Author
Mark Athitakis
Mark Athitakis, a contributing editor for Associations Now, has written on nonprofits, the arts, and leadership for a variety of publications. He is a coauthor of The Dumbest Moments in Business History and hopes you never qualify for the sequel.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 1 year old
Surveys Offer Mixed Look on International Events Travel
New reports find that while the overall health of events is good, travelers into the U.S. remain anxious.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 1 year old
A Breath of Fresh Air: How Indy is Redefining the Event Experience With Green Space
Green space takes center stage in Indy’s $3 billion transformation.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 1 year old
What a Smooth CEO Transition Looks Like
The end of Warren Buffett’s tenure shows that succession isn’t about what CEO candidates have done, but where…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 1 year old
Austin Leans on Community Engagement to Ease Growing Pains
With a new convention center and an upgraded airport on the horizon, Austin is elevating its status as…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 1 year old
Where Innovation and Inspiration Meet
There’s something different about meeting in Denver. It could be the 300 sunny days that make the city…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 1 year old
Report: Conference Attendees Seek Connection, Not Flashy Keynotes
The report from Fuse, JDC Events, and Bear Analytics finds events professionals looking beyond conference mainstays in favor…
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FundraisingArticleOver 1 year old
Lessons From the Ice Bucket Challenge Revival
The viral phenomenon is back, and throws some cold water on assumptions associations make about engagement.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 1 year old
Competing With AI: Lean Into Member Value
If artificial intelligence offers instant, conversational answers, how can associations maintain their role as trusted sources of expertise?
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AdvocacyArticleOver 1 year old
Federal Workers’ Group Expands in Response to DOGE Cuts
The White House’s efforts to trim the government workforce has delivered a membership boost to the National Association…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 1 year old
How Leaders Can Break Down Silos
Misaligned departments create conflict and stifle innovation. The CEO plays a unique role in getting teams back into…
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MembershipArticleOver 1 year old
Content Authenticity and Embracing Verifiable Credentials
A strategic approach to safeguard against misinformation for association professionals.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 1 year old
Report: U.S. Policies Weaken Business Travel Expectations
A survey by the Global Business Travel Association finds that a sizable number of non-U.S. companies will hold…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 1 year old
Advance Reading for ASAE’s MMC + Tech Conference
This year’s conference covers personas, surveys, AI, and more—a provides a reminder of the importance of silo-busting.
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LearningArticleOver 1 year old
Report: Associations Looking to Upgrade Learning Tech
The Boundless Learning survey found an eagerness to use AI and other options to bolster their training, but…
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GovernanceArticleOver 1 year old
How to Close the CEO-Board Trust Gap
A new survey finds that CEOs have less trust in boards’ effectiveness than the boards do. Good communication…
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OperationsArticleOver 1 year old
Why an Independent Implementation RFP Matters
Having a separate implementation RFP from your product search RFP has become a non-negotiable.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 1 year old
Report: Members Look to Associations for Career Support
The Smithbucklin survey also found that those who aren’t association members are open to joining one that fits…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 1 year old
How to Improve Your Listening Skills
Leaders who listen earn more trust from those around them. But being good at that isn’t as easy…
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FundraisingArticleOver 1 year old
Fundraising Group Calls for Unity as Canadian Members Talk Boycott
The Association of Fundraising Professionals has publicly responded to members anxious about crossing the border for its conference…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 1 year old
How to Lead on Workforce Development
Associations looking to serve their industries can’t assume they know where their future workforce will come from. Research,…
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LearningArticleOver 1 year old
Report: Employee Trust in AI Growing Alongside Training
According to an American Management Association survey, more workplaces have an AI strategy, but employees still fear a…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 1 year old
Why Delegating Makes for Better Leaders
Done right, delegation isn’t just offloading tasks on others—it’s a path to leadership development, including for the person…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 1 year old
Science Groups’ Meeting Abruptly Canceled by University
Two science journalism organizations are urgently searching for a new venue after their academic sponsor withdrew support.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 1 year old
How to Close Workforce Gaps
The Experiential Designers & Producers Association had to address industry staff shortages after the pandemic. To do so,…
