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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

TopClass LMS wants you to know about the coalition supporting legislation to extend the use of tax-exempt 529 savings plans to association credentialing programs. Boring conferences. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. LMS Demo Days Watch presentations from a limited number of industry partners that offer LMS platforms.

LMS 256

LMS Revenue Arlington Education 256

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MARCH 12, 2021

The ROI Member Recruitment Brochure: How to Crea8e Brochures That Positively Influence Membership Decisions. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenters: Lisa Block, EVP, Conference Strategy and Design, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Host: Fridays@4. CAE credits.

Nashville 370

Nashville LMS North Carolina Recruiting 370

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JANUARY 12, 2024

If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. Unlike social media platforms, your association controls your mobile app platform—a tangible reminder of membership benefits. Member mobile app. Dirty data. with Zapier. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. CAE credit.

LMS 266

LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As the global pandemic continues to keep many indoors and away from large in-person events, your regular member meetings and large conferences must either be postponed or pivoted to the online space. If you can only focus on either recruitment or retention, it’s more cost-effective and beneficial to focus on the latter. Large events.

Association Management 250

Association Management Committee Learning Management System Software 250

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Maybe one sign of a looming implosion… your conference is stuck in the dark ages. In this Wired article, Dr. Esther Ngumbi and Dr. Brian Lovett discuss the need for exhausting, expensive, and exclusive science conferences to modernize and provide some ideas for improvement. Try on learning formats you can create in your LMS right now.

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LMS Software Chicago Washington 243

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Virtual conferences. Well, here’s the post by Arianna Rehak of Matchbox Virtual Media that describes this focus on three event experiences: in-person, virtual and integrated. Virtual conference as ritual. Virtual conference tips. She just pulled off a successful virtual conference so her advice is based on experience.

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Video Certificate Review LMS 221

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APRIL 5, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. I also noticed a lack of intention in solving these issues: most associations admit to not having member engagement, young professional recruitment and lapsed member reengagement plans. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 256

Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted. 1 CAE credit.

LMS 276

LMS Pennsylvania Innovation Education 276

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Unlike social media platforms, a mobile app is controlled by your association and serves as a tangible reminder of the value of membership. Imagine a live virtual expo hall without the conference registration fees.

DC 261

DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

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APRIL 14, 2023

Abstract/conference management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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JANUARY 20, 2017

Even someone without any tech experience can turn their website into a new member recruiter — in just an afternoon. Research shows that 89% of conference attendees use search for purchase decisions. How ASHA Generates More than $1M a Year with Online Conferences. The LMS Meets 2017: What Every Buyer Must Know.

LMS 150

LMS Arlington Content Review 150

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JANUARY 11, 2019

The resulting report from this survey provides benchmarking data and insight into how more than 1,000 associations recruit, engage and retain members and certificants. Even though WBT is a learning management system (LMS) provider, not one of the trends and opportunities they highlight is about technology. More info/register.

DC 275

DC Washington Learning Management System LMS 275

Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

Prioritize social media engagement. Prioritize social media engagement. When it comes to strengthening your online member acquisition strategy, there is no technique so effective as leveraging social media to expand your outreach abilities. The most popular social media platforms include: Twitter.

Strategy 157

Strategy Social Media Discount Newsletter 157

Reid All About it

JANUARY 20, 2017

Even someone without any tech experience can turn their website into a new member recruiter — in just an afternoon. Research shows that 89% of conference attendees use search for purchase decisions. How ASHA Generates More than $1M a Year with Online Conferences. The LMS Meets 2017: What Every Buyer Must Know.

LMS 150

LMS Software Arlington Cost 150

Blue Sky eLearn

JANUARY 14, 2019

Prioritize social media engagement. Prioritize social media engagement. When it comes to strengthening your online member acquisition strategy, there is no technique so effective as leveraging social media to expand your outreach abilities. The most popular social media platforms include: Twitter.

Strategy 150

Strategy Social Media Discount Newsletter 150

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MARCH 25, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. AWTC Salon: Recruiting and Retaining Tech Talent. Join an interactive conversation on recruiting and retaining tech talent. Presenters: Michelle Brien, vice president, marketing and product strategy, TopClass LMS by WBT Systems.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

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JULY 21, 2017

LMS provider WBT Systems writes about instructional design innovations that associations could borrow from “ModPo” and a few other award-winning MOOCs. 9 Social Media Metrics to Monitor. Connect Your ASAE Conference Experience to Over 1000% Growth! More info/register. Host: Web Courseworks. Tue 7/25 at 1 p.m. –

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Las Vegas DC Mooc Nevada 231

MemberClicks

APRIL 5, 2022

Help Businesses Recruit Top Talent with a Job Board on your Chamber Website. Did you know that you can add a learning management system (LMS) to your chamber website? You can promote seasonally through: Email campaigns Chamber newsletter Special social media posts Print ads Special highlights on your website.

Directory 52

Directory Social Media Video Discount 52

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. Another advantage of an app: it’s a centralized communication channel to your members, unlike social media platforms your association doesn’t own. Mobile apps. Member app. Member retention. Gen Z careers.

Strategy 272

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

.orgCommunity

JUNE 18, 2019

Personify learned why young association members value their membership: • Opportunity to learn new relevant skills. • Chance for networking and socializing. • Access to exclusive benefits and perks. • Inside track on job opportunities. • Access to industry conferences and events. Help YPs boost their social status.

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millennials Education How To Social Media 40

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JULY 8, 2022

That’s why the main themes for this year’s digitalNow conference are Web3 and AI. Beth Arritt from Higher Logic reports from the unconference sessions at the Mid-Atlantic Society for Association Executives Mid-Year Conference. 3 ways to capture conference takeaways and make conference conversations less ephemeral.

San Francisco 39

San Francisco Certificate Technology LMS 39

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MARCH 16, 2018

If you plan to shop for a new learning management system (LMS) in the coming year, WBT Systems explains why you may want to work with an LMS consultant during the requirements, selection, and/or implementation process. Presenter: Allie Magyar, CMP, longtime conference planner and founder, Hubb. 1 CAE credit. 1 CMP credit.

eBook 46

eBook Social Media DC Content 46

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

TopClass LMS highlights distinctive site features from several excellent examples. Setting a Strategy for Recruiting Talent Learn about best practices for effectively hiring candidates for both permanent and project work in the meetings and events industry, including defining the role and devising a game plan for recruiting.

LMS 256

LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 256

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Don’t assume the membership recruitment, engagement, and retention practices that worked pre-pandemic will continue to work as well now. Associations put a ton of effort into planning, promoting and hosting conferences, then do little to keep attendees connected as a community and to the association after the event is over.

Blended Learning 41

Blended Learning Education Video Conference 41

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Inspired by a session at the recent Learning Business Summit hosted by Leading Learning, TopClass LMS describes a data-driven approach to making DEI part of your educational strategy. You put a ton of effort into planning, promoting and hosting a conference, but once it’s over, attendees drift away. Conference/abstract management.

Case Study 266

Case Study Newsletter Strategy Revenue 266

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MAY 1, 2020

This helps foster a sense of shared culture and brings back ‘water cooler’ opportunities and unplanned social collisions that just don’t happen on a conference call.”. WBT Systems describes some of what they’ve learned as an LMS provider over the years about online teaching in their tips for new virtual presenters and instructors.

North Carolina 273

North Carolina Revenue Strategy Education 273

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

It’s time to stop spending billions on cheap, environmentally-unfriendly conference swag. But most will agree that recruitment and retention feels tougher now than ever before. Presenter: Lilach Bullock, Social Media Expert. What title in someone’s LinkedIn or Twitter bio makes them immediately lose credibility?

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Chicago DC Washington Software 174

YourMembership

APRIL 14, 2015

I am writing from Xperience2015 , YM’s second annual customer conference, where we’re spending three days with more than 300 association leaders and staff. A big highlight of day one of the conference was the presentation of YM’s roadmap and vision for the future. People want to know where we’re going and how we’re going to get there.

millennials 150

millennials Course Recruiting Recruitment 150

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

SURGE Virtual Conference. SURGE Virtual Conference. SURGE Virtual Conference. But most will agree that recruitment and retention feels tougher now than ever before. Presenter: Lilach Bullock, Social Media Expert. Lunch provided. 1 CAE credit. Location: Chicago IL. More info/register. Host: Billhighway.

Chicago 38

Chicago DC Tools Content 38

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

Your conference needs a content hub to entice customers and prospects. SURGE Virtual Conference. SURGE Virtual Conference. SURGE Virtual Conference. But most will agree that recruitment and retention feels tougher now than ever before. Presenter: Lilach Bullock, Social Media Expert. SendX ). .);

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DC Washington Chicago LMS 34

Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Blue Sky eLearn – Best LMS Option. Blue Sky eLearn is not an AMS system, but instead an effective learning management system (LMS). Recruiting and maintaining members is easier than ever with a solution like MemberClicks. iMIS – Best for Member Recruitment. Check out MemberPlanet to learn more.

Software 40

Software Association Management Association Software Tools 40

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

WBT Systems provides advice for LMS training during and after implementation. Here’s another explanation of how to use inbound marketing for member recruitment. It’s no surprise most algorithms on social media are pay-to-play and marketing is becoming increasingly expensive. Marriott, ASAE Conference Center.

DC 30

DC Washington Chicago Tools 30

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

TopClass LMS describes how assumptions about careers don’t always hold up now. 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. So far, reading an article here and there, I’m liking it.

Iowa 256

Iowa millennials Texas Strategy 256

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

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. Kelly Treadway, marketing and social media strategist, EventCurious. Getting Full Value from Media Data.

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