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Host cities: will the pandemic change the rules of engagementJune 25, 2021Host cities: will the pandemic change the rules of engagementThe relationship between international associations and the cities who host their meetings has never been entirely straightforward. Although generally a happy and fruitful one, it has been beset by the same thorny issues that crop up in any relationship that is essentially transactional in nature.Jeff de ~Cagna deep diveJune 18, 2021Deep Dive S1: Jeff De Cagna on the problems of membershipMembership is not going away, but it should not define how international associations build relationships with stakeholders who could, potentially, add great value to their organisations. So says Jeff De Cagna, aka The Association Contrarian, who thinks the way associations either define people as...Close up of business man buttoning suit June 14, 2021Dragons den New investment vehicle targets associationsAssociation leaders might balk at the idea of ‘pitching’ for private investment, but a new vehicle designed to encourage innovation and growth could see them doing just that.The Association Contrarian: associations don’t ‘belong’ to their membersJune 7, 2021The Association Contrarian: associations don’t ‘belong’ to their membersAs a follow-up to his first column, ami columnist Jeff De Cagna takes a scalpel to some of the traditional beliefs around association membership, cutting through three of the most common orthodoxies to reveal the problems that lurk within…Webinar: Dont bank on it! Creating robust revenue streamsMay 28, 2021Webinar: Dont bank on it! Creating robust revenue streamsThe coronavirus pandemic – and the suspension of in-person meetings – has forced associations to look again at their main sources of income. But even before the pandemic, business models were changing as associations sought to diversify revenue streams and stay relevant. This must-watch webinar will...Deep Dive S1: When the moment comes the recovery will be quick Rob DavidsonMay 6, 2021Deep Dive S1: When the moment comes the recovery will be quick Rob DavidsonThree quarters of convention bureaux have suffered financial cuts over the last 12 months, according to a new report - The Impacts of the Coronavirus on Convention Bureaux in Europe. What does this mean for the meetings industry in general and the associations who use the services of convention...Webinar: why associations should embrace sustainabilityMarch 26, 2021Webinar: why associations should embrace sustainabilityLondon skylineMarch 23, 2021London seen as ‘safer bet’ thanks to pace of vaccine rolloutThe pace of the UK’s vaccine rollout is making London a ‘safer bet’ for international meetings and events planners, according to the city’s convention bureau.Deep Dive S1: Being a volunteer is not about your CV Jeffers MirukaMarch 3, 2021Deep Dive S1: Being a volunteer is not about your CV Jeffers Miruka"Being a board member is not about your CV. It's about your legacy. When you see strong associations you realise there were people who were absolutely committed to helping them grow, and those are the people associations remember."London is ‘intellectual capital’ for association board membersMarch 2, 2021London is ‘intellectual capital’ for association board membersLondon is the ‘intellectual capital’ of the world, according to a report, which ranks cities by the number of international association board members who live there.Show More
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