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JULY 7, 2023

Because “people will continue to crave true and honest connection with actual living and breathing people,” you should resolve to keep the human aspects of your marketing intact. AI and event planning. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Our topic this month is product development.

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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. Tony Rossell, Marketing General, Inc. ). The State of Association Marketing.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. New association event. Check out what James Young at Product Community has to say about building and using a community engagement funnel.

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MAY 19, 2023

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. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Q2 Email Marketing Tips Hear insights from six of the industry’s leading email marketing experts.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Results Direct and.orgCommunity released the first and most comprehensive report on mobile apps in the association community , which includes data on how associations and their members are using mobile apps. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. If you’re determined to market more effectively to younger generations, here’s some help.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

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. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Host: Smart Meetings Speaker: Melissa “Mel” Park, founder and CEO, Melissa Park Events Wed 8/16 from 9 a.m.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Tune in for an engaging blend of technology insights and personal stories, all aimed at leveraging AI for effective team empowerment.

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GrowthZone

MAY 2, 2023

These productivity tools come in association management software (AMS) and help streamline database management, financial administration, event planning, member communications, and more. Association Management Tools to Grow Productivity It’s tough to grow when you’re spending time on the little stuff. Ask around.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Data-informed event planning. MemberSuite cautions associations against using pre-pandemic data to plan events. They explain how to use AMS data for planning and marketing events. In a tough hiring market, you need to hold on to the talent you have. Event scheduling. 1 CAE credit.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Mercury Creative Group explains why you should have an ideal buyer in mind when crafting marketing content. Event marketing. She says it’s time to retire outdated and insider event marketing jargon. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Audience personas. More info/register.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Whether you’re new to the business or have been planning events forever, take a look at the post-pandemic event checklist put together by Impexium. Don’t let your team get consumed by an obsession with productivity.

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MAY 26, 2023

Callum Borchers, Wall Street Journal ) Meet context switching, the number one productivity killer in the workplace, and find out how to overcome it (Danielle Ezell, TechSmith ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Marketing automation. Impexium describes three benefits of marketing automation , a capability you really must have in your association’s tech stack. Elizabeth Grace Saunders, Harvard Business Review ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. More info/register. More info/register.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Marketing benchmarks. Mighty Citizen assessed the marketing maturity of 450 mission-driven organizations. Event apps. You’d think every attendee would use your event app, but that’s not always the case. However, their event experience—and your sponsors’ satisfaction—would improve if they did. Fri 6/23 at 12 p.m.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Monday (2/1) is the last day to participate in Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Communicate.

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JUNE 2, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Anne Lamott If I could teach one marketing lesson. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends. They’re interested in the content, that’s it.

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MAY 22, 2020

Virtual event sponsors/exhibitors. Billhighway explains how virtual events can help sponsors and exhibitors achieve their marketing goals —while helping chapters achieve their revenue goals. The goals they discuss are thought leadership, meeting leads and decision-makers, product showcasing and brand awareness.

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MAY 7, 2021

Even after resuming public performances, some theater troupes plan to keep streaming their productions , reports Terry Teachout at the Wall Street Journal. I hope associations see the potential in continuing to offer virtual events. Marketing must-haves. When choosing marketing channels, visualize the curve.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Please participate in MGI’s 14 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , our industry’s most comprehensive and valuable study on membership marketing. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories.

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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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MARCH 25, 2022

Professional development market potential. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Learn how you can crowd source content from your community for your events.

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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. Membership marketing has come a long way since I first started in associations. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Member recruitment. Audience avatar. 1 CAE credit.

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MAY 29, 2020

They described it as “a drop-in forum that will bring business events professionals together for authentic connections and topical conversation” in a virtual format. Participants posted their topics on e180’s Topic Market and sent invitations for one-on-one or group Braindates—video chat discussions on the Braindate platform.

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MAY 14, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Marketing copy. If you’re frequently under pressure to come up with clever and compelling marketing copy, I feel for you. Event safety. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Quick hits.

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MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. Devin Cleary, MeetingsNet ) How to eliminate content bottlenecks and keep your content marketing engine running. Content is a commodity, says WBT Systems.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

WBT Systems asks if associations need to think about providing a more sustainable professional development option to their members and market. Steven MacDonald at SuperOffice provides a guide to GDPR for B2B marketers that includes smart advice even if you don’t have an EU audience. The Invisible Workload of Event Planning.

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Membersuite

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, 69% of associations have seen an increase in member engagement since the pandemic began, according the Association Economic Outlook Report , conducted in the fall of 2020 by Marketing General Inc. No one knows what 2021 will bring but you can plan for a few scenarios. How are you segmenting your email communications?

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APRIL 9, 2021

Event Farm is hosting a series of virtual events on pandemic compliance and safety at in-person events. The first session addressed six event safety factors to consider from the public health and event planning perspectives. Virtual Events Institute ). Host: Virtual Events Institute.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 29, 2024

Ensure events are well promoted, and any changes are quickly communicated. Real-time communications and engagement allow you to test the temperature of the room during an event and make adjustments accordingly. Include technology like the latest wearables, AI, and consumer products.

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JUNE 19, 2020

They explain how communication plays a huge role in that effort. Virtual event benefits. Fíonta suggests looking at your cancelled events as opportunities to design new experiences for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors—now you can have virtual events that generate both revenue and engagement. 1 CAE credit. Host: ASAE.

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GrowthZone

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We hope you enjoy (and can relate to) hearing from our customers and how they are reaping the benefits of using GrowthZone’s software solutions to grow member value, increase productivity, and boost revenue. ” Kevin Weinkauff Communications & Technology Bonita Springs Estero REALTORS®. We kicked off this new workflow on Jan.

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APRIL 24, 2020

I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Contrary to popular belief, virtual group meetings can be productive, collaborative, and ridiculously engaging. Crisis Communications Expert Adele Cehrs. There is a new set of considerations arising if you are planning to pivot to virtual events.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Assemble your team Singlehandedly planning a conference is nearly impossible, so you will be putting together groups of people who can help make your event unforgettable. You will most likely need a team that consists of the following groups: Communications and marketing. Even internal events need to be promoted.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 30, 2014

Rather than stressing and wasting time on the tedious, take a tip from Bruce Lee to become more productive. Lee’s pointers on productivity and more in today’s Lunchtime Links: Unorthodox but effective: Mountains of assignments have befallen you, and success is slipping through your fingers. The easiest way to make something simple?”

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Lewis Flax says a mistake made by associations when communicating with sponsors is focusing on what the association offers instead of the prospective sponsor’s needs, desires, and motivations. Marketing education. They explain why senior execs are ruining your marketing plans and what you can do about it. CMP credit.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Although it’s a vague, broad title, most community management positions benefit from a similar background and skillset, even if there are specific nuances to each individual role. Most of a community manager’s job takes place in the written word, either in discussions or email, so they need very strong writing skills.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

These powerful programs contain nearly everything you need for managing your members, accounts, events and organization as a whole. You can think of your AMS as a foundational program, and it often links with supporting platforms such as advanced event management or marketing tools. An AMS might include the following.

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