The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) is comprised of more than 460 leading media and technology companies who are responsible for selling 86% of online advertising in the United States. On behalf of its members, the IAB is dedicated to the growth of the interactive advertising marketplace, of interactive’s share of total marketing spend, and of its members’ share of total marketing spend. The IAB educates marketers, agencies, media companies and the wider business community about the value of interactive advertising. Working with its member companies, the IAB evaluates and recommends standards and practices and fields critical research on interactive advertising. Founded in 1996, the IAB is headquartered in New York City with a Public Policy office in Washington, D.C.

www.iab.net

The Merchant Risk Council consists of 7,500 merchants, vendors, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies. Its members share the common goal of protecting and encouraging the thriving online commerce industry by establishing best practices for cyber-fraud prevention. In addition, the MRC works with federal and local law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Secret Service, the U.S Department of Justice and the U.S. Postal Inspectors to help catch and prosecute cyber criminals. The board of directors consists of 15 leading e-commerce retailers, solution providers, and financial institutions (many of whom are Quova partners), including Amazon.com, American Eagle Outfitters, American Express, Apple Computer, Barnes & Noble.com, Best Buy, ClearCommerce, CompUSA, CyberSource, Discover Network, Experian, hpshopping.com, InterActiveCorp Travel, Orbitz, Inc., and Zale Corp.

www.merchantriskcouncil.org

Shop.org is the association for retailers online. It’s where the best retail minds come together to garner the insight, knowledge, and intelligence to make better decisions in the evolving world of the Internet and multi-channel retailing.

www.shop.org

IMRG is a membership community for the e-retail industry, whose vision is to maximise the commercial potential of online shopping. With more than 18 years experience in a rapidly-changing e-commerce market we help members maximise the business opportunities, and stay up to date with developments in the e-retail marketplace. IMRG (Interactive Media in Retail Group) promotes e-retail through a membership community.

www.imrg.org

The National Retail Federation is the world’s largest retail trade association, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution including department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet, independent stores, chain restaurants, drug stores, and grocery stores as well as the industry’s key trading partners of retail goods and services.

www.nrf.com

The Interactive Gaming Council (IGC) is an international non-profit trade association whose membership comprises international companies from all facets of the interactive gaming industry. The IGC was established in the U.S. in 1996, incorporating in Canada in March 2000 with its head office in Vancouver. The IGC serves as a collective voice of the interactive gaming industry, building credibility in the industry, and creating member benefits by aggressively addressing legislative and regulatory challenges and opportunities. The IGC advocates for strict regulation, including responsible gambling practices, and promotes cooperation within and between, industry and government internationally.

www.igcouncil.org