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JANUARY 29, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. 8: Innovate. Explore the trends and technologies your association can better monetize and/or innovate with so you can more effectively educate and communicate with your members, constituents, and the public. 8: Innovate.

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Implicit bias.

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MAY 26, 2023

Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. Research says alone time could yield more innovation. Understand what you’re playing with and always provide the final human touch.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences. The Data Bunch This groundbreaking virtual event brings together exceptional minds in data management, analytics, and innovation. Connect with fellow event professionals from across the globe.

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MAY 29, 2020

Ellipsis Partners and Achurch Consulting have been burning the midnight oil on a virtual events ebook that’s definitely worth checking out. It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. During a virtual conference, attendee attention is more focused on the educational content.

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MAY 15, 2020

MemberSuite describes how to show virtual event ROI to sponsors and exhibitors by creating opportunities for them to achieve their marketing goals: increasing brand awareness, providing thought leadership, showcasing their products, and developing and deepening relationships. Virtual conference success story. Tue 5/19 from 9 a.m.

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AssociationChat

JANUARY 15, 2024

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down via webcam and mic for an interview with Ex Ordo’s chief customer officer Laura Harvey, a rising star in the academic conference arena. We discussed many trends that will and already are transforming scholarly events. It’s about creating spaces where every participant feels valued and heard.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Whether it’s a corporate meeting, a charity fundraiser, or a community celebration, a meticulously designed proposal is essential for securing approval for your event. Why You Need an Event Proposal When you’re venturing into event planning, understanding the purpose of an event proposal is crucial.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. If your association fits any of the five scenarios described by Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE, in his recent post, it’s time to review your strategic plan. Good enough” technology. Shrinking network.

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MAY 22, 2020

Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. WBT Systems has been tuning in—they describe ten attendee complaints about virtual conferences and provide suggestions to resolve them. Virtual conference success stories.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

For an association, hosting events like conferences, networking meetups, and learning sessions is an effective way to bring people who share a common goal or passion together. Plus, events are one of the ways that your association can raise non-dues revenue. . Every event-planning team struggles with this question.

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JUNE 23, 2023

As an event organizer, you can expand your attendee base, create richer customer connections, and drive your business goals further by creating an accessibility-friendly experience for your events. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. Host: MPI Speaker: Stephen Cutchins, Sr. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. More info/register.

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Expo Logic

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Organizers and planners are continuing to move forward to create virtual conferences and facilitate an online experience for their attendees and replicate what would have been in-person. It is important to think about your event strategy and what components you need online that will best help you to accomplish your goals. Sponsorships.

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JUNE 19, 2020

Virtual events are responsible for some of the silver linings described by WBT Systems in their post this week. They see associations stretching their innovation muscle, learning new skills, reassessing assumptions, discovering ways to improve, and summoning up the courage to take tough steps forward. Virtual conference of the week.

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Virtual

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

At Virtual, I manage events for a technology-focused, non-profit association management company. This might mean planning conferences and member meetings. Virtual’s event planning team plans numerous of Board of Directors and association working group meetings every year. Every event is different.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 26, 2023

When you’re planning a major event like a conference or annual meeting, you want to do everything to make sure that it runs smoothly and is successful. But the first rule of event planning is that something will inevitably go wrong. What are mobile event apps? What kinds of events use mobile event apps?

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APRIL 19, 2019

While listening to speakers and fellow attendees at digitalNow , I kept thinking associations are their own worst enemy when it comes to innovation. This week’s post at WBT Systems resonates with that line of thought: they explore nine barriers to association innovation. Dee McCurry, Ex Ordo ). Tue 4/23 at 1 p.m. More info/register.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Karen Malone of HIMSS talks about how she constantly thinks about innovation and disruption, including with her own staff. To create innovative and interactive meetings, planners around the nation are raising the bar on productivity and capitalizing on attendee experience. The next event will be in Orlando March 9–13, 2020.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

I’ve always been an advocate of well-designed, interactive virtual events because many people don’t have the time or money to attend in-person events. But there’s no replacement for conferences. Yes, our conferences are places, but they’re also where we double-down on this feeling. Leadership pipeline. 1 CAE credit.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 20, 2015

Your mighty event team managed to transform a “what if?” ” idea into a five-star, conference greatest hit. That’s why conference organizers need to be in a perpetual state of new WOW discovery. If the conference organizer delivers well on these counts, attendee satisfaction increases.

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APRIL 21, 2023

Virtual Panel Discussion: What’s (Really) on the Event Horizon? Event Planning for Associations & Nonprofits The biggest challenge small to medium sized associations and non-profits face when organizing events in-house is the limited time and resources available to them. More info/register. More info/register.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 28, 2015

This post, Delivering Experience , by Anthony Iannarino stuck in my mind as it sparked new ideas about conference experience design. Applying This Lesson to Professional Conferences No question, efficiency is appreciated at many conference touch points of the attendee journey. Conference endings tend to get the short shrift.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

At SBI, we pride ourselves on providing innovative services and solutions to help nonprofits thrive. Developing a virtual event plan and program that provides return on investment to key stakeholders while providing an engaging digital experience for attendees.

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JUNE 2, 2023

Host: Blue Sky eLearn Speakers: Ronnie Dudek, Director of Streaming & Production Services; Jesse Pitzler, Senior Virtual Events Producer; and Robbie Shedd, Director of Live Events, Blue Sky eLearn Fri 6/2 at 4 p.m. Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m. CAE credit. . CAE credit. More info/register. to 2:15 p.m. More info/register. to 1:45 p.m.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 17, 2013

Attendees are toting tablets at conferences and trade shows in record numbers. If your conference attracts mid or top-tier executives, it’s a safe assumption that nearly everyone will have access to a tablet. Savvy planners will observe how attendees utilize these devices to consume and interact with the conference.

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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. Tom Southard, CAE, COO, Conference of Major Superiors of Men. 1 CMP credit.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 10, 2015

Translating this dynamic to the world of conferences and trade shows, more often that not: A very high percentage of revenue will be primarily dependent on (or influenced by) key customers and top investors. Fader, we believe that premium products like conferences should embrace Attendance Centricity.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 8, 2014

For every smooth registration, there are many more frustrating moments that cause people to bail on your conference invitation. Suddenly, they’re in a “one size fits all” world and wondering if this conference is a fit. Even worse, there’s no link to learn more about the conference. Show me you know me.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. As digitization continues to reshape advertising and marketing, it’s time for associations to embrace content innovations and consumer retargeting marketing campaigns. Check out Cecilia’s Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series too.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Conference Registration Frustrations For every smooth registration journey, there are many other frustrating moments that cause people to bail. They wonder if your conference fits their needs. Even worse, there’s no link to learn more about the conference. Your email marketing blast generated plenty of clicks.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

What other conferences or trade shows are they investing in? Adapted from Donna’s Meeting Innovation post on Cvent’s Event Planning blog. The post Conference & Trade Show Sponsors Want Relevance appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw's Midcourse Corrections. Who is their ideal customer?

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Gamification is catching more attention in conference and expo circles. Typically, conference organizers will create a game within the context of an event to increase attendee exposure to a product or service. Let’s assume that you are attracting the right people to your conference. Looking forward to her session.

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Event safety. The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. Conferences in 2021 (and Beyond): Is Virtual Here to Stay?

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MAY 12, 2023

I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. No plan, no progress. Conferences and meetings are vital to our arsenal to inspire change, to advance mission, and to support the individuals and organizations we serve. Learning business. 1 CAE credit.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Now think about your conference audience. We bombard them repeatedly with conference pitches. This “keep it short” maxim applies to conference titles, too. Today, one or two word conference titles are gaining favor – titles like Great Ideas, Get Smart, Dreamforce. What made this so good?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 12, 2014

Many conference organizers are being asked to step up their content delivery game. One-way “Sage on the Stage” presentations to audiences held hostage for an hour or more won’t cut it in today’s conference environment. Have you incorporated Walk & Talks at your conference?

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APRIL 24, 2020

Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. Learn how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference. Makes sense.

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