July 2020

President's Letter IMA Members,   This year we experienced something entirely new. 2020 has brought with it health and social issues for our industry, our community, and our world that have caused us to rethink the way we interact with each other.  As an organization, we are working together to remain flexible and agile as we navigate through these unique times. Although COVID-19 has stalled much of the economy, the incentive industry continues forward and is perhaps more important than ever as companies look to motivate and reward their employees.   Due to this pandemic we are encountering drastic changes; if you are undergoing challenges with a furlough, being laid off or other job transitions please reach out to us. To that end, we have a new Members in Transition Membership to help ease the economic hardship some of our members are experiencing. We strive to help and relieve as much stress as possible for our members. Additionally, I would like to comment on the social unrest that has affected our community as well as the world over the last few months. IMA remains committed to fostering an environment of diversity, acceptance and respect for all. Although I believe IMA has done a good job demonstrating these behaviors, there is always room for improvement. I encourage members to respect both our commonalities and our differences because it is those attributes that make our community stronger.    I look forward to seeing each of you virtually at the IMA Summit ReVISION 20/20. I encourage you to participate one way for another, whether it be donating to the silent auction or digital gift bag, hosting a company showcase, becoming a sponsor, or simply registering and attending the education sessions.   Finally, save the date for next year's IMA Summit in Fort Lauderdale, FL from August 9-11, 2021 at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa! This will be the perfect time to reunite in-person as an organization and reconnect with friends in the industry. As this is my farewell letter, I would like to thank the 2019-2020 Board of Directors for their passion and commitment to our organization. IMA members have benefited greatly from their leadership and industry knowledge. I appreciate all they have done for IMA, our members and the industry as a whole. Together, we have achieved many great successes in the past year:   Held a virtual panel discussion on the impacts of COVID-19 on our industry Planned our IMA Summit ReVISION 20/20 virtual series Increased membership from 2018 by 10% by the end of 2019 Awarded 47 new IPs since 2019 and 2 new CPIMs in 2019     It was an honor to serve as your 2019-2020 IMA President. I have high hopes and utmost respect for incoming President, Len Sadek, CPIM of Landry's, Inc. Thank you to everyone who has contributed their time, effort, and passion to the IMA. Your support carries our association to prosperity and continued innovation.   Don Killingback President Incentive Marketing Association

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IMA Summit ReVISION 20/20

You're invited to IMA's Summit ReVISION 20/20! In just a few days we are kicking off our series of virtual education sessions, an awards ceremony, silent auction, company showcases and more! Complete the one-time registration to gain access to IMA's full Summit series from the comfort of your home office! Registration is free for IMA members and $150 for non-members.

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Silent Auction Consider donating an item or two to our Virtual Silent Auction! This is a great way to gain exposure for your brand. Last year over 70 items were donated and nearly $8,000 was collected in revenue which supports IMA's efforts to provide events, publications, and research. We hope to keep the momentum going this year! Sponsorship We invite you to help make this virtual Summit experience worthwhile for IMA members while gaining valuable brand exposure by becoming an IMA Annual Sponsor! You will receive brand recognition and a cost-effective opportunity to position your organization as an industry leader and advocate. Digital Gift Bag Grab Summit ReVISION attendees' attention by providing an item for our digital gift bag that attendees will have access to on the IMA website. This is a chance to promote your brand and showcase your company's products and services! Company Showcase Have you recently joined the IMA or have a new product to share with our industry? S howcase your company virtually to hundreds of IMA members and industry peers! The IMA Company Showcase is a great opportunity to engage with members and gain visibility for your company.

Check the IMA website for the full schedule and more information on how you can get involved!

Spirit Award Nominations

IMA invites you to honor the extraordinary efforts of your fellow colleagues by recognizing them with a Spirit Award. Introduced in 2019, the Spirit Award spotlights talented, resourceful, and generous members who are committed to advancing the incentive industry and their professional association. Qualifications: Must be a current member of IMA and the SIG or Chapter recognizing their contribution Must have been a member of the SIG or Chapter for at least one year Must exemplify the mission of the IMA and SIG or Chapter Must have made an important contribution to the IMA and SIG or Chapter through their volunteerism

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To nominate yourself or a peer, please complete the online form by August 7, 2020. We look forward to celebrating our winners with you at the IMA Virtual Summit Awards on September 22, 2020!

IMA Virtual Summit Awards

As part of the IMA Summit ReVISION 20/20 we are excited to announce the IMA Awards are coming to you virtually on Tuesday, September 22!

2020 has introduced an innovative transformation to the IMA Awards which reflects the ever changing and developing landscape in which we all operate. We have split the awards categories into two key areas, ensuring all sectors of our industry and members are represented. Excellence Awards (formerly Circle of Excellence) IMA Member Recognition There are 12 categories to choose from, encompassing both industry and discipline-specific areas. There’s no limit to the number of entries you can submit so nominate yourself or an industry peer today! The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, July 31.

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Become an IMA Annual Sponsor

We invite you to help make this virtual Summit experience worthwhile for IMA members while gaining valuable brand exposure by becoming an IMA Annual Sponsor!

Diamond Annual Sponsor - $5,000 Your logo displayed on IMA's homepage rotating banner An individual “Thank you” shout-out on IMA’s social media  Everything in the All Sponsorships list below  Ruby Annual Sponsor - $3,500 An individual “Thank you” shout-out on IMA’s social media Everything in the All Sponsorships list below Sapphire Annual Sponsor - $1,500 Everything in the All Sponsorships list below All Sponsorships Your logo displayed at the Virtual Silent Auction Your logo displayed on the Annual Sponsors recognition page Your logo displayed on IMA’s webpage side panel with a link to your company website Your logo displayed on the sponsor slide for all virtual education and networking events Your logo displayed as an IMA Annual Sponsor at your level in the bi-monthly IMA newsletter  Your logo displayed in email promotions for all virtual education and networking events An IMA Annual Sponsor recognition logo for you to display on your website A “Thank you” group shout-out on IMA’s social media sites

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To become an Annual Sponsor, complete the online application form by Wednesday, July 22.

IMA Cares - Impacts of COVID-19 on You and Our Industry

In April, the IMA held a panel discussion on how COVID-19 is impacting the incentive industry. View the recording to hear professionals from a variety of sectors in the incentive and corporate gifts industry discuss changes, solutions and trends they are seeing. Moderator: Jim Atten, Wolfe LLC Panelists: Jeffrey Brenner, Seiko Watch of America, LLC; David Gould, CPIM, CR Worldwide; Benita Johnson, PetSmart; Marc Matthews, CPIM, Pulse Experiential Travel; Don Killingback, Incentivations, IMA President

COVID-19: What’s Recognition Got To Do With It?

In June, IMA and RPI hosted a panel of incentive & recognition experts who addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our industry and workplaces. View the recording to hear their answers on new ways to recognize employees and how to keep work cultures intact in a remote environment. Moderator: Donna Chrobak, CPIM, Sales & Marketing Management Panelists: Brant Dolan, IP, Quality Incentive Company; Brian Galonek, CPIM, All Star Incentive Marketing; David Gould, CPIM, CR Worldwide; Susan Hall, CRP, Gateway First Bank, RPI Member

IESP's Latest Blog

Creating a Resilient Workforce for Today and Tomorrow IESP members provide insights and examples of the role reward and recognition programs can play in creating a resilient, mission-focused organization. When “shelter at home” mandates were announced organizations scrambled to take care of essentials employees would need to work from home such as computer equipment and teleconferencing systems . . . Continue Reading

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.

Members in Transition Membership

To help ease the economic hardship some of our members are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IMA is offering a free Members in Transition membership . This membership allows members who have lost their position in a member company due to a layoff or furlough to receive a non-voting membership through the end of 2020.   Members in Transition will receive the following benefits: Attend virtual events Receive member communications IMA online directory listing without a company name Access certification materials and testing at the member rate  Stay informed and connected on all IMA activities Access online member resources Serve on committees   Email Emily Johnson at ejohnson@incentivemarketing.org if you're interested in this membership.

ASI Show Chicago - Call For Volunteers

We need volunteers for Chicago from September 30 - October 1, 2020! Volunteering is a great way to connect and network during the conference.   IMA had a successful presence at ASI Show Orlando in January and ASI Show Fort Worth in February. IMA presented three informative sessions to not only encourage, but also make it easier for distributors to sell corporate gifts and incentives.   Let's keep the momentum going at ASI Show Chicago ! Thousands of motivated distributors are ready to discover new products and build lasting relationships. This is your opportunity to help them understand how IMA members can be of benefit.   Please co ntact Karen Wesloh at kwesloh@incentivemarketing.org if you are interested in volunteering in the booth at the Chicago show.

Advertise on the IMA Website

IMA is inviting its members to place advertisements on our website. Your advertisement placement helps build brand recognition, promote your product and services, and develop new relationships with the thousands of visitors on the IMA website .

Details Your ad will be placed on every webpage except the home page. They rotate in the right side rail every 3 seconds. Ads run July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Cost: $500 per ad; $400 for companies that become IMA Annual Sponsors  Ad Specifications: 175 W x 350 H (pixels) File format: JPEG, JPG, or PNG / 72 dpi  To purchase an ad, email Jenny Howard at jhoward@incentivemarketing.org .

New Members

Please welcome our new IMA members! Click on the company names to visit their website.

New Primary Member Beatriz Fernandez, DataXport.Net, LLC Brian Gallagher, Milestones Peter Goldberger, IP, Incentive Team Glen Holbert, EML Payments Steve Kane, Stored Value Solutions (SVS) Don Killingback, Incentivations Allison Klass, The Fossil Group Alyssa Kovach, Incentive Meeting Services Cody Prudoehl, Outside Moves Joe Turba, Valerian Technologies

New International Primary Member Chayya Bassi, Quick Brown Fox Consulting Paul Segal, Dezine Technologies Julio Quaglia, Valuenet New Affiliate Members Joseph Anderl, One10 Samantha Decker, One10 Jenna DeLuca, Workhuman Kevin Dougherty, Harco Incentives Tyler Gentry, Blackhawk Network Matt Kerper, Wolfe LLC

To look up any member of the IMA, use the  online directory.

Newly Obtained CPIM Designation

Congratulations to our latest industry professionals obtaining their Certified Professional of Incentive Management (CPIM) accreditation. W e appreciate your efforts in becoming an industry expert!

Heather Abbott, CPIM, Powerhouse Brands Consulting Charley Mann, CPIM, Links Unlimited Dan McConnell, CPIM, Carnival Cruise Line

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