The Noble Rankings Are In – Where Will You Qualify?

by Angel Distefano, Director of Event Management and Incentives

By now you’ve probably heard our announcement of epic proportions! Creative Marketing is embarking on an Epic European Experience in 2013, traveling to enjoy the luxury, opulence and history of Spain, Italy and France. As a qualifier for Creative Marketing’s 2013 agent incentive trip, you and your guest will enjoy a free-style cruising experience like none other aboard one of the most innovative ships on the high seas – Norwegian Cruise Line’s Epic. Throughout this seven-night cruise, you and your guest will visit magical and historical cities such as Barcelona, Rome, Naples, Florence and Marseille by day, taking in sights such as The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Saint Peter’s Basilica, The Colosseum, The Sagrada Familia and The Ruins of Pompeii. During your evenings aboard the ship, you will experience more free-style dining, entertainment and amenity options than you ever imagined as you journey overnight to the next exciting port of call.

With more than 20 extraordinary culinary dining options to choose from and just as many bars and lounges, you’re sure to find just the right spot to enjoy your evening at sea. Entertainment options abound with such shows as Blue Man Group, Second City, Howl at the Moon and even a Cirque du Soleil dinner show just to name a few. You may opt to try your luck in Epic’s elegant, action-filled casino, offering poker, black jack, roulette, craps and a myriad of slot machines. Did we mention the 31,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility, a mixed-use sports deck offering eight different types of athletic activities, a bowling alley and a water park? It would seem that finding just the right thing to do will never be an issue on this ship. Plus, resort casual attire is allowed in all restaurants, so the relaxed and laid back feeling can be yours throughout the experience, leaving plenty of room in your suitcase for souvenirs!

BARON’S BOARD

With just 2.5 million convention credits, you can qualify for this exciting journey by becoming a member of the Baron’s Board. Members of the Board and their guests will receive roundtrip airfare from their nearest major airport to Barcelona, Spain, the city of embarkation, and accommodations for the one night* prior to the cruise. Additionally, Creative Marketing will cover ground transportation for arrival and departure in Barcelona and to the cruise ship on embarkation day. You will stay in a "New Wave" Balcony stateroom for seven nights with your beverages, both alcoholic** and nonalcoholic, as well as taxes and gratuities paid by Creative Marketing. We’ll even throw in a $250 cabin credit that you may choose to spend on a spa treatment, a shore excursion in one of the many ports of call or in one of the many shops on board the Epic.

Want to enhance this epic experience even more? With additional production through Creative Marketing, you can qualify for even more enticing amenities to take this experience to a whole new level! Here’s how it works.

LORD’S LAIR

At the end of the qualification period, we’ll tally up all production submitted between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2012. The top 50 qualifiers will earn bigger and better perks for maximizing your time on the trip. Those producing qualifiers 26 through 50 and their guests will become members of the Lord’s Lair. Members of this esteemed group will receive everything inclusive to those on the Baron’s Board, but will also enjoy dinner for two in one of several premier restaurants. From a classic American steakhouse serving up the finest cuts of meat to a contemporary restaurant serving all things French, the only thing you have to do is choose. Lord’s Lair members and their guests will also receive a $100 photo gallery gift certificate to help commemorate their journey, two passes to the exclusive Svedka Ice Bar and a $750 cabin credit.

KNIGHT’S TABLE

If at the end of the qualification period you are ranked in the top 11 through 25 producing qualifiers, you will be joining the Knight’s Table. At this level, you and your guest will not only receive everything inclusive to the Lord’s Lair, but you will also receive a spa treatment for two in the Epic’s award-winning Mandara Spa and a $1000 cabin credit.

KING’S COURT

Become one of our most elite members and join the King’s Court by becoming one of our top 10 producing qualifiers at the end of the qualification period, and you and your guest will be placed in upgraded suite accommodations with exclusive access to a private courtyard area offering you a private pool, hot tub, sundeck and fitness area. You’ll receive priority embarkation and disembarkation – so no waiting in long lines! You and your guest will also enjoy dinner for two in one of the ship’s premier restaurants, a $100 photo gallery gift certificate, two passes to the Svedka Ice Bar, a spa treatment for two in the award-winning Mandara Spa, VIP ground transportation for arrival and departure out of Barcelona, and a $1500 cabin credit!

The competition has begun. To what level do you aspire? Call your Annuity Sales Consultant or your Life Sales Relationship Manager today to find out how we can assist you in qualifying to become a member of one of these elite groups. We promise this 2013 Epic European Experience will be worth the effort!

*hotel accommodations are based on the day before embarkation only **additional charges for premium alcohol/wine may apply

FOR AGENT USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 12144 – 2012/1/18

Creative Marketing does not offer any other compensation in lieu of the trip. The amenity packages may not be altered and there is NO buy-in available for extra amenity packages. Convention is by invitation and is open to qualifying agent and guest only. All costs are based on double occupancy. There is no single qualification. Qualification levels are based on final production ranking as of 12/31/2012 and not final attendees.

Trip is not transferable. Deviations from the planned program are at the qualifier’s own expense.

Agents with a Broker/Dealer arrangement are subject to qualification restrictions.

Creative Marketing reserves the right to terminate, amend or modify the Convention and qualification at any time. An agent must be contracted and in good standing at the time of convention to attend. Agent is responsible for applicable taxes.