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The Association Evidence Project

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A podcast that brings forward the research, stories, and experts transforming data into action across the association community.

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Rethinking Chapters: What the Latest Benchmarking Data Reveals 16.06.2026 42:01

In this episode of The Association Evidence Project, host Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF, is joined by Peggy Hoffman, FASAE, CAE, president and executive director of Mariner Management, and Peter Houstle, CEO and COO of Mariner Management, to explore key findings from their latest chapter performance and benchmarking report. Drawing on data from associations and chapter leaders across the i...

Designing for Everyone: Advancing Neuro Inclusion in Associations 14.04.2026 32:01

In this episode of The Association Evidence Project, host Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF, is joined by Celia Zamora, CAE, Executive Director of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, and Jen Mehltretter, CAE, Director of Membership and Constituent Services at the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, to discuss new research from the ASAE Research Foundation and MPI F...

When Education Drives Impact: Strategic Clarity for Association Education Programs 17.03.2026 26:56

In this episode of The Association Evidence Project, host Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF, speaks with Celisa Steele, co-founder and managing director of Tagoras, about new research examining the strategic outlook for association learning businesses. Steele explains that while many associations see strong potential for growth in their education portfolios—and recognize learning as both missi...

Bridging the Gap: What Associations Still Miss About Member Needs 10.02.2026 30:46

In this episode of The Association Evidence Project, host Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF, speaks with Tirrah Switzer, vice president of product marketing at Momentive Software, about insights from the 10th Annual Associations Trends Research Report “Bridging the Gap: Aligning Association Professionals and Members for Success” and what it reveals about alignment between association professio...

Why Evidence Matters: Turning Research into Strategy for Associations 13.01.2026 36:37

In the inaugural episode of the Association Evidence Project, host Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF, sits down with three leading voices in association research and strategy: Sheri Jacobs, FASAE, CAE, president and CEO of Avenue M Group; Dean West, FASAE, founder and president of Association Laboratory Inc.; and Andrea Wieters, director of strategic and future-focused research at ASAE. Togeth...

The Association Evidence Project Trailer 20.11.2025 1:30

In this preview of The Association Evidence Project, host Lowell Aplebaum introduces a new series designed to help association leaders cut through the noise and make smarter, data-informed decisions. Each episode spotlights the research, insights, and experts shaping the future of the association sector — from governance and membership to foresight, economics, and innovation. Season One begins wit...