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Why Your People Can Use a “Year in Review”
Spotify’s popular year-end Wrapped has lessons for associations—track data, celebrate wins, give people reasons to stay engaged. ‘Tis the season for wrapping it up. This December has been crowded with apps and online services delivering year-in-review presentations...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Convention Centers Built for Community and a Look at CL26 Keynotes
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Article: Convention Centers Designed to Meet Local and Group Needs More new-build and convention center renovations are designed for integration into the larger community, creating mixed-use spaces for...
A Memorable Event Awaits in Long Beach
The Queen Mary, a stunning art deco ocean liner featuring luxury staterooms, dining, art exhibitions, and retail, is just one star attraction on the waterfront in Long Beach. One of three major California cities with a downtown waterfront, Long Beach is a meeting...
Honoring Legacy, Embracing Change
What ACOG’s first major rebrand in 75 years can teach long-standing associations. Associations must continually consider how and when to evolve their brand identity, especially as they approach a major milestone. The longer an organization’s visual identity remains...
Maximize Your Sponsorship Growth
Today’s competitive business events landscape has many organizers finding themselves trapped in the cycle of repeating last year’s sponsorship playbook. However, true revenue growth requires a significant shift in how we approach sponsorships, cost management and...
Why Miami Is the Ultimate Fresh-Start Destination for New Year Meetings
More than beaches and nightlife, Greater Miami is where meetings, innovation, and inspiration come together. A new year calls for renewed energy, and Greater Miami is where meetings find it. Though certainly known for its beaches and nightlife, the area has so much...


