Editor’s Note: Why Another Tech Issue?
Even though tech is everywhere these days, it’s still an important topic to focus on for associations.
Julie Shoop
Louisiana Bill Takes Aim at Professional Credentials
The Occupational Licensing Review Act, whose proponents say they want to curb “over-regulation” of professional licensure, would severely restrict the use of nongovernmental certifications in the state. ASAE is urging associations to inform their Louisiana members that their credentials are at risk.
Lessons in Experience Design From XDP
It was all about shifting mindsets at ASAE's Xperience Design Project Thursday, where meeting planners, marketers, learning professionals, and industry partners spent the day considering how thinking like a designer can transform their events.
Editor's Note: Us Too
The impact that associations can have on the #MeToo movement.
Editor's Note: The Vision Thing
Looking into a crystal ball and pondering the big changes coming next to the world of associations.
Brought to You By … Fıreplaces
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of daily life to people around the world. Including fireplaces.
Editor's Note: Stress Relief
2017 has been a stressful year, but the world of associations has plenty to appreciate as the year comes to a close.
Editor's Note: No Compromises
Thinking differently about planning events after planning a wedding. I must have been absent the day the universe handed out event-planning skills. I find putting together even a garden-variety birthday party challenging. So over the past year and a half, I’ve played a largely supporting role to my daughter in planning her wedding for this […]
Still No "Bathroom Bill" in Texas as Special Session Ends
Opponents of a bill that would have restricted restrooms available to transgender people celebrated its demise in the Texas legislature, at least for the moment. ASAE thanked a broad coalition of opponents and said it would continue to monitor legislative activity around the country for discriminatory measures.
From Luvvie With Love: A Challenge to Do Better
You may know Luvvie Ajayi for her sharp Scandal recaps, brand smarts, and social commentary. At #ASAE17 this week, she struck a tone of tough love from a warm but demanding big sister, calling for people everywhere to hold themselves to a higher standard by understanding their own power and speaking up when others can't.
