Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In an era where technology seamlessly intertwines with every aspect of our lives, it’s time to give your events a major glow-up for maximum attendance and sponsor shoutouts. Let's explore key elements that promise to elevate your event to new heights!

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 29, 2020

They are often accompanied with tactical lessons learned-embrace technology, use content wisely, etc. The descriptions of 2020 are overused: “in these unprecedented times” “we learned to pivot.” But are there larger lessons we can take away from 2020? This blog post explores lessons learned in 2020 with four words.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 16, 2021

It gives you the financial freedom to explore new technology and tools that help you evolve your communications strategy. Non-dues revenue is a driving force for your association. Businesses that advertise and sponsor your communications rely on your association for innovative opportunities to reach their customers.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 23, 2021

In our new whitepaper, we posit that it's not so much the technology part that's holding us back, it's culture, and more specifically, intentional culture change. Digital transformation has been a hot topic for years, yet associations are still struggling to make it happen. Why is that?

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 12, 2021

?Kate Pojeta, Event Garde's Director of Meetings & Technology, is our Gardian of the Month.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

According to the survey, association innovation tends to focus around a few main areas: website and social media; conventions, conferences and seminars; education programs; and membership, technology and marketing (56 percent each).

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Tagoras recently released its much-anticipated 2016 Association Learning + Technology Report , which contains a wealth of information about associations’ efforts to incorporate technology into their educational programs and platforms. Learning Management Systems – A LMS is the second most popular technology platform.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Organizations that successfully compete for talent will exploit technology to achieve a smarter way, build a healthier culture and develop a more resilient workforce.”. However, King said, that’s only possible by leveraging smart technology – technology that customizes individual employee needs and delivers recommendations.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Organizations that successfully compete for talent will exploit technology to achieve a smarter way, build a healthier culture and develop a more resilient workforce.”. However, King said, that’s only possible by leveraging smart technology – technology that customizes individual employee needs and delivers recommendations.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Well, some of you may still be doing those…but technology has revolutionized the meetings industry – on both sides. According to a new Social Tables report , technological advances and social media have changed the way hotel sales teams network with meeting planners. And with the advent of technology comes digital sharing systems.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

This month’s guest blog post is by Amanda Batson, education architect and consultant for ADB Partners, LLC , who will be speaking at ASAE’s Technology Conference and Expo. Use of technology in association education should be based on learning goals and objectives. The Future of Learning and Technology 2020: Preparing for Change.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 7, 2015

Last April, consulting firm Tagoras conducted an informal survey about associations’ use of social technologies for learning products and/or services, and shortly thereafter released a whitepaper on the topic. 1 type of learning product associated with social technologies. Not surprisingly, YouTube ranked No. It’s a natural fit.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

So when I came across “Association Learning + Technology 2014,” a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele , founders of consulting firm Tagoras , imagine my delight! Young or old, technology has redefined the way we learn and work. percent – indicated they use some form of technology-enabled learning.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

According to the survey, association innovation tends to focus around a few main areas: website and social media; conventions, conferences and seminars; education programs; and membership, technology and marketing (56 percent each).

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 6, 2015

In fact, according to the Social Tables report, it seems advanced technology will have the greatest effect on hotels and will be in great demand since Americans own, on average, four digital devices. Consumers are becoming more technologically savvy – and demanding – and hotels are following suit.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Tagoras found there are three standard technologies for virtual events: webinar or webcast tools for presentations; communication tools to allow for real-time conversations among participants; and document and resource sharing of event materials. And about 21 percent indicated they plan to offer such an event in the next 12 months.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 25, 2018

At the same time, social media and technology improvements have presented challenges to meeting planners. Business agree: Perhaps now more than ever, events are important. But the need for education, engagement and networking remains strong.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

All this aside, while millennials crave technology, they still value face-to-face meetings – albeit with a different flare – and understand the importance of networking, according to a new report by Skift and Meetings Mean Business. Enter the rise of hybrid meetings.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Gamification is mostly about psychology, not technology, the authors wrote. Associations Meetings Social Media associations badges blogs Clickipedia customers employees EventMobi Facebook FourSquare games gamification Incentive Research Foundation loyalty mobile technology motivation networking rewards social media technology whitepaper'

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Whether it’s using technology during a session or whether it’s working remotely, professionals expect speedy, affordable Internet connection. The complainant alleged that Marriott employees intentionally “blocked” hotspots by manipulating technology, and as a result, forced conference goers to connect to Marriott’s spotty Internet.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 24, 2015

A MOOC is a social, networked learning experience that blends a subject matter expert (instructor), technology and convenience. That’s according to Web Courseworks , a learning technologies and consulting company. In other words: a hybrid-learning format that appeals to today’s 24-7 learners.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 31, 2015

2 slot, followed by technology. “In Gen Y is ripe with entrepreneurial spirit, independence and technologically-savvy minds. In fact, 70 percent of the organizations reported two to 10 vacancies in their organizations. As for hiring priorities, fundraising and membership tied at No. 1, with marketing and communications taking the No.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

It’s amazing how far technology has come. Technology will specifically shape and challenge the meetings industry by 2030,” according to the German Convention Bureau. And while it’s true that demographic trends may be different in Germany, issues such as technology and knowledge transfer apply globally.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

But, technology actually enables communication. The younger generation is much more comfortable with technology. AA: So we can expect more technology-based communication from the next generation of leaders? AA: So we can expect more technology-based communication from the next generation of leaders?

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

They analyze cyber vulnerabilities looking at one technology, one organization or one nation at a time, paying little attention to how risk might emerge from the interaction of those organizations or technologies. Magazine , National Cyber Security Awareness Month , report , technology , Zurich.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Next year promises to deliver exciting new mobile technology, so when planning digital strategies, associations should consider mobile apps and websites, said Kim Harwood, president of Results at Hand Software. Your association can leverage mobile technology for advocacy, education, member communications and engagement activities.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Filed under: Best Practices , Innovation Tagged: Event Garde , Kim Harwood , Results and Hand Software , technology. Best Practices Innovation Event Garde Kim Harwood Results and Hand Software technology' It’s a hilarious, holiday classic, and I always watch it while wrapping presents.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 30, 2014

And, finally, there’s technology. As technology advances, associations are expected to keep up. As a result, MPI says meetings focusing on practical topics, such as training, sales and education, will see the most growth. I’ve written about it many times, and we can’t escape its influence.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2015

Industry professionals plan to use mobile apps more strategically this year, including location-based technology for session check-ins and networking. Budgets are still a concern, so organizations plan to host more local meetings, compress meetings into shorter times and increase use of technology. “It

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 22, 2014

That said, associations should capitalize on technology, not shy away from it. At the same time, technology provides incredible tools to measure the effectiveness of your association’s lifelong learning opportunities. For example, if an association offers online certification, it can easily incorporate a YouTube video or podcast.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 8, 2022

For day 6 of our 12 days of recipes, we invite you to check out these yummy Mini Cheesecakes shared by Kate Pojeta, Event Garde Director of Meetings & Technology.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 21, 2014

In other words, use technology thoughtfully. Technology is a supplementary tool. Filed under: Associations , Innovation , Meetings Tagged: 2014 , Alexa Stanard , Detroit , event planners , events , Grand Rapids , green , Meetings , Michigan , Michigan Meetings + Events , technology , Traverse City , venues.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 10, 2016

It’s time to make use of innovative technology to enhance face-to-face connections, redefine engagement, keep the conversation alive, inform better content, build more robust social media communities and ultimately demonstrate the ROI of event marketing,” DoubleDutch says. But event apps can help, according to a new e-book by DoubleDutch.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 24, 2014

Have Staff Wear the Latest Technology. It allows us to go to a lot of the exhibitors and industry experts who are part of the trade show and interview them in a casual manner,” Lex Nepomuceno, WRA’s director of communications and technology, told Associations Now. Keep Attendees’ Health in Mind.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 25, 2014

Education is at the core of professional and trade associations, and technology-enabled learning is quickly gaining popularity with membership organizations. Once you’ve launched your first course, continue to roll out additional offerings and utilize features within your LMS to “up sell” members on related courses.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Globalization, digital technology, shifting markets, regulatory change—with so many disruptions in the business environment, it’s no wonder that a slew of associations remade their brands and aimed to broaden their reach in 2013. Rebranding. Out: Aging brands. In: New names, fresh logos.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

According to Disney’s culture statement , following are the core values of Disney’s approach to guest experiences: Innovation – We are committed to a tradition of innovation and technology. How do you and your team: Infuse innovation and technology into the design, development and implementation phases?

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