by Caley Mutrie, CAE, IOM | Mar 20, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership, Meetings & Conferences
Going into 2023, we thought hybrid events could continue to play a significant role in the association meeting landscape. But going into 2024, this is unlikely to continue to be the case. Surveys of association executives, meeting professionals, and other industry...
by Association Acumen | Feb 2, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership, Meetings & Conferences
By Suzanne Fedie, CAE, and Edith Chavez Like most organizations in 2020, our association client successfully navigated the challenges from COVID in several meaningful ways, including rolling over its 2020 conference hotel contract to October 2023. Little did...
by Julie Frinzi | Jan 30, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership, Meetings & Conferences
According to SEC Newgate EU, an integrated public relations and public affairs consultancy in Brussels, it’s time for associations to have some fun and open the doors to all. Here are five exciting event trends happening in 2024. DEI Everywhere – Diversity, Equity and...
by Elizabeth Schlicht, CAE | Apr 21, 2023 | Acumen Blog, Meetings & Conferences
Many associations rely on the support of foundations and companies through grants, sponsorships and exhibits – in some cases, this could be one of your largest revenue streams on an annual basis. With such a crucial piece of your fiscal health reliant on this strong...
by Suzanne Fedie, CAE | Jan 20, 2023 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Meetings & Conferences
Micro-events are increasing in popularity as associations are looking to expand educational offerings beyond annual meetings. Associations that segment member data by career phase, purchasing habits and/or other demographics are learning more about their member...
by Caley Mutrie, CAE, IOM | Jan 20, 2023 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Meetings & Conferences
From all that I’ve heard and read, hybrid events will continue to play a significant role in the association landscape in the future. The presence of mixed events means accompanying challenges will stay with us in 2023 and beyond as association boards and staff manage...