comments
Madison Global announced the transition to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
(New York, NY. October 17, 2023) – In the midst of celebrating its 50th anniversary, Madison Global announced the transition to an...
Oct 17, 20232 min read
0 comments
Madison ranks in a statistical photo finish again to lead the overall Baker’s Dozen Ranking
Madison named #1 in Quality of Service and Size of Deal by HRO Today Magazine for 2023 (New York, NY. August 15, 2023) – Madison, a...
Aug 15, 20232 min read
0 comments
Madison Global Expands its Social Employee Recognition solution to now also integrate with Microsoft
Madison API, MaestroCONNECT, continues to expand its integrations with leading third-party, employee-facing tools New York, NY (June 8,...
Jun 8, 20232 min read
0 comments
Madison in a statistical photo finish for TOP ranking in HRO Today’s Annual Baker’s Dozen Ranking
Sitting in a category of its own, Madison is the only recognition provider to consistently place within the top 3 spots by HRO Today over...
Aug 17, 20222 min read
0 comments
Siemens STAR program, powered by Maestro, recognized by Employee Benefits Awards UK
Siemens’ employee reward and recognition program receives award for “Most Motivational Benefits” (New York, NY.January 11, 2022) —...
Jan 11, 20222 min read
0 comments
Madison launches Aria, a new Social Recognition Solution for Mid-Enterprise Market
Madison brings award-winning employee recognition product to organizations with 2-5K employees (New York, NY. November 17, 2021) —...
Nov 30, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Earns Top-3 Ranking on Baker’s Dozen ratings for Recognition Providers
Madison is listed in the Top-3 for the sixth time in the employee recognition industry based on customer satisfaction surveys New York,...
Nov 30, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Awarded Two Badges from Crozdesk for their Employee Rewards and Recognition Solutions
The Global Rewards and Recognition Leader wins the Happiest Users and Quality Choice Badges November 23, 2020 (New York, New York) –...
Nov 30, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Performance Group to sponsor Season Three of HRO Today’s White Swan Podcast Edu-series
New season collab with HRO Today, focuses on the “Road to Recovery” following the COVID-19 crisis. September 15, 2020 (New York, New...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Tops 2020 HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen List for Recognition Providers for 2nd Consecutive Year
Madison ranks #1 for fourth time in six years in the employee recognition industry based on customer satisfaction surveys New York, NY....
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Announces Day of Reflection for Global Organization in Honor of Juneteenth
June 19th will now be included as an official holiday on the Madison corporate calendar for all employees. New York, NY (June 17, 2020)...
Feb 5, 20211 min read
0 comments
Madison Continues to Lead Employee Recognition Space AI Solution to Increase User Inclusivity
New York, NY (March 17, 2020) — Madison, a global leader in Social Employee Recognition, is pleased to announce that they have added an...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison’s India and Ireland operations expand to create new jobs and localize services
Madison, a global leader in Employee Recognition, is increasing global staff to help meet business demand in India and Europe New York,...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Performance Group Offers Enhanced Employee Recognition Program with MaestroCONNECT
MaestroCONNECT continues to expand its integrations with leading third-party, employee-facing tools New York, NY (December 3, 2019) --...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Named the Top Recognition Provider in HRO Today’s 2019 Baker’s Dozen Awards
Ranked #1 in the employee recognition industry based on customer satisfaction surveys New York, NY. August 20, 2019 — Madison, a global...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Named a Leader in Everest Group’s 2018 PEAK Matrix For Rewards & Recognition Outsourcing
The report segmented 18 R&R providers into Leaders, Major Contenders & Aspirants New York, NY. October 22, 2018 — Madison, a global...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Named a Finalist in the 2018 BIG Awards for Business
The latest in a series of accolades for the company's social recognition technology, Maestro New York, NY. October 18, 2018 — Madison, a...
Feb 5, 20211 min read
0 comments
Madison Ranked #2 Recognition Provider in HRO Today’s 2018 Baker’s Dozen Awards
Ranked a top employee recognition provider for the 5th consecutive year based on customer satisfaction surveys. New York, NY. July 31,...
Feb 5, 20211 min read
0 comments
Madison Incorporates In Ireland
New local presence in Ireland answers growing demand in Europe New York, NY, September 10, 2017 — Madison Performance Group, a global...
Feb 5, 20211 min read
0 comments
Madison Announces MaestroSF on the Salesforce AppExchange
MaestroSF customers can now benefit from using incentive rules and gamification techniques to motivate their sales teams, build loyalty...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Named a Top Recognition Provider in HRO Today’s 2017 Baker’s Dozen Awards
Ranked one of the top providers in the employee recognition industry based on customer satisfaction surveys New York, NY. August 28, 2017...
Feb 5, 20211 min read
0 comments
Madison Expands It’s Global Ecommerce Network in Asian-Pacific Market
Award-winning leader in employee recognition increases reward network to stay ahead of industry demand New York, NY. July 26, 2017 —...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Named the #1 Recognition Provider for in HRO Today’s 2016 Baker’s Dozen Awards
Ranked the top provider in the employee recognition industry for two years in a row based on customer satisfaction ratings New York, NY....
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Mike Ryan Named to HRO Today’s North American Advisory Board
Madison’s Senior VP of Client Strategy joins the Services and Technology Association New York, NY. December 3, 2015 — Madison Performance...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Opens Office in Argentina
Local presence in South America answers the increased demand in the region New York, NY. November 5, 2015 — Madison Performance Group, a...
Feb 5, 20211 min read
0 comments
Maestro Named Product of the Year in 2015 Big Awards for Business
Madison wins BIG with the most configurable social recognition technology solution New York, NY. October 13, 2015 — Madison Performance...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Named the #1 Recognition Provider in HRO Today’s 2015 Baker’s Dozen Awards
Ranked the top provider in the employee recognition industry based on customer satisfaction ratings New York, NY. August 20, 2015 —...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison’s Maestro Named Finalist for 2015 Stratus Cloud Computing Award
The Only Social Recognition Technology Distinguished in the Category New York, NY. July 23, 2015 — Madison Performance Group, a global...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Wins Award from South African Government for Outstanding Achievement in Incentive Programs
New York, NY. April 13, 2015 — The South African Government honored Madison’s Travel Group with a distinguished Ubuntu Award for...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison for Best Advance in Rewards and Recognition Technology
The 2012 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Awards for Learning, Talent Management, and Sales and Marketing Awards Employee Recognition and...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
2 comments
Madison Presents Workforce Recognition Strategies That Go Beyond Engagement
TMike Ryan Explains How Employee Recognition Programs Can Help Companies Foster Long-Term Growth New York, NY. October 24, 2012 — As...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Offers Hr Decision Makers Guidance on Impact Of Saas Vs. Custom Recognition Solutions
Performance Perspective Addressing Misperceptions of Technologies Powering Recognition Available at Madison Booth #1019 at HR Technology...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
New Performance Perspective: How Sales Operations Teams Can Provide Value to CSOS
Madison Performance Group Offers Tips for Motivating and Strategically Aligning Sales Teams for Increased Productivity and Organizational...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Offers Human Capital Institute Webinar on Modern Business Case for Workforce Recognition
Today’s Recognition Programs Must Encourage Creativity, Collaboration and Innovation Among Knowledge Workers and Increasingly Virtual...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Encourages Marketing & HR to Partner So Employees’ Customer Interactions Embody Promises
New Performance Perspective and HR.com Webinar Explores Ways Recognition Can Increase Employees’ Impact on Brand Perception New York, NY....
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Red Herring Names Madison One Of Year’s Most Promising Tech Companies With Top 100 Americas Award
Employee Recognition and Incentive Solutions Provider Honored for HR Technology Achievements New York, NY. May 30, 2012 — Madison...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison and Siemens Usa Present at Worldatwork’s Total Rewards 2012 Conference & Exhibition
Co-Presenters Mike Ryan and Susan Brown Re-examine the Business Case for Employee Recognition New York, NY. May 21, 2012 — Madison...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Performance Group Selected as a Finalist for the 2012 Red Herring Top 100 Americas Award
Workforce Recognition Provider Honored for Innovative Technology Solutions New York, NY. May 15, 2012 — Madison Performance Group, a...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Performance Group Advocating for HR Leaders to Own Change Management Function
Workforce Recognition Provider Offers Five Best Practices for Successful Change Management New York, NY. April 3, 2012 — In today’s...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Encourages Corporations to Make Employee Appreciation Day a Part of Ongoing Culture
Upcoming Madison Webinar on Using Workforce Recognition to Increase Employee Engagement and Drive Competitive Edge and Innovation New...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Challenges Training Professionals to Integrate Workforce Recognition for Long-Term Success
Put Training Initiatives into Personal Context, Align Incentives with Improvements And Leverage Feedback For Long-Term, High-Impact...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Announces New Webinar: “Does Employee Recognition Still Matter?”
New York, NY. October 12, 2011 — Madison Performance Group, today announced a new webinar designed to help HR leaders strengthen their...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison Performance Group Breaks New Ground Globally; Opens Doors in India
New York, NY. October 12, 2011 — Madison Performance Group, the global leader in providing workforce recognition and sales incentive...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Madison’s Presentation to SHRM Members Scores High
New York, NY. September 1, 2011 — Mike Ryan, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Strategy for Madison Performance Group, recently...
Feb 5, 20212 min read
0 comments
Why Recognition Still Matters
Even in a Soft Economy, Employee Retention and Productivity Programs Remain Important New York, NY. August 18, 2011 — In the midst of an...
Feb 5, 20216 min read
0 comments
Leading Workforce Engagement Company Uses its Imag!Ne Process to Help Companies Do More
Madison Performance Group Bundles Its Proven Success into a Customized Solution New York, NY. August 11, 2011 — In today’s challenging...
Feb 5, 20213 min read
0 comments
Six Guiding Principles for Better Communications
An Informed Employee Is a Productive Employee New York, NY. May 9, 2011 — As the job market begins to recover and companies resume...
Feb 5, 20214 min read
0 comments
Adding Recognition to the Sales Compensation Mix
Sales Managers Should Consider Rewarding Salespeople… for More Than Just Closing the Deal New York, NY. March 24, 2011 — As we emerge...
Feb 5, 20213 min read
0 comments
bottom of page