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Could Your Association Thrive in a Remote-First Culture?

Associations Now

In an age when centralization is running into a cost-of-living wall for many industries, embracing a remote-first culture could expand both your pool of talent and your base of operations. The syndicates were in New York City, and both the relationships and logistics involved were important to the comic artists. (A

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CEIR Report: Tradeshows Continue Growth Streak

Associations Now

According to new research released this week by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research, the first quarter of 2016 maintained its streak of growth, improving by 2.6 noted that the results were particularly strong given the sluggish economic news elsewhere. percent from a year ago.

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Conference Circuit: Children’s Literature, From Idea to Publication

Associations Now

A children’s literature society helps attendees explore the niche publishing industry from every angle. From February 6-8, these industry pros will gather in New York City to explore all things children’s literature, with discussions stretching from the creative process to the business of publishing.

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Can You Better Serve Your Tradeshow Market?

Associations Now

So, he started throwing small industry festivals in his Los Angeles warehouse. Today the tradeshow, which is invitation-only for exhibitors, has expanded beyond its original location in Long Beach, California, to include New York City and Las Vegas as well. Please share your story in the comments.

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Destinations Experiment With New Marketing Efforts

Associations Now

The effort aims to increase awareness for Chicago as a business and tourism destination and showcase the city’s technology and cultural industries. “I want them to walk away thinking that Chicago is a really innovative place,” Dylan Rice, director of creative industries and music for DCASE, told the Chicago Tribune.

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Advocacy and Governance 2.0

Association Adviser

Fewer associations serving as voice of industry or source of legislative, regulatory news. As revealed in our annual association communication benchmarking survey (see chart below), associations are finding it increasingly difficult to be the authoritative voice of their respective industries.

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American Beverage Association Aims High with Anti-Obesity Partnership

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I am excited about the potential of this voluntary commitment by the beverage industry. “This is the single-largest voluntary effort by an industry to help fight obesity and leverages our companies’ greatest strengths in marketing, innovation, and distribution,” ABA President and CEO Susan K. Neely said in a statement.