WBT Systems

JUNE 28, 2016

How to ensure School’s NOT Out for Summer. Those dreaded words from years ago….summer school. The mere mention of them sent chills through students that were just getting by. No vacation, no trips to the beach with friends, just you and the almost as miserable teacher. The last thing you wanted to do on the summertime was more learning! However, the summertime is a great time to evaluate your current learning management system and the training courses your organization offers.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

Carla Kalogeridis. Q & A with Carla Kalogeridis , president, Arion Media Services. Follow her on Twitter at @CarlaKalo. Q: Learn: Let’s say you’re studying for a big exam. Are you a crammer, or do you like to plan ahead? A: I plan ahead to cram. Q: Network: How do you help a wallflower, who’s not comfortable networking at a professional event, loosen up?

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Associations Now

JUNE 28, 2016

New research by Gartner indicates that IT departments are embracing the cloud after years of attempting to ignore it. Also: Don’t let experience stop you from learning something new. With all the talk of “shadow IT” and Dropbox bans over the years, the undercurrent driving much of it has been an inherent skepticism of cloud computing in corporate environments.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

Carla Kalogeridis. Q & A with Carla Kalogeridis , president, Arion Media Services. Follow her on Twitter at @CarlaKalo. Q: Learn: Let’s say you’re studying for a big exam. Are you a crammer, or do you like to plan ahead? A: I plan ahead to cram. Q: Network: How do you help a wallflower, who’s not comfortable networking at a professional event, loosen up?

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Smooth The Path

JUNE 28, 2016

Industry and professional environments are changing at an increasingly rapid pace. Specialized technology, regulations and competition are upsetting the status quo in many industries and professions. More broadly the internet and trends from Fortune 500 companies are changing consumer expectations which in turn changes member expectations. The landscape and data available are making for much more frequent and much more complex business analysis.

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Associations Now

JUNE 28, 2016

Using facial appearance as a key signifier, a new University of Toronto study suggests nonprofit execs need a soft-edged approach to succeed—pretty much the opposite of the “shark” characterization of traditional for-profit business executives. If your nonprofit’s executive director has a Shark Tank -style demeanor, you might be doing it wrong.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

Tom Morrison, CEO, MTI Management. With the ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo quickly approaching Aug. 13-16, we wanted to share more advice from conference goers to help you capitalize on your experience. This month’s guest blog post is from Tom Morrison, CEO of MTI Management. Do you have tips to share? Contact Kristen Parker at Kristen@eventgarde.com.

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Associations Now

JUNE 28, 2016

In a briefing paper for the Council on Contemporary Families, researchers found a big “happiness gap” between working parents in the U.S. and their childless counterparts—a gap that is smaller, nonexistent, or even reversed in other countries that offer more family-friendly social policies. The 1996 rom-com flick, One Fine Day, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and George Clooney, showcased the predicament of working parents.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 28, 2016

This is the first in a series of posts on the findings of reports published by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) based on research recently conducted on attendee retention strategies. It’s likely that the Brexit vote last week is on my mind and that’s why the Spice Girls’ tune, “Wannabe,” popped into my head as I wrote: “Yo, I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want.”.

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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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Associations Now

JUNE 28, 2016

For anyone looking for state-specific marijuana policy or market estimates, the National Cannabis Industry Association’s interactive map will be a helpful resource. A new interactive policy map from the National Cannabis Industry Association will make it easier to find up-to-date information on marijuana laws and regulations across the 50 states.

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Membersuite

JUNE 28, 2016

Lapsed members are a centralized component of the member lifecycle. Every association deals with this conundrum - it’s simply inevitable. How does your association go about this issue? For many, they strive to “recapture” these members. Newsflash: These are people - not animals. It’s critical for association professionals to change their viewpoint on this.

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Associations Now

JUNE 28, 2016

The Music Business Association offers its members deep-dive consumer analytics way beyond what can be found on any Billboard chart. What is it? In case you’ve read anything about the music industry lately , you might know that selling a hit song to the broader public is a lot different than it was before Napster came along, let alone Spotify. Which is why the Music Business Association (Music Biz) has started to offer its members access to consumer-insights data that breaks down how people

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Beth Kanter

JUNE 28, 2016

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” I was lucky enough to collaborate with Janet McIntyre , a nonprofit leadership coach and Jeffrey Golde , Adjunct Professor of Management: Columbia Business School, along with Abe Flores from AFTA.

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Associations Now

JUNE 28, 2016

Trying to design effectively for your users? You can’t keep blowing up bridges to create a new path. Here’s why iterative design is a philosophy for your association to follow, no matter the platform. When done correctly, great design can be an important differentiator. I was reminded of this recently when I stumbled upon an article in Current highlighting the reason NPR programming has such a distinctive sound—less bassy and much clearer than many other news programs.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 28, 2016

Community will help your customer relationships -- they’ll feel more connected to you and to other people who use your product. But will community help your entire organization? You bet. When your organization fully embraces an online community, bringing every single customer into the fray, the beneficial effects of community trickle down into ever aspect of the organization.

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Associations Now

JUNE 28, 2016

A New Partnership In recent months, the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association has been working to expand its reach. Last month, the group teamed with the European Travel Commission on a partnership aimed at making sure all travelers to the continent feel welcome—no matter who they are or where they go. “Europe is a welcoming destination that embraces diversity, and ETC is working closely with its member [national tourist offices] to ensure that the European values of equality and tole

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Beekeeper Group

JUNE 28, 2016

We all know how easy it can be to get distracted these days, especially online. Current trends in web design are all about cutting down on unnecessary elements and making your message shine. This is a perfect strategy when thinking about creating a successful advocacy campaign website. You’ll notice that the trends outlined below are all driven at least in part by the massive increase of mobile devices.

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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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