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MAY 12, 2023

The corporate market is a growing profit center for them—and could be for your association too. They describe several examples of general and specialized membership tiers and discuss factors to consider before moving forward, like your AMS and market research. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Quick hits Five things to do to heat up your content marketing game during the summer lull. Ann Gynn, Content Marketing Institute ) No, you don’t need to learn golf to advance in your career. For dessert, key lime pie bought at the seafood market and made by a local baker, yum. basil and lots of butter. More info/register.

Atlanta 195

Atlanta Price Revenue Denver 195

NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

At NXUnite by Nexus Marketing , we provide a platform where brands and organizations within the mission-driven sector can collaborate, learn, and grow. Interactive Demo Days: We shine the spotlight on other mission-driven companies that provide services and products to nonprofits with demo days.

Software 130

Software Discount Tools Resources 130

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Tune in for an engaging blend of technology insights and personal stories, all aimed at leveraging AI for effective team empowerment.

Certificate 266

Certificate Denver South Carolina Project 266

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MAY 7, 2021

Even after resuming public performances, some theater troupes plan to keep streaming their productions , reports Terry Teachout at the Wall Street Journal. I hope associations see the potential in continuing to offer virtual events. Marketing must-haves. When choosing marketing channels, visualize the curve.

Technology 370

Technology St. Louis Strategy Products 370

Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Anne Lamott If I could teach one marketing lesson. Listen up, my sales and marketing friends. They’re interested in the content, that’s it. 1 CMP credit.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

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MAY 26, 2023

Callum Borchers, Wall Street Journal ) Meet context switching, the number one productivity killer in the workplace, and find out how to overcome it (Danielle Ezell, TechSmith ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

It’s time to assess your technology stack and partners because you can’t afford to continue settling for “good enough” technology , not if you want to take advantage of emerging opportunities and meet the changing needs of your members and market. Tony Rossell, Marketing General, Inc. ). The State of Association Marketing.

Recruiting 329

Recruiting Recruitment Project Technology 329

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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 association event. Check out what James Young at Product Community has to say about building and using a community engagement funnel.

Certificate 281

Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

GrowthZone

MAY 2, 2023

These productivity tools come in association management software (AMS) and help streamline database management, financial administration, event planning, member communications, and more. Association Management Tools to Grow Productivity It’s tough to grow when you’re spending time on the little stuff. Ask around.

Tools 78

Tools Revenue Software FAQ 78

Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2023

Mercury Creative Group explains why you should have an ideal buyer in mind when crafting marketing content. Event marketing. She says it’s time to retire outdated and insider event marketing jargon. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Audience personas. More info/register.

Revenue 205

Revenue Content Chicago Leadership 205

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MAY 14, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Marketing copy. If you’re frequently under pressure to come up with clever and compelling marketing copy, I feel for you. Event safety. During the last one, they introduced their event safety playbook full of tips and resources.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

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JUNE 23, 2023

Marketing benchmarks. Mighty Citizen assessed the marketing maturity of 450 mission-driven organizations. Event apps. You’d think every attendee would use your event app, but that’s not always the case. However, their event experience—and your sponsors’ satisfaction—would improve if they did. Fri 6/23 at 12 p.m.

Metro 195

Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Marketing to Gen Z and millennials. If you’re determined to market more effectively to younger generations, here’s some help. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

Strategy 272

Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

Reid All About it

APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. Membership marketing. MemberSuite reminds us why data-informed content marketing is such a powerful tool for associations.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

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JUNE 16, 2023

Event planning. Is your event planning to-do list still up to snuff? Whether you’re new to the business or have been planning events forever, take a look at the post-pandemic event checklist put together by Impexium. Don’t let your team get consumed by an obsession with productivity.

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

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MARCH 25, 2022

Professional development market potential. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Learn how you can crowd source content from your community for your events.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

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APRIL 28, 2023

WBT Systems explains what’s involved and what associations need to know about using a job analysis to design and market programs. Membership marketing has come a long way since I first started in associations. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Member recruitment. Audience avatar. 1 CAE credit.

DC 205

DC Recruiting Recruitment Washington 205

Associations Now

JANUARY 30, 2014

Rather than stressing and wasting time on the tedious, take a tip from Bruce Lee to become more productive. Lee’s pointers on productivity and more in today’s Lunchtime Links: Unorthodox but effective: Mountains of assignments have befallen you, and success is slipping through your fingers. The easiest way to make something simple?”

Products 40

Products Revenue Content Social Media 40

Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

Data-informed event planning. MemberSuite cautions associations against using pre-pandemic data to plan events. They explain how to use AMS data for planning and marketing events. In a tough hiring market, you need to hold on to the talent you have. Association staff retention. 1 CAE credit.

Revenue 227

Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

MemberClicks

MAY 8, 2024

Instead of paper tickets and programs that get thrown away as soon as your event is done, event apps allow for digital versions of these assets. Event Registration Apps: Reviews & Comparison There are many event registration apps on the market, each with its own set of features and drawbacks.

Software 52

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GrowthZone

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

When you spend a lot of time and money preparing for an in-person event for education, fundraising, networking, or membership building, the last thing you want is an empty room. Our guide, Before, During & After: The How-To Guide to Successful Event Promotions will help you get more out of your event marketing.

Revenue 78

Revenue Survey Event Planning Tips 78

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MAY 15, 2020

Marketing virtual/online education. You can’t market as usual right now, you must market carefully and caringly , says WBT Systems. They provide advice for revisiting your marketing personas and strategies and creating the right type of messaging for this moment. Hosts: Canadian Nonprofit Academy and Go to Market Impact.

Puerto Rico 370

Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2019

WBT Systems asks if associations need to think about providing a more sustainable professional development option to their members and market. Steven MacDonald at SuperOffice provides a guide to GDPR for B2B marketers that includes smart advice even if you don’t have an EU audience. The Invisible Workload of Event Planning.

LMS 221

LMS Software Revenue Cost 221

Reid All About it

MAY 29, 2020

They described it as “a drop-in forum that will bring business events professionals together for authentic connections and topical conversation” in a virtual format. Participants posted their topics on e180’s Topic Market and sent invitations for one-on-one or group Braindates—video chat discussions on the Braindate platform.

San Diego 259

San Diego Strategy North Carolina Conference 259

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JUNE 19, 2020

If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link before Wednesday evening the week before it’s scheduled. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Most companies use their marketing budgets for sponsorships and partnerships. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: ASAE.

Video 221

Video Conference Revenue Industry 221

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JANUARY 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Monday (2/1) is the last day to participate in Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 2021 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Membership survey. 1 CAE credit.

Newsletter 370

Newsletter Education Recruiting Recruitment 370

Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Customer/member service -- although it isn’t the whole job, community managers often help clients with many issues, whether it’s with your product, the community platform or something to do with your organization. This is valuable information for the marketing department.

Social Media 120

Social Media Event Planning Content Tools 120

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Please participate in MGI’s 14 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey , our industry’s most comprehensive and valuable study on membership marketing. Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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APRIL 19, 2019

MemberSuite shares 17 tips for making first-time attendees feel so welcome and comfortable that they’ll return for your next event. Some quick hits before we get to next week’s free webinars: 14 event planning blogs you should follow—they mention this one because of Association Brain Food Weekly. Dee McCurry, Ex Ordo ).

DC 170

DC Washington Chicago LMS 170

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JUNE 9, 2017

I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Tue 6/13 at 1 p.m.* – 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Find out about the latest association growth trends revealed in MGI’s 2017 membership marketing benchmarking survey. Host: Marketing General Incorporated. 1 CAE credit.

DC 150

DC Marketing System Report 150

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Timesaving tips, productivity checklists and useful templates from content marketing articles published in the last couple of years. Jodi Harris, Content Marketing Institute ). Seven predictions about the future of events from Marco Giberti, author of Reinventing Live: The Always-On Future of Events. Quick hits.

Revenue 195

Revenue Technology Conference Education 195

Trade Association CEO Blog

AUGUST 18, 2011

Consider these major responsibilities: Membership Development, Membership Benefits, Membership Administration, Governance, Volunteer Development, Meeting/Event Management, Government Affairs, Market Development, Education, Operations, Communications and Cheerleader. Event Planning Checklist. Event Planning Checklist.

Event Planning 28

Event Planning Newsletter Press Release Michigan 28

Membersuite

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, 69% of associations have seen an increase in member engagement since the pandemic began, according the Association Economic Outlook Report , conducted in the fall of 2020 by Marketing General Inc. No one knows what 2021 will bring but you can plan for a few scenarios. 3: Look Beyond Membership When Marketing.

Survey 106

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MemberClicks

APRIL 29, 2024

Encourage those who may be more timid in your audience with creative ideas like speed networking, a throwback video game center, team events, and more. Upgrade Event Production and Presentation Levels How attendees will feel and be engaged during your event can be greatly influenced by their audible and visual experiences.

Software 52

Software Social Media Survey Technology 52

Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Online learning. But excellent content isn’t enough to gain market share. I bet members interact with your newsletters more regularly than any other product or service, which means your association should thoughtfully plan and design each edition.

Revenue 205

Revenue Certificate Committee Leadership 205

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Trade shows can be an effective event and sales and marketing tool, stimulating networking, innovation, and collaboration. They also give vendors and your organization the opportunity to showcase products and services and meet new audiences and interest. How long does it take to plan a trade show?

Tools 52

Tools How To Software Cost 52