article thumbnail

Why High-Tech is High(er) on the List for Meeting Planners

Associations Now

Are there interesting things to do outside of the conference center or hotel? And if you are thinking that focusing on a city’s tech scene narrows your options to a few places—San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Boston—think again. It’s a more relevant question than you might think.

article thumbnail

As “Religious Freedom” Law Passes, Controversy Heats Up in Indiana

Associations Now

“This bill is not about discrimination, and if I thought it legalized discrimination I would have vetoed it,” Pence said in a press conference covered by The Indianapolis Star. We run major marketing events and conferences there. Pence, who supported the bill, defended his decision.

Indiana 40
article thumbnail

6 Insights The Sharing Economy Tells Us About The Future Of Fundraising

Beth Kanter

Traditional direct response marketing such as list buying and mass email marketing, though sometimes effective, don’t promote the personal connections that are so essential in a sharing economy. Note from Beth: December is a time when start to reflect on the past year and future online trends for fundraising.