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The 6 Forces Shaping the Future of Meetings

Associations Now

From what attendees expect as the “new status quo” to how venues—and entire metropolis’—are being forced to upgrade their technology infrastructure. Conferences need to deliver high-level technology content and experiences. For example, the Indianapolis Zoo recently opened a new, eco-conscious private events pavilion.

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5 Tactics To Create An Experiential Event

Associations Now

There’s just a large drive for that kind of experiential, emotional connection,” said Samantha Meigs, PhD, chair of the Experience Design Department at University of Indianapolis. Beachbody held its Coach Summit in Indianapolis in June with 25,000 coaches. You’re trying to build emotion through what they’re doing.

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4 Ways Museums Can Engage Millennials

Achieve

Museum development officers and marketing professionals are all wondering if members of the Millennial generation (born after 1979) will support museums like our parents did. A lot of museums are leading the charge on including interactive technology at almost every exhibit. What do Millennials want from a museum experience?

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Looking Back at 2018: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

SBI

We took strides toward adopting new technology, honing best practices, and exploring new innovations to improve our clients’ member experiences – and had fun while doing it! We are most proud of Shantaé Young, who completed her master’s degree in marketing. Technology Enhancements. What a year 2018 was for SBI!

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Chicago’s Plan to Stay in the Conference Game

Associations Now

In particular, the city is seeing a growing threat from nearby Indianapolis, which has had success with midsize events. And even considering the pressure Chicago is seeing from smaller markets, it remains a dominant force in the conference space. The city’s occupancy rate is also on the rise and is expected to hit 66.9

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Association 141+: The Power of In Person

Association 141+

Truly, these technological tools allow us the ability to connect in ways we could not have dreamed just a few decades, if not just years, ago. Recently, I have made visits to our chapters in San Francisco, Memphis, Indianapolis and (as I write this post on the plane back from this latest visit) Milwaukee. Membership Marketing Blog.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

It should also be noted that the list reflects my interests: associations, events, travel, tech, government, education, social media, communications, marketing, public relations, and jobs. ahier - Brian Ahier; The Dalles, Oregon; Passionate about healthcare, technology and government 2.0. Dig design, innovation, technology.