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Association Learning Blogs: Most Popular of 2016

WBT Systems

As we approach the end of June, and with a little inspiration from last week’s blog on Reflective Learning , we thought it was a good time to look back at some of the most popular association learning blogs of the first half of 2016. Apart from our roundup of the predicted 2016 Trends for Association Learning Technology , which is our all-time most popular blog post, the association learning blogs listed below have generated the most interest and conversation on our social media networks:

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Golf Season is Upon Us: Great Day at Kanata Golf and Country Club with CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau

Portage Group

Well, it's June and we all know what that means.golf season is upon us! TPG was pleased to attend the CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau annual golf tournament at the Kanata Golf and Country Club on June 6th and was honoured to be able to host players from the designated event charity, the Learning Disabilities Association - Ottawa - Carleton. Above, you will see Geoff Thacker, TPG Executive Partner - Research and Strategy is having a rough day on the links but still managed a good game.

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No Money, No Mission

Eric Lanke

No money, no mission. It's a common phrase in the world of associations. And it's worth remembering, even though, in my experience, it often isn't. Truth is, the culture of many associations continually drives them to try and do more with less. They get trapped into thinking things can get done on a shoestring. But they can't, at least not the big picture goals most associations set for themselves.

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4 Reasons Why Your Association Needs a Content Marketing Strategy

Vanguard Tech

The science is in: on an average, we are exposed to over 5,000 marketing messages per day. Overwhelmed by sales pitches, offers, and ads, your members are trying to cut through the clutter of life by fast-forwarding TV shows, installing ad-blockers and subscribing to ad-free online platforms. To stand out from the noise, you must create messages that your target audience wants to read.

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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Massachusetts Marine Group Gears Up For Future Boaters

Associations Now

The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association, inspired by an association leader who has seen success with a similar initiative at the local level, recently announced its plan to attract youths to boating. A boating group in Massachusetts won’t let the sport fade away. Concerned about an aging boating population, the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association recently launched the MMTA Youth Boating Task Force, a new division targeting young boaters.

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Open Music Initiative Hopes to Solve the Music Industry’s Money Problems

Associations Now

The Berklee College of Music in Boston is taking the lead with a new group that aims to fix the complexities around artist payments in the age of music streaming. The effort already has a number of major players on board—both from the music industry and the tech space, along with academia. The slow drumbeat toward the use of YouTube and Spotify as our primary ways of accessing music online has been hard to miss, but for many artists, the corresponding melody has been absent.

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Copycat Cookie-Cutter Conference Or Unique Event

Velvet Chainsaw

You are unique. And the conference and events you plan can be unique too. As a one-of-a-kind meeting professional, you are called to create one-of-a-kind conferences. You have an infinite amount of possibilities to create something new. Something different. Something unique. Thanks to Will Mancini for continually challenging me to think and be different.

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The Strategy Behind a Building Plan

Associations Now

The DC Bar’s new headquarters is a product of thinking ahead about members, their industry, and finances. Earlier this month the District of Columbia Bar broke ground on a new headquarters building. The $70 million price tag is steep—all the more reason for there to be a smart strategy behind it. Indeed, one of the things that interests me about the decision to build is that it’s a physical manifestation of a lot of the best practices of environmental scanning and thinking about the future

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What's New: Issu

.orgCommunity

From : Blog Entry >> Jessica's Blog Entry Ever wish you could quickly and creatively share an inspirational or funny quote? You can. Introducing WordSwag—a mobile application designed for both iOS & Android devices for creating personalized quotes to share among co-workers and friends. Similar to the PicLab application mentioned in the May 16 blog, “ Social Media Techniques- Part 3: Design & Dash ,” WordSwag allows you to quickly create masterpieces with just a tap of the finger.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report

2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more

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Monday Buzz: The Event Startup That’s Locking Up Smartphones

Associations Now

The company Yondr has built a business around the concept of locking concert attendees’ smartphones in sock-size bags. Really. Also: The importance of evening events. A lot of conferences thrive on the undercurrent of information that smartphones help drive. But what if you have a special event, or a portion of a session, where you’d like people to stop looking at their phones?

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New Article Posted – It’s time for your association to create a data records manager position

Effective Database

Several years ago, I suggested to a client of mine that they needed to add a new position to their staff, a position I called the data records manager. What I meant by this was someone responsible for making sure all the data within the organization was being managed appropriately. Interestingly, since that time, the for-profit arena has seen the rise of a position called Chief Data Officer (CDO).

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Intern Rides Association’s Mission Across the U.S.

Associations Now

When a small idea ballooned into cross-country travel, this college student got to take a summer backpacking trip—a Summer By Rail, to be specific—while furthering an association’s mission. How far can a girl and her bike get without a car? National Association of Railroad Passengers Intern Elena Studier will tell you it’s at least 10,000 miles. As a completion to her year-long internship with NARP, Studier traveled 10,000 miles across the U.S. by train on a 45-day Amtrak pass, visiting with may

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Pro-Cuba Trade Group Finds Support in Texas

Associations Now

Engage Cuba, which is looking to build congressional consensus for a broader trade policy, has found a groundswell of support among business leaders, universities, and trade groups in Texas. The United States’ fledgling efforts to bring Cuban trade back to life are getting rolling, thanks in no small part to Texas. The nonprofit group Engage Cuba, which is attempting to lay the groundwork for trade as the diplomatic relationship between Cuba and the U.S. thaws, last week revealed that more

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Measuring the ROI of Enterprise Learning for Customers, Partners, and Professionals

Prove the ROI of Learning Struggling to measure the business impact of learning initiatives? Try our three-pillar approach to show the true value of learning, backed by stories from real businesses like yours. Make 2024 the year of ROI!

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Auto Dealers Group Green Lights Accelerated Education Program

Associations Now

The National Automobile Dealers Association is rolling out a new education program aimed at identifying emerging leaders while also encouraging immediate change. The National Automobile Dealers Association is beefing up its professional development offerings by launching an accelerated educational program for emerging leaders. Known as NADA Academy Plus, the program will give accepted students six weeks of courses over a year in a variety of fields, including sales, leadership, and financial man