Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for rebate claim submission including an interface module configured for downloading to an electronic mobile device as a mobile app and configured for display on a display screen of the mobile device, the interface module also configured for displaying a rebate offer available for selection to a consumer of the mobile device, identifying a selection of a displayed rebate offer based on the consumer's electronic input, and providing a camera function through which the consumer may photograph proof of purchase data, wherein the proof of purchase data indicates purchase of one or more rebate qualifying products or services. The present disclosure also relates to a method for receiving a rebate claim via an electronic mobile device via a mobile app.

Abstract: A method utilizing a computer-implemented platform to provide, in electronic form, a notification to a consumer of the availability of one or more products on a discounted basis, receive, from the consumer in electronic form, a selection of one or more of the products, and provide a certificate to the consumer entitling the consumer to obtain the selected one or more products on a free or reduced cost basis. The certificate may, for example, be provided in an electronic format or may be a magnetic strip card. The certificate may be reloadable, such that it can be subsequently modified and associated with subsequent offers for one or more products on a discounted basis. In additional or alternative embodiments, the certificate is a single load multiple transaction certificate, wherein the certificate is initially loaded with a predetermined value, which decrements in predetermined portions based on triggering events.

Abstract: A system and method for providing pre-paid rebate cards. A rebate offer may be provided to a consumer in relation to a particular purchase. The consumer may then submit a request for redemption of the rebate. A rebate processing center may validate the request for redemption from the consumer and notify a financial institution of the request. The financial institution may subsequently issue the pre-paid rebate card to the consumer. In the case of a reusable rebate card, the financial institution may subsequently add value in the amount of the rebate to a pre-existing reusable rebate card. The financial institution may further fulfill payment obligations upon consumer use of the pre-paid rebate card.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronically implemented method for providing an employee recognition using social media. The method includes providing a computing system having a processor and a data storage component, wherein the data storage component comprises instructions to cause the processor to receive, through a social media platform, an electronic request from a merchant location to provide an electronic recognition to the employee based on the employee's employment-related performance, and provide the recognition to the employee by accessing an electronic forum and posting the recognition in electronic format on such electronic forum. Recognition may be provided by posting the recognition on a social media webpage of the employee.

Abstract: An electronically implemented method for consumer marketing using social media, including providing a computing system comprising a processor and a data storage component, wherein the data storage component comprises instructions to cause the processor to: generate an electronic consumer engagement module comprising at least one consumer response component configured to solicit a feedback response from at least one consumer; electronically display the consumer engagement module to at least one consumer response component on a social media platform; and receive an electronic consumer response to the consumer response component from the at least one consumer through the social media platform. The method further includes establishing a performance benchmark based at least in part on the feedback response from the at least one consumer.