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BUSINESS ON THE INTERNET

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• American Business Media is the industry association for business-to-business information providers. Its members publish more than 1,200 business publications and provide content for some 1,350 Web sites. Contact American Business Media at 212-661-6360. http://www.americanbusinessmedia.com
  
  
• American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) represents more than 70,000 members in the field of workplace learning and performance. The organization convenes special events and provides a myriad of products and services. The American Society for Training and Development, the world's leading professional association in the field of workplace learning and performance, offers both telephone and online information services and sponsors the annual International Conference and Exposition. Contact ASTD at 703-683-8100. http://www.astd.org
  
  
• CommerceNet is a not-for-profit business-development organization that focuses on promoting the cause of electronic commerce. Members include leading banks, telecommunications companies, online services, and software companies as well as major end users. http://www.commerce.net
  
  
• Customer Care Institute (CCI) is an international organization serving customer care professionals. It focuses on issues found in the customer service, consumer affairs, telemarketing, and help-desk professions. Contact CCT at 404-352-9291. http://www.customercare.com
  
  
• Direct Marketing Association (DMA), with 4,700 member companies worldwide, is the primary association for companies involved with direct marketing. Member benefits include an extensive range of seminars and conferences, member directory, publications, online services, and use of the DMA library and resource center. Internet marketing, the newest channel in direct marketing, is included in DMA research. Contact the DMA at 212-768-7277. http://www.the-dma.org
  
  
• Employee Services Management Association, formerly the National Employee Services and Recreation Association, is a one-stop resource for how-to information, suppliers, and services for employee programs and an authority on the latest programs to recruit and retain top employees. It has helped many companies with the process of opening a store. Contact Employee Services Management Association at 630-559-0020. http://www.esmassn.org
  
  
• Incentive Federation is a company that was formed to protect the rights of organizations to motivate customers and employees through the intelligent and ethical use of incentive programs. Comprised of the leading associations, trade shows, and some of the top suppliers in the incentive field, the Federation monitors Federal regulations that could affect the proper use of incentive programs and lobbies against proposals that could hinder the ability of businesses to properly use incentive programs. As part of its industry services, the Federation also conducts the only regular research on use of incentives by U.S. organizations, and manages the Incentive Performance Center, the industry-wide effort to promote professional use of incentives and that underwrote this Web site. Contact the Incentive Federation at 908-233-4009. http://www.incentivecentral.org
  
  
• International Customer Service Association (ICSA) is the largest association for customer service professionals. It has local chapters, publishes its own newsletter, and holds an annual conference and other educational events. Its members are executives of companies in virtually every industry. Contact ICSA at 800-360-4272. http://www.icsa.com
  
  
• International Society for Performance Improvement is the leading international association dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace. Contact the International Society for Performance Improvement at 301-587-8570. http://www.ispi.org
  
  
• Masie Center is a think tank dedicated to exploring the intersection of learning and technology. It provides consulting, training, and materials for helping people apply technology to learning. Contact Masie Center at 518-350-2200. http://www.masie.com
  
  
• National Association for Employee Recognition consists of about 500 members, who are responsible for recognition programs at their companies, enhance employee performance through recognition and promote wider acceptance of recognition programs in the working world. Contact National Association for Employee Recognition at 630-369-7783. http://www.recognition.org
  
  
• Promotion Marketing Association (PMA) is the main association for this category. Its members are mainly companies dealing in promotion services, sales incentives, and premium merchandise. Other members include advertising agencies and consultants. PMA offers seminars and conventions throughout the year, a membership directory, and legal information services, as well as two newsletters, The Legal Bulletin and Outlook. Contact PMA at 212-420-1100. http://www.pmalink.org
  
  
• Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) serves suppliers and distributors of promotional products, a mainstay in company stores. Contact Promotional Products Association International at 888-426-7724. http://www.ppa.org
  
  
• Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals in Business (SOCAP) is an international organization whose purpose is to enable the customer service/consumer affairs professional to improve the policies, products, and services of his or her company. It also encourages effective communication and understanding among business, government, and consumers. Contact SOCAP at 703-519-3700. http://www.socap.org
  
  
• The Resource Center for Customer Service Professionals carries books, reports, self-study training, and surveys. It also provides information on association memberships and seminars produced by industry associations, consulting firms, and publishers. This mail and cyber order store provides free research services and will locate materials relevant to any customer service topic. Contact The Resource Center for Customer Service Professionals at 708-246-0320. http://www.the-resource-center.com
  
  
• WorldatWork is a global, not-for-profit association of more than 26,000 compensation, benefits and human resources professionals founded in 1955. It is dedicated to knowledge leadership in compensation, benefits, and total rewards disciplines associated with attracting, retaining and motivating employees. WorldatWorkoffers educational forums and an annual conference addressing the issues involved with motivating and compensating today's work force. They also offer other informational resources, including books and a small amount of research. Contact WorldatWork at 877-951-9191. http://www.worldatwork.org
  

DIRECT MARKETING

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• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a nonprofit membership organization for people over 50. AARP’s Research Center gathers information about the mature market. Contact AARP at 800-687-2277. http://www.aarp.org
  
  
• Direct Marketing Association (DMA), with 5,000 member companies worldwide, is the primary association for companies involved with any aspect of direct marketing. Member benefits include an extensive range of seminars and conferences, member directory, newsletters, journals, use of the DMA Library and Resource Center, and access to the DirectLINK online information service. Special subgroups include the List & Database Council, whose members focus on list brokerage, management, compilation, and ownership issues. Contact DMA at 212-768-7277. http://www.the-dma.org
  
  
• National Council on the Aging is an association of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and continuing contributions of older person through leadership, service, and education. National Council on Aging’s web site contains facts and figures about the mature market. Contact National Council on Aging at 202 479-1200. http://www.ncoa.org
  
  
• Promotion Marketing Association, Inc. (PMA) has 700-plus member companies worldwide representing all aspects of the promotion marketing industry, including goods and services companies, promotion agencies, service supplier firms, and law firms that specialize in promotion and advertising law. PMA offers seminars and conventions, a membership directory, and legal information, as well as two newsletters, “The Legal Bulletin” and “Outlook.” Contact PMA at 212-420-1100. http://www.pmalink.org
  
  
• Promotion Marketing Association's Product Sampling Council is an umbrella group for sampling users and distribution companies that often speaks for the industry about the benefits of sampling as a promotional tool. PMA's Product Sampling Council aims to raise the standards of the sampling industry and, by providing educational forums, assist marketers in their quest for excellence. PSC has 60-plus supplier members and a Senior Advisory Council consisting of ten manufacturing companies. Contact thePromotion Marketing Association's Product Sampling Council at 212-420-1100. http://www.pmalink.org
  
  
• U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services: Administration on Aging is the federal agency dedicated to policy development, planning, and delivery of support services to older persons and their caregivers. Administration on Aging’s web site has statistics about the mature market. Contact Administration on Aging at 202-619-7501. http://www.aoa.gov
  

EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION

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• Association of Promotion Marketing Agencies Worldwide provides members, primarily executives at promotion marketing agencies, with professional support, management development, research, and a forum for the exchange of ideas. Contact Association of Promotion Marketing Agencies Worldwide at 203-978-1590. http://www.maaw.org
  
  
• Association of Retail Marketing Services consists of members that include suppliers of incentive services to retailers and direct marketers from a broad spectrum of industries. ARMS conducts research on retail marketing and has an annual trade show of retail marketing suppliers, along with a newsletter that tracks promotions and legal developments. Contact Association of Retail Marketing Services at 732-842-5070. http://www.goarms.com
  
  
• The Employee Involvement Association (EIA) is an international organization serving professional managers and administrators by providing quality educational programs, publications and networking opportunities. The role of Employee Involvement is a keystone of organizational development through the empowerment of people using team-building and suggestion-gathering methods. Contact EIA at 937-586-3724. http://www.eianet.org
  
  
• Incentive Federation is a company that was formed to protect the rights of organizations to motivate customers and employees through the intelligent and ethical use of incentive programs. Comprised of the leading associations, trade shows, and some of the top suppliers in the incentive field, the Federation monitors Federal regulations that could affect the proper use of incentive programs and lobbies against proposals that could hinder the ability of businesses to properly use incentive programs. As part of its industry services, the Federation also conducts the only regular research on use of incentives by U.S. organizations, and manages the Incentive Performance Center, the industry-wide effort to promote professional use of incentives and that underwrote this Web site. Contact the Incentive Federation at 908-233-4009. http://www.incentivecentral.org
  
  
• Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) promotes the use of incentive programs as effective tools. Membership includes manufacturers, representatives, distributors, incentive houses, gift certificate suppliers, and marketing agencies. IMA also holds annual education programs at trade shows. Contact IMA at 630-369-7780. http://www.incentivemarketing.org
  
  
• Incentive Gift Card Council has information about using gift certificates in incentive programs. Contact Incentive Gift Card Council at 630-369-7780. http://www.usegiftcertificates.org
  
  
• Incentive Performance Center (IPC) directs an industry-supported effort to promote the professional use of incentives to industry at large. IPC manages the industry Web site and conducts a marketing and public relations campaign. Contact IPC at 630-369-7780. http://www.incentivecentral.org
  
  
• Incentive Manufacturers Representatives Association (IMRA) represents factory-direct salespeople in the incentive business, along with manufacturers. IMRA publishes a handbook for suppliers, conducts an annual marketing conference, and offers a free directory of incentive representatives. Contact IMRA at 630-369-7786. http://www.imra1.org
  
  
• Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the world's largest association of meeting planners, with more than 16,000 members in 64 countries. Members include independent, corporate, and association planners, as well as suppliers to the meetings industry. MPI publishes a monthly magazine, The Meeting Professional. MPI's publishing lineup also includes an annual membership directory and MPI Express, a fax newsletter that includes late-breaking industry news. MPI has five special-interest groups, including one dedicated to sales and marketing. Contact MPI at 972-702-3000. http://www.mpiweb.org
  
  
• National Association for Employee Recognition consists of about 500 members, who are responsible for recognition programs at their companies, enhance employee performance through recognition and promote wider acceptance of recognition programs in the working world. Contact National Association for Employee Recognition at 630-369-7783. http://www.recognition.org
  
  
• Promotion Marketing Association, Inc. (PMA) has 700-plus member companies worldwide representing all aspects of the promotion marketing industry, including goods and services companies, promotion agencies, service supplier firms, and law firms that specialize in promotion and advertising law. PMA offers seminars and conventions, a membership directory, and legal information, as well as two newsletters, “The Legal Bulletin” and “Outlook.” Contact PMA at 212-420-1100. http://www.pmalink.org
  
  
• Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) serves suppliers and distributors of promotional products, many of which also handle premiums. PPAI has trade shows, a magazine, Web services, and education programs. Contact Promotional Products Association International at 888-426-7724. http://www.ppa.org
  
  
• Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) offers educational programs for users and suppliers of incentive travel. SITE provides literature on the use of incentive travel, as well as a compilation of research. Contact SITE at 312-321-5148. http://www.site-intl.org
  
  
• WorldatWork is a global, not-for-profit association of more than 26,000 compensation, benefits and human resources professionals founded in 1955. It is dedicated to knowledge leadership in compensation, benefits, and total rewards disciplines associated with attracting, retaining and motivating employees. WorldatWorkoffers educational forums and an annual conference addressing the issues involved with motivating and compensating today's work force. They also offer other informational resources, including books and a small amount of research. Contact WorldatWork at 877-951-9191. http://www.worldatwork.org
  

EVENT MARKETING

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• American Marketing Association (AMA) is the world's largest professional society of marketers. It has more than 45,000 members in 92 countries. Contact AMA at 800-262-1150. http://www.ama.org
  
  
• American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) is an organization of more than 24,800 association executives and suppliers of products and services. It offers publications and studies on meetings, and it has a special Meetings & Expositions Section. All events are open to nonmembers. Contact ASAE at 202-326-9550. http://www.asaenet.org
  
  
• Center for Exhibition Industry Research offers statistics and other information on exhibits, sales, marketing, and industry trends. Contact Center for Industry Research at 972-687-9242.http://www.ceir.org
  
  
• International Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (IACVB) can furnish contacts in any of the 30 countries it represents, and it also publishes directories and guides to international cities. Contact IACVS at 202-296-7888. http://www.iacvb.org
  
  
• International Events Group (IEG) is a for-profit organization that provides information on sponsorships in sports, arts, entertainment, causes, and events. Its comprehensive services include an industry newsletter, books, conferences, workshops, and consulting. Contact IEG at 1-800-834-4850. http://www.sponsorship.com
  
  
• International Festival and Events Association has provided professional development and fund-raising ideas to the special events industry for 43 years. Contact the International Festival and Events Association at 208-433-0950. http://www.ifea.com
  
  
• International Special Events Society (ISES) is a not-for-profit organization with more than 2,000 members in over a dozen countries. It is the only international organization representing professionals in all disciplines of the special events industry. It sponsors an annual educational conference and offers an online information service, a fax on-demand service, and a membership directory. Contact ISES at 312-321-6853. http://www.ises.com
  
  
• Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the world's largest association of meeting planners, with more than 16,000 members in 64 countries. Members include independent, corporate, and association planners, as well as suppliers to the meetings industry. MPI publishes a monthly magazine, The Meeting Professional. MPI's publishing lineup also includes an annual membership directory and MPI Express, a fax newsletter that includes late-breaking industry news. MPI has five special-interest groups, including one dedicated to sales and marketing. Contact MPI at 972-702-3000. http://www.mpiweb.org
  
  
• Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is an association of approximately 4,600 meeting and convention planners, PCMA provides industry news, education, data, and information on meeting properties. Contact PCMA at 312-423-7262. http://www.pcma.org
  
  
• Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) offers educational programs for users and suppliers of incentive travel. SITE provides literature on the use of incentive travel, as well as a compilation of research. Contact SITE at 312-321-5148. http://www.site-intl.org
  
  
• Sales & Marketing Executives International (SMEI) is a worldwide association of sales and marketing managers. Members include CEOs, marketing managers, sales managers, and other top-level executives who contribute to the sales and marketing effort. Contact SMEI at 312-893-0751. http://www.smei.org
  
  
• Trade Show Exhibitors Association provides solutions for exhibit and event professionals. It offers educational programs, industry tools, news, research, and other services. Contact Trade Show Exhibitors Association at 312-842-8732.  http://www.tsea.org
  
  

GENERAL

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• American Marketing Association (AMA) is the world's largest professional society of marketers. It has more than 45,000 members in 92 countries. AMA serves marketing and research executives as well as sales, advertising, and promotion people. It holds conferences and provides information on all aspects of marketing, including new product launches. Contact AMA at 800-262-1150. http://www.ama.org
  
  
• Direct Marketing Association (DMA), with 4,700 member companies worldwide, is the primary association for companies involved with direct marketing. Member benefits include an extensive range of seminars and conferences, member directory, publications, online services, and use of the DMA library and resource center. Internet marketing, the newest channel in direct marketing, is included in DMA research. Contact the DMA at 212-768-7277. http://www.the-dma.org
  
  
• Incentive Federation is a company that was formed to protect the rights of organizations to motivate customers and employees through the intelligent and ethical use of incentive programs. Comprised of the leading associations, trade shows, and some of the top suppliers in the incentive field, the Federation monitors Federal regulations that could affect the proper use of incentive programs and lobbies against proposals that could hinder the ability of businesses to properly use incentive programs. As part of its industry services, the Federation also conducts the only regular research on use of incentives by U.S. organizations, and manages the Incentive Performance Center, the industry-wide effort to promote professional use of incentives and that underwrote this Web site. Contact the Incentive Federation at 908-233-4009. http://www.incentivecentral.org
  
  
• International Events Group (IEG) is a for-profit organization that provides information on sponsorships in sports, arts, entertainment, causes, and events. Its services include an industry newsletter, sponsor-locator service, books, conferences, workshops, consulting, and nearly 30 boilerplate contracts for a variety of sponsorship situations. Contact IEG at 1-800-834-4850. http://www.sponsorship.com
  
  
• International Special Events Society (ISES) is a not-for-profit organization with more than 2,000 members in over a dozen countries. It is the only international organization representing professionals in all disciplines of the special events industry. It sponsors an annual educational conference and offers an online information service, a fax on-demand service, and a membership directory. Contact ISES at 312-321-6853. http://www.ises.com
  
  
• National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE) is an association whose 18,000 members are responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of not-for-profit, charitable organizations. It publishes newsletters, legislative updates, a membership directory, and a quarterly journal called Advancing Philanthropy. It also holds an annual International Conference on Fundraising, with workshops, leadership forums, round tables, and plenary sessions. Contact NSFRE at 703-684-0410. http://www.nsfre.org
  
  
• Promotion Marketing Association, Inc. (PMA) has 700-plus member companies worldwide representing all aspects of the promotion marketing industry, including goods and services companies, promotion agencies, service supplier firms, and law firms that specialize in promotion and advertising law. PMA offers seminars and conventions, a membership directory, and legal information, as well as two newsletters, “The Legal Bulletin” and “Outlook.” Contact PMA at 212-420-1100. http://www.pmalink.org
  

GOLF MEETINGS

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• International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) is an organization of conference centers and conference center managers. Contact IACC at 314-993-8575.  http://www.iacconline.com
  
  
• National Association of Golf Tournament Directors is an organization open to, among others, meeting planners who organize golf tournaments. Educational programming is offered throughout the year. Contact the National Association of Golf Tournament Directors at 703-549-3543. http://www.nagtd.com
  
  
• National Golf Foundation (NGF) is the golf industry's leading provider of golf business information and measurer of industry trends. It offers over 200 publications on golf. Contact NGF at 561-744-6006. http://www.ngf.org
  
  
• Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) serves suppliers and distributors of promotional products, a mainstay in company stores. PPAI is a key association to contact for information on suppliers of imprinted products. Contact Promotional Products Association International at 888-426-7724. http://www.ppa.org
  
  
• United States Golf Association (USGA) is the sport's national governing body. The USGA writes and interprets the rules of the game; tests balls, clubs, and other equipment; performs turf research; and is the custodian of golf's history. Contact USGA at 908-234-2300. http://www.usga.org
  
  
  

INCENTIVE TRAVEL

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• Incentive Federation is a company that was formed to protect the rights of organizations to motivate customers and employees through the intelligent and ethical use of incentive programs. Comprised of the leading associations, trade shows, and some of the top suppliers in the incentive field, the Federation monitors Federal regulations that could affect the proper use of incentive programs and lobbies against proposals that could hinder the ability of businesses to properly use incentive programs. As part of its industry services, the Federation also conducts the only regular research on use of incentives by U.S. organizations, and manages the Incentive Performance Center, the industry-wide effort to promote professional use of incentives and that underwrote this Web site. Contact the Incentive Federation at 908-233-4009. http://www.incentivecentral.org
  
  
• Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) offers educational programs for users and suppliers of incentive travel. SITE provides literature on the use of incentive travel, as well as a compilation of research. Contact SITE at 312-321-5148. http://www.site-intl.org
  

INCENTIVES

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• The American Society for Training and Development, the world's leading professional association in the field of workplace learning and performance, offers both telephone and online information services and sponsors the annual International Conference and Exposition. Contact ASTD at 703-683-8100. http://www.astd.org
  
  
• Association of Retail Marketing Services consists of members that include suppliers of incentive services to retailers and direct marketers from a broad spectrum of industries. ARMS conducts research on retail marketing and has an annual trade show of retail marketing suppliers, along with a newsletter that tracks promotions and legal developments. Contact Association of Retail Marketing Services at 732-842-5070. http://www.goarms.com
  
• The Employee Involvement Association (EIA) is an international organization serving professional managers and administrators by providing quality educational programs, publications and networking opportunities. The role of Employee Involvement is a keystone of organizational development through the empowerment of people using team-building and suggestion-gathering methods. Contact EIA at 937-586-3724. http://www.eianet.org
  
• Employee Services Management Association, formerly the National Employee Services and Recreation Association, is a one-stop resource for how-to information, suppliers, and services for employee programs and an authority on the latest programs to recruit and retain top employees. It has helped many companies with the process of opening a store. Contact Employee Services Management Association at 630-559-0020.
  
  
• Incentive Federation is a company that was formed to protect the rights of organizations to motivate customers and employees through the intelligent and ethical use of incentive programs. Comprised of the leading associations, trade shows, and some of the top suppliers in the incentive field, the Federation monitors Federal regulations that could affect the proper use of incentive programs and lobbies against proposals that could hinder the ability of businesses to properly use incentive programs. As part of its industry services, the Federation also conducts the only regular research on use of incentives by U.S. organizations, and manages the Incentive Performance Center, the industry-wide effort to promote professional use of incentives and that underwrote this Web site. Contact the Incentive Federation at 908-233-4009. http://www.incentivecentral.org
  
• Incentive Gift Certificate Council (formerly the Association of Incentive Gift Certificate Suppliers)is a Strategic Industry Group within the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA). IGCC is currently the only trade group exclusively dedicated to the promotion and sales of incentive gift certificates. Contact the Incentive Gift Certificate Council at 630-369-7780. http://www.igcc-info.org
  
  
• Incentive Manufacturers Representatives Association (IMRA) represents factory-direct salespeople in the incentive business, along with manufacturers. IMRA also publishes a handbook invaluable for suppliers seeking to get into the premium incentive business, and conducts an annual marketing conference. It offers a free directory of incentive representatives in your region. Contact IMRA at 630-369-7786. http://www.imra1.org
  
  
• Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) has a mission, it is to promote high standards of professionalism in the incentive field, create greater corporate awareness of incentives, and help its members prosper in a changing business environment through education, training, and research. Contact IMA at 630-369-7780. http://www.incentivemarketing.org
  
  
• Incentive Performance Center (IPC) is an industry-supported effort to promote the professional use of incentives to American business. It manages the industry Web site and conducts a marketing and public relations campaign. Contact IPC at 800-832-9932. http://www.incentivecentral.org
  
  
• Marketing Agencies Associations Worldwide. Provides members, primarily executives at promotion marketing agencies, with professional support, management development, research, and a forum for the exchange of ideas. Contact Marketing Agencies Associations Worldwide at 203-978-1590. http://www.maaw.org
  
  
• Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the world's largest association of meeting planners, with more than 16,000 members in 64 countries. Members include independent, corporate, and association planners, as well as suppliers to the meetings industry. MPI publishes a monthly magazine, The Meeting Professional. MPI's publishing lineup also includes an annual membership directory and MPI Express, a fax newsletter that capsulizes late-breaking industry news. MPI has five special-interest groups, including one dedicated to sales and marketing. Contact MPI at 972-702-3000. http://www.mpiweb.org
  
• National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) represents 22,000 members, most of them sporting goods retailers. NSGA is an excellent source of consumer-focused industry research. Contact NSGA at 847-296-6742. http://www.nsga.org
  
  
• Point-of-Purchase Advertising Institute. Members are producers, buyers, and users of signs and displays used at retail. Contact Point-of-Purchase Advertising Institute at 202-530-3000. http://www.popai.com
  
• Premium Marketing Club serves suppliers and sellers of incentive and promotional products in the greater New York metropolitan area. It holds regular luncheons and special events, often with speakers representing companies that use or sell incentives. Contact Premium Marketing Club at 908-687-3090.
  
  
• Promotion Industry Council (formerly the Promotion Industry Club) is designed to stimulate interaction and to increase understanding and cooperation between suppliers and buyers of promotional products and services. Members are suppliers and users in the Chicago area. It holds regular educational luncheons. Contact Promotion Industry Council at 630-369-3772.
  
  
• Promotion Marketing Association, Inc. (PMA) has 700-plus member companies worldwide representing all aspects of the promotion marketing industry, including goods and services companies, promotion agencies, service supplier firms, and law firms that specialize in promotion and advertising law. PMA offers seminars and conventions, a membership directory, and legal information, as well as two newsletters, “The Legal Bulletin” and “Outlook.” Contact PMA at 212-420-1100. http://www.pmalink.org
  
• Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) serves suppliers and distributors of promotional products, a mainstay in company stores. PPAI is a key association to contact for information on suppliers of imprinted products. Contact Promotional Products Association International at 888-426-7724. http://www.ppa.org
  
  
• Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is the trade group that represents the U.S. recording industry. Its members create, manufacture and distribute approximately 90 percent of all legitimate sound recordings produced and sold in the United States. Issues it is concerned with include freedom of speech, copyrights, licensing and royalties, and piracy. Contact RIAA at 202-775-0101. http://www.riaa.com
  
  
• Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI) is made up of sales and marketing professionals. The association offers members sales and marketing seminars, sales training, a graduate school of sales and marketing management, an annual convention, and a monthly newsletter. Contact SMEI at 312-893-0751. http://www.smei.org
  
  
• Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) offers educational programs for users and suppliers of incentive travel. SITE provides literature on the use of incentive travel, as well as a compilation of research. Contact SITE at 312-321-5148. http://www.site-intl.org
  
• Spa Finder is an interactive Internet site that not only provides an extensive network of premier spas worldwide, but features spa specials, shopping online, Spa Finder magazine, and recipes. Spa Finder also offers turnkey incentive programs and Spa Finder Day Spa, and Stay Spa gift certificates which can be used within the spa network. Contact Spa Finder at 212-924-6800. http://www.spafinder.com
  
  
• Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) represents suppliers and has a number of valuable research materials on hand. Contact SGMA at 202-775-1762. http://www.sgma.com
  

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