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Editor's Note: Meeting of the Minds
Reflecting on one of the world's earliest tradeshows—and a famous early speaker at its meeting.
The New Meetings Strategist
Technology advancements, rising competition, and revenue imperatives are changing the meeting planner’s role. Today, it’s more integral to an association’s success than ever. Say hello to the new strategic meetings manager.
American College of Emergency Physicians' Shift Change
Looking to shake things up in a big way at your next meeting? Take a page from the American College of Emergency Physicians. Although ACEP’s annual meeting had been a consistent success, organization leaders made some innovations that have led to even greater success.
Disney's Wrist Strategy: All Ears?
Walt Disney World scores big attention and easy traceability with its MyMagic+ wristband.
Right On Track: How Tracking Devices Can Improve Meetings
A chip in your conference badge that monitors your meeting activity? It might sound a little creepy, but that chip is improving the meeting experience. Many associations are taking advantage of technology such as NFC and RFID and carefully weighing the benefits, risks, and security concerns.
The Drive for Conference Diversity
How conference content pros are working to boost conference diversity during the events they curate.
Free Your Content: Content Planners Build Better Experiences
While few associations are totally bailing on the traditional RFP-and-review-committee model to develop conference content, pressure to innovate is building. Many organizations are unleashing content planners to venture into new methods of creating the learning experiences today’s attendees demand. The kicker? Sometimes less is more.
Five Trends Changing How Attendees Learn
Second-guessing what content and formats will ensure each attendee’s best learning experience is likely futile, say many content designers. That mindset is driving a wave of creativity in content planning that has shaped five new content development trends.
Executive Summary: Ushma J. Suvarnakar, CMP, MTA
Ushma J. Suvarnakar, CMP, MTA, the annual meetings manager of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, hopes to learn a thing or two about coding this year.
Ask the CEO: Martin Tirado
Martin Tirado, CAE, CEO, Snow and Ice Management Association, answers questions from SIMA member Kent Peddie.
Global Spotlight: Going ‘Glocal’
Don’t forget local nuance when developing your global event strategy.
Crowdsource: Recess Refreshed
International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association volunteers spruce up a schoolyard for New Jersey kids.
Power of A: Healthy Hospitals
A campaign to make green hospitals and safer takes hold.
CEO to CEO: Necessary Toolkit Parts
Beyond a smartphone or tablet, what is your one must-have item for your CEO toolkit when attending a conference?
3 Lessons: Planning Power
For Victoria Elliott, R.Ph., executive director of the American Neurological Association in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, good leadership is no accident.
Tech Memo: Best of Both Worlds
Learn how the Global Cold Chain Alliance and a vendor struck up a co-development deal.
Talking Tech: Digital Maturity Matters
Mark Gregor, CEO of digital web agency Velir, and Adam Ribaudo, Velir’s VP of account management, explain “digital maturity” and why it matters to associations.
Board Smarts: On the Money
Interpreting your association’s financial data is critical to sound decision-making. Learn how you can build a financially savvy board.
I Can’t Live Without My… Trello
Create boards and action cards to keep track of goals and to-do lists with this web-based project management app.
New Money: Bet on Benefits
How can your association select offerings to grow membership and revenue? Focus on member retention.
Idea Bank: Movie Night
What's our latest idea? Hosting a summer movie night that lets members network in a laid-back environment.
Good Counsel: Share Member Information With Care
Think twice before renting member information to just anyone who asks for it.
The Fix: Event Weather Alert
Make sure your event is covered the next time Mother Nature strikes.
Membership Memo: How Free Pays Off
No-fee access for small companies has big impact.
Rules of Engagement: Live Web Chat Lessons
Key practices for member service via live web chats.
Meetings Memo: Personal Agenda
Power your conference marketing with personalization.
Destination: Minneapolis
Minnesota’s city of many lakes features the state’s largest meeting and convention facility, as well as venues that fit every planner’s needs.
Books: Small Is the New Big
How subtle techniques can help you change others’ behaviors and attitudes at work and at home.
Career Coach: What Belongs on Your Resume?
Resume advice from Cheryl Palmer, M.Ed., CPRW, career coach at Call to Career.
Learning: Tuned In to Members
Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern on how to best serve both members and listeners.
How I Got Here: Janet McEwen, CAE
Janet McEwen, CAE, the director of corporate relations for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists in Albuquerque, New Mexico, once spent time as a Weight Watchers instructor.
Association Agenda: Rights Review for Music Licensing
Changes to music licensing rules could affect association events.
Meetings Roundup: Pathway to Success
Pathways are back as the 2014 ASAE Technology Conference moves to a new location.
Community Builder: Nashville Scenes and Stats
Highlights from the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in the Music City.
Knowledge Corner: Resourceful Reading
Four new ASAE offerings to inform your work.
Brought to you By… Butterflies
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 butterflies.