NABE - News of Interest https://www.nabenet.org/news/default.asp Thu, 4 Jun 2026 01:21:03 GMT Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:32:00 GMT Copyright © 2023 National Association for Bar Professionals Making Speakers and Sponsors Part of Your Marketing Strategy https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=644801 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=644801 If you are marketing an upcoming conference or event, your speakers and vendors can add significant value to your marketing efforts. Associations Now offers advice on how to incorporate your speakers and exhibitors in your marketing strategy here. 
]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:32:00 GMT Making Meetings Happier https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=636915 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=636915 “After a few years away from in-person events, people are looking for something more from the meetings they travel to. Problem is, you may not have the budget to do something big and splashy in your efforts to surprise and delight—maybe quick and clever is the name of the game. The key? Focus on moments of joy,” says Associations Now Editor Ernie Smith. He provides ideas for bringing more joy to your meetings here.

]]> Fri, 7 Apr 2023 17:27:00 GMT Will Sponsor Budgets Stymie Your Plans? https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=606140 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=606140 As we adjust to changing expectations and economic realities, what do we do when our long-time sponsor says, "We have no money in our budget"? Association pricing guru Dr. Michael Tatonetti has some analysis in this blog post.

]]> Fri, 20 May 2022 20:30:00 GMT Adding Variety to the Virtual Breakout Room https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=604081 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=604081 Experts suggest you treat the breakout room as its own event to improve your members virtual breakout room experience during online meetings. Read more via Associations Now.

]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 17:05:00 GMT Post-Pandemic Event Planning https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=602666 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=602666 It can be challenging to know what to expect from our conferences and other events with all the continuing uncertainty. From our bench-bars to our annual meetings, what can we expect in attendance? How should we think about pricing? How do we set our timelines for registrations? The meetings management experts at Velvet Chainsaw have some very helpful tips.

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:40:00 GMT In-Person Event Protocols https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=592557 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=592557 Even with Omicron raging, your bar association may be planning ahead for the resumption of in-person events. As you imagine restarting onsite events, this list of "20 Pandemic-Related Changes to Make in the Attendee Journey" from Event Farm may be helpful.

]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:38:41 GMT Unique Event Upgrades https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=586386 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=586386 Would your event benefit from a prize machine? How about trying progressive registration? Or perhaps host a silent disco? If you want to take your post-pandemic events to the next level, check out the unique ideas suggested here on the Eventgarde blog.]]> Tue, 9 Nov 2021 19:52:34 GMT Best Practices for In-Person Events https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=582936 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=582936 A recent blog post from association consultants Velvet Chainsaw offers valuable tips from association executives who have already started hosting in-person events, including tips on communicating with vendors and attendees.

]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:58:55 GMT Debriefing without Deflating https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=580506 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=580506 If you and your team are getting ready to debrief your latest event or initiative, this prime directive might make the experience more pleasant and more productive: “Regardless of what we discover, we understand and truly believe that everyone did the best job they could, given what was known at the time, their skills and abilities, the resources available, and the situation at hand.” Read more about setting the stage for your meeting here.

]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:19:31 GMT Are You Planning to Ask for Vaccination Status at Your Next Meeting https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=576733 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=576733 Many organizations have yet to host an in-person meeting, but when they do, they will need to consider whether to create and enforce a vaccination policy. This Associations Now blog post details how one organization is handling its proof of vaccination protocol at its big meeting, and also offers advice for other associations.

]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2021 21:01:09 GMT What To Do If a Meeting Attendee Tells You They Have COVID https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=575398 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=575398 As in-person meetings return and COVID infection rates are on the rise, it is likely that one or more of your meeting attendees will report that they have COVID following the event. Associations Now provides guidance on how to respond in this recent article.

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:53:56 GMT Event Prep Checklists from the Pros https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=572128 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=572128 In the post-pandemic, uncharted hybrid-meeting era, it may be helpful to take some tips on event planning from the pros. Meetings Today has asked experts to compile actionable checklists to help keep event planners organized, with checklists covering everything from increasing engagement to defeating virtual meeting fatigue. Check out the checklists here.

 
]]> Fri, 2 Jul 2021 19:46:33 GMT FYI: Post-Pandemic Conference Considerations https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=568490 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=568490 “Hallway conversations are going to be even more highly valued in our conference future. Consider chopping 15 minutes off of your concurrent sessions and planning 30-minute breaks,” says Dave Lutz, a consultant with Velvet Chainsaw. He shared his thoughts on design changes to add value to your conferences with the Professional Convention Management Association. Read more here.


]]> Mon, 7 Jun 2021 16:03:06 GMT What Will Your Sponsors Be Looking for from Your Association? Ask Them https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=566503 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=566503 Event sponsors’ goals have likely changed as a result of the pandemic. If you want to know what their needs are and how to best work together, association experts Dan Kowitz and Bruce Rosenthal say you should simply ask them. Find out what to ask in this article from Association Forum.

 
]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 16:06:56 GMT The Outlook for In-Person Meetings https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=564587 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=564587 Will we go back to big meetings in hotel ballrooms, or will most of your attendees want to participate from afar? The enthusiasm for in-person meetings is returning, but will your members? This article from Associations Now examines the outlook for in-person meetings.

 
]]> Fri, 7 May 2021 19:38:08 GMT How to Welcome First-Time Attendees Remotely https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=563391 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=563391 First-time event attendees may feel a bit out of place at in-person events, but their integration may be hampered even further at remote gatherings when they must also read the Zoom room. In this article for the Associations Now blog, editorial director Samantha Whitehorne discusses how to “roll out the welcome mat for first-time attendees at your virtual events."

 
]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:54:21 GMT FYI: Sympathizing with the Sponsor Experience https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=561125 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=561125

When it comes to sponsorship and meeting support, legal product and service vendors have had mixed experiences and emotions with virtual conferences. Read more in this ABA Journal article.


]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:27:50 GMT FYI: Post-Pandemic Meeting Planning https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=556495 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=556495 Road trips, QR Code menus, and outdoor meetings are a few of the trends we can expect to see as the pandemic wanes, according to Meetings Today. This article gives an overview of the trends global meeting company Benchmark has observed and expects to continue.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:55:53 GMT 21 Tips for Attracting and Retaining Sponsors https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=555226 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=555226 Effectively securing and engaging sponsors may continue to be a struggle for the foreseeable future. In this blog post, non-profit association consultant Bruce Rosenthal of Bruce Rosenthal Associates, LLC, offers insight to help improve your partnership program.]]> Mon, 8 Mar 2021 16:06:50 GMT Real Advice for Virtual Speakers https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=552807 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=552807 Whether we are able to return to in-person meetings in the near future or not, we believe an even greater increase in virtual meetings is still imminent. This article from Meetings Today offers “10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Virtual Speakers."]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:01:17 GMT Protocols for In-Person Meetings: Something for Your "To Do" List https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=551907 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=551907 As in-person meetings begin to return to our bar association schedules, or future bar association schedules, it is important to put protocols in place by creating a universal protocols document with an overview of your safety processes, according to Associations Now. Learn more here.]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:13:01 GMT 2021 Events: Refining the Virtual Experience https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=544665 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=544665 With 2021 events likely to be largely virtual or hybrid, at least initially, many associations are looking to improve on what they offered online this past year. In this Associations Now article, three associations share some of the strategies they plan to implement in the new year.

]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:17:24 GMT Leading a Hybrid Association in 2021 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=540676 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=540676 Associations Now offers insights on the challenges and opportunities in the coming year, when most bars will likely be hosting hybrid meetings. The article warns association executives that "you'll have to nail it in 2021, because attendees won't be nearly as forgiving as they were with what you rushed to put together during a pandemic." Read the article here.


]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:09:09 GMT Meeting Planners During a Pandemic https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=534864 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=534864 According to Danielle LeBreck of Meetings Today, "during the pandemic, pre-con communication is critical to whether attendees even consider following through with attending the meeting if they are leery of traveling and congregating with others." She offers "4 Pre-Event Communication Strategies for Meeting Planners in the Pandemic Era" in this article.


]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:35:17 GMT Placing a Value on Virtual Events https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=532083 https://www.nabenet.org/news/news.asp?id=532083 How should your association price your online conference? Will your attendees' perception of your pricing impact their willingness to participate? Certified Association Executive and Certified Pricing Professional Dr. Michael Tatonetti offers guidance through this article on LinkedIn.]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:16:58 GMT