A New Day a New Era
Having been created from two industry meetings in September (Melbourne) and October (Sydney) 2009, ACETA has now been serving the entertainment technology industry for fifteen years. In honouring this milestone and beginning immediately, ACETA is taking the opportunity to review its practices, programs and policies in the determination to remain contemporary but also to increase its influence.
At its October 2024 meeting, the ACETA board of management committed to each other, and on behalf of all constituents, to deliver ACETA Mk2. In a complex and challenging world, the management team certainly understands the importance of an effective peak body. Recent surveying of the industry across most sectors reveals the cost of operating a business has increased significantly, gross profit margins have shrunk, turnover in many sectors has reduced and debt levels are problematic for many. Furthermore, skills shortage is negatively impacting the industry at all levels, and there are many other barriers to running a fluid and successful business.
Your industry peak body will support and provide a ‘point of difference’ on several levels that every enterprise desperately needs. However, the management team at ACETA in isolation can do very little without input from its constituents.
Beginning immediately, we will be delivering news to the entire ACETA industry data base at least monthly to inform and seek feedback. This will be delivered by Mailchimp to your e-mail address and will be presented in around 300-400 words, enough to inform concisely but in a 45-60 second read time.
In addition, bona fide members will receive regular survey forms on the topical issues of the day. The first will relate to the current industry trade show schedule, that has become a real concern for many, who have sought ACETA’s support. Therefore, all members should watch out for this in the coming week and ensure you respond and have your say, to enable ACETA to take up a cause based on an industry wide consensus.
The best and most effective industry associations are member driven and that is what will drive ACETA Mk2.
All the best
Frank Hinton
President
ACETA
At its October 2024 meeting, the ACETA board of management committed to each other, and on behalf of all constituents, to deliver ACETA Mk2. In a complex and challenging world, the management team certainly understands the importance of an effective peak body. Recent surveying of the industry across most sectors reveals the cost of operating a business has increased significantly, gross profit margins have shrunk, turnover in many sectors has reduced and debt levels are problematic for many. Furthermore, skills shortage is negatively impacting the industry at all levels, and there are many other barriers to running a fluid and successful business.
Your industry peak body will support and provide a ‘point of difference’ on several levels that every enterprise desperately needs. However, the management team at ACETA in isolation can do very little without input from its constituents.
Beginning immediately, we will be delivering news to the entire ACETA industry data base at least monthly to inform and seek feedback. This will be delivered by Mailchimp to your e-mail address and will be presented in around 300-400 words, enough to inform concisely but in a 45-60 second read time.
In addition, bona fide members will receive regular survey forms on the topical issues of the day. The first will relate to the current industry trade show schedule, that has become a real concern for many, who have sought ACETA’s support. Therefore, all members should watch out for this in the coming week and ensure you respond and have your say, to enable ACETA to take up a cause based on an industry wide consensus.
The best and most effective industry associations are member driven and that is what will drive ACETA Mk2.
All the best
Frank Hinton
President
ACETA