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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Intellidata ) Dr. Vinay Prasad speculates about the reasons his keynote at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy’s annual meeting was canceled. Learn how to solve virtual and hybrid’s #1 problem, create highly engaging virtual and hybrid meetings, and meet and exceed your conference goals. More info/register.

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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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MARCH 19, 2021

Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. The Science of Meetings & Events Series: Experience Design for Emotional Wellbeing. 1 CMP credit.

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MAY 21, 2021

They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Roger Craver at The Agitator/DonorVoice says we also need to harness the immense power of knowing what we don’t know so we don’t keep repeating so-called best practices that turn programs “into the equivalent of a nearly petrified forest.”.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Jason Cohen , senior manager, member services at ISPOR – The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research, invites your participation in a survey on membership campaign practices. Maybe you received an engagement box from a virtual event you attended. Virtual watercooler. Learn from one of the best.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. This monthly networking is designed to highlight you, our members, and assist you with live idea generation and best practice sharing. Meetings of Membership Minds. 2021 Meetings & Events Trends. Host: Event Manager Blog.

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MAY 14, 2021

Five takeaways from the Digital Networking Incubator designed by Amanda Kaiser and Matchbox Virtual Media. Learn how to identify good information, develop practices to gather great information moving forward, and leverage information for better member engagement and retention. Meetings of Membership Minds. Quick hits.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Learn about best practices and key pitfalls of influencer management at scale and how your brand can optimize management of your influencer program. Bring your lunch (BYOL) and enjoy great conversations and get to know someone new or meet up with someone you know. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

He takes a data-oriented approach to planning, measuring, and improving retention practices. Research shows : “when meetings are virtual, we’re not overwhelmed—we’re understimulated. The solution: “fewer, shorter, more interactive online meetings.” Zoom fatigue. It’s boreout.” Cardiac measures show drowsiness, not stress.”

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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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JUNE 25, 2021

Since everyone went virtual over the past year, the competition has heated up in the online learning marketplace. Virtual expo. Most of the people I know who exhibited at virtual conferences this past year were not pleased with the results. Virtual conference pricing. Online learning. Exhibitors. More info/register.

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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. A few CEOs whom I admire practice these habits so I plan to make room in my schedule to take the course. Virtual volunteer fatigue.

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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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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 17, 2020

Design thinking is completely doable when you get it explained to you like WBT Systems does in their post, Design Thinking for Associations: Let’s Take It from Conceptual to Practical. What does an uncertain future hold for association event planners and association meetings? An optimistic virtual future. Good question.

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APRIL 16, 2021

Ernie Smith at Associations Now shares advice from Jeff Cobb (Leading Learning) on rethinking your association’s education model to meet member expectations and organizational needs. Virtual event engagement. The Virtual Events Institute asked several experts for tips on virtual event engagement. Fri 4/16 at 12 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It also assesses 76 challenges across nine association strategy domains, including membership, meetings, advocacy and education. Virtual job fairs. If you’re seeing lots of movement in your industry—members losing jobs, employers hiring for new positions—consider hosting a virtual job fair. Virtual exhibitors/sponsors.

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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. EST – Everything You Need to Know About Live-Streaming. 1 CMP credit.

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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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JUNE 19, 2020

Virtual event benefits. Fíonta suggests looking at your cancelled events as opportunities to design new experiences for attendees, sponsors and exhibitors—now you can have virtual events that generate both revenue and engagement. Virtual conference of the week. How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience).

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting applies the principles of product management to virtual/hybrid conferences and comes up with several ideas for repackaging and rebroadcasting session content that will deliver member value and/or new revenue. NYSAE’s Third Technology Showcase: Virtual Event Platforms. Conference content.

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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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JUNE 23, 2023

– Exam Development Session-III* Learn how to design and administer exams that are valid and reliable while incorporating best practices in assessment design. Events + Community Best Practice The Covid-19 pandemic changed events forever. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. 1 CAE credit.

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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Virtual conference networking. Speakeasy Virtual Networking.

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AUGUST 28, 2020

. – How to Go Virtual (While Still Creating an Engaging Experience). Find out how to design for virtual-first experiences, satisfy the desire to network, and keep your members engaged. Host: Matchbox Virtual Media. Arianna Rehak, CEO & Co-Founder, Matchbox Virtual Media. Host: Smart Meetings. Presenters: Ann H.

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MARCH 3, 2020

Whether a virtual conference is driven by the current virus COVID-19 virus, financial considerations, member outreach, or beneficial global dialogue, the fundamental process for planning and implementation remains the same. These five success factors outline important steps to creating a successful virtual conference.

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MAY 12, 2023

I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. Virtual for in-person attendees. Arianna Rehak at Matchbox Virtual Media encourages you to design engaging virtual experiences that strengthen your in-person events. Learning business.

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JULY 10, 2020

The best person to complete the study is the person who oversees the IT function for your association—if that’s not you, please share the link. Virtual conferences and events held in March and April were at an advantage—attendees weren’t yet in full-on Zoom fatigue. Chapters in the virtual era. Virtual conference success.

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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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JULY 24, 2020

Memorable virtual gatherings. Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , MemberSuite describes the seven essential elements for creating a memorable virtual conference instead of the typical series of webinars with accompanying chat box. Virtual board meetings. Virtual event challenges. Virtual event data.

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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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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. I just had the best leftovers for lunch thanks to our highlight of the week: eggplant parmesan. Online learner engagement. Managing remote teams. 1 CMP credit.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Noah Smith ) What’s the best time to eat dinner? These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. Your sleep and work quality/productivity depend on the right answer. More info/register. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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JUNE 2, 2023

Starkweather Association Services’ shares best practices for change readiness that will help you understand and minimize the complications people bring to technology or any other change project. Hear their first-hand experiences, practical insights, and lessons learned. Change readiness. Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m. CAE credit. .

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JANUARY 7, 2022

You won’t be surprised by this prediction from Forrester about emerging employee experience (EX) challenges : one-third of organizations will fail at “work anywhere” because leaders will allow hybrid work but still design meetings, roles, and opportunities around face-to-face interactions. Should this meeting be an email?

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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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AUGUST 25, 2023

Matchbox Virtual Media asks for your participation in a survey that explores how the use of online experiences by associations for membership engagement, education, revenue growth, and other purposes has evolved in recent times. Leadership & Learning: The Best Leaders Ask the Best Questions: Because Who Needs All the Answers Anyway?

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