Fri.Sep 16, 2016

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Education: The Key to Member Growth and Loyalty

Wild Apricot

If your association targets recent graduates, young professionals, and those looking to gain more employable credentials (or would like to), you may be familiar with the current educational landscape.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.16.16

Reid All About it

Does everyone have a cup of coffee and a maple-glazed donut? No? Just me? No matter, it’s time to review the many learning opportunities scheduled for next week. Then, you know the drill, select and register for one and add it to your schedule. Make time to invest in your future. Now, if your association or business hosts webinars or if you’re one of those smarty pants who regularly shares your expertise via webinars, this week’s list includes two items especially for you.

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Customer Engagement: New Research Underscores Opportunities for B2B Companies

Socious

My brother is a computer programmer for a major cable channel. He loves it. He loves computers, tablets, and technology in general. He always has the newest cell phone model (most recently the unfortunate Galaxy Note 7) and he’s constantly lecturing me on staying up to date with the latest technology.

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Creating The Highly Energized And Engaged Conference Participant

Velvet Chainsaw

Are 50%-80% of your conference attendees in your programming at any given time? Or are they filling the hallways, hotel spa and lounge, local restaurants, coffee shops and bars conversing with others? Or are they visiting the local tourist attractions? One thing is certain, if your conference attendees are not fully engaged in the experience you provide, there is little, if any, chance that they will leave your event with any real ROI.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Customer Engagement: New Research Underscores Opportunities for B2B Companies

Socious

My brother is a computer programmer for a major cable channel. He loves it. He loves computers, tablets, and technology in general. He always has the newest cell phone model (most recently the unfortunate Galaxy Note 7) and he’s constantly lecturing me on staying up to date with the latest technology. I’m usually woefully behind, at least when it comes to personal gadgets.

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Why Walking Will Improve Your Meeting

Associations Now

Walking is great for brains. It improves creativity, which can be a boon for meetings. Think back to your last meeting. Chances are, you spent much of the time sitting—the default position for most meetings. Next time, try taking a walk. Walking benefits our bodies in a variety of ways, but it turns out it’s also great for our brains. Studies show walking spurs creativity, which can be a boon for meetings.

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The Most Important Role in Strategy Execution… the CEO

.orgCommunity

From : Blog Entry >> Randall's Blog Entry A few years ago our team completed an intense assignment with a mid-sized organization located in the Midwest. Our charge was twofold. In Phase 1 we helped the organization set and communicate a new strategy for the future. As part of this process we conducted a thorough environmental assessment with more than fifty key stakeholders.

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On the Runway: Lessons From New York Fashion Week

Associations Now

What the recently wrapped New York Fashion Week can teach meeting planners about creating experiences, experimenting, and getting the next generation involved. Yeezy Season 4. The Tommy x Gigi Collection. Serena Williams Signature Statement. If you’re familiar with fashion, you know these three collections were on the runway at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), which wrapped up a day or so ago.

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Research Groups Partner to Bring Clinical Trials to Veterans

Associations Now

A new partnership between the Society for Clinical Research Sites and the National Association of Veterans’ Research and Education Foundations will increase veterans’ access to clinical trials. The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) and the National Association of Veterans’ Research and Education Foundations (NAVREF) have teamed up to bring more effective clinical trials and treatments to the veteran population.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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Community Bankers Group: Wells Fargo Scandal Hurts Our Members

Associations Now

The head of the Independent Community Bankers of America says that the recent fraud scandal involving the nation’s second-largest bank could affect his group’s members by giving the public a negative impression and making it harder for small banks to fight regulatory challenges. This month’s controversy surrounding Wells Fargo—the company paid a massive fine after thousands of its employees had been caught fraudulently creating customer accounts to meet quotas—has one associati

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New Trade Group Offers Public-Sector Support on Wireless Issues

Associations Now

The Government Wireless Technology & Communications Association says the public sector generally hasn’t had a dedicated advocate on wireless communication issues. The new group hopes to change that. Getting communications on an even keel in the public sector has never been easy—especially if the need has nothing to do with safety or security.

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Friday Buzz: An Experiment in Hacking Vulnerability

Associations Now

An association tech expert conducts a test to show how dangerous hacking incidents can be. Also: How voices alone can surface unexpected biases. How seriously are you taking security? If your answer is “not very,” you may want to read Joshua Hiller’s piece at Association Success. Hiller, the lead innovation engineer for Aptify, recently conducted an experiment that involved putting a few servers online just to see how long it would take for them to be breached.