Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 17, 2018

I've been thinking this week about metrics for the marketing and communications function of my organization. Specifically, what's the best way to measure the contribution of our marketing efforts in the achievement of our program goals? We want to recruit new members. Maybe I need to explain that.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

At first, you may find yourself nervous about planning a conference, but don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. As you plan your event, simplify the process by following our Conference Planning Guide for 2024. With a little direction, an artistic vision, and time, you can create an amazing conference.

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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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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

One of the most effective ways to recruit new members is to let them know about your benefits. That means clearly communicating your organization’s value proposition. To articulate your value proposition to current and prospective members, you need to build a membership marketing strategy to spread the word.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

You put a ton of effort into planning, promoting and hosting a conference, but once it’s over, attendees drift away. EventMobi explains how to use a year-round community and content hub to keep attendees connected with each other and with your association. Conference/abstract management. Post-event attendee engagement.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 27, 2023

According to Wyzowl’s State of Video Marketing 2023 , in 2016 only 61% of businesses used video in their marketing strategy. Proportional to their use of video marketing, in 2016 only 76% of businesses saw good ROI on their video investment. Why is Video Marketing So Effective for Associations? Currently, 137.4K

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Higher Logic

MAY 13, 2020

Maybe you’re struggling with: Retaining and recruiting more members. Communicating a compelling value proposition. Create a digital space for them to engage, and then use intentional, targeted communication to build a personalized experience for each one of them, reaching them with relevant content at the right time and place.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Conference design. Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic association events. Another take on the young professional recruitment challenge comes from James Young of Product Community.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

It’s time to assess your technology stack and partners because you can’t afford to continue settling for “good enough” technology , not if you want to take advantage of emerging opportunities and meet the changing needs of your members and market. The seven biggest mistakes in membership recruitment. The State of Association Marketing.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ewald Consulting describes how the Association of Workplace Investigators uses Local Circles to build connections and foster community among members and non-members. Marketing to younger generations. Trying to figure out how to market more effectively to Gen Z and millennials? Fri 10/27 at 11 a.m. More info/register. CAE credit.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 1, 2019

You don't have to test every communication channel to find out the best way to reach your prospects, thanks to data from fellow associations. The Top 3 Ways Associations Recruit New Members. The Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report from Marketing General Inc. However, the outlook isn't all bleak.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. SMS marketing. Text Request explains how to create an SMS (text) strategy that aligns with your association’s marketing strategy. Member recruitment. Gen Z education. Sponsorship.

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ISAE

MAY 13, 2024

Thanks to positive market changes, members’ finances seem to be in a better place, which allows them to continue paying dues. Specifically, associations are struggling to communicate the value of membership, and many display a lack of innovation. Make your events more engaging. Prizes, rewards, and gamification. Networking activities.

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Membership Marketing

MAY 24, 2022

This month I presented these challenges and solutions at ASAE’s Marketing Membership and Communications Conference. The session, titled “The Seven Deadly Sins of Membership Marketing,” shared how to diagnose these sins, provide insights to remove them, and allow membership efforts to advance.

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APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. In honor of their 25th anniversary, Mighty Citizen is giving away $100,000 in marketing and branding services. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. More info/register.

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DECEMBER 15, 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. He saw the idea in action at the Social Media Market World conference. Board responsibilities. Gen Z and subscriptions.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Join or Die. I’d love to see that phrase in membership marketing copy. Bulletin describes how a member app helps nurture member engagement by providing a centralized communication channel for members. Gen Z and millennial marketing.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

The Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership and communications efforts across 15 different categories, and highlight the important role these campaigns have in moving associations forward. MemberSuite discovered that their most visited blog post was about creating a sense of belonging and community.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you create education and conference program titles and descriptions for your association’s website, search engine optimization (SEO) will make those programs more discoverable by potential learners and attendees. WBT Systems explains the basics of SEO so you can get Google to do the bulk of your marketing for you. Quick hits.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. Virtual conference sponsors. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions.

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Thanks For Playing

OCTOBER 16, 2012

I'm presenting on the topic above at the Events By Design Small Staff Association workshop today, and while it's too late to join us, I thought I could share my best membership marketing tips for small staff associations (aka "the handout") with everyone. Proof read all written communications. Little Things Mean a Lot!

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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. Step 7: Market, market, market!

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Association Adviser

JUNE 15, 2018

I love telling stories because they communicate who I am, what I do, and how I relate to others. Does your member communication convey who your association is, what you do and how it relates to members? High quality has its place if your association needs to present its best image for recruiting or promotional purposes.

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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. Are there any new things to communicate in your contract? Chapter benchmarking.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains why you should keep the conversation going and the community gathering after a course, conference or educational program ends. Josh King of emc3 asked marketing and event leaders to share their event predictions and trends for 2024. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. Post-program campaigns.

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MAY 15, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Benchmark survey on communicating in the current climate. Naylor and Association Adviser’s annual Association Communications Benchmarking Study is now open to association professionals. Marketing virtual/online education.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

This study investigates more than 60 factors influencing members across six domains, including economic, technology and market psychology. MemberSuite explains the benefits for associations and employers as well as tips for planning, marketing and producing the event. The future of work. Virtual exhibitors/sponsors. More info/register.

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Associations Now

MAY 9, 2019

Colleen Bottorff writes on the MemberClicks blog that instead of working hard to convince potential members of your value in occasional recruitment campaigns, you should show it to them continuously through your regular communications. Sprout Social shares eight other social media insights that marketers need to know.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Membership retention is an organization’s ability to keep its members active following recruitment and onboarding. Acquiring new members comes with upfront costs, especially those tied to marketing. If your retention rate is below that number, here are a few quick things you can do to improve it: Communicate effectively.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Conference content. Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting applies the principles of product management to virtual/hybrid conferences and comes up with several ideas for repackaging and rebroadcasting session content that will deliver member value and/or new revenue. Membership recruitment. I love Marketing General Inc.’s

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Associations Now

JANUARY 28, 2019

The American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Hospitality is Working campaign will support the recruitment and placement of Opportunity Youth—16 to 24-year-olds who are out of both school and the workforce—in the hospitality industry. To train, certify, and place 8,000 young workers in facilities in need of the help.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In this post, they describe the basics and the advantages Open Space has over the traditional conference session format. 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. Event design.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association marketing. WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy. WBT Systems explains how to market your association’s credentialing programs in a crappy economy.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. Layla Masri at Yes& offers 22 tips from the virtual conference trenches. Hybrid conferences. Bias in conferences. Looking for job advice from an executive recruiter?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Virtual conference pricing. The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Create Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Conferences and Meetings: Has the Pandemic Been the Mother of Invention?

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APRIL 2, 2021

Association member communications. Interested in grading your association communications? Future conference attendance. One interest finding among many: declining conference expense reimbursements from employers. Hybrid conferences. Mike Murray, Content Marketing Institute ). Educational coaches.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Bulletin describes how a member app helps you nurture member engagement by providing a centralized communication channel for your members. More info/register (ASAE Marketing Professionals Community). She shares strategies for enhancing engagement and fostering a more inclusive environment for younger members. Member mobile app.

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