SBI

APRIL 24, 2024

Whether you’re organizing a large-scale industry conference or a smaller professional gathering, integrating DEI principles into your planning process is not just a good business practice but also a strategic one for fostering innovation and collaboration. Contact us to learn more about our conference and event planning services.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. New job advice.

Certificate 281

Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The event planning industry is one of immense creativity, innovation, and personal touches. In the modern era, where experiences reign supreme, it’s essential to craft events that resonate deeply with attendees, leaving them with memories they’ll cherish forever.

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NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

We act as a hub for the nonprofit community by providing the following: Engaging Panels: Audience members can immerse themselves in thought-provoking panel discussions led by industry experts and influencers. These digital events share insightful perspectives on pressing issues, innovative solutions, and emerging trends.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. More info/register.

Tools 272

Tools Strategy Revenue Technology 272

Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

State of the association industry. Participants will brainstorm the biggest challenges that associations face today and then team up to create a pitch for an AI-fueled solution to one of those challenges. Creativity in the Time of AI Learn techniques to inspire your teams’ creativity. More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

Reid All About it

JUNE 26, 2020

Conference and education teams. As some associations canceled in-person conferences and made the switch to virtual, two association teams found themselves owning different elements of the experience—the meetings team handled the content while the education team managed the platform. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

Montana 370

Montana Conference Content Education 370

ISAE

JANUARY 31, 2024

Auction Planning: 5 Steps to Master Event Preparation You’re likely familiar with the planning chaos before a fundraising event like an auction: your team is scrambling to polish off details, items seem to be missing, and you’re in the midst of trying last-minute strategies to drive more registrations.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

Achurch Consulting explains how the CliftonStrengths assessment is a game-changer for teams , especially hybrid and remote teams. Hear experts in the event and sustainability industries share their experiences and insights on how event professionals can plan for better events in 2023. 1 CAE credit.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2023

Meagan Loyst, founder of Gen Z VCs—“a global collective of 22,000+ Gen Z VCs, founders, angel investors, operators and aspiring VCs,” so, yeah, cred—writes about the amazing success of paid membership communities with Gen Z audiences in nearly every industry. Virtual Panel Discussion: What’s (Really) on the Event Horizon? to 3:30 p.m.

Education 195

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 30, 2018

A membership director also helps with event planning and updating the website, for instance. The downside is that your team probably can’t do everything they want to. Event Planning. Associations frequently rely on their annual conference or chapter events to increase participation and bring in revenue.

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MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Which websites and social media sites are they using to promote their event? Assemble your team Singlehandedly planning a conference is nearly impossible, so you will be putting together groups of people who can help make your event unforgettable. Even internal events need to be promoted. Physical planning.

Conference 52

Conference Event Planning Social Media Cost 52

Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

According to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), the business-to-business exhibition industry is still in recovery mode. In addition to negotiating and locking in pricing, some of the tactics to consider are: Decreasing the event length by a couple hours or half-day. Event innovation often takes a back seat.

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Revenue Cost Innovation Price 106

Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Your team members are likely using it in an experimental way. They’re trying it out for personal uses like planning vacations or menus. There are massive benefits to using AI, but a policy that shapes how your team uses it is an important starting point. We’d also recommend that this team be a cross-functional one.

Strategy 169

Strategy Learning Management System Team LMS 169

Reid All About it

APRIL 28, 2023

Ideas and Inspiration for Healthier Meetings Hear hands-on advice and real-life examples from expert industry panelists of how groups have integrated wellness activities and experiences into their meetings and incentive programs and what’s possible on Florida’s Paradise Coast (Naples, Marco Island, Everglades). 1 CMP credit. 1 CMP credit.

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DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

Ngage Management

MARCH 15, 2024

Associations serve a vital role in various industries, providing networking opportunities, professional development, advocacy, and much more to their members. These experts bring a wealth of knowledge in event planning, membership recruitment, financial management, marketing, and governance.

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Association Management Guidelines Cost Resources 52

Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

However, it’s important that you understand the parameters of their services, whether they’d be a valuable addition to your team, and how to find the ideal partner for you. This guide will help you decide whether partnering with a consultant is the right move for your association and how to choose the right team member when doing so.

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Associations Now

MAY 31, 2016

Learn how to hire a top-notch team to pull off memorable events. Associations reach for the stars in planning events, and they need to do the same when building the teams behind them. First off is recruiting qualified people for your team. Once you’ve assembled your team members, you need to train them.

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Team Recruiting Recruitment Event Planning 40

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

I’d bet every industry has seen a growing number of podcasts like ours has, maybe even the industry your association serves. Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Team dynamics. Don’t let your team get consumed by an obsession with productivity. 1 CAE credit.

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

In today’s environment, hot-button issues threaten to anger, divide or frustrate portions of your members, regardless of whether those issues are relevant to your industry. Host: Meetings Today Speaker: Lain Hensley, founder, Odyssey Teams Inc. Join us to discuss when to act and how to navigate your response. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2023

Images Our last post, Key Vendor Service-Level Expectations , explored how the events industry is managing through a significant loss of experienced talent. In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success. Photo Credit: Zuko.io

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Project Event Planning Tips Team 105

Reid All About it

MAY 19, 2023

For many years, association technology teams have been talking about move to the cloud. Navigating the Complex World of Event Technology: Strategies for Choosing the Right Tech for Your Event Needs Explore the best practices and strategies for selecting the right event tech for your specific event needs. .

Strategy 195

Strategy Content Leadership Email Marketing 195

Reid All About it

JANUARY 29, 2021

You must check out this treasure trove of ideas from Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings— 51 best practices for engaging webinar and online educational event attendees. Managing remote teams. WBT Systems suggests associations offer training in these seven skills for managing remote teams. Fractional CIOs. 1 CMP credit. CAE credits.

Newsletter 370

Newsletter Education Recruiting Recruitment 370

Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

Teri Carden—the mastermind behind AMS Fest before selling it to Association Trends—and her team are known for creating enjoyable educational experiences. AI and event planning. Michelle Bruno at DAHLIA+ Agency gathers advice from several event and association consultants on how AI can help event planners.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

Associations Now

MARCH 21, 2014

In fact, I’ve referenced bands and concerts and the general music industry in at least one or two (all right, maybe three ) of my previous posts. I think there’s a ton the meetings industry can learn from what happens at a really great concert. (OK, for the sake of full disclosure, maybe more than a bit.) Share your thoughts below.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? AI for Event Planners: Leverage the Power or Proceed with Caution? Learn how AI can be a game-changer in transforming your event-planning process.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

NXUnite

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are used to wearing many hats while working for their organization—from serving as event planners to social media managers to volunteer coordinators. At times, however, nonprofit team members will encounter projects and tasks that they don’t have prior experience in handling. What do they do then? Varying depth.

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Resources Education Cost Conference 130

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

*All events are at Eastern Daylight Time and online unless otherwise noted. Member engagement scoring has been a member-industry priority for more than a decade, yet many associations still believe scoring can and should be delivering more meaningful insights into both current and potential members. Fri 10/29 at 12 p.m. 1 CMP credit.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2023

WBT Systems goes over some ChatGPT basics, brings up some concerns—like why you shouldn’t rely upon it to do all your work, and explains how association professionals, including education teams, are using ChatGPT to save time and jump-start the creative process. Event apps. Our AI future. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Metro 195

Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

Virtual

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

This might mean planning conferences and member meetings. Virtual’s event planning team plans numerous of Board of Directors and association working group meetings every year. We run events in 35 countries for participants including the U.S. Every event is different.

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Committee Team Technology 100

Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi suggests how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. Data-informed event planning. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

Event safety. The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. During the last one, they introduced their event safety playbook full of tips and resources. . ExpoChat is a Twitter-based conversation on topics related to the trade show industry.

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St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Reid All About it

AUGUST 11, 2023

I’ve always been an advocate of well-designed, interactive virtual events because many people don’t have the time or money to attend in-person events. On the expo floor, at industry partner parties, and in restaurants, what a joy it was to be amidst my community. Host: Black In Events Network Thu 8/17 at 12:30 p.m.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 9, 2021

Event Farm is hosting a series of virtual events on pandemic compliance and safety at in-person events. The first session addressed six event safety factors to consider from the public health and event planning perspectives. Connect and network with other event pros through 1:1 matchmaking.

San Diego 370

San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370

Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

Host: Blue Sky eLearn Speakers: Ronnie Dudek, Director of Streaming & Production Services; Jesse Pitzler, Senior Virtual Events Producer; and Robbie Shedd, Director of Live Events, Blue Sky eLearn Fri 6/2 at 4 p.m. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. . CAE credit. More info/register. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

MemberClicks

APRIL 29, 2024

This includes their experience level in the industry, what they are looking for at the event, and what their expectations are. Schedule Entertainment and Fun Events Education and networking are an important part of any event, but don’t forget to keep attendees entertained and involved.

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