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JANUARY 26, 2024

I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. Email marketing news.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Billhighway describes the chapter self-assessment exercise used by the Associated General Contractors of America to collect data for chapter benchmarking. The labor shortage America is currently experiencing is the largest issue disrupting supply chains, disrupting every industry and causing every member to rethink how they get the work done.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Tune in for an engaging blend of technology insights and personal stories, all aimed at leveraging AI for effective team empowerment. Learn how to identify what’s valuable to your members, serve it to them in an attractive and engaging way, and get your stakeholders on board. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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YourMembership

MAY 2, 2017

How one association went from a low-cost email marketing program to a more efficient process and better data quality to streamline membership renewal campaigns. Formed in 1981, VHMA has grown to serve over 2,700 members across North America. Formed in 1981, VHMA has grown to serve over 2,700 members across North America.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Gen Z marketing. They describe nine strategies for marketing membership to Gen Z. MGI’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report is ready for download. This is essential reading for understanding trends in membership recruitment, engagement, renewal, dues, value propositions, and more. Membership engagement.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Although associations can offer opportunities for shared purpose and connections, they need to better understand this market segment and design a fresh value proposition for young professionals who want to engage in new ways. Content marketing. Association deathwatch. More info/register. CMP credit. 1 CMP credit.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 6, 2022

. “We are excited to announce our partnership with 108 ideaspace, a leading certified Salesforce implementation partner in Canada, focusing on the association and nonprofit markets” says Tim Burke, Sr. “108 ideaspace will be an integral part of extending our footprint throughout North America.”

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JULY 2, 2021

Creating your Content Stream—from Marketing to Sales to Programs. Content is key to marketing and sales success across the entire member lifecycle from prospect to paying member to actively engaged volunteer and leader. Host: American Marketing Association. It’s the underlying principle of Inbound Marketing.

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GrowthZone

JANUARY 17, 2023

“The survey results show promise for consistent growth in this industry moving forward,” said John Cook, GrowthZone Senior Vice President of Marketing. Conducted in the fourth quarter of 2022, the survey was sent by email and received responses from 474 chamber professionals across North America. 230 john.cook@growthzone.com.

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GrowthZone

JANUARY 17, 2023

While over half of respondents say engagement is about the same as last year, lack of engagement is listed as one of the top reasons for members not renewing. “66% 66% of those polled believe their members recognize the unique value of their organization,” said John Cook, GrowthZone Senior Vice President of Marketing. “It

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Monday (2/1) is the last day to participate in Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. Your voice—along with those of nearly 1,000 association leaders around the world—will help us all gain insights about what is working to recruit, engage and retain members during the pandemic.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As I think I’ve mentioned before, I’m a member of Public Relations Society of America , and I’m actively involved in the Central Michigan Chapter of PRSA. But that’s not the case for associations across the board, according to a new benchmark report by Mariner Management and Marketing.

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JULY 21, 2023

” You don’t need to ditch your entire strategic playbook, but you may need to make some adjustments to reach and engage them, while being prepared to mentor them through an era of unprecedented uncertainty. Host: Omnipress Speaker: Tracy Grzybowski, Director of Marketing, Omnipress Thu 7/27 at 12 p.m. – More info/register.

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MAY 7, 2021

Marketing must-haves. Doug Kessler at Velocity Partners says three things matters most in B2B marketing right now: meaning, metrics and mojo. When choosing marketing channels, visualize the curve. Since email marketing is a HUGE topic, this webinar focuses on 5 must-have email templates. Quick hits. Sat 5/8 at 12 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

If your board (or C-suite) hasn’t accepted the fact that your association must offer online education to your members and market, then you’ll want to read this post from WBT Systems. Kiana Minkie, Marketing Content Specialist, Acrolinx. Hosts: Social27 and Marketing Nice Guys. More info/register (fee for MPI non-members).

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Next gen marketing. Host: EventMobi Speakers: Alistair Fernandes, Event Tech Manager, EventMobi Thorben Grosser, VP of Product Marketing, EventMobi Rheanna Spence, Sales & Marketing Manager, The Meetings Space Bob Vaez, CEO & Founder, EventMobi Wed 11/29 at 12 p.m. – More info/register. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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Potomac Core

MARCH 22, 2016

What Keeps Members Up At Night? For Jeff Morgan, Chief Executive Officer at the Club Managers Association of America, CMAA , it was all about understanding what challenges the members were facing and how the association could play a role in creating positive association disruption. Positive Association Disruption.

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millennials America eBook Member Engagement 100

GlowGlobally

JANUARY 31, 2014

Is what you consider an exceptional value proposition viewed as relevant and valued by both members and customers in international markets? Does Member Value Translate the Same Globally? Have you ever wondered how your association’s brand is perceived specifically by the international community?

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MAY 22, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. Does your association have a new member onboarding, orientation or welcoming program? If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking.

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Potomac Core

OCTOBER 29, 2017

If Associations have members who manufacture and sell products in global markets, then they too will face regulatory and product standard challenges. Jewelers of America – Working through the Industry Supply Chain, JA positions its advocacy to work to continually assess risk and maintain consumer confidence.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Two sessions: Respond, Don’t React: How This Simple Change Can Make All the Difference, and How to Create an Integrated, Multi-Channel Event Marketing Plan. More info/register (fee for MPI non-members). Presenters: Molly Marsh, Director of Education and Engagement Design, AMR Management Services. – Association Planner Summit.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

But, here is a more contemporary take on the concept from Leah Hardy, Head of Gaming Marketing, Americas, Facebook. Hardy captures what most marketers are striving to accomplish today. Be Deliberate Thought leadership is an important top of the funnel marketing tool. After all, we are the home of professional experts.

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APRIL 28, 2023

WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs. Member recruitment. Membership marketing has come a long way since I first started in associations. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now. Audience avatar. More info/register. More info/register.

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MAY 15, 2020

Marketing virtual/online education. You can’t market as usual right now, you must market carefully and caringly , says WBT Systems. They provide advice for revisiting your marketing personas and strategies and creating the right type of messaging for this moment. Hosts: Canadian Nonprofit Academy and Go to Market Impact.

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JUNE 11, 2021

WBT Systems shares ideas for microlearning programs and samples of marketing messages that will persuade members to schedule time for professional development. Level up with these 15 association marketing resources—books, podcasts and blogs. Do you need support with membership marketing? Chapter benchmarking. Quick hits.

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JULY 3, 2020

Good point about speakers… How to promote a virtual event, according to HubSpot marketers. Forget White Fragility : here are ten books America should be reading about race. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Maximizing Member Engagement in the COVID-19 Era. Pamela Bump, HubSpot ).

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Learn about the dynamics of word-of-mouth marketing and strategies to supercharge it, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing sessions for your members that require minimal pre-work yet provide deeper engagement, and ways to turn your association’s wealth of information into a sustained and growing body of knowledge for your members to access through AI.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

A must-read for content marketers: how to create a strategic editorial calendar. Kelsey Raymond, Content Marketing Institute ). Discuss options for measuring outcomes and full-circle marketing to tell the hero story of your education programs. Michael Barrett, Sports & Leisure North America Centerplate, a Sodexo Company.

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JULY 9, 2021

Member engagement. Anne McCarthy at Sidecar recaps a panel discussion at SURGE Forward about the new approaches to member engagement taken by associations during the pandemic. The only thing missing from my recipe is waxed beans because I’ve never seen them at the store or farmers market. Makes more sense now.

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Rhode Island Technology Strategy Member Engagement 195

Potomac Core

OCTOBER 30, 2018

GCCA is just one textbook case, several other organizations, including the American Bakers Association , the Association for Print Technologies , the American Staffing Association , and Jewelers of America are utilizing similar strategies. Trade Events – Helping members generate sales, reach new markets & improve marine products.

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Industry Analysis Committee Team 164

Potomac Core

JUNE 30, 2016

However, in a rapidly evolving global market, how aligned is your association in order to help your members and their industries meet new challenges? Highly Engaged and Strategic Boards. It’s about succeeding together in order to achieve the important Return on Member Engagement. Post Brexit Associations.

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EventMobi: Association Events

AUGUST 11, 2023

Make the directory public or private depending on member preferences and the type of association you’re running. Members-only spaces. Exclusive spaces can help you build an online community—which is one of the top association member engagement strategies ! Member benefit page. Sponsor placements.

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Potomac Core

JANUARY 6, 2016

These innovations help capture consumer imaginations, elevate company operating performance, and grow market share. Innovative Organizations who reach outside the box to help their member’s develop growth solutions can transform themselves into Driverless Associations. Driverless Associations.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. According to the 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI), the median basic annual membership dues is $212. Use content marketing to attract your target audience.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Historically relied on to provide education and networking opportunities, how are associations competing with the plethora of free virtual content and networking opportunities that are flooding the market place? Craft the Perfect Member Journey to Keep Your Members Engaged. Host: American Marketing Association.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Join a discussion on the results of the GEI and insights gained by two associations from analysis of their own member and customer data against the global benchmark. Elisa Pratt, chief global member engagement officer, ASIS International. Kelly Treadway, marketing and social media strategist, EventCurious. 1 CMP credit.

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