Systems and methods for ordering and distributing incentive messages

Abstract

Systems and methods associated with ordering, producing and/or distributing incentive messages. Systems can include means for receiving requests for incentive messages, for receiving payment for the incentive messages, and for transferring the incentive message to a receiver. Such incentive messages can include a trophy and a redemptive code.

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         11 . An incentive message, the incentive message comprising a trophy and a redemptive code, wherein the trophy is displayable such that the redemptive code is not visible.  
     
     
         12 . The incentive message of  claim 11 , wherein the redemptive code is associated with a file, and wherein the file indicates a value selected from a group consisting of: a cash amount, and a merchandise item.  
     
     
         13 . The incentive message of  claim 12 , wherein the redemptive code is further associated with at least one redeemer.  
     
     
         14 . The incentive message of  claim 13 , wherein the at least one redeemer includes an entity that is authorized to use the redemptive code.  
     
     
         15 . The incentive message of  claim 11 , wherein the trophy comprises a graphical image, and wherein the graphical image includes a logo associated with a recipient point-of-contact.  
     
     
         16 . The incentive message of  claim 15 , wherein the trophy further includes a custom message provided by the recipient point-of-contact.  
     
     
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