Associations Now

APRIL 15, 2013

That, and more, in today’s Social Media Roundup: Who’s The Boss. To stay relevant in the event-planning field, you must constantly reinvent your conferences to align with industry changes. ” What strategies do you have for reinventing your events? .” OM72d via @ jeffhurt.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

Probably every reader of this blog is Gen N, a cross-generational consumer segment. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Generation N. You’re Gen N. Email Address: Subscribe.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. They describe how webinars, blog posts, podcasts, YouTube, social media and influencer content can help you attract and retain members.

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Associations Now

APRIL 25, 2014

Content marketing strategist Jenise Fryatt says your association’s “content is the bait,” and social media can help can reel in niche audiences. From leaving guests to their own devices to sending nonstop emails to your team, Event Manager Blog editor Julius Solaris lists several event planning no-nos to avoid.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Trade shows can be an effective event and sales and marketing tool, stimulating networking, innovation, and collaboration. In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know to host your own trade show in 15 key steps, including picking your venue, creating your marketing plan, essential tools, and other trade show ideas.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Brandt Krueger, educator, speaker and consultant specializing in the field of event technology. Kelly Treadway, marketing and social media strategist, EventCurious. This webinar will give you a better understanding of Lean Six Sigma and how to use it in event planning. Host: Community IT Innovators.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

I’m looking forward to SURGE 2017, a virtual summit with a thesis: By joining together thousands of association professionals, we can collectively innovate and push our industry forward. Fostering a Culture of Innovation at Your Association. Have you ever wondered how your association’s culture impacts your ability to be innovative?

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Real-time reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice. – Incorporating Social Media into Your Member Outreach. Learn how to implement a social strategy that engages, connects and benefits your members. Host: Community IT Innovators.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Real-time reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice. – Incorporating Social Media into Your Member Outreach. Learn how to implement a social strategy that engages, connects and benefits your members. Host: Community IT Innovators.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Within your page, you can either link to helpful sites or to topical, high-value content on your blog that’s relevant to your event. This will keep attendees engaged, excited, and interested in your event and organization. Contests and giveaways Use your organization’s social media to conduct a giveaway or contest for tickets.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 30, 2018

I know how badly you want to put your technology project (and all that heavy drinking) behind you, but before you move onto your next big project, heed Gretchen Steenstra’s advice at the DelCor blog: before moving forward, do a technology project close. Innovation and Events. Focusing on Resource Planning. 1 CMP credit.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 28, 2010

This is the 100th blog post on Reid All About It. I wrote this post not long after I started blogging. Although it focused on how to make the volunteer experience more enticing and meaningful for volunteers, it really was about kicking associations into the 21st century, making them more social, diverse, innovative and appealing.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know, including how to attract people to your trade show booth and the best trade show booth ideas you need to have on your radar. Contest and giveaway ideas include: Prize draw Trivia Social media photo contest. What should I have at my trade show booth?

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Associations Now

JUNE 12, 2017

Since many graduates are anxious about starting their careers, association can help them out by providing them with a mentoring program, suggests MemberClicks in a recent blog post. “By Event Planning Errors. 6 #Things Even the Most #Seasoned #Event #Planners Get #Wrong [link] #eventprofs. Other Links of Note.

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Associations Now

APRIL 27, 2015

Get an insider’s perspective into AARP’s social media successes. Just because an association is huge, doesn’t mean it can’t be nimble and innovative. AARP’s efforts are propelled not by national directors or local social media experts but by the organization’s members and audiences.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2013

In the process, I’ve formed invaluable networks, and our blog has gained quite the following. In fact, throughout the last three months, our blog posts have been included in social media roundups and stories by Associations Now. Event Garde helped IHS plan its annual convention and expo for nearly 600 people.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Or recommend an education session: Mary Brown’s book on innovation is outstanding. Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. Related Stories Visual Social Media Rules! Social Media conferences crowdsourcing Gamification twitter'

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

To help you find the best speakers for your next event, we've compiled 9 Creative Ways to Find Great Event Speakers in this guide. Innovative ways to find the best speakers for your event. Tips and strategies for using social media to identify possible event speakers.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

To help you find the best speakers for your next event, we've compiled 9 Creative Ways to Find Great Event Speakers in this guide. Innovative ways to find the best speakers for your event. Tips and strategies for using social media to identify possible event speakers.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 28, 2019

Innovative applications of AI and AR/VR technologies. Expert advice on incorporating new social media features, platforms and more! Whether you are looking for an innovative way to engage attendees or want to improve the attendee experience, you will find helpful and exciting information in this guide.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 16, 2018

If you plan to shop for a new learning management system (LMS) in the coming year, WBT Systems explains why you may want to work with an LMS consultant during the requirements, selection, and/or implementation process. Some quick hits before we get to the list of free webinars: Blogging is still alive and well in 2018—and for good reason.

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

Some of the highlighted trends are alarming: leaders are out of touch with employees and need a wake-up call, high productivity is masking an exhausted workforce, Gen Z is at risk and will need to be re-energized, and shrinking networks are endangering innovation. Host: Event Farm. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Quick hits.

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Expo Logic

JANUARY 28, 2019

Innovative applications of AI and AR/VR technologies. Expert advice on incorporating new social media features, platforms and more! Whether you are looking for an innovative way to engage attendees or want to improve the attendee experience, you will find helpful and exciting information in this guide.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

While ID badges have long been an important fixture of events, the role of these badges has changed over time. Today, badges can include everything from photos and QR codes to social media handles and more along with attendees' names. It's an understatement to say that event planning is an involved process.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Then, you can ask for more complex information, like how they heard about the event or which vendors and exhibitors they intend on visiting. Social Media. Social media is a great way to find out more about your attendees. During the Event. Social Media. Benefits of Event Attendance Tracking.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 24, 2020

Hosting virtual events. If you are hungry for more information about hosting virtual events, check out Matchbox Virtual Media’s blog. Virtual event sponsorships. James Ellsmoor of Island Innovation. How can associations use social media to impact legislative outcomes? Follow Blog via Email.

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Disciple Media

JULY 25, 2023

Innovative product development Your community can be an excellent source of ideas for product improvements and innovations. Innovation thrives in an engaged and collaborative community. Be creative and innovative in designing activities that align with your community’s mission and values. Ah, the great debate!

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Fonteva

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Using a data-driven approach, observe how your members engage with those experiences, including: Social media platforms. Live events. Here are some examples of KPIs based on where your members may be currently active: Social media platforms. Event planning and management. Email marketing.

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SCD Group

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Pew Study: News consumption up via mobile, social media. According to the latest Pew Research Center survey covering the changing news landscape, the proliferation of mobile devices and social networks is accelerating the shift to online news consumption. When planning your next event, avoid these common mistakes.

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SCD Group

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Pew Study: News consumption up via mobile, social media By Dan Farber via c|net The Internet is continuing to erode TV, radio, and newspapers as the source of news for Americans. Employee Collaboration: Innovation, process improvement and an increase in productivity. When planning your next event, avoid these common mistakes.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Virtual event planning template. Their Virtual Show Flow Template is an Excel worksheet that includes tabs for the event overview, project timeline, event show flow (and example tab), production information, green room checklist plus worksheets for speakers and sponsors. Subscribe to Blog via Email. 1 CMP credit.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

I recently downloaded (for free) one of them, Advancing Business-Venture Innovation , because I’ve been enjoying the interviews and articles at Association Ventures Playbook by Barry Barresi, one of the authors of the research study. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 23, 2015

Social Media Activates Sponsorships. Social Media is now the #1 channel for activating sponsorships (90%). What legacy sponsorship sales tactics should we scale back or eliminate? Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent Event Planning blog.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Guests can link up via relevant social media accounts programmed into the code. Guests can look up information on vendor booths or brands featured at the event. Turn around and leverage that data for more strategic event planning decisions next year, including layouts, logistics, catering, room assignments, schedules and more.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 6, 2018

If you’re a regular reader of blog posts (bless you!), Way off-topic: Check out my Grabbing the Gusto blog for the list of recipes I’ve made this week or plan to make in the coming week, and my list of recommended fiction and non-fiction ebooks (including cookbooks) on sale right now. Focusing on Resource Planning.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 24, 2014

Get Social. Contribute meaningful insight on relevant social media channels before, during and after the event to grow more/better relationships with buyers. Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. Stop product peddling and start digging into problems.

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