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January 2 - 4, 2018
ASI Show Orlando
January 14 - 18, 2018
PPAI Expo
January 24 - 26, 2018
ASI Show Dallas
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2017 Education Partners
Platinum Level:
Diamond Level:
Sapphire Level:
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IMA Education Partners support our industry education and research initiatives.
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The 2017-2018
Board of Directors
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John Hornbogen, CPIM
RPG Card Services
Ted Moravec, CPIM
Elite Creations
Vice President
Don Killingback
Wyndham Exchange & Rentals / Endless Vacation Rentals
Treasurer
Secretary
Anne Jetter
GiftCertificates.com
Past President
Sean Roark, CPIM
PromoPros / IncentPros, Inc.
Directors
Heather Abbott, IP
Powerhouse Brands Consulting
Jim Atten (IGCC)
Shell Gift Card
Betsi Bowman
Blackhawk Network
David Boodey, CPIM
RepLink/The DataDirect Group
Fintan Connolly
Globoforce, Ltd.
Brant Dolan, CPIM (IESP)
Quality Incentive Company
Jonathon Grey (IMA Europe)
Ovation Incentives
Chris Harrison (IMRA)
KleerWest, LLC.
Bill Martocci, CPIM
Carlisle Sales & Marketing
Marc Matthews, CPIM
Pulse Experiential Travel
Cristiano Miano, CPIM
Grupo Digi
Rebekka Rea
Innovative Prepaid Solutions / Earls Rib Palace
Bille Reise, CPIM
Incentive Concepts, LLC
Lore Rincon (IMRA)
Continental Premium Corporation
Rick Rubin
National Gift Card
Jody Running, CPIM
Top Brands, Inc.
Len Sadek, CPIM
Landry's, Inc.
Todd Tomlin
Hotels.com L.P.
Robert Ward, CPIM (ITC)
AccorHotels
Executive Director
Karen Wesloh
IMA
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Strategic Industry Groups
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International Chapters & Regions
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Letter from the President: John Hornbogen, CPIM
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IMA Members,
'Tis the season of giving and I want to encourage you to think of IMA's 2017 charity in your end-of-year giving plan.
Give Kids the World Village always needs support but, in the wake of Hurricane Irma earlier this year, the need is even higher this holiday season. There is still time to support our charity campaign and brighten the lives of families supporting a sick child this holiday. Visit our
website for more information.
Planning is underway for the 2018 Summit and it is going to be an amazing opportunity to network and learn with other members in the incentive industry. One key change for 2018 is the combination of the
Circle of Excellence Award Ceremony and
IMA award presentations into an evening awards event. More information will be available in the upcoming months on how this will all play out. The goal is to improve recognition for all of our award winners with this designated event. For those of you with programs worthy of a Circle of Excellence Award, now is the time to start thinking about what programs from 2017 you would like to submit for consideration. The entry period will open in February. Visit our
website for details on the program and the submission process.
We will also be launching the IMA education partnership sales for 2018 in the upcoming weeks. This is your opportunity to play an important role in helping the IMA provide events, publications and research that keep industry trends and new ideas at the forefront of incentive business. We want to thank our
2017 Education Partners and hope you will consider partnering with IMA in 2018.
Happy holidays!
Vice President, Business Development
RPG Card Services
President, IMA
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Karen Renk Fellowship Award
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The IMA is now accepting nominations for the Karen Renk Fellowship Award.
This award will be presented to the IMA member who best exemplifies qualities such as leadership, mentoring and collaboration, conveyed by Karen Renk, in service to their association, either through their work within the organization or through outreach to the community at large.
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IMA/IMRA Booth at PPAI Las Vegas
January 16 - 18, 2018
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We are grateful to PPAI for providing us with a wonderful new location for the IMRA Lounge. It is right in the center of the brand section of the PPAI show floor!
Rather than having a separate booth, both the IMA and IMRA messaging will be included in the Lounge. There will be new signage highlighting benefits of working with IMA and IMRA members. There will also be staff and volunteers available in the lounge to answer questions and provide information.
If you are registered to attend and you are interested in helping in IMA/IMRA Booth in the Lounge, please contact Karen Wesloh at
kwesloh@incentivemarketing.org or 952-928-4649.
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Taking the Incentive Message to New Markets
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Through the IMA's public relations and marketing efforts we are getting the word out to new audiences such as sports marketers and small businesses. With 41 news stories for 2017, the IMA is increasing the frequency of its messages and our visibility for all SIGs and Chapters. Stories featured IMA experts on a variety of subjects, award winners, credential earners, and industry partners. Be sure to check out IMA's social media posts about these articles and help the IMA reach even more people by sharing and retweeting posts!
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Top 15 Tenant Appreciation Gifts From The Pros
December 01, 2017
IESP President Brant Dolan tells FitSmallBusiness how point systems can help create tenant loyalty for small businesses.
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Focus on E-Sports and Incentives
December 2017
SportsTravel magazine provided a full recap of TEAMS17, including the Reward & Recognition Roundtable featuring Ken Bott, Rick Low, Marc Matthews and Dean Resnekov.
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Best Practices for Gift Cards During the Holidays
December 13, 2017
IGCC President Jim Atten shares strategies for meaningfully engaging employees with holiday gift cards with Incentive magazine.
Read here
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2018 IMA Summit Heads West
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Join us July 23-25, 2018 in Newport Beach, CA for IMA's annual conference. Additional details on the exciting line-up of presenters and events will be released in the upcoming weeks. Registration and the room block will open in February.
Sponsorship
Interested in maximizing your company's reach leading into and at the Summit? If the answer is yes be sure to watch for a notification of sponsorship options which we expect to distribute by the end of December. The Summit sponsorships tend to go quickly, so act fast (you may even be able to use 2017 funds!). Contact Sponsorship Chair,
Anne Jetter, with questions.
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IMA Hall of Fame Nomination Period Opens
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At the start of 2017, under the leadership of past IMA president, Spencer Toomey; IMA launched the IMA Hall of Fame as a method of honoring veterans in the industry who have made a significant contribution and impact. We had the distinct pleasure of honoring
four Hall of Fame recipients during the 2017 Summit.
The nomination period for 2018 is now open and we look forward to recognizing our 2nd set of Hall of Fame recipients at the
2018 Summit in Newport Beach, CA on July 23-25. Nominations will be accepted through June 8, 2018. Is there someone who has made an impact on your life and/or the success of your company? Nominate them today!
For more information on the Hall of Fame qualifications and selection period visit our
website.
Access the nomination form
here.
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Beginning on January 1, 2017 IMA and all of the SIGs returned to a calendar/Dec. 31 membership dues renewal date rather than an individual join date. The transition included invoicing to some members prorated dues starting in April, which covered memberships through December 31, 2017.
All of our members are now running on the calendar year membership cycle. If you haven't yet, it's time to renew your membership for 2018!
With our website change, renewing your membership is easy! The primary and all affiliate members of a company can be renewed all through the primary member's profile.
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Congratulations to our latest industry professionals obtaining Certified Professional of Incentive Management (CPIM) and Incentive Professional (IP) accreditations. We appreciate your efforts.
John Hornbogen, CPIM, RPG Card Services
Catharine Parsons, CPIM, Uwin Iwin Incentives
Len Sadek, CPIM, Landry's, Inc.
IMA's Certified Professional of Incentive Management (CPIM) acknowledges incentive professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and leadership essential to succeed in the incentive industry. Find out more on our
website.
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Heather Abbott, IP, Powerhouse Brands
Marcy Cooley, IP, ITA Group
John Hornbogen, IP, RPG Card Services
The IP designation is the first step to getting your CPIM designation.
Certifications are an aid to be noticed and recognized as an industry leader and an acknowledged expert in the incentive field. IMA is offering a group discount option for the IP exam. Find out more information
online.
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It's Not Too Late to Send in Your Donations for the IMA Give Kids the World (GKTW) Fundraising Drive!
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If you haven't donated, it's not too late!
You can help
make a difference!
- $100 grants a year's worth of family holidays packed into one fun-filled week.
- $250 supports daily gift giving to families during their once-in-a-lifetime wish trip.
- $500 trains and supports volunteers who come from all over the United States to serve our special families.
- $5,000 provides a family's weeklong, cost-free, wish-fulfilling trip to Give Kids the World.
Please help us reach our goal of
$40,000 by donating gift cards, cash, or merchandise today.
Thank you to the following organizations who have contributed to-date:
Diamond:
Great Lakes Scrip
Platinum:
Hotels.com
RPG Global
Gold:
Incentive Concepts
Silver:
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Incentive USA
Hallmark Business Connections
Red Robin
Augeo Marketing
National Gift Card
TJX Incentive Sales, Inc.
Home Chef
Gift Card Partners
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The Cheesecake Factory
CVS/Pharmacy
Rebekka Rea
Richard Rubin
Agnes Fasano
Keith Sorrels
Charity on Top
Deborah Bertram
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Bronze:
Brenda Gilpatrick
Sara Staats
Alicia Walters
Thank you to the 2017 Summit Philanthropy Taskforce:
Andy Choi, The Walt Disney Company
Benita Johnson, Chair, PetSmart
Carol Rampey, Unitedscrip, Inc.
Constance Hoffman, Stoner Bunting
Jody Running, CPIM, Top Brands, Inc.
Katie Dougherty, DineEquity, Inc. (Applebee's & IHOP)
Kim Damato, The Manna Group Scrip Company
Lauren Loudenslagel, RPG Card Services
Len Sadek, Landry's Inc.
Martha Weaver, Raise.Com
Vohara Gunaratna, Buyatab Online, Inc.
Wendy Miller, Propelr
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Please welcome our new IMA member! Click on the company name to visit their website.
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Trending Industry Articles
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What's Ahead for the Rewards and Motivation in 2018?
December 06, 2017
IMA and IMA Europe companies BI Worldwide, OC Tanner, Personal Group and Reward Cloud talk about What's Ahead for Rewards and Motivation in 2018?
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10 Tips for Designing a Successful Sales or Recognition Program
December 04, 2017
IRF study offers 10 best practices for designing sales incentives and 10 more for all-employee programs
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Attention Incentive Planners: Employee Awards Might Soon Be Taxed
November 29, 2017
The Incentive Federation, the advocacy group representing the incentive industry, has issued an update on the status of a Congressional proposal to repeal section 274(j) of the tax code, which gives firms preferential exclusion from taxes for employee service and safety awards.
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25 Most Influential People in the Incentive Industry for 2017
November 21, 2017
The Incentive Magazine's annual list of the thought leaders shaping the industry.
Congrats to IMA members Mike Donnelly, Kristin Thiry, Jonathan Grey, Chris Harrison and John Hornbogen, and to member companies and industry partners, Maritz, Motivaction, Blackhawk Network, Rideau Recognition Solutions, and Melissa Van Dyke and Holly Glowaty on being listed.
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3 Huge Reasons Incentive Buyers Should Focus on Design
November 16, 2017
From Animate Growth Partners
Written by Chris Galloway
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Bucket List Travel: Reward Incentives Not Just for Individual Travelers Anymore
November 15, 2017
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Peer to Peer -
Updates on industry news for companies with IMA members
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Incentive Solutions' Incentive Programs Expected to Have Greater Impact with Gamification Module
December 13, 2017
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Carlton Group Receives Investment from H.I.G. Growth Partners to Support Continued Rapid Development
December 07, 2017
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Engagement and Recognition Firm Rebrands and Expands
December 06, 2017
The parent company of Power2Motivate and Global Reward Solutions also has new services
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Next Level Performance Wins Four MarCom Awards for Incentive Travel Program Materials and a Channel
December 6, 2017
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CashStar Wins a 2017 Emerging Payments Award
November 29, 2017
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GC Incentives Partners with CoreHealth Technologies to Deliver Wellness Rewards Globally
November 28, 2017
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National Gift Card Selected as Hotels.com B2B Gift Card Agency
November 21, 2017
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Martin Hood Joins Virtual Incentives as Senior Vice President
November 20, 2017
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