Dave Peer Assumes Lead Role at IMA

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Newly promoted Hinda president Dave Peer is also taking the helm as president of the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) this year. As a 14-year industry vet taking the reins of an organization that’s seen a lot of change in its 13-year history, Peer says, “One of the things we are looking at is to determine what is the most effective course for the future so we are relevant for our members and we are able to support our industry,” as quoted in the most recent issue of Premiere Incentive Products (PIP).

Early in November of 2011, Peer and the IMA strategic planning committee met to review the goals of the organization moving into 2012. Four key initiatives are being focused on this year: industry trade shows and conferences; Return on Performance magazine; membership retention and recruitment; and support of IMA’s legislative campaign.

Peer notes the IMA’s longstanding relationship with the Motivation Show and the fact that attendance has dropped recently with the advent of more specialized trade events. “A task force has been formed to more closely evaluate this subject,” says Peer. “As an association we want to support the events which will recognize the greatest benefit to our industry.”

Peer also mentions the need to better utilize Return on Performanceas a corporate outreach tool and that development of relevant, educational content that will benefit readers as well as IMA members is underway. Supporting legislative efforts and the Incentive Legislation Campaign as Tax Provision 274(j) debate in Washington is also a crucial part of the IMA initiatives this year.

“As we celebrate our 13thyear, the IMA is maturing and evolving as an organization,” Peer says. “We are challenged by a variety of factors facing our industry and it is important that the IMA maintains a leadership role and stays ahead of these changes. We will work together to support the mission of our association as the premier educator and authority in the incentive marketplace.”

Attracting new members and working more closely with other incentive industry organizations are two additional goals Peer cites as being crucial in 2012. “We are looking at our association and relationships throughout the industry with other players, and we are looking to provide a more team-oriented approach to the problems all of our members face,” he tells PIP.

Peer joins five other newly appointed officers to the 2012 IMA board. Congrats to all and good luck as we all embark upon this New Year together.