OK, let’s talk memes. Raise your hand if you saw the Bernie Sanders meme all over the internet. I can’t actually see you, but I know in my heart that your hand is held high. Trust me, mine is, too. Now raise your hand if you actually used the meme on your social channels. Maybe you didn’t actually use the...
Back in July, I asked the question, “Did you pivot your event strategy?” Since then, I’ve used the word “pivot” about 10 dozen times, paced my living room floor pondering this new virtual event space, tripped over my cat in the process, and eventually landed on a new question: “How can your event create a different kind of revenue?” Not...
As we wave bon voyage to the whirlwind that was 2020 and settle into the new “normal” of 2021, it’s important to take some time and reflect on all of the changes last year brought to the world of digital marketing. This new, virtual normal isn’t going anywhere, and as a result, businesses have had to become more reliant on...
As the pandemic drags on, are you finding it a little more difficult to summon your muse? While some artists, writers, musicians, and other creative folks are using their socially distanced time to churn out new projects or try things they’ve not had time to attempt in the past, many others are struggling. Stress and anxiety can have a real,...
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...