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2017 Member Engagement Strategy

Potomac Core

Presidential and Congressional Elections, economic performance inside and outside the United States, mergers and acquisitions, baby boomer retirements , terror threats, and technology disruptions will influence whether or not professionals and corporate executives engage in their associations. The outcome of the U.S. Survey Annually.

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Report: What Lies Ahead for Meetings in 2017

Associations Now

A new report suggests that events will continue growing next year, but due to narrowing GDP growth, planners should work to rein in costs. Heading into 2017, our forecast predicts significant growth in meetings and events for regions around the world,” CWT’s vice president and global head, Cindy Fisher, said in a statement. “By

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Could 2017 Bring a Buyer’s Market for Event Planners?

Associations Now

Other Projections IBTM World’s report is not the only one of its kind highlighting forthcoming trends for 2017. A new report from IBTM World suggests that, despite the recent global tumult, there are economic trends that could greatly benefit event planners in North America. Check out the full report over this way [PDF].

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A Century-Old Association Committed to Online Community and Data Analysis

Higher Logic

Before Activity Sync, AACSB’s community team used standard reporting to track basic metrics like discussions, private replies, commenting, and message forwarding. In the first few months of 2017, Corporate Official Representative engagement almost exceeded their 2016 engagement numbers. Getting the Most Value from Data. About AACSB.

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Report: Fliers Happier With Air Travel Experiences in 2016

Associations Now

The airline industry is hoping to put its bad reputation among consumers behind it—and, according to a new report, consumers are buying in. The report, which can be viewed here [PDF], added that many fliers were looking for a combination of low prices, painless schedules, and high comfort with their flights.

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Private Equity Hires Associations, Private Equity Fires Associations

Potomac Core

In 2017 there were 3,283 transactions in the United States, totaling $511.66 According to PitchBook 2017 Annual PE and VC Fundraising report, Private Equity funds have almost $1 trillion in dry powder (investment capital) and that could foretell more company acquisitions. Private Equity Investment is Exploding.

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Report: Millennials Rank Education, Healthcare and Employment as Top Election Issues

Achieve

Today Achieve, in partnership with the Case Foundation, released the second wave of research from the 2016 Millennial Impact Report. Slightly fewer millennials believe people like them can help make the United States a better place to live, with the biggest drop seen among females. 2016 Millennial Impact Wave 2 Trends Report.