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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. If you’re tempted to not host a virtual conference in the coming year, consider the questions they pose before making a final decision. Going Virtual: What We’ve Learned Supporting 2000+ Virtual Events in 6 Months.

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JULY 31, 2020

Virtual certified. They became “ virtual certified.” Planning virtual conferences. Lisa Block at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting suggests a list of questions to consider—about business model, meaningful engagement and content development—when planning a virtual conference. Virtual event sponsorships. Virtual event tips.

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APRIL 19, 2024

I loved it when local membership directors got together at our state association meetings. Whether you are producing educational events online once a week, once a month, or holding multiple day virtual conferences, you will walk away with tips and ideas to make your job easier and “wow” your audience as well as your presenters.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 30, 2020

WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. Virtual attendee “engagement.” Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings describes the promises by virtual conference hosts of attendee engagement as a “bait and switch.” Virtual exhibitors.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

Also, virtual events are off the agenda. She offers advice on getting a team together to develop and regularly review the model, and what to cover during team meetings. What AI Means for Meeting Planners AI is a game-changing technology—but how can it change your game in particular? We meet on the first Friday of each month.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

OCTOBER 13, 2023

To keep pace and meet homeowner expectations, community association management companies are adopting digital platforms to manage communications, documents and financial transactions.  Digital platforms provide a convenient avenue for addressing homeowner concerns, disseminating information and collecting feedback.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

In response to the pandemic, many associations hosted new virtual events, took down their members-only content paywall, and reduced fees for virtual conferences and education—changes that affect their membership value proposition. You’d think virtual events would be #1 on every “top posts of 2020” list. Craving for community.

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MARCH 12, 2021

Learn how to produce a high quality live-stream on a budget, how to scale it up for larger organizations and what to know going into planning a virtual event so you are more knowledgeable if/when selecting a video production partner. Meetings of Membership Minds. How to Make an Impact with a Virtual Volunteer Program.

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APRIL 2, 2021

Think Portugal meets Louisiana. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. You’ll actually get to meet 4-8 of your colleagues while learning easy and effective tips to improve your own events. More info/register. Host: Fridays@4.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Virtual networking incubator. Together, with your cohort, you will solve the virtual event networking problem while participating firsthand in a variety of virtual networking experiences. Virtual volunteer fatigue. They share ten strategies for motivating members to volunteer and mentally show up for meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Virtual conference communications survey. The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference communications. Virtual conference experience. JT Long, Smart Meetings ).

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MAY 8, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter virtual events. Chapters have always had the face-to-face advantage but now even they must get on the virtual bandwagon. Engaging virtual events. Virtual conference networking. Five tips to successful video meetings.

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JUNE 26, 2020

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. Virtual conference advice. Virtual conference success story.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual conference FOMO.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. Meetings of Membership Minds. 2021 Meetings & Events Trends. While 2020 was the year to learn virtual, 2021 is the year to master virtual. Business Relationship Best Practices for Meeting Planners and Suppliers.

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APRIL 30, 2021

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Presenters: Lowell Aplebaum, CPF, FASAE, CAE, Professional Facilitator CEO & Strategy Catalyst, Vista Cova, LLC. Learn how to put it all together virtually or live. More info/register.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Research shows : “when meetings are virtual, we’re not overwhelmed—we’re understimulated. The solution: “fewer, shorter, more interactive online meetings.” These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. It’s boreout.”

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Symposium Replay demonstrated that there wasn’t an appetite for much more than that virtually. Some attendees like live events, but sorting out the timing of virtual and in-person events can be tricky. The number of virtual-conference options can be overwhelming; ones that work need to be accessible, engaging, and valuable.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Virtual events. One virtual conference pretty much looks like another—”talking heads on a screen, chat boxes on the side and maybe some Zoom breakout rooms.” MemberSuite suggests four ways to add a real life feeling to your virtual events. Virtual event sponsorship. Host: Better Meetings. Looking for a job?

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MAY 15, 2020

Marketing virtual/online education. Virtual event sponsors and exhibitors. Virtual conference success story. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now. Virtual conference of the week. Virtual conference of the week. Impexium ).

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JULY 17, 2020

What does an uncertain future hold for association event planners and association meetings? Meetings Today talked to event planners about revenue diversification, in-person vs. virtual attendee engagement, and managing your mindset. An optimistic virtual future. Virtual event sponsorship example. Good question.

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APRIL 12, 2024

Staff meetings. When Zoom meetings became a thing, I saw lots of posts describing best practices for online meetings. But if your office is backsliding into bad meeting habits, then you’ll want to share this post from Nir Eyal. Midweek Meetup (Columbia MD) Join us for a casual meet-up of association pros.

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JUNE 23, 2023

. – ASAE Component Relations and Volunteer Management (CRVM) Book Club The Q2 CRVM Book Club selection is The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker. Host: ASAE Component Relations and Volunteer Management Council Facilitators: Elisa Pratt and Brian Calvary Tue 6/27 at 3 p.m. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 27, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The Virtual Conferences Survey from Tagoras comes at an opportune time since virtual events are on everyone’s mind. Billhighway explains how to help chapter leaders with virtual governance and volunteering. Money goes further than cans.

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Beth Kanter

MAY 26, 2015

I also wanted to experiment with translating some facilitation techniques I use for face-to-face meetings (like sticky note facilitation ) to virtual meetings. Designing A Participatory Hook for a Virtual Meeting. A meeting hook does the same thing. Design must comes first.

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Achurch

JULY 20, 2020

The pivot to virtual meetings is not a 1:1 exchange. If you were thinking of replacing some part of or make changes to your old meeting, now is an opportune time to make that transition. Approach your meeting/conference changes not as what you “have to do,” but as opportunities waiting to be realized.

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MARCH 26, 2021

Billhighway went to an expert (Aaron Wolowiec, CAE, CMP) to get advice on how CRPs can support chapters with virtual and in-person event decisions and design. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Ack, I’ve been there. More info/register.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

While plenty of people dread icebreakers, you can use these tech-supported strategies to make your meeting icebreakers more fun and less awkward, helping them live up to their promise. Icebreakers can be the spark that makes a meeting thrive—or the lead balloon that everyone dreads. for example—that can get the discussion started.

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MAY 29, 2020

Virtual event ebook. Ellipsis Partners and Achurch Consulting have been burning the midnight oil on a virtual events ebook that’s definitely worth checking out. It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. Virtual learning strategies. Virtual networking.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Professionals for Association Revenue talked to Michelle Brien of Matchbox about the difference between virtual events and digital initiatives. We meet periodically to share friendship, support, and ideas in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Digital initiatives. GLAM is not affiliated with or sponsored by any other group or association.

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Associations Now

APRIL 22, 2020

How to decide who speaks—and who goes next—during virtual meetings. Meetings are most productive when everyone has the appropriate amount of time to speak. Virtual meetings are no different, but the digital setting means hosts need a different approach to managing the conversation. Just don’t forget mobile users.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. Host: Fridays@4 Facilitator: Shelly Trent, CAE, Fridays@4 President Tue 1/23 at 11 a.m. – This month’s topic is: conducting a tech inventory: do the pieces fit? More info/register.

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Membersuite

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Associations that relied too heavily on one revenue source, like the annual meeting or membership dues, had a tough time. Without readily available funds to invest in new programs, they couldn’t meet new member needs. Your association can meet this need in several ways. Virtual meetups. Professional development.

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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. 4 ways to raise the bar on virtual events in 2021. Strategic reset. Quick hits.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Achurch Consulting shares advice for all you new guys/gals on the job, including suggestions for rethinking your virtual background, taking advantage of existing opportunities, scheduling meetups and paying attention to personality clues. Virtual conference networking. Speakeasy Virtual Networking. More info/register.

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JULY 23, 2021

They suggest tactics for establishing boundaries, such as shut-down rituals, and protocol for meetings and communications. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Presenter: Viktor Strömberg, Co-Founder and COO of Lansera Virtual Events.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. .* – Conversations with Champions Each conversation features an AWTC leader or AWTC Award winner, followed by breakout rooms with changing topics (selected by our featured guest). 1 CMP credit.

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