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2017 Education Partners
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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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President
John Hornbogen
RPG Card Services
Executive Vice President
Susan Gray, CPIM
Hallmark Business Collections
Vice President
Ted Moravec, CPIM
Elite Creations
Treasurer
Don Killingback
Wyndham Exchange & Rentals / Endless Vacation Rentals
Secretary
Anne Jetter
GiftCertificates.com
Past President
Sean Roark, CPIM
PromoPros / IncentPros, Inc.
Directors
Heather Abbott
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
Carlisle Sales & Marketing
Marc Matthews, CPIM
Pulse Experiential Travel
Cristiano Miano, CPIM
Grupo Digi
Rebekka Rea
Innovative Prepaid Solutions / Earls Rib Palace
Bille Reise
Incentive Concepts, LLC
Lore Rincon (IMRA)
Continental Premium Corporation
Rick Rubin
National Gift Card
Jody Running, CPIM
Top Brands, Inc.
Len Sadek
Landry's, Inc.
Todd Tomlin
Hotels.com L.P.
Robert Ward, CPIM (ITC)
AccorHotels
Executive Director
Karen Wesloh
IMA
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Letter from the President: John Hornbogen
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 IMA Members,
And just like that, September has arrived. It seems like yesterday we were getting excited for the start of summer and now we are entering into fall. As we settle into the new season, IMA volunteers and staff are actively planning for 2018. The 2018 Summit Planning Committee will be holding their first meeting soon and the Certification Committee is currently reviewing the Incentive Professional (IP) exam and curriculum. The Marketing/Communications and Membership Committees are working hard to ensure IMA is well positioned in industry communications and true to our mission while also meeting our members' needs. These are just a few of the IMA committees active throughout the year and we can always use more support! If you're interested in increasing your engagement in IMA initiatives by volunteering on a committee please contact
Karen Wesloh and she can provide you with more information.
IMA committees with activity throughout the year include:
- Summit Planning
- Certification Programs
- Membership Recruitment & Engagement
- Marketing & Communications Strategy
- Industry Alliances
- Industry Education
Another exciting project that is nearing completion is the development of the new IMA and SIG websites. We are looking forward to showing you what we've been working on! In the upcoming weeks you will receive information regarding your new login for the websites. Watch for that and then visit the sites and let us know what you think. We look forward to receiving your feedback. If you're interested in getting involved in this project as part of the team reviewing and adding content please
let us know.
Thanks,
John Hornbogen
Director, Business Development
RPG Card Services
President, IMA
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Save-the-Date for IMA's 2018 Summit
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Have you wondered where we will be for the 2018 Summit? Well, the wait is over! Watch the video below with the Summit location announcement and then save-the-date to join us for this premiere incentive industry event. More details with presentation and sponsorship opportunities will be available later this fall.
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Congratulations to our latest industry professionals passing the Incentive Professional (IP) examination. We appreciate your efforts in obtaining your accreditation.
Brian Armogan, IP, ITA Group
Brooke Cook, ITA Group
John Houlihan, IP, ITA Group
Lily Lam, IP, Lightspeed Research
Danielle Neugent, IP, ITA Group
Lauren Rasmussen, IP, ITA Group
Heather Sindelar,
IP, ITA Group
Kelly Van De Walle, IP, ITA Group
IMA is offering a group discount option for the IP exam. Find out more information
online
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IMA Reaches C-Suite and Bigger Audiences with New Promotions
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Chief Executive, one of IMA's media partners, is running more incentive related articles in the Nov-Dec. 2017 issue. IMA members receive a 20% savings on ads. Learn more about the focus of the special section, the magazine, and the advertising rates here or contact Gabriella Kallay 203-930-2918 or
gkallay@chiefexecutive.net. Ad sales close Sept. 13.
The
IGCC B2B Gift Card Buyer Study is receiving wonderful visibility.
Initial posts about the study, posted to IMA social media and shared by IGCC members have reached nearly 10,000 LinkedIn viewers with a record 147 people clicking through to learn more and over 30 people liking, sharing or commenting! Watch for additional posts in the coming weeks.
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Please welcome our new IMA members! Click on the company name to visit their website.
New Company & Primary Members:
New Affiliate Members:
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How to Help Those Affected by Hurricanes Harvey & Irma
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The IMA membership extends to many locations, including the areas in Texas and Florida which are being affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. We have received a number of emails with updates from our members in those areas, thankfully the updates we have received indicate that these members are safe.
Visit our website to find out more about how you can contribute to organizations dedicated to disaster relief affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
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Trending Industry Articles
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Ten Things Top Performing Companies Do Differently
A White Paper on the IRF Incentive Benchmarking Survey
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The Loyalty Factor: How to use recognition and rewards as a talent strategy and competitive edge
Article from
Chief Executive Magazine Sept/Oct 2017
Read here
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Safety Incentives: Why One Size Does Not Fit All
It's finding the right blend of motivators that makes the difference between a successful program and one that just bumps along.
Article from
OH&S
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Safety Incentives: It's a Small World, After All
No ethical incentive provider would create a program to discourage reporting-tracking safety issues is an integral part of making a workplace safer!
Article from
OH&S
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Peer to Peer -
Updates on industry news for companies with IMA members
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Blackhawk Network Acquires CashStar for $175 million; Establishes a Leadership Position in First-Party Digital Gift Card Market; Transaction is Accretive to Adjusted EPS for 2018
Acquisition of digital gift card solution leader expands Blackhawk's footprint in first-party egift and gift cards and further strengthens its mobile and digital offerings.
Read here
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Top Brands Adds Red Rock Outdoor Gear
Top Brands, Inc., a national marketing company and supplier of name-brand merchandise and awards for corporate programs since 1961, announced today they will be the exclusive supplier for Red Rock Outdoor Gear in the corporate gifts, incentives and promotional products market.
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First-Ever Rewards and Recognition Roundtable to be Held at TEAMS '17 Conference in Orlando
The Incentive Marketing Association and Incentive Magazine Co-Sponsor a Discussion on the Use of Merchandise and Gift Card Awards for the Sports-Event Industry
For the first time ever, the intersection of the sports-event and incentive industries will be examined by big-name brand marketers at the TEAMS Conference & Expo.
Read here
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Next Level Performance Gives Back to the Community with HOPE Week Inspired by the New York Yankees
Next Level Performance has a long history of charitable initiatives, donating time and resources to the community with HOPE Week being the main service event each year.
Read here
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