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Five Questions to Ask During Destination Selection

Associations Now

Few will dispute that rising costs are a major force in the events industry. Accessibility also contributes to value, said Lorne Edwards, chief sales officer at Visit Phoenix. Edwards makes sure that Visit Phoenix brings forward opportunities outside the convention center. “We Start by considering these questions. Olean said.

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Find Out How Immersive Venues Promote Attendee Engagement

Associations Now

Unconventional spaces in Phoenix bring the indoors outside to spark creativity & inspiration. Most people do not sign up to attend a conference [just] to go back and forth from meeting room to hotel room without experiencing the city,” says Jacqueline Davis, marketing and communications manager for Phoenix Convention Center & Venues.

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6 Reasons Why an Enewsletter is a Must-Have for an Association’s Communication Plan

Association Briefings

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, there’s been a resurgence in the use of enewsletters. These newsletters are becoming more and more imperative in taking an association’s brand marketing to the next level, while consistently staying in front of industry professionals and becoming established informational authorities.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.29.20

Reid All About it

Participants posted their topics on e180’s Topic Market and sent invitations for one-on-one or group Braindates—video chat discussions on the Braindate platform. Pivot Virtual Summit: Visioning a New Future for the Events Industry through Self Care, Innovation & Community. Guest: Alex Plaxen, Nifty Method Marketing & Events.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.3.19

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… View from our campsite in the Superstition Mountains Wilderness east of Phoenix. Learn how to increase meeting attendance, boost revenue and lower marketing costs, maintain relevance with your members, and overall improve the member experience.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.18.20

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy. Inclusive marketing. Marketers can do better, say Steve Pemberton and Ginny Engholm. 1 CAE credit.

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What Happens When Digital Education Reaches Your Profession/Industry?

SCD Group

And, what’s coming may well signal competition for very large associations representing industries and professions. Large corporations in the University of Phoenix model? Expanding nonprofits who see your market as growth opportunity? So, is your association immune from digital challenges?