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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.

Montana 370

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Another advantage of an app: it’s a centralized communication channel to your members, unlike social media platforms your association doesn’t own. Bulletin describes how a member app helps you nurture member engagement. Member retention. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. Gen Z careers. 1 CMP credit.

Strategy 272

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

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MAY 15, 2020

Marketing virtual/online education. You can’t market as usual right now, you must market carefully and caringly , says WBT Systems. They provide advice for revisiting your marketing personas and strategies and creating the right type of messaging for this moment. Virtual conference success story. Host: Cvent.

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MAY 22, 2020

If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking. Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. Virtual event sponsors/exhibitors.

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Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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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. Caputo, J.D.

Chicago 195

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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. A twofer on data privacy regulations.

LMS 221

LMS Software Revenue Cost 221

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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. The Community Check-In A weekly community chat on Slack for black professionals working in the events industry. . More info/register.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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JUNE 19, 2020

Virtual conference of the week. Last month, someone from ACUI said in ASAE’s Collaborate forum , “We wrapped up the virtual conference yesterday, and participants are raving.” They held their virtual conference over two afternoons and evenings in May using Hopin as the event platform and Auctria for their silent auction.

Video 221

Video Conference Revenue Industry 221

Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

It is incredibly gratifying for associations to see a spike in event attendance, as participation plays a valuable role in their impact, but poor event management can cause your members to disengage. Resource: How to Use Events & Conferences to Increase Activity in Your Online Community. than to follow through.

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Tools LMS eBook Resources 208

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MAY 7, 2021

I hope associations see the potential in continuing to offer virtual events. Marketing must-haves. Doug Kessler at Velocity Partners says three things matters most in B2B marketing right now: meaning, metrics and mojo. When choosing marketing channels, visualize the curve. Quick hits. Rand Fishkin, SparkToro ).

Technology 370

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

After an informative discussion in ASAE Collaborate, TopClass LMS was inspired to introduce the Open Space event format to those who can’t access the forum. In this post, they describe the basics and the advantages Open Space has over the traditional conference session format. Event design. Marketing to younger generations.

Revenue 272

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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. 1 CMP credit.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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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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Recruiting Recruitment Project Technology 329

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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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. At Fonteva, we know a thing or two about how to keep your association members connected and engaged during this time of physical separation.

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Organization Software Newsletter Tips 232

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APRIL 19, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you haven’t already, you must read New Member Engagement Study , a collaboration between Kaiser Insights, Dynamic Benchmarking, 12 research partners and 160 association professionals. Member Engagement Scoring.

DC 170

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Here are a few tidbits: 1% of participants report that registrations for their virtual conference either met or exceeded expectations. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future. Marketing education.

Revenue 195

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Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

Businesses can tap into this potential with a mobile app for their events. Meeting and conference attendees increasingly expect ways to engage organizers, presenters, and each other – from the moment they register until months after the event. Mobile Event Apps: No Laptop? No Problem. People want to stay connected.

Massachusetts 226

Massachusetts Newsletter Social Media Conference 226

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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. The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too. Impexium explains how your association and members could benefit from offering a tiered membership model.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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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.

San Diego 259

San Diego Strategy North Carolina Conference 259

GrowthZone

DECEMBER 20, 2022

By moving to the online applications offered through the GrowthZone Member Module, we have streamlined our processes and cut processing time down to, in some cases, less than 1 business day! We elected to utilize the Marketing Automation Module to create a multi-step email campaign that would cover a member’s first year of membership.

Software 78

Software Member Engagement Process Committee 78

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. Some associations are even enjoying “the most significant new member months in their history.”.

Survey 106

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Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

For example, a small association in its first year of operating might just use a few simple spreadsheets and documents to track member engagement and plan meetings. Your association can send out more targeted, personalized communications that resonate with members, maximizing the effectiveness of your marketing efforts.

Software 52

Software Learning Management System Tools Association Management 52

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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. Membership marketing. MemberSuite reminds us why data-informed content marketing is such a powerful tool for associations.

Education 195

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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.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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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. Greg Topalian.

San Diego 370

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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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MemberClicks

MAY 9, 2022

Involving members when planning events. There are a few benefits to involving your members in your event plans. This touch base with members can also help you set your own goals for your events. 6 questions to ask members before planning an event.

Event Planning 52

Event Planning Survey Review Social Media 52

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.

Tools 140

Tools Software System Library 140

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Elisa Pratt, chief global member engagement officer, ASIS International. – 4 Hot Technology Trends Driving Change in Events Today. Brandt Krueger, educator, speaker and consultant specializing in the field of event technology. Kelly Treadway, marketing and social media strategist, EventCurious. 1 CMP credit.

Handbook 237

Handbook Washington eBook DC 237

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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. Member recruitment. Membership marketing has come a long way since I first started in associations. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now. Audience avatar. More info/register. More info/register.

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

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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. WBT Systems also shares ideas specifically for preparing and engaging attendees and learners for virtual education via Zoom. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Host: Event Tech Group.

North Carolina 243

North Carolina Survey Strategy Conference 243

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MARCH 15, 2019

They’re seeking more ROI as they compare the value of association sponsorships with other marketing opportunities. Association Chat shares the biggest takeaways from ASAE’s Great Ideas Conference. Improving Member Engagement (Coffee Talk – Washington DC). Greg Bogue, Chief Experience Architect, Maritz Global Events.

DC 150

DC Washington Denver Sacramento 150

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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.

Raleigh 150

Raleigh Austin Review Social Media 150

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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. 1 CAE credit.

Raleigh 150

Raleigh Austin Review Social Media 150

MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Let’s break down what this means for you: Marketing: Your role in attracting and retaining members is pivotal and hinges on your marketing skills. Regular updates, engaging newsletters, and personalized communication can create a strong sense of community and belonging.

Association Management 52

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APRIL 5, 2019

The real situation is more complex: these industries haven’t adapted to changes in their market, but newer, more adaptive brands have. This deep dive on the strategies of applying Holistic Intelligence to event planning will help everyone be more effective at work and at home. Creating Engagement Through Networking.

District of Columbia 170

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