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March 28 - 29, 2019
IMA Europe Budapest Meeting
April 1 - 3, 2019
Flourish Conference 2019
April 15 - 17, 2019
IMRA Marketing Conference
May 21-23, 2019
Motivation Experience Conference
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Sapphire Level:
IMA Strategic Partners support our industry education, publication,events, marketing and research initiatives.
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The 2018-2019
Board of Directors
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President
Ted Moravec, CPIM
Incentive Concepts
Executive Vice President
Don Killingback
Wyndham Exchange & Rentals / Endless Vacation Rentals
Vice President
Len Sadek, CPIM
Landry's, Inc.
Treasurer
Bill Martocci, CPIM
Carlisle Sales & Marketing, Inc.
Secretary
Fintan Connolly
Globoforce, Ltd.
Past President
John Hornbogen, CPIM
First Data - Gift Solutions
Directors
Heather Abbott, IP
Powerhouse Brands Consulting
Nancy Alderman, IP (ITC)
TSYS Loyalty & Prepaid
David Boodey, CPIM
RepLink/The DataDirect Group
Jeffrey Brenner (IMRA)
Seiko Corporation of America
Peter Cannon (IESP)
Ticket Jones
Michael Donnelly, CPIM
Hinda Incentives
Katie Dougherty (IGCC)
Red Lobster
Jonathan Grey (Europe)
Ovation Incentives
Ashley Harris (IGCC)
NGC
Anne Jetter
Marketing Innovators
Marc Matthews, CPIM
Pulse Experiential Travel
Cristiano Miano, CPIM
Grupo Digi
Billie Reise, CPIM
Incentive Concepts
Lore Rincon (IMRA)
Continental Premium Corporation
Rick Rubin
NGC
Warren Weaver
Zane's Inc.
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Strategic Industry Groups
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International Chapter
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Letter from the President: Ted Moravec, CPIM
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If you have read or listened to the latest research on incentives and recognition then you know that the desire for an experience is a highly sought-after reward, especially among younger employees. This year the IMA Summit provides you with a new opportunity, the Honors Program, to recognize employees in your company with the experience of attending the Summit in Chicago. Not only is it a great travel experience, but also a chance for someone to benefit from industry education. Additionally, the opportunity encourage certification as an Incentive Professional.
How it works is very simple: any IMA member company can select an employee in their organization to attend the Summit at the member rate. Those attending can participate in all member events at the Summit. They will receive special recognition at the IMA Membership Meeting. It is a great opportunity to recognize the "behind the scenes" contributors who keep our companies running smoothly. The sponsoring member company is responsible for the registration, travel and accommodations expense.
To find out more about how to sponsor one of your employees for the Honors Program please click here.
What is one of the hottest aspects of the incentive merchandise market? It is the gifting experience that takes place as part of a reward and recognition travel program. It is one of those places where our IESP solution providers intersect with our travel, merchandise and gift card providers. One of the most rewarding benefits for IMA members who are looking to expand their opportunities in this market is participating with the IMA booth at IMEX America in Las Vegas, September 10-12. At the greatly reduced cost of $7,500 per booth, members can benefit from a shared booth sponsored by IMA. Last year 13,500 travel professionals and meeting planners attended IMEX and the IMA booth saw heavy traffic, plus the ability to pre-book one-on-one appointments. For more information email IMA Executive Director Karen Wesloh.
Last call for your opportunity to advertise in the IMA print directory, The Incentive Source. While it is the desk-top reference for our members it is also one of our best marketing tools to reach an audience in search of incentive professionals. Through our partnership with ASI and PPAI, along with our booth at IMEX and other corporate outreach, the IMA annually provides hundreds of directories to buyers of incentive products and services. In fact, it is the number one request for information at our booths in these shows. To get your company's message in front of these incentive buyers an advertisement in The Incentive Source is a sure-fire avenue. But don't wait, the deadline for payment to reserve your space is March 29! To learn more, click here.
I want to recognize the IMA Board for our recent board meeting. For perhaps the first time ever, we devoted over two hours of full participation and constructive open discussion to examine the strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities in the environment in which we operate. Out of this came several areas of focus to incorporate into our strategic plan and the actions by our committees and task forces. It was a tangible display of a board, representing all of our SIGs and Chapters, coming together to focus on the IMA Mission to ensure we achieve benefits for all our members.
As the first quarter of 2019 comes to a close, I want to thank our members for their continued support of the IMA.
Ted Moravec
President
Incentive Marketing Association
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IMA Summit 2019 - Keynote Announcement & Honors Program
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This year's Summit will provide a unique opportunity to honor one of your own. As an IMA member we encourage you to honor any employee(s) by inviting them to the Chicago Summit. As a Summit attendee, your honored guest will experience our industry first-hand and receive special recognition from IMA leadership. They will be welcomed to attend all sessions and social events and will be made to feel "special and honored". Additionally, they will get to enjoy the wonderful city of Chicago at its summer best.
IMA will extend the member registration rate to your guests. The nominee must be an employee of an IMA member company and be accompanied by someone from their company who is also registered to attend. The awardee does not have to be directly involved in the incentive sector. As this is intended for people who do not generally have the opportunity to attend industry events, only people who have not been IMA members or attended past Summits are eligible for this honor. The sponsoring company or nominee will be responsible for all the expenses related to the Summit including registration, travel, accommodations, etc.
If you would like to nominate someone for this honor, please complete this form and we will contact you with more information.
Chicago Blackhawks John F. McDonough to Keynote
This year's IMA Summit keynote speaker, John McDonough, President and CEO of the National Hockey League Chicago Blackhawks, is sure to inspire Summit participants with his inspiring message of engaging audiences for outstanding business success.
Through McDonough's guidance, under what Forbes magazine has called "The Greatest Sports-Business Turnaround Ever," the Chicago Blackhawks have revitalized the team's profile and re-energized its fan base. Since McDonough joined the Blackhawks, the team has won Stanley Cup titles in 2010, 2013 and 2015, becoming the first organization in the NHL's salary cap era to capture three championships.
"We're very excited to have John McDonough as our keynote speaker this year. His success with engaging fans and putting the Chicago Blackhawks back at the top of professional hockey is very inspiring," said IMA Summit Chair, Don Killingback, Wyndham Worldwide/RCI. "McDonough's success with reinventing sports teams and engaging fans year-round aligns with IMA's conference theme of innovating to stay relevant and motivating audiences to action," Killingback added.
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Submit Your Nomination for the IMA Board of Directors
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About the Position:
A board member's term lasts three years and is eligible for reelection after that period.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Attend three to four in-person meetings per year
- Participate on a committee or task force
- Attend the annual Summit
- Spend an average four hours per month on IMA related business
Nominate Yourself as a Candidate
Deadline to apply is April 24th, 2019.
Any questions can be sent to Karen Wesloh, IMA Executive Director at [email protected].
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Advertise in the IMA's Print Directory,
The Incentive Source
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The IMA Print Directory is a valuable tool for IMA members. Many members keep it on their desk for easy access!
IMA's annual membership directory, The Incentive Source, will publish its 2019-2020 directory in late June. This dynamic networking tool will be distributed to 500+ IMA members at the IMA Summit in July. These sales and marketing professionals represent every segment of the incentive industry and make great marketing partners for the services and/or products you offer.
The Incentive Source provides an unparalleled opportunity to spread the word about your company's products and services to a variety of potential customers. Through industry shows such as IMEX, PPAI, ASI, etc. and a variety of corporate outreach initiatives, we ensure that your information is available to potential customers when they need it.
The payment deadline is Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Artwork must be received by the IMA office by Friday, April 5, 2019.
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IESP's Latest Blog: Motivating Channel Reps
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The Incentive Engagement & Solution Providers released a new blog post earlier this month.
Motivating Channel Reps informs readers that channel incentives program should excite sales reps throughout the entire process. The blog gives five examples besides the end reward, where you should consider reviewing your channel incentive program to ensure it's not creating hurdles for sales reps.
The Incentive Engagement & Solution Providers (IESP) delivers valuable resources, including its recent additional strategy of blogging. Posting blogs helps inform essential ways professionals can strategize and operate in a to-the-point, easy-to-read fashion.
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IMEX America 2019 - Share a Booth with IMA
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IMEX America | September 10-12, 2019 | Las Vegas, NV
IMEX America 2019 planning is underway. It will take place this upcoming September!
IMA is offering to share its booth with interested IMA members. Register by May 1 to receive the early rate of $7,500. Each year IMA and the companies who share our booth find great success at this event.
Last year over 13,500 visitors attended the IMEX America conference. Our booth partners were able to pre-schedule one-on-one appointments with potential buyers and there were a number of people that stopped by without appointments.
The IMA staff supported booth partners to ensure they took full advantage of the promotional opportunities associated with exhibiting at IMEX.
If you are interested in participating in a booth with IMA, please email IMA's Executive Director, Karen Wesloh.
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Please welcome our new IMA members! Click on the company names to visit their website.
New Primary Member for New Company
New Affiliate Member for Current Company
To look up any member of the IMA, use the
online directory
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Newly Obtained IMA Designation
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Congratulations to our latest industry professional obtaining the Incentive Professional (IP) accreditation. We appreciate your efforts!
John McLaughlin, IP, McLaughlin Human Capital Management
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Peer to Peer & Industry Articles -
Updates on industry news for companies with IMA members, and happening articles and research.
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This Incentive Actually Gets Workers to Stick with a Wellness Program
Carlton Group Receives Investment from H.I.G. Growth Partners to Support Continued Rapid Development
Read here | Posted on 3/14/2019
10 Tips for Designing a Successful Sales or Recognition Program
Read here | Posted on 3/14/2019
CarltonOne Engagement Expands Senior Leadership Team
Read here | Posted on 3/12/2019
Raul Garcia Joins Incentive Concepts Team
Read here | Posted on 3/8/2019
Next Level Performance as One of 2019 Best Places to Work in New Jersey
Read here | Posted on 3/6/2019
The Case for Crypto and Gift Cards: Solving the Mystery
Read here | Posted on 3/1/2019
National Gift Card (NGC) acquires digital payments technology and fundraising company, Benefit Mobil
Read here | Posted on 2/28/2019
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IMA Fast Take Newsletter.
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