Membership organisations have always thrived on relationships. The more connected members feel, the stronger their engagement and loyalty. Yet, in a world where Amazon recommends the perfect product and Spotify…
Contributed by Arc International, with insights from Membership World Event planning in 2025 is more complex than ever — especially for associations, unions, charities, and membership organisations. Whether you’re hosting…
By Steve Charles Can Membership Organisations Survive? The digital revolution has changed almost everything about how we connect, consume information, and do business. With online communities thriving and AI-powered tools…
By Roland Sadler CIP The past few years have transformed how associations engage with their members. Remote working,hybrid events, digital fatigue, and evolving member expectations have made it harder than…
By Gordon Glenister Business events go beyond networking – they serve as platforms for collaboration, innovation, and career advancement. A well-planned event helps professionals exchange ideas, tackle industry challenges, and…
By Gordon Glenister Networking events create powerful opportunities for career advancement, knowledge exchange, and meaningful connections. Yet, many professionals attend these events without a clear strategy, leading to missed opportunities.…
By Gordon Glenister Attending corporate networking events can lead to career advancement, valuable partnerships, and industry insights. However, success in corporate networking events depends on more than just showing up.…
By Gordon Glenister Effective business networking goes beyond collecting business cards or making brief introductions at corporate events. Networking done right requires deliberate work to develop authentic relationships that produce…
By Gordon Glenister For membership organisations, few tools are as effective, or as underutilised, as networking events. Done well, they do more than fill a calendar. They deepen engagement, strengthen…
By Gordon Glenister It’s tempting to think of corporate events as primarily about networking. The phrase alone conjures up images of name badges, lukewarm coffee, and polite small talk. And…
By Gordon Glennister For many professionals, the idea of business networking can stir a mixture of anticipation and unease. We picture crowded rooms, hurried introductions, name badges, and balancing a…
By Gordon Glenister Corporate networking events have a certain reputation. For some, they’re an energising chance to meet new people, spark fresh ideas, and explore potential collaborations. For others, they…
