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Three Challenges – Three Opportunities

Spark Consulting

Per Marketing General’s annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , the Q4 2007 economic crash didn’t fully show up in association metrics until 2009. This impacts association meetings, which in turn impacts everything most associations do because the conference often provides 30-50% of annual revenue.

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Associations Are Communities

Spark Consulting

What about our revenue!” I do get it – many associations derive 30-50% of their annual revenue from their conference or trade show, and – at least at that time – hotels and convention centers were being utterly intransigent about negotiating. ” WHAT ABOUT YOUR ATTENDEES’ HEALTH AND SAFETY?

Revenue 291
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Big city love from ASAE

Aaron Wolowiec

ASAE last held its annual meeting in Chicago in 2007, which had the highest attendance of association executives. We’ve heard about how much revenue events such as Super Bowls and presidential debates generate for cities, think about how excited Salt Lake is to welcome you! And finally – have fun! Share some Twitter love.

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Big city love from ASAE

Aaron Wolowiec

ASAE last held its annual meeting in Chicago in 2007, which had the highest attendance of association executives. We’ve heard about how much revenue events such as Super Bowls and presidential debates generate for cities, think about how excited Salt Lake is to welcome you! And finally – have fun! Share some Twitter love.

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Interview with an Expert: Bill Mott – Event Technology, Freeman Company

Blue Sky eLearn

I was hired in 2007 by Freeman as a digital media specialist in a brand-new department that focused on content capture and posting the materials online. Their gross revenue exceeded $120K. Bill Mott has 11 years of experience in the virtual events space, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge.

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Is it Time to Recession-Proof Your Association?

Associations Now

Many leaders today have not really been tested in a downturn, whether the 2007 downturn, 9/11, the dotcom implosion, or many of the others that preceded those times,” tech executive F. In 2009, only about 5 percent anticipated increased investment revenue, but nearly 27 percent actually enjoyed them. Don’t look for a silver bullet.

Revenue 74
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Non Dues Revenue and Affinity Programs for Members

Membership Marketing

Non Dues Revenue and Affinity Programs for Members. So here is a quick list of possible non-dues revenue and affinity products that I have put together to get your thinking going. Labels: new products , Non-Dues Revenue. Non Dues Revenue and Affinity Programs for Members. ► 2007. (51). ► 2007. (51).

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