Engagement

Associations clash over (almost) matching logos

November 5, 2025Associations clash over (almost) matching logos An association that organisers peer-to-peer events for association executives has issued a cease-and-desist letter against a new competitor over potential copyright infringement.Read More

Nick Gold: As Covid-19 ebbs and flows content will be king

September 17, 2020Nick Gold: As Covid-19 ebbs and flows content will be kingNick Gold, president of the International Association of Speakers Bureaus and MD of Speakers Corner, on the power of content and the future of events…

Deep Dive S1: Its time associations took community management seriously says Marjorie Anderson

September 3, 2020Deep Dive S1: Its time associations took community management seriously says Marjorie AndersonThe coronavirus pandemic and the widespread cancellation of in-person meetings has forced associations to revisit their online member engagement strategies – or develop strategies where none previously existed. But establishing a vibrant online community is not easy - and for many associations the big...

Closer to home: how Covid-19 is reshaping the future of meetings

August 26, 2020Closer to home: how Covid-19 is reshaping the future of meetingsInternational association meetings – particularly those that attracted thousands of delegates – were once the prized target of convention bureaux. They were the proverbially goose that laid the golden egg.

Sustainable meetings: what’s stopping associations

August 21, 2020Sustainable meetings: what’s stopping associationsEver wondered why associations are not leading the way in sustainable event practices? After all, writes Jwana Ribeiro da Silva, association members meet for various purposes beyond the pursuit of profit. Their common interests and aspirations integrate a host of other aspects that will, in turn,...

Deep Dive S1: We need to have deeper conversations Jane Cunningham

June 8, 2020Deep Dive S1: We need to have deeper conversations Jane CunninghamIn this edition of Deep Dive, AMI editor James Lancaster catches up with industry thought leader Jane Cunningham to discuss how associations and destinations can work together to create more meaningful and effective meetings that benefit everyone – the association, the host city, and society in...

Association Insight: why optics society is focusing on print

April 14, 2020Association Insight: why optics society is focusing on printHeard the one about the death of print? SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, is having none of it. In fact, it’s increasing the frequency of its members’ magazine. Gwen Weerts, managing editor of Photonics Focus, explains why...

Case notes: why more medical meetings are involving patients

April 10, 2020Case notes: why more medical meetings are involving patients

COVID-19: How industry associations are helping their members

March 17, 2020COVID-19: How industry associations are helping their membersKai Hattendorf, managing director and CEO of UFI, the global association for the exhibition industry, explains what the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is doing to help its members through the COVID-19 crisis.

Why cancer society wants more engagement from congress hosts

December 9, 2019Why cancer society wants more engagement from congress hostsCongress organisers at the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) expect host destinations to help them connect with local cancer specialists and regional government and focus their bids towards the long term impacts on patient care with a specific 'engagement project'. Speaking at...

All emotional: how event tech can engage your delegates

November 27, 2019All emotional: how event tech can engage your delegatesDelegates who are emotionally involved get more out of a meeting, writes Corbin Ball...Show More