Rethinking Association Events

About this episode

Gordon Glenister discusses innovative approaches to engaging members through intimate regional events.

Send us Fan Mail Tired of expensive conferences with ten competing tracks, swag bags that collect dust, and exhibitors standing awkwardly behind tables? So is Gordon Glenister. In this episode, the CEO of Membership World joins Andrew and Elisa to share his upcoming UK road show—a bold experiment in intimate, regional events designed around one question: How do we actually engage members in an increasingly noisy world? Gordon breaks down what he's doing differently: → Four locations bringing ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrew, Elisa

Guest: Gordon Glenister

Topics covered

• association events
• member engagement
• regional events
• conference alternatives
• networking

Keywords

• association events
• member engagement
• conferences
• networking
• Gordon Glenister

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Membership World

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