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APRIL 30, 2021

If you’re a home cook, check out the weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog. Presenter: Gary Schirmacher, CMP | CEO | Total Hospitality Industry Solutions (THIS). ExpoChat is a Twitter-based conversation on topics related to the trade show industry. (Joe Chernov, HubSpot ). I’ll share it on Gusto this weekend.

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MAY 12, 2023

State of the association industry. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. This past week, I was still on a “softer” foods diet thanks to periodontal surgery, so nothing outstanding to report. 1 CMP credit. 1 CAE credit.

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EventMobi: Association Events

OCTOBER 19, 2023

We’ve got you covered with membership drive examples, marketing tips, and the event tech to make it all a breeze. Membership recruitment campaigns are most often run by associations, clubs, and nonprofits who want to broaden their reach and power up their dues-based revenue. Are they relevant to your mission or industry?

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Higher Logic

MAY 8, 2019

A “good” email open rate among members depends on your industry and the end goal of your email. Recent data shows that: The average email open rate (across all industries) is 16.19%. The average email open rate for the Civic/Social Membership industry (e.g., associations, chambers, clubs) is 23.09%.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 23, 2021

Sherry Budziak, founder and CEO of.orgSource, explains the difference between content strategy and content marketing—and how they relate—and suggests how to get started. If you’re a home cook, check out the weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog. Skip down to the list of free webinars if you prefer takeout.

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Associations want to know how their membership recruitment, retention, and marketing tactics compare to others so they can improve member growth and engagement. Every summer, the association community looks forward to the release of the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Incorporated (MGI).

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Below, you’ll find seven easy steps on how to build a membership website to recruit and retain members plus find your perfect membership website builder! Associations bring together industry professionals within specific fields, such as writing, culinary arts, or accounting. What Is a Membership Website?

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While email has been around for decades, it’s still one of the most effective communication channels, even compared to new technologies (we’re looking at you, social media). As of 2019, email marketing boasted a 4,200% return on investment —or $42 in returns for every $1 spent. Preview a recent blog post.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While email has been around for decades, it’s still one of the most effective communication channels, even compared to new technologies (we’re looking at you, social media). As of 2019, email marketing boasted a 4,200% return on investment —or $42 in returns for every $1 spent. Preview a recent blog post.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Let’s explore 10 of the newest industry statistics revealing various association communication challenges, and thus, opportunities for strategic improvement. You could automatically move those people into your marketing automation platform and target them with a customized series of emails gauging their interest in the program.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2017

As a writer and a learner, I love content hubs, and so does Imagination, a content marketing agency serving the association space. 2017 Key Performance Benchmarks: Email vs. Automation. Hear about key performance metrics from the 2017 Association Email Marketing Benchmark Report on emails sent using marketing automation.

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Fonteva

MARCH 19, 2020

When associations thrive, they see boosts in member recruitment and improved retention rates. Discover opportunities to recruit new members. This is the first email marketing design trend on this list. Discover opportunities to recruit new members. Recognize which recruiting tactics are most successful.

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Membership Marketing

JULY 26, 2018

The channels that associations use for membership recruitment and engagement show the most significant change. In 2009, 46% of participants said that direct mail was the most effective membership recruitment channel. Direct mail is cited only by individual membership associations as one of the top three recruitment channels.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Membership acquisition is any form of outreach or activity to connect with potential new members—whether that’s through emails, recruitment events, social media, or any other means. Reaching out to prospective new members only via email or on social media isn’t enough—you’ll need to spread your message far and wide.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2017

Now, onto more mundane things… Is inbound marketing still a bit perplexing for you? Aptify shows how associations can use inbound marketing for lead generation and, ultimately, membership recruitment. Even someone without any tech experience can turn their website into a new member recruiter — in just an afternoon.

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AssociationChat

APRIL 10, 2020

The Gold Circle Awards committee voted to introduce this new category to address the segment of work associations execute that are not full marketing or communication campaigns such as, apps, blogs, podcasts, or social media. Association of Equipment Manufacturers; AEM Industry Advisor e-Newsletter. Member Retention Campaign.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe. Learn about common email mistakes to avoid, content strategy and targeting tactics, and best practices for copywriting and copy placement.

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

These engagement methods aren’t just used to recruit new members, but are also essential elements needed to actively retain those members. Email marketing and communication. With most of your interactions confined to the digital space, a management system with highly capable email and communication tools is key.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe. exhibitions and events industry legal expert. Volunteer Recruitment: No Volunteers? Maybe It’s Your Marketing. 1 CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe. Membership Monday: Student/Young Professional Recruitment and Engagement. Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, CNAP, principal and founder, Rogue Tulips LLC.

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MARCH 31, 2017

Aptify shares five under-utilized member recruitment tactics. I enjoyed the first episode about associations that manage to publish content rapidly in response to industry events or news. Emma’s Top Email Design Tips. Thu 4/6 at 5:30 – Global Meetings Industry Day Celebration (Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC or Myrtle Beach SC).

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APRIL 14, 2017

Tue 4/18 at 11:30 a.m.* – How Are Organizations Using Marketing Automation? Marketing automation is not just a buzz word for an updated approach to email marketing. Being Chuck Fazio on Life, Art, and the Meetings Industry Fund (Association Chat). Host: Event Manager Blog. Tue 4/18 at 2 p.m.

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JULY 21, 2017

Learn about trends and strategies for growth in the healthcare industry, why hotels may say “no” to medical meetings business, tips for sourcing on-site staff at medical meetings, and what to look for when seeking a technology solutions provider. 8 Biggest Mistakes Email Marketers Make and How to Avoid Them. More info/register.

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JUNE 10, 2022

If member companies are struggling to recruit and keep staff , they will be reluctant to let employees attend conferences or volunteer for your association. WBT Systems suggests strategies to attract talent to your association’s industry and help member companies improve their hiring and retention practices. Email Address: Subscribe.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe. Watch presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer AMS platforms. Wow, what a tasty time-saving sauce in a jar. to 4 p.m. –

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you use Creative Commons photos from Flickr for your blog, keep an eye on this developing story from Ernie Smith at Associations Now. It’s not too late to implement some of the advice provided by Fíonta on their blog. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 12, 2018

She suggests ways you can learn how to speak like an industry insider. How to explain content marketing to anyone. Content Marketing Institute ). Off-topic: Check out my Grabbing the Gusto blog for posts about the recipes I’ve made recently or plan to make soon. Follow Blog via Email. New Yorker ).

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Association Success

MARCH 27, 2017

In my experience, services like Upwork are better for one-off gigs, as the freelancers tend to juggle many clients at once, and they are not necessarily committed to the association industry so lack the institutional knowledge. The first thing you should do as an association recruiter is go to Linkedin. Hiring a Freelancer?

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Aptify

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Your website, blog, and content must be optimized for Google search so members and prospects turn to you first for information. When your website and blog answer your audience’s questions and keep them informed , both Google and your audience benefit. How do you get them to consider your offer seriously?

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Develop the confidence and gain the vocabulary to articulate why events are essential for the health of your organization’s marketing and sales strategy. Leave motivated and able to position yourself and the industry as a whole as the skilled profession it is. Host: Event Manager Blog. Follow Blog via Email.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Increased revenue More membership growth Additional membership upgrades More revenue per member Optimized membership strategies Improved membership retention and recruitment Improved historical data. Stay in touch with email marketing automation Collect dues for paid memberships. Long-term benefits.

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MAY 27, 2022

Recruiting volunteers and leaders has always been a challenge for some associations and chapters, but as the Fortune article pointed out, now you’re dealing with a whole new set of issues. Fíonta explains why volunteer recruitment has become more difficult since the pandemic and suggests strategies for filling your leadership pipeline again.

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JULY 14, 2023

Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. . 1 CAE credit. to 3:20 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

But if you do, Christine Saunders of Halymre writes on the Event Garde blog about the dos and don’ts of coming up with a better value proposition. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Over the 2017 calendar year, we published 125 awesome blog posts across the spectrum of marketing automation topics. Targeted Revenue Source: Lapsed Member Recruiting [Webinar Recording]. See how AAAE uses timely and relevant email to increase event registrations by 35% and 20K. Read more. Read more. Read more.

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Reid All About it

MAY 20, 2022

Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe. With the average email open rate—across all industries—hovering between 16-20%, it’s time to adopt new strategies and tactics to reach your audiences.

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Besides having boundless energy and vision, Sabuco and Hedberg are relentless networkers who leverage their global connections to recruit powerhouse board members, advocates and ambassadors to support their missions. Fewer associations serving as voice of industry or source of legislative, regulatory news.

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