Event Industry News

APRIL 17, 2019

Event Integrity is launching their Beta marketplace with a lead opportunity program and community in the Colorado market. Industry leaders help create educational content for the online community. This multi-sided approach is addressing many of the industry’s inefficiencies.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. More info/register. CAE credits.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Brain Food readers can earn up to 10 CAE credits by attending Chris Gloedes popular Association Member Growth Certificate Course.Over 1,000 association execs have finished the course after learning how to conduct research, develop relevant benefits, establish member content gates, evolve recruitment and retention campaigns, and grow membership.

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A2Z Events

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Fortunately, a number of certification programs exist that help demonstrate your expertise and that you know what it takes to plan an outstanding event. If you want to build and advance your career in event planning, earning an event planning certificate is an avenue worth exploring.

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MAY 15, 2020

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. onward – Untethered 2020: Events Reimagined, a Virtual Summit. Untethered is an industry event aimed at educating and connecting event professionals during this time of profound change. Tue 5/19 from 9 a.m.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Is it time to reboot our marketing and make it more agile given the continued uncertainty for the industry this year? ExpoChat is a Twitter-based conversation on topics related to the trade show industry. Tue 2/2 at 11 a.m.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. ExpoChat is a Twitter-based conversation on topics related to the trade show industry. Industry Insight: What To Know About Hybrid Events | A Case Study. Check out Cecilia’s Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series too.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

I’ve always been an advocate of well-designed, interactive virtual events because many people don’t have the time or money to attend in-person events. On the expo floor, at industry partner parties, and in restaurants, what a joy it was to be amidst my community. Host: Certification Network Group (CNG) Wed 8/16 from 11 a.m.

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MAY 7, 2021

Amith Nagarajan writes at Sidecar about the potential for associations to issue accreditations and certifications on the blockchain. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Learn what the future of face-to-face events will look like. Intriguing. Reinventing Live.

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MARCH 17, 2023

In today’s environment, hot-button issues threaten to anger, divide or frustrate portions of your members, regardless of whether those issues are relevant to your industry. LMS Demo Day Watch presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer learning management system (LMS) platforms. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Request re career section on association website. Does your association have a career section for people curious about entering your industry or profession? I love this page from SEMI about the semiconductor industry. Open Space event design.

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MAY 12, 2023

State of the association industry. Membership Engagement and the Power of Transitioning Suppliers and Vendors to Thought Leaders Your members likely view you as the authority on your industry. Host: Blue Cypress Tue 5/16 at 11 a.m. One way to do this is by transitioning your suppliers and vendors into thought leaders. to 2:45 p.m.

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APRIL 10, 2020

She’ll be joined by community professionals, industry experts, and global thought leaders to explore a different topic each week. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events. Fri 4/10 at 1 p.m.

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MARCH 24, 2023

In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi suggests how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. Data-informed event planning. More info/register. More info/register.

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MAY 14, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. ExpoChat is a Twitter-based conversation on topics related to the trade show industry. Hear about the process of establishing digital Covid records and the implications for the meetings and events industry.

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MAY 29, 2020

Pivot Virtual Summit: Visioning a New Future for the Events Industry through Self Care, Innovation & Community. Hear industry-leading thought leaders talk about the events industry as we know it today and what we see for the future. Host: Liz King Events. Host: Liz King Events. Mon 6/1 at 12 p.m.

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JUNE 19, 2020

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. This is an opportunity for membership professionals to learn best practices from their peers on topics related to change management, membership growth, innovation, relevance, trends, and strategic planning. Mon 6/22 at 2 p.m. –

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Whatever your question, seeking out the top blogs and podcasts in your industry will help you stay current and informed. Google also offers a free certification to help you get up to speed with the tool. We all prefer getting venue criticism from reviewers on Yelp rather than hearing it from attendees or staff after the event.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? AI for Event Planners: Leverage the Power or Proceed with Caution? Learn how AI can be a game-changer in transforming your event-planning process.

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MARCH 25, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

. – For the Love of Events ROI Hear different perspectives on measuring your event’s ROI and driving a better member experience. Learn about meaningful survey questions to provide actionable insights, examples of insights and trends to improve the member experience, and the event planning and data journey to increase your events ROI.

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

But 62,000 people completed the course and earned a certificate. Virtual event planning template. The brain drain is a serious problem for many employers and industries. Learn about different credential models and how best to use them (certifications, certificates, stacked credentials, micro-credentials).

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Vito Curalli, CHA, Executive Director, International Sales and Industry Relations Hilton Worldwide Sales. Sven Boelhouwer, Freelance Event Professional, No Desk. KiKi covers industry news, upcoming events, people on the job hunt, and more. Monetization in Hybrid and Virtual Events. Tyra Warner, Esq., Gibson Hotels.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

*All events are at Eastern Daylight Time and online unless otherwise noted. Member engagement scoring has been a member-industry priority for more than a decade, yet many associations still believe scoring can and should be delivering more meaningful insights into both current and potential members. Fri 10/29 at 12 p.m. 1 CMP credit.

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GrowthZone

MARCH 13, 2021

Select an AMS that will meet all of your organizational needs, such as: member database, email system, convenient billing and payment options, event planning, and website building. Keep members engaged with event management, member forums, and educational certification tools. Maintain finances and accounting.

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JUNE 16, 2023

I’d bet every industry has seen a growing number of podcasts like ours has, maybe even the industry your association serves. Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? No organization, regardless of size or industry, is immune. Don’t give that up! Quick hits Good news!

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

Virtual event planning. Moving to virtual events involves configuring event technology, creating an engaging schedule, preparing presenters to teach confidently through video, and even facilitating real-time engagement such as breakout sessions and live chat. Choose an industry-specific consultant.

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APRIL 21, 2023

Meagan Loyst, founder of Gen Z VCs—“a global collective of 22,000+ Gen Z VCs, founders, angel investors, operators and aspiring VCs,” so, yeah, cred—writes about the amazing success of paid membership communities with Gen Z audiences in nearly every industry. Virtual Panel Discussion: What’s (Really) on the Event Horizon? to 3:30 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Planning for the Unplannable: How to Prepare a Conference Contingency Plan. From restrictions, to lockdowns, to hesitations, the new normal is full of twists and turns for the event industry. Host: ASAE.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Member portals: Allow members to manage their membership online, track certificates, event registrations and more. When you’re looking to link with tools like career centers, event services, an LMS or some other type of integration, your data strategy will play a role. Conference and Event Management Toolkit.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Glisser can be used for in-person, virtual and hybrid events – meaning the audience balance can be flexed as necessary, reducing event planning risk. We bring in-person and virtual audiences together for seamless hybrid events – allowing them to interact with the same presentation, at the same time.

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MARCH 24, 2017

They want to be able to complete full courses, prep for board exams, and earn their certificate – all on their mobile devices. Host: Event Tech Tribe. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, hybrid meetings to chatbots, how will you prepare for the groundswell of change event planners are facing? 1 CMP credit.

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APRIL 28, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Credentialing programs. Before developing a certification exam or any type of education program or pathway focused on a specific job role, you must do a job analysis. Host: Black In Events Network Thu 5/4 at 1 p.m. 1 CMP credit. 1 CMP credit.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Hhear how an online marketplace can help you build non-dues revenue and member value through year-round relationships with your industry partners without adding so much as a chick pea to your already full plate. The Community Check-In A weekly community chat on Slack for black professionals working in the events industry.

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Association Success

JANUARY 14, 2020

You are more of an expert on many topics than you may think, and can offer up small chunks of time to prove your value to your industry and your organization,” says Pam Rosenberg , CAE, the Director of Education and Certification at the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. Don’t overcommit. Follow through on your commitments.

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APRIL 24, 2020

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. A swift and profound shift is happening among corporate conferences, association meetings, and in-person events: pivoting to digital environments is the next best thing to face-to-face. Become a Virtual Meeting & Event Pro.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

While the pandemic may have slowed us down at the onset while in-person events were rapidly canceled or postponed, we are now moving full steam ahead in the virtual event space, and are proud to share that our entire Events team has completed the Virtual Event & Meeting Management Certification.

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