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5 Meetings Industry Trends Defining 2017

Associations Now

Meanwhile, meeting planners are also grappling with a host of new trends—because, of course, every industry evolves. They are looking to hold their meetings in cities that prioritize innovation and have a fantastic culinary culture, cities that offer attendees unforgettable experiences, both during the conference and after.

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Trends Impacting eLearning Solutions for Associations in 2017

WBT Systems

Predictions for the next big trends in eLearning solutions started appearing before 2017 had even begun. Therefore many of the trends that are being predicted for other industries, such as corporate learning and development or training organizations may not impact associations in the same way, or at the same time.

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For One Planner, Innovation Means Thinking Like Attendees

Associations Now

Alice Mathu of IAAPA shares how innovation can include comfort, sustainability and trying the latest technology. To create innovative and interactive meetings, planners around the nation are raising the bar on productivity and capitalizing on attendee experience. Mathu has been at IAAPA for 14 years and a vice president for two.

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2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report

Membership Marketing

The 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report is now available as a downloadable PDF. In addition the increases reported in total membership counts, the 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report also highlights continuing strong data on other key membership statistics. Here are some of the highlights of this year’s research.

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Restaurants Getting Fresher, Less Ingredient-Obsessed in 2017

Associations Now

What does the restaurant industry have in store for 2017? Newly released research from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) suggests that 2017 will be the year of the bigger concept. A few other trends to watch in 2017: Looking for a fresh cut. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=FntoeUvEBDQ. An eye toward transparency.

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Thursday Buzz: Conference Badge Innovation

Associations Now

“This new experience at the industry’s largest annual gathering highlighted innovative capabilities that can be applied to today’s OOH campaigns,” Freitas said in a news release. Some of the most influential industry leaders saw firsthand exactly how OOH can use technology to connect with consumers in the real world.”.

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Don’t Get Too Comfortable at the Top–AI Puts a Twist on Leadership

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Our goal was to help association professionals navigate a new technological era or Industry 4.0. When we began that project in 2017, we knew business was changing quickly. In an age when one innovation transforms entire industries, it has never been more hazardous to be at the head of a professional organization.