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Association Forum Announces 2026 Honors Award Recipients
Association Forum has announced its 2026 Honors Award recipients, recognizing exceptional leaders and organizations shaping the future of the association community. Honorees will be celebrated at the Honors Gala on June 25, 2026, in Chicago.
Rethinking Advocacy Strategy
Advocacy is evolving—and so should your strategy. Discover how a more focused, data-driven, and audience-centric approach can elevate your impact and influence real change.
Why Women’s History Month Matters
At its heart, Women’s History Month is about honoring the women who paved the way, often overcoming significant obstacles, to create opportunities for future generations.
Do They Think Before They Post? What Social Media Ethics Means to Your Association
One viral post can damage a profession’s reputation overnight. Associations must be ready to guide ethical online behavior.
SmartTech 2020 Focuses on New Tech While Also Putting People First
The virtual conference covered everything from AI to building a better experience for working remotely.
How One of the Country’s Largest Parades Pivoted Amid the Pandemic
A Q&A with Kimberly Bares, CEO of the Magnificent Mile Association, about the organization’s new plans for its annual tree lighting parade
A Content Plan to Boost Employment
For ASCM, a creative pivot meant new partnerships that not only fill the talent gap but also get people back to work.
Hotel Contracts in the Age of COVID-19
While life will eventually normalize in the post-COVID era, certain effects are likely to be long-lasting and should be considered when negotiating future hotel and event contracts.