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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If your association fits any of the five scenarios described by Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE, in his recent post, it’s time to review your strategic plan. Professional and personal networks have shrunk by close to 16% during the pandemic , according to Marissa King and Balázs Kovács at the Harvard Business Review. Host: Pathable.

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APRIL 10, 2020

Virtual conference engagement. Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities. Mon 4/13 at 2 p.m.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 21, 2023

Events are the lifeblood of nonprofits and associations. Conferences offer an opportunity for an entire member base to get together, experience the best of what an association can offer, and give the organization a chance to drive non-dues revenue. Check out online reviews, or ask to speak with an existing customer.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Virtual conference communications survey. The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference communications. Conference attendee learning journey. Virtual conference experience.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

When you create a library of resources filled with the exclusive information and discussions your community members need to be successful, it inspires your members to log in more frequently and stay up to date on the latest offline events. Resource: How to Use Events & Conferences to Increase Activity in Your Online Community.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

In her work with associations, Amanda Kaiser has talked with hundreds of members about their conference experience. If you use online community software, please consider leaving a review on the new site, ReviewMyCommunity.net. If you do, you’ll be granted a lifetime subscription to read the reviews of others. Tue 2/14 at 2 p.m.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

In her work with associations, Amanda Kaiser has talked with hundreds of members about their conference experience. If you use online community software, please consider leaving a review on the new site, ReviewMyCommunity.net. If you do, you’ll be granted a lifetime subscription to read the reviews of others. Tue 2/14 at 2 p.m.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 16, 2020

Following the launch of the Safe Event Scheme two weeks ago, Cube International and its key partners, A.C.T. National and OnePlan, are delighted to launch the Safe Event Scheme website and event planning studio app. National, and the creators of the world’s leading event planning platform, OnePlan.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Abstract/conference management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. Elizabeth Grace Saunders, Harvard Business Review ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

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EventMobi: Association Events

MARCH 19, 2025

Thorben Grosser serves as VP of Partnerships and Channel at EventMobi, bringing 15+ years of expertise in strategic event planning and industry leadership. In his current role, he collaborates with event agencies and AMCs to enhance their strategic capabilities while sharing practical insights on emerging trends and best practices.

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Virtual

OCTOBER 7, 2015

When we’re pulling together an event like this, I have a few simple rules in mind: 1. But the planning started 10 months earlier—it’s never too early to start planning for a large conference. Events are visual. From the way the room looks to the quality of slides, events are a very visual experience.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2022

The Community Brands Association Study found 59% of association professionals will invest in in-person meetings and conferences in the next year. To ensure your association gets an ROI on your upcoming events, it’s crucial to invest in your event volunteers. ? Engage non-members to increase event registration ?.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Join.Me : Share your screen with anyone on demand using Join.Me, helpful for focus groups, conference calls, presentations, etc. Yelp : You probably use Yelp in everyday life to check out businesses like restaurants and salons, but it can be useful for event planning, too. Have a coworker who is always doing this?

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Nilofer Merchant, Harvard Business Review ). Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. The Invisible Workload of Event Planning. Ask event managers about the invisible workload of their job, and they’ll know exactly what you’re talking about.

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MAY 26, 2023

Teri Carden, founder of Non-Dues-A-Palooza , sold the AMS review site ReviewMyAMS to 501Works. Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. 501Works acquires ReviewMyAMS. CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences. Discuss variables that the hotels consider when reviewing your overall business value. Host: Meetings Today Speaker: Robyn Mietkiewicz, Innovation Partner, INNOV8 Meetings + Events Wed 12/13 at 2 p.m.

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Reid All About it

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: Ex Ordo.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

They start by reviewing the benefits of a well-crafted print magazine—in case you need to make a case to your leadership team. Anne Taylor, Hedgehog Review You never grow old at the table Kitchen highlight of the week: Jim saying, “This is the best pizza I’ve ever had in my life!” Association magazines. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 16, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Did I talk to these people? The authors of this Harvard Business Review article about the gig economy surveyed 65 freelancers (including consultants) about their lives. Bring examples of your content for peer discussion and review.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2017

I love this idea from Elizabeth Grace Saunders at Harvard Business Review: establish a meeting-free day. – How to Report Live from Nonprofit Conferences and Events. Get a six-week plan that includes pre-event planning and post-event follow-up. Tue 6/13 at 1 p.m. More info/register.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

If you’re looking to incorporate virtual conferences , new and expansive courses, or even social and gamified experiences, that’s a great time to bring in a consultant. Virtual event planning. Ask the consultant if they have any reviews, testimonials, or case studies that you can review to see their work in action.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

Harvard Business Review ). Check out my Grabbing the Gusto blog if you’d like to see the list of recipes I’ve made this week or plan to make in the coming weeks (published late Friday morning), or my list of recommended ebooks on sale at Amazon. Bitcoin is still devouring an obscene amount of energy. ( Fast Company ). 1 CAE credit.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Learn how an online community can help you attract, engage and retain members, and read their useful plan for launching and managing a community. Matt Mayberry, Harvard Business Review ) How to increase email open rates: 13 key success factors with examples. Quick hits You don’t need to be “the Boss” to be a leader. More info/register.

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APRIL 5, 2019

Alice Boyes, Harvard Business Review ). Now for the educational events scheduled for next week. If you have any free webinars or events coming up, please send me the link. This deep dive on the strategies of applying Holistic Intelligence to event planning will help everyone be more effective at work and at home.

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Reid All About it

MAY 11, 2018

Just what the association community thought would happen: America’s fastest-growing technology conference is leaving the U.S. Harvard Business Review ). Way off-topic: Check out my Grabbing the Gusto blog for my weekend post about the list of recipes I’ve made this week or plan to make in the coming week. for Toronto.

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Leading Learning

AUGUST 20, 2020

We have been tracking and reporting on virtual conferences—not to mention hosting our own—for years, but clearly interest in and demand for them has skyrocketed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, interest in finding the best virtual conference platforms has also risen dramatically. What Is a Virtual Conference?

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Jose Triana at Sidecar recaps days 1 and 2 of the conference, which focused on AI and Web3. Beyond Networking: Event-Planning Reimagined. Learn what should be reviewed, modified or included in organizers’ contracts to reduce exposure to liability and risks. – Guru Conference 2022. digitalNow 2022 recap.

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APRIL 21, 2023

Virtual Panel Discussion: What’s (Really) on the Event Horizon? Event Planning for Associations & Nonprofits The biggest challenge small to medium sized associations and non-profits face when organizing events in-house is the limited time and resources available to them. More info/register. More info/register.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

However, compared to other cities, the pace of London’s meeting, conference and events sector can sometimes leave the client feeling that London is lacking the hospitality associated with the city’s tourism. Customer reviews. A strong start is important, but delivering quality customer service throughout an event, is imperative.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2018

However, the benefits of having an experienced professional working alongside you to take your event planning to the next level are undeniable. Finally, you for a ‘can do’ attitude and pick someone who will go the extra mile to make sure your event is going to be a huge success. Superb commercial negotiation skills.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

You put a ton of effort into planning, promoting and hosting a conference, but once it’s over, you watch as attendees drift away. Melody Wilding, Harvard Business Review ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. Host: Black In Events Network Thu 2/16 at 12:30 p.m. –

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 19, 2012

Traditional Conference Data Collected. However, many conference organizers only look at traditional inputs and outputs like expenses and revenue, attendance, exhibitors and sponsors. However, many conference organizers only look at traditional inputs and outputs like expenses and revenue, attendance, exhibitors and sponsors.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 31, 2013

At your next event, plan family-friendly events at family-friendly places. Encourage them to bring their families along while attending conferences. Whether it’s communications, management or finances, review your practices. So for starters, make sure your association’s members don’t feel they have to choose.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

If you’re eager to get the most out of your time at the European Meetings & Events Conference, think of this webinar as a “must-attend.” Hear a review of this year’s offerings in an interactive and personalized manner so you can choose the areas of the most value and interest to you. Location: Charlotte, NC. Info/register.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

If you’re eager to get the most out of your time at the European Meetings & Events Conference, think of this webinar as a “must-attend.” Hear a review of this year’s offerings in an interactive and personalized manner so you can choose the areas of the most value and interest to you. Location: Charlotte, NC. Info/register.

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