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Welcome to the Chicago Interactive Marketing Association.

CIMA offers its members the opportunity to network with fellow marketers, agencies and vendors while sharing best practices and learning about the latest industry developments.

CIMA members enjoy discounted or exclusive attendance to all events, educational and social, as well as savings to attend seminars, luncheons, conferences, conventions and more from national association partners.

CIMA is Chicago's only interactive-centric professional organization dedicated to the enhancement and acceleration of business opportunities, professional development and exponential networking for the interactive marketing professionals in Chicago.

Founded in 1997, CIMA remains one of the veteran interactive associations in the country with critical emphasis on thought-leadership and cross-media outreach through forums, panels and seminars with experts from our Windy City and beyond. Events are held quarterly and we welcome members and non-members alike.

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[x+1] Names Jess Beldner Director of Strategic Agency Partnerships

Company looks to replicate Beldner’s success in building and developing agency relationships and delivering results nationally

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 10, 2012 – [x+1], www.xplusone.com, the leader in digital marketing hub technology, today announced that Jess Beldner has been named to the newly created position of Director, Strategic Agency Partnerships. Beldner will also continue in her role as Director, Central Sales.

Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA) Awards $20K in Grant Funding to Two Chicago Start-Ups

CHICAGO – January 25, 2012 –The Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA) is pleased to unveil the winners of its first annual Chicago Digital Startup Initiative.

CIMA Unveils 2011 Star Award Winners

CHICAGO – November 11, 2011

The Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA), the city’s only interactive-centric organization, announced the winner’s of its annual Star Awards at an honorary ceremony last night at the Renaissance Hotel in Chicago. The CIMA Star Awards honor those in the industry who work tirelessly to develop and enhance the interactive and digital business in Chicago. All winners received complimentary CIMA membership for one year.

CIMA Gives Back to Academic Community

September, 2011

The Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA) recently had the opportunity to give back to the academic community in the form academic scholarships for four Chicago-based students.

Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA) to Unveil 2011 Star Award Winners

Includes two new award categories– “Digital Media Person of the Year” and “Rising Star”

CHICAGO – October 17, 2011 – The Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA), the city’s only interactive-centric organization, will be unveiling the winners of its annual Star Awards at an industry event taking place on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 5:45 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel (1 West Wacker Drive) in the Renaissance Ballroom. Open to all business professionals in the Chicagoland area, the event will include a cocktail reception and appetizers with a registration fee of $90 for CIMA members and $110 for nonmembers. Special group rates are available. Read more...

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