Deep Dive
Renewal
Meetings in the Post-Pandemic Era
As COVID-19 wanes, association meetings are getting a new lease on life, buoyed by innovation in virtual events and attendees’ enthusiasm for reconvening in person. With careful planning and intelligent business decisions, associations can make their events better than ever.
Money Smarts
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New Pricing Models for Meetings
Inflation and virtual options have made setting attendee prices for association meetings trickier. Organizations are using creative new pricing structures and marketing strategies to reach their…
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Sponsorship Options With Value for Everyone
More member access, thought leadership opportunities, year-round conversations: Sponsors are looking for more than just signs and shout-outs at meetings. Smart associations are finding ways to…
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Tips for Budget-Conscious Meeting Planners
A host of economic forces threatens to break association conference budgets. There are no easy solutions, but a close look at contracts and history can help…
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Three Reasons to Host Your Next Meeting in a Smaller City
Choosing a host city that isn’t shoulder to shoulder with residents means your attendees have a better chance of rubbing shoulders with one another.
Experience Builders
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Clear Your Conference-Design Blind Spots
Event planners get so used to their process that they sometimes don’t see the elements of their meetings that aren’t working. Experts offer advice on how…
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Keys to Creating Inclusive Meeting Content
The spectrum for inclusive content is wide. By recognizing where your event may be deficient, using universal design concepts, and asking attendees what works for them…
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Digital Strategies to Extend In-Person Events
The learning and connections that attendees experience at your in-person conference don’t have to end on the last day of the meeting. From keynote recordings to…
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A Key Part of the Destination Meetings Experience That You Probably Forgot About
Association meeting planners looking for the right host city shouldn’t discount the importance of the airport in making that event worthwhile. Consider Chicago’s airborne investments a…
Safety Essentials
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A Double Dose of Meeting Security
Whether meeting online, in person, or both, associations need to keep security concerns top of mind. Envisioning and preparing for worst-case scenarios in every venue and…
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Is Your Event Code of Conduct Up to Date?
For many organizations, 2022 marked the return to in-person meetings. But did they update their code of conduct to match the atmosphere they want at their…
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Resources Roundup: Conferences and Events
These resources from ASAE are sure to help you successfully plan and execute meetings in the current environment.
