Associations Now

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

But as sustainable event specialist Shawna McKinley notes, shared resources and spaces have been hallmarks of event planning for years. Nonetheless, many elements of the modern sharing economy are creating new opportunities and raising new challenges for event planners. Competition of the Day. The top lobbyist?

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Associations Now

MAY 21, 2014

Days after announcing it was canceling a high-profile bowling tournament for the second year in a row, a bowling association had a change of heart—thanks in part to social media. It looks like one of bowling’s biggest events will live to see another frame. Planning an Unplugged Conference [link] #eventprofs.

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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. Are social media outlets replacing NGOs?

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Associations Now

MAY 10, 2013

Two reasons for the increased optimism: Budgets and the number of meeting and events planned for the remainder of this year and the first quarter of 2014 are expected to grow. Green Meeting Practices.

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Association Adviser

JULY 28, 2016

While that may not surprise you, did you know that 23 percent of associations tell us they are inviting younger members to join their event planning committees? Rather than folding up the tent on the membership association model, however, many high-performing organizations are rethinking their brands and their business models.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 23, 2015

Social Media Activates Sponsorships. Social Media is now the #1 channel for activating sponsorships (90%). Here are four recommendations to consider as you fine-tune your 2015 conference sponsorship strategy: 1. Make no mistake, sponsorships are your single best revenue growth play for 2015.

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Associations Now

APRIL 23, 2015

Plus: An event-planning life can be hectic—but a work-life balance remains possible. The 2015 M+R Benchmarks Study specifically looked at nonprofit activity online, seeing a 13 percent increase in online revenue and a 13 percent increase in the number of gifts between 2013 and 2014. Also, social media activity pays off.

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