Position Your Brand with Association Forum

As the 'association of associations' in Chicago, Association Forum is the premier hub for connecting with the city's influential association industry.

About Association Forum

Association Forum is the hub for Chicagoland’s large yet close-knit association industry. Its 3,000 members represent over 44,000 association professionals from nearly 1,600 organizations, which serve 27 million members, have 9 million donors, and generate $10.3 billion annually in economic impact. Of this, approximately $947 million is spent on services like printing, IT, web design, accounting, and legal fees, highlighting the significant role of associations in the local economy.

0 %
of associations with a staff of
100+ are AF members.
$ 0 B
spent on meetings in the Chicagoland area each year.
0 %
of AF member organizations are national/international in scope.

MEMBERS

CEO
10%
C-Suite
10%
VP, Director, Asst. Director, and Manager
55%
Coordinator, Assistants, Specialists, etc.
25%

BUDGET

More than $10 million
35%
$5 to $10 million
20.2%
$2.5 to $5 million
21.4%
$1 to $2.5 million
11.5%
Less than $1 million
12%

AUTHORITY

Recommend Specific Products/Services
71%
Prepare/Approve Budgets
63%
Review Products/Services
61%
Make Final Purchase Decision
45%

Opportunities Available in Print and Online

FORUM Magazine

For decades, association professionals have turned to this quarterly publication for in-depth reporting on industry trends, case studies, and access to the association community.

FORUM Magazine Website

With articles published weekly, FORUMmagazine.org addresses industry topics, such as leadership, technology, member engagement, meetings & events, industry news, culture, and more. The FORUM Magazine Online website meets members where they are and serves timely and relevant content continuously.

Association Forum Website

Reach member and non-member visitors and reinforce your marketing message as they log on to learn about upcoming association events, discover ways to maximize their membership, view the latest issues of digital edition of the FORUM Magazine.

BOLD Times eNewsletter

Sponsored eBlast

Online Buyers' Guide

Audience Extension

Association Forum Career Center: Employers

Your success starts with hiring the right people. Smart talent management drives your organization forward. The talent is out there—let us help you find and keep it, ensuring high engagement, satisfaction, and performance.

Are you ready to take your influence to the next level?

Ask us about custom packaging options and industry-specific campaigns to boost your presence in print and online.