Spark Consulting

JULY 2, 2014

Do you know the content marketing 4-1-1 ? MGI’s 2014 Membership Marketing Benchmark report is out. Fortunately, Kathi Rabil has a roundup post of some of the best content. One, you should download it ASAP. ” Yep. What makes an effective organization? It’s not what you think it is.

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Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Eric Lanke gets real: you are not innovative. Top 10 Tech predictions for 2014. Reasons why innovation programs fail ? Trying to go visual with your content? Want a good answer? Ask a good question (now with proof). Want to knock your gala out of the park? They’ve started!

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ChatterBachs

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Jay Daughtry is available to facilitate staff retreats and team-building exercises in 2014. Exercises that focus on customer service, communication, storytelling, collaboration, innovation, and related topics include but are not limited to: Five Objects. Content Marketing Lessons from Major Brands. Workplace Innovation Trends.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The events, exhibitions and meetings industry continues to evolve as it faces global changes and disruptive innovation. 20+ Tradeshow Trends For 2014 & Beyond from Jeff Hurt. View this the 20+ Tradeshow Trends for 2014 & Beyond in your own broswer. Here are 20+ tradeshow trends for exhibitors and show managers.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Each month, we’re asking editors and content producers to share with us what they’re writing about, upcoming trends and other behind-the-scenes must-haves for the association industry. If you’d like to contribute, please contact Kristen Parker, digital content manager for Event Garde LLC , at Kristen@eventgarde.com. Conferences.

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Associations Now

APRIL 30, 2014

A management consultant shares why associations should learn about innovation before promoting themselves as experts. All associations want to create unique and innovative content to share with their audiences. For some, innovation may mean slight adjustments. — Gallup (@Gallup) April 28, 2014.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

So when I came across “Association Learning + Technology 2014,” a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele , founders of consulting firm Tagoras , imagine my delight! Use a learning content management system (LCMS). As a former journalist, I love data. And trend data are even better. Offer a formal credential (e.g.,

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Portage Group

AUGUST 15, 2014

We are continuing to provide excellent content and resources for associations and not-for-profit organizations over at the new TPG blog - we have a lot of big plans in store so please bookmark us or subscribe for updates so that you don''t miss a thing! Photo : Copyright Peretz Partensk y via Flickr 2014. It''s been a slice!

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

More details below: About the proposal: The EPA’s 2014 Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) proposal released Friday would set the target total for renewable fuels in the U.S. billion that the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act mandated for 2014. fuel supply next year at 15.21 billion gallons, down from 16.55

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Associations Now

APRIL 25, 2014

— BizBash (@BizBash) April 24, 2014. Content marketing strategist Jenise Fryatt says your association’s “content is the bait,” and social media can help can reel in niche audiences. The post Friday Buzz: Reignite Innovation During Business Meetings appeared first on Associations Now.' Other Good Reads.

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Tom Morrison

APRIL 20, 2015

Our goal is to deliver an experience that far outweighs the educational content. Yes content is important and is a chief part of the content, but we want our members talking for years about the experience. People who always leave early thought it was one of the most innovative dinner concepts they have ever seen.

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YourMembership

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Many were intrigued by the content and wanted to understand how they could put the concepts presented into daily practice. This marks the end of YM’s 2014 Monthly CAE Thought Leadership Webinars. Her presentation is titled Fads, Trends and Signals: Three Keys to Successful Innovation for Associations.

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Beekeeper Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

At Lilly’s Digital Advocacy Institute Conference , Erik Qualman, author of Socialnomics , spoke to attendees about how quickly things evolve in the world of digital and how to create content for the web that holds up to today’s standards. Qualman points out: In 2014, mobile and social are no longer emerging, they are merging.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 28, 2016

Awesome content is everywhere in your community site, but how do you get people to notice it? Online content and content marketing is so much more than just text on a page. Great graphic design supports great content and in turn fuels great activity. More importantly, how do you get them to engage with it? Piktochart.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 18, 2017

of the US population volunteered in 2014. They can help you power through your to-do list and deliver innovative ideas to members. For example, if a volunteer is new to your industry, you could put them in charge of your online community as a moderator or content curator. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , 25.3%

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. These diverse entities all sell accredited continuing education content — and they’re starting to make a dent in the U.S. Brand Recognition: Anybody can sell educational content.

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YourMembership

JULY 27, 2015

Probably the most common problem many associations run into getting caught up in the technical specs and details in a RFP for an LMS, and forgetting to bring to the table the most important item – a content strategy. These included cost and time savers that could prove extremely valuable when you are ready to being the selection process.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 18, 2016

In order to engage everyone, you need to create a distinctive and original experience that allows everyone to better function, create and innovate. And if customers can effectively function, create and innovate with each other online, imagine the ripple effects throughout their experience -- and your organization -- offline.

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YourMembership

APRIL 24, 2014

Last week we shared the most noteworthy association management concepts from the Xperience2014 Customer Conference, held March 31 – April 1, 2014 at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Be a Content Curator. Content curators need to identify and provide relevant , high-quality information that delivers value to their audience.

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Virtual

JULY 2, 2014

First, the birthday of Virtual itself – July 6, 2014 marks 15 years, and we are grateful to have been a part of many global technology movements that have since transformed the lives of consumers and altered how businesses function. Forecasts for NFC-enabled device adoption range from more than 400 million devices in 2014 to 1.2

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 7, 2016

Demand Metric study, 2014) This effective involvement is possible with the right balance of meaningful impact and innovation using smart risk mitigation and ROI. Did you know two thirds of organizations with highly involved executives are seeing their communities influence 16% or more of their organizations’ total revenue?

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

This is the first complete overhaul since their launch in 2014. Their execution relays relevant content in consumable-sized chunks and leverages clear buttons that drive traffic to their website for more information and additional engagement. They worked with eConverse to do their Higher Logic redesign. Highlights. Highlights.

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Tom Morrison

JANUARY 15, 2014

There is a lack of innovation, seeking out member''s business needs, and listening for those things that could be huge drivers to member engagement, expanded revenues, and rising net worth. Once your content is in place, members enroll, take courses, and money flows into the association bank account with little human interaction.

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Idea Architects

JUNE 23, 2013

Regular content returns with the next post. So beginning in 2014, I’ll limit myself to 15 annual speaking or facilitation engagements ( four are already taken) , a significant drop from my typical schedule of about 40-50 offerings. Do let me know if any of these opportunities match your needs for 2014. Where are her manners?

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

46,000 employees operating more than 3,800 flights per day (December 2014). They’ve been innovating in the customer experience space since the start. In-Flight Entertainment (or Strong Community Content). Southwest has some impressive stats to its name right now: World’s largest low-cost carrier. And it works.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 11, 2014

So we’re about two-thirds of the way through the 2014 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Nashville. ChatterBachs) August 10, 2014. — Willis Turner CAE (@willisturner) August 10, 2014. — Trina Cody (@tcody84) August 10, 2014. — Adrienne Bryant, CAE (@adriennebryant) August 11, 2014.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 31, 2014

When it comes to content production, develop the kind of authoritative voice you’d trust. It’s no secret: Quality reigns in today’s content-overload world. — Amanda Kaiser (@SmoothThePath) January 31, 2014. Innovation is about seeing things in a different way. Also: Optimize your creative thinking.

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Associations Now

APRIL 1, 2014

So what online content is best suited for that purpose? Which Type of Online Content Most Influences Consumers? — DMO (@davedmo) April 1, 2014. Ayaz Nanji over at Marketing Profs wrote about a recent Nielsen study of what online content influences consumers. — TheWebbyAwards (@TheWebbyAwards) April 1, 2014.

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Associations Now

APRIL 10, 2014

— Incline Marketing (@InclineMktg) April 10, 2014. ” Incline Marketing’s Marc Cousineau learned a lot from that spoon. — WebLink Int'l (@WebLink) April 10, 2014. The educational experiences that associations offer are important to members, as is their breadth of content. ” So what to do?

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Associations Now

MAY 20, 2014

You can keep tabs on the event, focused on smart innovations and ideas from the association and nonprofit world, in Today’s Social Media Roundup: Where Members Are Actually Paying Attention. — Aptify Corporation (@Aptify) May 20, 2014. — Bill Sheridan (@BillSheridan) May 20, 2014. Today is DAY 2 at #diginow !

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Associations Now

MAY 20, 2014

You can keep tabs on the event, focused on smart innovations and ideas from the association and nonprofit world, in Today’s Social Media Roundup: Where Members Are Actually Paying Attention. — Aptify Corporation (@Aptify) May 20, 2014. — Bill Sheridan (@BillSheridan) May 20, 2014. Today is DAY 2 at #diginow !

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Associations Now

APRIL 27, 2017

And under this framework, consumers benefited from unparalleled innovation. While Pai claimed the rules weren’t necessary and were stifling growth, Internet Association President and CEO Michael Beckerman said the rules were protecting both consumers and innovation.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Since then, the industry has experienced seismic shifts in technology, which range WiFi to television and video content. In a 2014 interview with Multichannel News , Powell said that “cable underrepresents the breadth of what we are and what we do. We are not some old-fashioned cable industry.

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Associations Now

APRIL 12, 2016

Also: Why you need a strong content calendar. London & Partners has been working diligently to attract technology conferences to the city, launching London Technology Week in 2014, an annual event that takes place June 20-26 this year. Should you plan your social media content in an editorial calendar? Live by the Calendar.

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Associations Now

APRIL 16, 2014

If your attendees are using your meetings to catch up on sleep, find out what content will awaken them. — MemberClicks (@MemberClicks) April 15, 2014. — Julius Solaris (@tojulius) April 16, 2014. Plus: A technology-based scavenger hunt could give your next big meeting a dash of pizzazz. assnchat [link].

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Associations Now

JANUARY 12, 2017

IP networks—already traditionally used for internet connections, intraoffice networking, and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephone calls—have recently been a common distribution platform for video content, but AV has remained stuck with proprietary equipment based on older technology, like matrix switches.

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Beth Kanter

MAY 28, 2014

Last week, I had the pleasure of designing and facilitating the ultimate social media practitioner panel at the Social Media on Purpose Conference hosted by Stanford Social Innovation Review. Leila Roberts (@LeilaRoberts) May 22, 2014. Social media is letting each of us to be a poet #SMoP14 — Dipti Pratt (@diptipr) May 22, 2014.

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