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Conference Circuit: American Orchestras

Associations Now

The League of American Orchestras’ 74th National Conference begins next week in Nashville. More than 1,000 artistic administrators, composers, conductors, musicians, and business partners are headed to Nashville to network with colleagues, learn about new industry innovations, and discuss how orchestras can grow and adapt.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.2.18

Reid All About it

This report explains why every association should have a new member onboarding or orientation program, what you should expect from your program, how to launch the best program, and how to improve your existing program. Last week, I shared an excellent article from The New York Times Magazine about Bitcoin and its underlying technology.

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Despite Winter Wallop, Shows Must Go On

Associations Now

And while Boston may have had it the worst so far, other places like Chicago, Nashville, and Upstate New York have been dealing with ice, snow, and dangerously cold temperatures. (Even worse: More snow and frigid temps are on the way.). Meeting planners can work around anything. Meeting planners can work around anything.”.

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Meeting Crashers: How Concerned Should You Be?

Associations Now

Just by running into [clients and friends], they introduced us to a bunch of potential new clients. The Times piece gave the example of Internet Week New York: Only the most expensive pass—at a price of $1,295—gave participants access to parties, mixers, and networking. Well, I have two words for you: meeting crashers.

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Oscars Foul-Up: Lessons From Notable Event Embarrassments

Associations Now

If there’s a takeaway here, it should be to follow the example of La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz. “Unlike a more seasoned comic or musician, I didn’t have the experience to ignore a situation like this, or to use wit to turn it around,” he recently recalled in a New York Times essay. Dealing With Hecklers.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.1.20

Reid All About it

Billhighway shares recent examples of different virtual education options offered by chapters around the country, plus tips on how to get your chapter leaders started with virtual education. Bruce Rosenthal gives some examples for how associations can pivot their sponsorship programs to virtual events. Virtual event sponsorships.

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Association Brain Food: 9.9.22

Reid All About it

David Brooks, New York Times paywall-free view). Join your Fridays@4 community for an open discussion on the recent ASAE Conference in Nashville. Hear examples of successful association podcasts and how non-dues revenue comes into play. How to decide if a client is a good fit. Josh Spector ). Fri 9/9 at 4 p.m.