People on the Move

People on the Move

by | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

Julie Coker In October Julie Coker will join Visit California as its newest President and CEO. She is set to succeed Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. Coker is leaving NYC Tourism + Conventions, where she currently serves as President...

These Future-Ready Innovations Are Shaping Events

by | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

Editorial Note: This blog is the third in a five-part series. Click on the links to catch up on previous installments of the series: Part 1 and Part 2. There’s a reason Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the ONE EPIC EVENT exhibitions and events...

Why Members Go Quiet and How to Bring Them Back

by | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

Most associations don’t have a membership problem. They have an engagement problem.  Members join with genuine intention. They pay their dues, receive a welcome email, maybe attend an onboarding call. Then, somewhere between that first login and the renewal...

Jamie Shibley

by | Jul 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

I help businesses thrive in a world of digital convenience by balancing the use of technology (AI) with relationship-first, actionable Strategic Engagement™. Backed by my new research from the Strategic Engagement Index™ and my best-selling book, Relationship-First...
The Skills That Mean More Than AI

The Skills That Mean More Than AI

by | Jul 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

Leaders want people who know their way around prompts. But old-school analytical skills have plenty of value. For the most recent set of Associations Now Deep Dives, I spoke with a few association meeting professionals about what skills they feel are most essential to...