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The Fantasy Sports Industry Is Still Growing—Despite the Extra Regulations

Associations Now

Here’s an update on the industry, along with how associations are helping things along. According to a June press release from the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, it generates $7.22 Before the 2016 FSTA annual meeting, attendees were unsure of the way that regulations would affect the industry. and Canada.

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What’s on the Horizon for Meetings in 2020?

Associations Now

The beginning of a new year comes with lots of industry predictions, and there’s no shortage of them when it comes to meetings and events. According to a press release from Streampoint Solutions , whose FaceReg software was used at the event, 35 percent of attendees took advantage of it. A new year often brings change.

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Accessible, Affordable: The Strategy Behind One Group’s Online Learning Efforts

Associations Now

A membership group focused on cybersecurity is worried that workers in the industry don’t have enough training to take on an increasingly sophisticated array of online threats. The offering will be free to (ISC)²’s members and associates, according to an association press release.

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Realtors Expand Reach of Accelerator Program

Associations Now

An accelerator program, of course. The 48 tech companies that have thus far participated in the accelerator have raised more than $350 million in financing during or after the program, according to an NAR press release. The new accelerator builds on NAR’s work to create a more tech-savvy real estate industry.

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Building an Association Crisis Communications Webpage

GrowthZone

Forward-thinking is critical for making important decisions that will influence the course of events. Set the tone: Whether targeting association members or your association’s industry stakeholders and regardless of the amount of or type of content, the tone should be helpful, sincere, and compassionate. Links to press releases.

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Daily Buzz: 2020’s Big Meetings Trend? Sustainability

Associations Now

The sustainability of the meetings and events industry, in fact of the entire travel industry, is at the forefront of companies’ and planners’ minds in 2020,” said Derek Sharp, senior vice president and managing director at CWT Meetings & Events, in a press release. Make the Most of Your AMS. Other Links of Note.

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What Women and Men Value as Attendees

Associations Now

A new survey from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research says yes. Women assign more value to learning objectives, such as keeping up with industry trends (92 percent), personal development (83 percent), and idea generation (81 percent). Associations can benefit from those differences if they’re thoughtful about it.