Associations Now

MAY 21, 2014

It looks like one of bowling’s biggest events will live to see another frame. As we reported this month, the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA) found itself struggling with the likelihood that it would have to cancel its premier event, the U.S. Planning an Unplugged Conference [link] #eventprofs.

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AssociationChat

JUNE 28, 2020

While I am no longer updating this list daily, I will continue to update this list with helpful links to news and resources I’ve found that could impact how association and events professionals make decisions as we look to the horizon. What Events Are Going Ahead Despite the Pandemic? The financial markets are a bellwether, at least.

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AssociationChat

APRIL 15, 2020

With almost daily announcements of conference and event cancellations mounting due to fears surrounding the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (that can develop into the deadly COVID-19 ), many association executives are wondering if their own conferences, special events, and Board meetings are safe. Deflation or inflation? Rising rates?

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 16, 2015

— Gayathri Kher (@gatsrulz) December 16, 2015. A CEO can work wonders for your conference , as event planning expert Dave Lutz explains in his latest post for Velvet Chainsaw’s blog. The year’s winding down , which means it’s time to look back on some of the biggest developments in marketing technology.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 23, 2015

Sponsorships that will help them move the needle with their target market. A Closer Look at Sponsorship Trends IEG leads the way in analyzing the sponsorship market. Here are a few highlights from their The State of Association Sponsorship survey, exploring how associations market and sell sponsorships: Increased Sponsorship Revenues.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Many event pros agree that educating and engaging attendees at a conference is crucial. In his new event planning guide, The Power of Participation , Segar argues the best conferences are those that are participation-driven as opposed to a more traditional lecture style. Entrepreneur has 15 tips to get you started.

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Associations Now

MARCH 27, 2015

The real-time streaming service Meerkat hasn’t been on the market for a full month yet, but Twitter has a competitor, Periscope, which could prove equally as interesting. — Steven James (@bigmoth) March 27, 2015. Also: The value of empathy in conference design. Talking Empathy. “This is where design empathy blossoms.”

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