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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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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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MARCH 24, 2023

In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi suggests how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. Data-informed event planning. Non-dues revenue. Location: Chicago IL.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more. How to Repurpose Event Content to Build Communities, Generate Leads and Enhance Revenue.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. – Learn How AI Based Personalization Has Become a Crucial Driver of Revenue and Growth (I.C.E. 8: Innovate. 8: Innovate. – How to Get Started Planning Your Hybrid Conference. Communicate.

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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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JUNE 23, 2023

. – From Raw Data to Real Insights: Preparing Your Association for AI Learn about the importance of prompt engineering and creating successful prompts, how to use AI to increase member value and revenue streams, and what to do with your data for AI to work most effectively. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. 1 CMP credit. 1 CMP credit.

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JUNE 19, 2020

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. Virtual events are responsible for some of the silver linings described by WBT Systems in their post this week.

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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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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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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. Rob Miller, CAE, Senior Vice President of Revenue, Gravitate.

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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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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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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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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. – Strategic Revenue Growth: Thinking Beyond Members and Sponsors. The pressure to grow non-dues revenue is greater than ever for associations of all types and sizes. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC.

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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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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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OCTOBER 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations. Virtual conference research.

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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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APRIL 28, 2023

Host: Personify Speakers: Marlys Arnold, Author and Host of the Trade Show Insights Blog & Podcast Rich Vallaster, CEM, DES, Director of Marketing and Events at A2Z Events by Personify Tue 5/2 at 3 p.m. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 5/3 at 11 a.m. More info/register. More info/register (members only).

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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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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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APRIL 24, 2020

Selinger raises several good points to keep in mind as you plan virtual conferences and other online programs. If you are hungry for more information about hosting virtual events, check out Matchbox Virtual Media’s blog. Virtual event sponsorships. Your non-dues revenue doesn’t have to suffer when you move to virtual.

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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

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

JANUARY 23, 2015

An increasing number of conference and trade show investors are scaling back on booth space and shifting that spend to sponsorships. It’s a ripe opportunity for organizers to diversify their conference business model. They’re less inclined to want to purchase logo noise (placement) and other promotions typically offered by conferences.

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

At SBI, we pride ourselves on providing innovative services and solutions to help nonprofits thrive. This certificate course was provided by the Event Leadership Institute in Partnership with MPI. I am so thankful that the Event Leadership Institute created the Virtual Events & Meeting Management course.

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APRIL 5, 2019

This deep dive on the strategies of applying Holistic Intelligence to event planning will help everyone be more effective at work and at home. Hear five innovative ideas to enhance connections at your next event. Unlocking Revenue by Driving Learner Engagement. More info/register. Host: Smart Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Virtual conference communications survey. The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference communications. Conference attendee learning journey. Virtual conference experience.

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MAY 7, 2021

WBT Systems read through four recent research reports to discover what association execs and members are saying about the pandemic’s impact on associations, the future outlook, and their take of innovation—I especially liked those findings from Mary Byers. Conference Roadmap to Recovery ( Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia).

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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. How long does it take to plan a trade show? How to plan a trade show How long does it take to plan a trade show? You’ll want to start event planning at least a year ahead.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Innovating Meetings & Events: The Way Forward ( Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia). Guest: Mark Cooper, CEO, IACC, Chair, Events Industry Council. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Irina Graf, Founder of The MICE Blog, and Event Planners Talk.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

. – 4 Hot Technology Trends Driving Change in Events Today. Keep up with the exciting tech disrupters that planners are adopting to bring engagement and productivity to their meetings and conferences: beacon technology, drones, Snapchat, and augmented/virtual reality. Host: Community IT Innovators. 1 CMP credit.

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AssociationChat

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The news cycles were full of news about the name change, and conference sessions with titles like “The Metaverse and Your Membership” began popping up all over the place. Brands can use the metaverse to create interactive campaigns, events, and experiences beyond traditional marketing efforts.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Before we get to the upcoming week’s webinars and learning events, here are a few of my favorite reads and some news from this week. In her work with associations, Amanda Kaiser has talked with hundreds of members about their conference experience. Tue 2/14 at 12 p.m.* – Video Event Marketing that Drives Revenue.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Before we get to the upcoming week’s webinars and learning events, here are a few of my favorite reads and some news from this week. In her work with associations, Amanda Kaiser has talked with hundreds of members about their conference experience. – Video Event Marketing that Drives Revenue. Tue 2/14 at 12 p.m.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

Their paper, Steal Like a Fundraiser: Innovations in Cause-Oriented Fundraising for Associations , shares the secrets to charity fundraising success: Building relationships with donors at all levels and how that relates to membership relationship building and management. The Right Tech for Your Event — On a Budget. 1 CAE credit.

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