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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Non-dues revenue. WBT Systems recently hosted an ideation session with Non-Dues-a-Palooza to come up with ideas for revenue-generating online education programs. In-person conference/show feedback. Sponsorships. AMS vs MMS.

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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 event sponsors and exhibitors.

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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. Non-dues revenue. 1 CAE credit. . –

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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. During the last one, they introduced their event safety playbook full of tips and resources.

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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.

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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. Professional development market potential. Host: EventMobi. Fri 3/25 at 12 p.m.

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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. Jose Triana at Sidecar describes concerns with ChatGPT as well as ways associations can use this tool. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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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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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. Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. Learning business.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 5, 2016

A new report from the Global Business Travel Association Foundation and the tech firm Cvent makes the case that event planning is more successful when the marketing department is involved—even if syncing those departments can be a challenge. Events can often be a huge revenue driver for a given organization.

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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.

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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. 1 CAE credit.

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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.

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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. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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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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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences. Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. If you’re determined to market more effectively to younger generations, here’s some help. AI for Event Planners: Leverage the Power or Proceed with Caution?

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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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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. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 5/3 at 11 a.m. Member recruitment. Frankly, we’re smarter about it now.

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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 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.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Generating sponsorship revenue is crucial to the success of your event, and the success of your organization. Your event has a long lifecycle, and numerous opportunities to generate dollars. Uncover valuable ways to tap all your touchpoints at every stage of the event to sell sponsors. About the Author.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Generating sponsorship revenue is crucial to the success of your event, and the success of your organization. Your event has a long lifecycle, and numerous opportunities to generate dollars. Uncover valuable ways to tap all your touchpoints at every stage of the event to sell sponsors. About the Author.

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Leading Learning

AUGUST 20, 2020

We have been tracking and reporting on virtual conferences—not to mention hosting our own—for years, but clearly interest in and demand for them has skyrocketed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, interest in finding the best virtual conference platforms has also risen dramatically. What Is a Virtual Conference?

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Membersuite

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Because people are nervous and anxious about making travel and conference plans, your event planning and marketing must take their need for peace of mind into consideration. Introduce your market to the next generation of in-person conferences. Anticipate issues and find solutions.

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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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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 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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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? Improve event navigation with a mobile map.

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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.

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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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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Exploring new ways to keep your members engaged and informed about your events can increase overall member satisfaction and translate to a boost in event attendance. Educate, Educate, Educate: Events & eLearning. Resource: How to Use Events & Conferences to Increase Activity in Your Online Community.

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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 ).

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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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APRIL 19, 2019

MemberSuite shares 17 tips for making first-time attendees feel so welcome and comfortable that they’ll return for your next event. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: 14 event planning blogs you should follow—they mention this one because of Association Brain Food Weekly. Dee McCurry, Ex Ordo ).

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Protech

MAY 9, 2023

Say your association is planning its first annual conference, relying mostly on an outdated AMS with limited features to prepare for the event. Before the event, participants are confused about where and how to register, and staff members have to spend hours assisting them.

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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. 3: Look Beyond Membership When Marketing.

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Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

Planning for marketing campaigns Dues payment information Association management software (AMS) is designed specifically for associations and helps association leaders manage day-to-day operations. Later in an afternoon meeting, your team uses the CRM to prepare for the conference.

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