What effect has the COVID-19 pandemic had on association events? In this December's Pulse Poll, we asked association members to reflect on their experience with in-person events pre-pandemic and the value they bring to an association's membership. December Pulse Poll Questions and Results How many live or in-person events held by your association (conventions, conferences, seminars, networking events, etc.) have...
As 2020 grinds to a close, many of us are breathing a sigh of relief, ready to leave such a difficult year in the rearview mirror. At the same time, there’s also a feeling of excitement about new possibilities, and the promise of a much brighter 2021 right around the corner. Whether it’s travel, new creative endeavors, or growing business...
Our first Pulse Poll revealed interesting insights on the ways members view associations in the midst of the pandemic – specifically regarding work/life balance and how associations are meeting their members' needs at home. November Pulse Poll Questions and Results On a scale of 0-10, please rate the state of your work/life balance. 5.4 The average response of 5.4 indicates...
This post was written by our 2020 Summer Intern Hannah Salsbery at the conclusion of her internship in August 2020. I was devastated when I found out the rest of my semester would be online. I went into panic mode, wondering what would happen with my classes, moving out of my dorm room, and what I would end up doing...
Communications in the time of COVID-19 is an unprecedented landscape. Brands and organizations are struggling to determine what value-added content they should share — and what will only add to the noise. Associations face some unique challenges in continuing to provide member services in the midst of a pandemic. To help, here are four tips to guide your communications during...