How will COVID-19 impact event insurance?
Associations who recognize their bottom lines will take a huge hit from lost revenue they anticipated from their annual conference are rethinking their positions on event cancellation insurance. Not to be confused with force majeure clauses in hotel or event venue contracts, event cancellation insurance premiums are based on projected expenses, revenue, location, and dates […]
When COVID-19 cancels your event days before it’s supposed to begin
Steve de Haan did not have a pleasant stay in Margaritaville. As president and CEO of The International Warehouse Logistics Association in Des Plaines, Ill., de Haan’s week of infamy began the night of Wednesday, March 11. Let’s let him tell the story: We called ahead that morning before our flight from Chicago to San […]
Act fast, act first when rescheduling covid-disrupted events
Having dealt with the tremendous consternation surrounding the planning and execution of meeting planning during these difficult and uncertain times created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hugh Lee, president of Focus Productions, can speak from experience. Lee last month postponed his DigitalNOW conference, set for April 15-17 at the Orange County Convention Center. The annual event […]
How to support employees during COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic is a crisis, there’s no doubt about it. Hundreds of thousands of workers have been displaced, entire industries are being threatened, and hospitals are overrun. It’s a mess. With the entire world feeling fearful, on edge and uncertain, there is an opportunity for leaders who wish to stand up and be a […]
How should associations face COVID-19?
Since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic, we have seen an unmistakable impact on not only public health, but also on the global economy. With the world attempting to sail through these uncharted waters, we know professionals will turn to their associations for answers. But how should associations handle […]
How to manage stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
Perhaps one of the most concerning effects of the coronavirus is the heightened levels of cortisol pumping through all of our veins during uncertain times. Put another way: Stress. With a global economic meltdown, job insecurity and social distancing, we’re all facing difficult times. We are social creatures; we need conversation and connections to keep […]
10 things leaders can do right now during the COVID-19 pandemic
I see business leaders going through so much right now amid the uncertainty and chaos. If we all come together, we will come out stronger. The way we lead our teams, companies and families through the next 30 to 60 days will affect the long run of our businesses — and maybe even our economy […]
What association professionals are reading in the new year
As we close the first full week of 2021 with political strife and a continued fight against COVID-19, association professionals are attempting to make the new year a better one. With creating equitable hiring practices, learning from feedback and even researching how women might be better leaders, this week’s Friday Five symbolizes our hope for […]
Tap into the TikTok hashtag worth 55 billion views
With over 800 million active users worldwide, it’s not a stretch to say TikTok has grown to be one of the most popular and influential social media platforms since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Usually known for its dance videos, funny lip-syncing and storytimes, TikTok has morphed into something that means so much more. From environmental […]
2 key leadership insights from Pfizer’s push for a vaccine
With the first batches of the COVID-19 vaccine making its way to the general public, things are looking up. But as many of us know, the road to recovery is a long one, and we’re only just starting the journey. While multiple pharmaceutical companies have been working to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus, Pfizer’s […]