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Goodbye Conference Emcee, Hello Content Weaver

Associations Now

Many associations have elevated the traditional role of conference emcee to that of “content weaver.” In the past, some association events had a conference emcee, whose job was to keep the event moving along and the audience engaged. moments,” she said in a press release. “My and ‘Now what?’—by

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Brain Tumor Association to Livestream Select Conference Sessions

Associations Now

With a new livestream option at its annual conference, the American Brain Tumor Association is making sure people can access the information they need. The livestream option is especially important as the conference gains more international recognition. “In Wilson said in a press release.

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Seeking Some Meetings Innovation? Ask Attendees.

Associations Now

How associations can take cues from what one hotel brand recently did to encourage new ideas and innovations from guests and apply them to their meetings. The first is an Innovation Lab at its Bethesda, Maryland, headquarters. This 10,000-square-foot underground lab is dedicated to promoting collaboration and innovation.

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Managing the Communications Plan for Your Association’s Virtual Event

Protech

After shifting away from an in-person customer celebration at the Four Seasons in Baltimore due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Protech Associates’ Fusion 2020 Customer Conference surpassed all previous attendance numbers for the event. I n a moment of crisis, innovation accelerates. Members .

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Groups Denounce Texas Bill as Discriminatory Ahead of Special Session

Associations Now

Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, said at the press conference. The pursuit of a bathroom bill represents a willful disregard for those vulnerable people and for businesses, workers, and communities all across our state,” Phillip Jones, president and CEO of VisitDallas, said in a press release. billion by 2026 if the bill passes.

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ASAE Launches Challenge to Recognize Power of Digital Credentials

Associations Now

“Education institutions, associations, and employers all play critical roles in assessing and certifying skills and abilities,” Credly CEO Jonathan Finkelstein said in a press release. The challenge is open now through December 30, and the winner will be awarded up to $10,000 and a speaking slot at ASAE’s 2017 Great Ideas Conference.

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MemCom Awards – could you be a winner?

Optimist Consulting

In addition to a great membership focused conference it was brilliant to see membership bodies being recognised for their hard work at the awards ceremony. The conference and awards ceremony takes place on 9 May in London. As you may know, MemCom organises the annual awards for the membership industry. I attended the event last year.