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New Membership Model Sparks Growth

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For example, ASBO knew through research and data that some school districts had multiple individual members who attended conferences and participated in its online community. Do Your Research ASBO originally planned to launch the model at its 2020 annual conference in Nashville. Do your networking research.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.17.20

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Virtual event sponsorship example. 5 virtual conference pricing strategies. Our highlight of the week was hot catfish , an inspired take on Nashville hot chicken, with cheesy grits. The Moery Company says going virtual offers a unique opportunity for associations and their sponsorship programs. MeetingsNet ). More info/register.

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Meeting Crashers: How Concerned Should You Be?

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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. No matter the reason for the rise of the meeting crasher, what can planners do to crack down? One solution could be to charge a premium for networking.

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Association Brain Food: 8.5.22

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If you’re heading to Nashville for ASAE Annual, I highly suggest getting your hands on some hot chicken. We’ll share plenty of examples and cover common sizes and specs, design dos and don’ts, tips for ad copy and CTAs, and tools and templates to save you time. How to Budget & Price Your Hybrid Event. But in a video?

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What We Learned from the FCC’s WiFi-Blocking Saga

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The saga was rooted in an incident at a Gaylord facility in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2013. One example: “Why can I get free WiFi at a $39-per-night extended-stay hotel but have to pay $15 a day at a four-star facility?” Naturally, the revelations raised other questions that hotel chains had to answer. The reason?

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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The future of big events in Nashville are in question amid COVID-19 (source: WKRN.com) April 17, 2020 –. Great example of a community working together to provide a great resource! In early March, Facebook ordered its workforce of nearly 45,000 full-time employees to work remotely. Harris, M.D., President, American Medical Association.

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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The future of big events in Nashville are in question amid COVID-19 (source: WKRN.com) April 17, 2020 –. Great example of a community working together to provide a great resource! In early March, Facebook ordered its workforce of nearly 45,000 full-time employees to work remotely. Harris, M.D., President, American Medical Association.