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ASI Show Chicago
July 22 - 24, 2019
IMA Summit
July 25, 2019
IMRA Day at Hinda Incentives
September 10-12, 2019
IMEX America
September 26, 2019
Incentive Awards 2019
September 30 - October 2, 2019
RGCA Forum
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2019 Strategic Partners
Diamond Level:
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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
Motisha
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 Watch of America, LLC
Peter Cannon (IESP)
Ticket Jones
Michael Donnelly, CPIM
Hinda Incentives
Katie Dougherty (IGCC)
Red Lobster
Jonathan Grey (Europe)
Ovation Incentives
Ashley Harris (IGCC)
National Gift Card
Anne Jetter
Marketing Innovators
Marc Matthews, CPIM
Pulse Experiential Travel
Cristiano Miano, CPIM
Grupo Digi
Billie Reise, CPIM
SBH Special Marketing Group
Randy Renz (IMRA)
Targeting Marketing
Associates, Inc.
Rick Rubin
National Gift Card
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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We've hit the middle of the year and it's all about opportunities to put the IMA Mission Statement into action by getting
the products and services of our members in front of potential customers.
We are once again leveraging the partnership that we enjoy with ASI to have a strong presence at
ASI Show Chicago on July 9-11. IMA/IMRA will have a booth smack-dab in the middle of the brand name merchandise area of the show. This exposure includes hundreds of promotional product distributors looking to enhance their business opportunities by becoming the source to their customers for corporate gifts and recognition items. In our most robust educational opportunity yet with ASI, we are offering three hours of education, along with a panel discussion in our booth.
We need volunteers to help staff the booth. If you are attending the show or are conveniently located and would like to help, please contact
Karen Wesloh.
There is also still time to participate in the shared IMA space at
IMEX America in Las Vegas, September 10-12. Shared space in the IMA booth is an affordable way to be part of the largest travel and corporate meeting event in North America. Merchandise, gift card and travel/experience suppliers have used this space over the years to reach this audience and in some cases, be the launch pad for their own booths in subsequent years. Contact
Karen Wesloh for more information on reserving space.
The
2019 IMA Summit is now right around the corner. Registration numbers continue to multiply each week and the Summit Committee, led by Summit Chair, Don Killingback, has tweaked the format to improve the attendee experience. We kickoff with our opening night reception on the rooftop of the Loews Chicago. It offers dazzling views of the famed Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan, along with some fun activities. Our keynote on Tuesday will be in a town hall format that will offer a chance for you to interact with John McDonough, President of the Chicago Blackhawks. We've tightened up the IMA Awards event Tuesday evening by improving the pace and transforming it to a reception format (no cash bar). It will be over by approximately 7:30 pm so be sure to plan for dinner and other events afterwards! Of course, in between we have beneficial education sessions and IMA/SIG activities. Lastly, there is the opportunity to earn your IP designation by taking the
Principles of Incentive Design Course & Exam on Monday.
I look forward to seeing everyone in Chicago.
Ted Moravec, CPIM
President
Incentive Marketing Association
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2019 IMA Summit in the Windy City
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Time to Tweet Contest
To have some fun and to reward you for your help, the 2019 IMA Summit planning committee is launching a "Time to Tweet about the Summit" contest.
How to Play: Earn one point every time you make a post on Twitter or LinkedIn that includes #IMASummit2019. The more you post, the more points you earn!
Prize: The individual(s) with the most points at the end of the contest wins a watch courtesy of Citizen Watch Company of America.
Contest Ends: End of day, July 24th.
Posts will be tallied July 25th. Standard Twitter and LinkedIn rules apply.
Room Block Discount Deadline is Next Friday!
We're already halfway through June which means the IMA Summit is right around the corner! Be sure to register and make your hotel reservation early as there are a limited number of rooms at the primary hotel. Rooms are selling out fast so don't wait on the stellar room rate of $199/night!
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455 N Park Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 840-6600
Rate: $199 per night (with 17.4% tax) -Unbeatable rate!
Make your reservation here.
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Book your room before the room block rate expires
next Friday, June 28!
Honor Program - Help Members Recognize Coworker Contributions
This year the IMA is helping members honor their own valuable team members. Through the IMA's new
Honor Program you can extend a special invitation to your coworker to attend the S
ummit. This recognition will leave your key performer feeling valued, appreciated and truly honored!
Call for Volunteers
We need you, yes YOU! Help out your favorite association and volunteer at the 2019 IMA Summit.
Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the entire conference and in different time increments to fit your schedule.
Want to greet your fellow attendees as they arrive? Pick up an hour, or several, at the registration desk, or serve as a session volunteer to introduce a speaker and give them their gift!
2019 Summit Education Program Announced
We are pleased to announce the education line-up for the 2019 Summit. Please
visit the IMA website for
session descriptions. We have education opportunities for every strategic industry group in the incentive industry! Sessions highlights include:
Principles of Incentive Design Course & IP Exam
Monday, July 22, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Have you been thinking about getting your Incentive Professional (IP) designation but haven't had the time to study or take the exam? You can now take the
Principles of Incentive Design Course at the Summit. The course is designed to be a review of the Principles Curriculum that will be on the IP exam.
IMA 101: New? Current? Get The Most out of your Membership.
Monday, July 22, 3:00 - 3:30 pm
Learn what IMA is doing for you and your business at this IMA 101 session.
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Highlighting Some Generous 2019 Summit Sponsors:
Visit our website for the
full list of sponsors and information on sponsorship opportunities update links.
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IMEX America 2019 - Share a Booth with IMA
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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. 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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Advertise on IMA's Website
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IMA members are invited to place advertisements on our website. New ads will begin being featured on July 2nd.
Your advertisement placement helps build brand recognition, promote your products and services, and develop new relationships with the many visitors on the IMA website.
Website Location: Advertisements are shown on the right rail of every webpage with the exception of the home page.
Cost: $500
Timeframe:
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
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IESP's Latest Blog: Insider Tips: How to Budget for your Employee Recognition Program
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When you are considering the budget for your recognition program, there are several
things to keep in mind, one being, your overall goals. Next, do you have a set budget allocated for recognition within your company? Most importantly, how do your employees like to be recognized? Answering these questions will help to make sure you're moving in the right direction in planning your recognition initiatives as well as the type of program(s) you'd like to implement.
Continue reading
Insider Tips: How to Budget for your Employee Recognition Program
The Incentive Engagement & Solution Providers (IESP) delivers valuable resources, including its recent additional strategy of
blogging
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ASI Show Chicago - Call for Volunteers
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We need volunteers for Chicago! Volunteering is a great way to connect and network during the conference.
IMA had a successful presence at ASI Show Orlando earlier this month.
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Our member volunteers had great conversations informing distributors how IMA's suppliers and representatives can help them sell corporate gifts and incentives. Let's keep it going in Texas!
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 help them.
Please contact
Karen Wesloh if you are interested in volunteering in the booth or as an industry expert at the Chicago show.
IMA will present
three sessions at all ASI shows in 2019 and t
here will be a panel discussion in the booth. The three educational sessions are:
Corporate Gifts 101: Expanding Your Business with Corporate Gifts
Corporate Gifts 201: What Corporate Gift Suppliers Can Do For You
Corporate Gifts 301: How Distributors are Profiting from Corporate Gifts
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Newly Obtained Incentive Professional Designations
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Congratulations to our latest industry professional obtaining the Incentive Professional (IP) accreditation. We appreciate your efforts!
Mike Adams, IP, Levy Recognition
Michele Adams, IP, Levy Recognition
Sharon Authier, IP, Hinda Incentives
Rick Bearden, IP, Knock-Out Specialties
Larry Brown, IP, E2E Group (Hinda Incentives
Laura Buhler, IP, Hinda Incentives
Nicholas Bustamante, IP, HH
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Karina Carroll, IP, Hinda Incentives
Kari Gutstein, IP, American Solutions for Business
Connie Iglesias, IP, Hinda Incentives
Luke Jones, IP, E2E Group (includes Hinda)
Angela Kornowski, IP, Promotional Designs, Inc.
Mindy Leveto Artina, IP, Promotional Products
Dave Longeliere, IP, Image Builders Marketing
Gail Lunghi, IP, Engage2Excel (Hinda)
Jason Mages, IP, Match-Up Promotions
Rodney Mashburn, IP, Match-Up Promotions
Mike Murphy, IP, Energy Earth, LLC/EE Incentives
Dena Sullivan, IP, Hinda Incentives
Mark Sweet, IP, The Branding Suite
Jim Valenti, IP, Hinda Incentives
Jim Wershing, IP, HHP
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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 Primary Members for Current Company
New Affiliate Members for Current Company
Allison Campbell, Workhuman (formerly Globoforce)
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Trending Industry Articles
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OH&S Features Safety Incentive Articles by IMA Members
Motivation Is In The Cards
5 Incentive Travel Trends for 2019
Measure & Improve
Incentive's 2019 Roundtable: Top Trends Affecting the Incentive Industry Today
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Peer to Peer -
Updates on industry news for companies with IMA members
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InComm Acquires Hallmark Business Connections, Enhances Employee Engagement Offerings
Worldpay and Next Level Performance Give Back with Community Service Event in the Bahamas
Motisha appoints Ulrike Graebel as Managing Director DACH
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