Fri.Jan 29, 2016

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January Update: Getting Started with 2016

Wild Apricot

Can you believe that January is already over? January was a big month for us. We’ve confirmed a lot of our strategies to improve our software experience and already started acting on them.

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Association Brain Food: Week of February 1, 2016

Reid All About it

The strong will survive, the smart will thrive. Even busy professionals must set time aside for reading, listening, and learning. Schedule it. Maybe 20 minutes a day, maybe an hour or two a week. You won’t evolve, and your organization won’t evolve, unless you’re regularly feeding your brain with new knowledge and ideas. One of the ways I’m contributing to the Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC), as a member of its professional development committee, is by com

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January Update: 1 month down already?

Wild Apricot

Can you believe that January is already over? January was a big month for us. We’ve confirmed a lot of our strategies to improve our software experience and already started acting on them.

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What #Eventprofs Say About the Meeting-Planning Process

Associations Now

A new study by Bizzabo reveals how meeting planners market their events, use technology in their meetings, and measure event success—as well as their biggest pain points. Have you ever been in a meeting with someone who is so hard to read that you wish you could jump inside her head and see exactly what she’s thinking and why’s she’s thinking it? Well, good news, if the person you were trying to suss out happens to be a meeting planner.

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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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How to Pick Forward Thinking Conference Topics

Velvet Chainsaw

Forecasting! The mere word may cause fear, apprehension and the thought “I don’t know how to do that! Much less how to apply forecasting to picking future-focused conference and education topics for my customers.”. Don’t worry you’re not alone. More Than Predictions. Forecasting is more than predicting or foretelling the future. And if you’re under the impression that forecasting is something only strategists, governments and scientists know how to do, you’re going to be pleasantly surprised.

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DoGoodData Conference 2016: Early Bird Registration Ends 1/31

Beth Kanter

Do you believe data can help make the world a better place? Are you wondering how your organization can more effectively harness and gain value from your data? Are you constantly thinking about how to gain the information you need to improve your program? Then Do Good Data conference on April 27-29 is for you! It is a great place to connect with nearly 1,000 of your peers and learn from them.

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Fraternal Order of Police Website Hack Highlights Anti-Police Sentiment

Associations Now

The attack, targeting the online assets and private files of the major police group, appears to have been driven by a wave of negative sentiment toward law enforcement. The group says that the FBI is involved in the recovery efforts. “I believe the police should have corruption exposed as all other places should also have wrongdoing exposed when they are in a public office.

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Friday Buzz: Can You Talk Politics With Coworkers?

Associations Now

The schools of thought when it comes to political talk in the office. Also: Keep your meetings effective, even if they’re short. Here’s a topic that might raise concerns for the average office staffer: We’re knee deep in election season. As a result, you’re probably going to run into a conversation or three at the office related to some sort of political issue.

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Advocacy Groups (and Their Shirts) Speak Up Ahead of Iowa Caucuses

Associations Now

Groups from around the advocacy space—including associations—have been working the grassroots to draw attention to their issues ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Here are some of the groups that stayed busy during the primary season. In the run-up to the Iowa presidential caucus, which takes place February 1, it’s been hard to miss the single-issue advocacy groups showing up at the many presidential campaign events in the state.

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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.