Association Adviser

APRIL 15, 2014

Many associations overestimate how much revenue a new NDR program will generate and underestimate how much time and resources it will require. “We are a mature industry that continues to consolidate—that directly impacts the number of decision-makers,” he said. ” Joint conferences and speed-dating. .

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Here’s an update on the industry, along with how associations are helping things along. billion in revenue annually and counts 59.3 ” But a lot’s changed since the heady days of 2013 and 2014 , when the activity started to hit a peak in mainstream consciousness. . Certainly the commercials were. and Canada.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

a hospitality research firm, hotel rates in 2014 were the highest they’ve ever been, with an average of $115 per night – that’s a 4.6 According to the STR report, New York City boasted the highest room rates in 2014, where hotel guests paid an average of $263 a night. During 2014, hotels sold more rooms than ever (1.1

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YourMembership

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Nearly all industries and companies of all sizes are adding consistently to payrolls.”. In February, we discussed how social media giant LinkedIn would be a disruptive force in the job board market in 2014. But it’s not just non-dues revenue that is at stake here. We believe in the power of an association job board.

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YourMembership

JUNE 26, 2014

At the start of 2014, much of the news about the changes on the horizon for the job market was promising, especially for associations with a job board strategy for their members and organization. Earlier in the year we profiled this in our webinar, Social Networking, Mission Creep, and the 2014 Job Market.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 24, 2014

Here’s a look at several membership topics that piqued my interest but didn’t make it to this blog in 2014. As 2014 comes to a close, I have at least a dozen of these unfulfilled ideas for membership blog posts. At least two associations I’m aware of shut down their private online member communities in 2014.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 17, 2013

According to a July 2013 survey of business-to-business (B2B) marketers and media users by American Business Media, professionals are primarily going online for industry information, then they turn to primary sources (company-produced info), before looking at print sources and events. Just 4 percent of B2B marketers rely only on one channel).

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YourMembership

MAY 22, 2014

Last week we hosted our monthly Thought Leadership Webinar , featuring a whitepaper published by Association Laboratory entitled Looking Forward 2014: An Environmental Scanning Whitepaper for the Association Industry. In a recent online poll, 83 percent admitted they would be actively looking for a new position in 2014.

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Potomac Core

JUNE 27, 2017

Your organizations can utilize focus groups and survey research to pinpoint industry and professional challenges that must be addressed. Report an upward trend in 3-year annual revenue. Identifying and Responding to Industry Disruptors. Surface Critical Challenges That Must Be Addressed.

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Potomac Core

AUGUST 3, 2016

Actionable Data can help organizations surface opportunities that can help members drive their professional and industry outcomes. In terms of 2017 Member Engagement Strategy, utilize data and research to build your partnership with professions and industries. Annual revenue up. Fee for Service revenue up.

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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! As the association industry transitions into technology-enabled learning, other trends will emerge, the report said. As a former journalist, I love data.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

It seems associations got the memo as the industry experiences a slow uptick in virtual events. Last week, consulting firm Tagoras released Association Virtual Events 2014 , a survey of associations’ use of virtual conferences, trade shows and other events.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

We are leaders in the industry and this is what leaders do. It’s been remarkably successful: Balek says the organization attributes 11 million eye exams since 2014 to its efforts, with 300,000 people searching its database of eye doctors so far this year. Think multiple revenue streams. But that doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Has your organization’s meetings function experienced a year-over-year revenue decline – however slight – since the 2007 recession? If you’ve answered yes to one or both of these questions, 2014 may be a great opportunity for your organization to conduct a strategic meeting audit. Next, let’s identify step one.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 6, 2019

Bringing customers together creates valuable data around your industry – you might just be giving that away if you’re building your community on a social media platform. This isn’t great from the perspective of giving away industry data, but it’s also not great for your members. You add a huge revenue opportunity. The problem?

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

This week YourMembership.com is “on the road” in Tempe, Arizona attending the 2014 AMC Institute Annual Meeting. The associations being served by AMC’s come in a variety of sizes, and represent a large spectrum of industries and professionals. These include: How to remain a relevant concern for their members and industry they serve.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 17, 2014

It seems higher education has embraced MOOCs as a way to foster global education, but what about other industries? In addition, MOOCs probably aren’t going to generate revenue, at least not at first. According to Online-PhD-Programs.org, 4.7 million people participate in MOOCs through Coursera. So is it worth it? While only 6.6

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GlowGlobally

DECEMBER 13, 2018

based professional organization for engineering professionals undertook an in-depth market study uncovering the European industry players’ needs, their perception of the mentioned organization as well as the trends and drivers influencing the European market. In 2014, Dr. Perry assumed management of Effective Training, Inc.,

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Potomac Core

MARCH 7, 2016

Can Disruptive Advocacy Strategies unlock industry growth and cost saving opportunities for your members in a slow growth economy? While the possibility of a recession seems unlikely this year, growth remains a challenge for many industries. Helping the industry reduce regulatory compliance costs and grow revenues were high priorities.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

People go to conferences for a number of reasons: to hear from industry experts; to learn about new technology, products, and research; and to network with and get to know colleagues. Here are three benefits that may come from doing so: You’ll get students or those new to the industry to attend.

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YourMembership

AUGUST 7, 2014

Having previously worked in the printing industry for 15 years I can honestly say we always loved them. They were great sources of revenue for… the printing company. The program is centered on offering a limited free trail membership through 2014. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve got nothing against new member packets.

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Potomac Core

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

With technology capabilities you can link buyers, sellers, and suppliers throughout the world, so why not capture the entire industry? Breakthrough associations provides a seat at the table for the entire “value chain” of an industry. Utilize Industry Strategic Planning Instead of Association Strategic Planning.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Four Trends and Predictions for B2B Social Media in 2014. Visit Us at These Important Industry Events. Contact us today for an assessment of your current communications plans and non-dues revenue strategies. Best of the Web. Associations Are Grasping For Growth [Infographic]. Meagan Rockett. Greenfield Services, Inc. Neil Patel.

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Associations Now

APRIL 14, 2019

Associations need to be determining what challenges the industry is facing that credentialing could actually impact. The temptations to dive in are obvious: A certification establishes authority for an association’s industry, helps unify practitioners around a body of knowledge, and can be a substantial revenue driver.

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Spark Consulting

MAY 5, 2014

They’ve graciously given me permission to reprint it below: By Joe Rominiecki / Apr 30, 2014 . The winter of 2014 brought a lot of cold weather and snow to much of the United States. Being able to plug in historical activity data gave it realistic revenue estimates for any potential combination of dues and benefits packages.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2014

A new association publishing survey reveals revenue predictions for 2014, as well as industry trends over the last five years, including the fact that savvy budget maintenance has contributed to somewhat steady profit margins. Roughly 13 percent predicted a decline in revenue, which is comparatively low to the last five years.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 16, 2015

This month’s guest blog post is by Tara Ericson, group vice president for Naylor Association Solutions , where she oversees group publishers and specialized industry market teams. Is your sponsorship revenue stagnant or declining? Experts say 85 percent of a trade show’s revenue comes from selling exhibit space.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 22, 2014

What’s the latest prognosis for the association publishing industry? Folio magazine polled a wide array of association publishing professionals earlier this year, and the results of its survey reveal an industry faced with the continued decline of print’s prominence. . per member in 2014—down $2.25

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 15, 2017

According to the 2014 Economic Significance of Meetings to the U.S. Report, commissioned by the Convention Industry Council (now the Events Industry Council) and researched by PwC, participant volume at meetings and events increased by 10 percent between the years of 2009 and 2012. By Scott D. Oser and Aaron Wolowiec.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 15, 2017

According to the 2014 Economic Significance of Meetings to the U.S. Report, commissioned by the Convention Industry Council (now the Events Industry Council) and researched by PwC, participant volume at meetings and events increased by 10 percent between the years of 2009 and 2012. By Scott D. Oser and Aaron Wolowiec.

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Associations Now

MARCH 14, 2016

The tradeshow industry has experienced just that, with the annual report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) revealing multiple positive trends. The ultimate measurement for the industry, the CEIR Total Index, indicates that overall tradeshows grew by 3.7 economy, we remain optimistic for the year ahead.”

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YourMembership

APRIL 14, 2015

Member recruitment, new revenue growth, generational shifts, technology demands, and the need to transform their organizations into “On Demand” service providers to meet the growing demands of their members – some or all of these make up the business climate associations must compete and succeed in today.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 25, 2016

According to the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail tourism program drew nearly 900,000 visitors last year, a double-digit improvement from 2014. Tennessee may have Jack Daniel’s, but the Kentucky bourbon industry has a pretty strong trump card of its own: lots of interest from tourists.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 14, 2014

Exhibit-booth footprints are shrinking across nearly every industry. That’s the bad news for your convention’s revenue-diversification model. As an organization, you need to shift those revenue dollars from industry suppliers by developing a strategy around your sponsorship offerings. The Good News. The Bad News.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The past few years have been turbulent for the publishing industry. percent year over year in 2014. percent from the first quarter of 2014 to this year’s first quarter. Even so, the e-book industry remains about 85 percent the size of the paperback market. Fears of e-book sales cannibalizing retail stores proliferated.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors is launching a new public relations campaign, “Oil Respect,” that seeks to highlight the challenges that laid-off workers face as well as encourage expansion in the industry. Canada’s largest drilling association is asking for your respect. The Struggle Is Real.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 13, 2016

A leading industry group, meanwhile, defended the industry’s practices. In my view, however, the most efficient and effective means to mandate the type of industry-wide requirement you propose would be through legislation,” she wrote, according to the Times. It now wants Congress to address the issue.

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