Gift Card Industry News

Shortlist Announced for the 2023 IMA Summit Awards

Posted on 6/7/2023
The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) announced the shortlist for the 2023 IMA Summit Awards.

Dan Thurmon Slated to Kickoff Outstanding Education Program For IMA Summit

Posted on 5/31/2023
Dan Thurmon Slated to Kickoff Outstanding Education Program For Incentive Marketing Association’s IMA Summit

2023 IMA Summit Awards Judges Announced

Posted on 5/16/2023
Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) is honored to announce the judges for the 2023 IMA Summit Awards.

IMA CPIM Certification Highlights Importance of Program Design

Posted on 11/18/2022
Over 250 individuals have received an Incentive Professional (IP) designation and more than 50 have earned the Certified Professional of Incentive Management (CPIM) certification.

Hollis Thornton Elected IGCC Board President

Posted on 8/18/2022
New officers and directors announced for 2022-2023 IGCC board.

Incentive Gift Card Council is Now Incentive Gift Card Coalition

Posted on 8/17/2022
New logo and new name better reflect collaborative, inclusive nature of IGCC for members and the industry.

Fintan Connolly Elected IMA Board President

Posted on 8/5/2022
New officers and directors announced for 2022-2023 IMA board.

US Businesses Spend $176 Billion on Incentives, Recognition, Rewards, Incentive Travel & Gifting

Posted on 8/4/2022
A new Incentive Marketplace Estimate Research Study reveals that 84% of US businesses spend $176 billion annually on award points, gift cards, trips and travel, merchandise, and experiential rewards to reward sales staff, employees, channel partners

Ric Neeley Receives 2022 IMA President’s Award

Posted on 7/13/2022
Ric Neeley, CPIM, Hinda Incentives, was honored with the 2022 IMA President’s Award at the IMA Summit Awards.

Hollis Thornton Named Inaugural Incentive Industry Influencer

Posted on 7/13/2022
Gift card leader honored for modeling high standards, leadership and positive impact on the incentive industry.