Associations Now

APRIL 23, 2013

This year’s paidContent Live 2013 was no exception, with many noting just a handful of women on panels, including Alejandra Owens, the managing editor of AARP’s blog. — Ernie Smith (@ShortFormErnie) April 17, 2013.@ — Ernie Smith (@ShortFormErnie) April 17, 2013. The company iterates fast.

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Membership Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Money for marketing appears to be scarcer, so cost justification and marketing smarter are understandably more important than ever. What have you observed in your 2013 membership marketing experiences? In January, we will be launching our next Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. Please feel free to share your thoughts.

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Associations Now

JULY 31, 2013

Hotel guests were more satisfied with their stays in 2013 than ever before, according to a recent survey by J.D. Overall hotel guest satisfaction saw a sizable increase in 2013 , according to J.D. The post Study: Hotel Satisfaction Sees Significant Increase in 2013 appeared first on Associations Now.'

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Associations Now

JANUARY 7, 2014

An office PJ party could be a bit weird, but there are tons of low- or no-cost options for ramping up staff morale. Some 75 percent of companies used cloud services in 2013, up from 67 percent in 2012, he writes, citing data from his company’s Future of Cloud Computing Survey. — ceVoke (@ceVoke) January 7, 2014.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

In comparison, for 2013 the average negotiated rate increased about 5 percent. As a result of rising costs, groups have been sending employees to more limited-service hotels rather than luxury properties, Hanson said. The post Study: Hotel Costs to Rise for Business Travelers in 2014 appeared first on Associations Now.'

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 29, 2013

MIT’s Technology Review recently did a piece on the 10 breakthrough technologies of 2013. Ultra-efficient solar power, nanotech might make solar power cost-competitive with fossil fuels. Geek out on a Monday morning! They include: Deep learning, about advances in AI. Prenatal DNA screening, and its attendant ethical dilemmas.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 23, 2018

All new technology comes with costs, but budget usually isn’t as big a concern as it first appears. Four in ten seniors now own smartphones, a number that’s doubled since 2013, according to Pew Research Center. That number comes from back in 2013. A good time to look into an online community was back in 2013. The kicker?

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Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

We’ll be hitting the high points of our eponymous whitepaper and talking about some new/additional research that’s come out in volunteer management since we published in August of 2013, and facilitating conversations around issues like: What is – and isn’t – working in your volunteer programs?

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 31, 2018

Since 2013, enrollment has decreased by 3% every year in higher education institutions across the board. I believe this is because the internet and evolutions of technology have created new desirable skill sets sought after by employers that you do not necessarily need a four-year college degree to acquire. . From College Decline.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

members had some kind of in-house agency in 2018, versus 58 percent in 2013, and 42 percent in 2008. Adding to the cost pressure: Creating an in-house team often means staying on top of the latest technology and software. It’s a relevant question, and one that many major advertisers are asking. Building up a team isn’t always easy.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 20, 2018

That should help cover the costs of operations on the North Pole.). As humorously highlighted by a 2013 episode of the Comedy Central show Nathan for You , background checks are important for Santas because they work directly with children. Is there an association for professional Santa Clauses? Kids look at me, and they know.”

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

In 2013, Kari Hunt Dunn, a Texas mother of three, died after she was attacked by her estranged husband during a arranged visit in a hotel room. Seven years ago, a tragic incident in a hotel room mobilized the hospitality industry to change the way that its phone systems work.

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SCD Group

JANUARY 6, 2013

To start 2013, I’ve created a list of “association challenges” that I’m labeling the “And/Or Dilemma Facing Associations.” [By Then, many found that distributed printed publications via fax sped delivery and lowered costs (paper, printing, postage). As you begin 2013, what would you add or delete? Well, that’s my list.

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Tom Morrison

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

By repurposing, repackaging and reusing content, it has enhanced our member engagement and increased our revenue per member from $1,500 in 2006 to $2,200 in 2013. Remember this… it is more cost effective to convince your current members to spend their money on meaningful programs than it is to recruit new members. That was huge!

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Beth Kanter

JUNE 13, 2013

The next best thing is to have colleagues who have attended amazing conferences like Personal Democracy Forum and share what they learned. I’m grateful that Kate Wing has offered up this guest post about her experience at PDF 2013. Reflections and Notes from Personal Democracy Forum 2013. The 50% conference rule.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

In fact, the percentage of LMS users increased from 51 percent in 2013 to 60 percent in 2015. All this said, cost is still a top concern among associations. Just more than 50 percent of respondents said they’re satisfied with the cost of creating educational offerings and the cost of employing staff to develop and execute them.

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Principled Innovation

MARCH 25, 2013

This post originally appeared on the Associations Now Leadership Blog on March 7, 2013. But the problem with not increasing dues is that, if expenses still rise, every year of static dues digs the association deeper into a hole to be climbed out of later, either through cutting costs, attracting a lot of new members, or raising dues.

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Aptify

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Cost-effective backup and disaster recovery minimizes any disruptions to your organization. . Azure Infrastructure Security and Cybersecurity Framework: Geographically dispersed datacentres comply with key industry standards, such as ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and NIST SP 800-53, for security and reliability.

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Smooth The Path

JULY 17, 2018

Did you notice that the rockets in 2013 were landing in the open ocean? Related: The high-cost solution association fallacy. The video would have you believe that over the course of 3 years and many rocket landings SpaceX had failure after failure, although that’s not entirely true.

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Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 22, 2018

Sept 25, 2013 Eric - Thought you might find this of interest. Sat next to you in Cost Accounting. The subtitle here is “A Personal Guide to Leadership and Career Fulfillment in Association Management.” How it came into my possession I no longer remember, but my copy is signed by the author himself. That’s the name.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 30, 2017

The resolution, which the global group formulated with Airlines for America in 2013, will be fully implemented by June 2018. RFID tags would add a modest cost per passenger—around 10 cents each—while saving airlines more than 20 cents each. bags per 1,000 passengers were lost on average, an all-time low.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 27, 2016

The findings, which were revealed in The Nonprofit Almanac, 2016: The Essential Facts and Figures for Managers, Researchers, and Volunteers , showed that nonprofits are maintaining their growth, but at the cost of deficit totals of between 4 and 8 percent of revenue each year. billion to the sector,” the article states.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 15, 2014

Perhaps even more startling is that while 80 percent of nonprofits reported an increase in demand for their services, only 56 percent could meet those needs in 2013. As a result, nearly half of the nonprofits reported collaborating with others to cut administrative costs. In fact, many nonprofits are seeking new funding sources.

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Associations Now

MARCH 13, 2017

ASCE gave the nation a D+ for the condition and performance of its infrastructure —that’s the same grade it earned back in 2013. Failing or inadequate infrastructure costs American families an average of $3,400, she said, on things like car maintenance, gas, and even time. Public Parks: D+. Wastewater: D+. We’re deferring maintenance.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 23, 2018

After about $2,100 in email and social media marketing costs, the “Sonomoji: Express Yourself” campaign delivered a 1,091 percent return on investment, Stafford says, with thousands of reactions and hundreds of shares and comments on social media platforms. Until 2013, the campaign had a more serious tone.

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Virtual

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

These reports, issued with a frequency appropriate for your association, allowing you to: identify cost benefits such as how many individuals attended discounted educational programs, the number of free briefings received, etc. In 2013, no promotional strategy would be complete without a social media component.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 26, 2022

To build a ground-breaking product that was innovative and cost effective. In 2013, Missouri State Teachers Association ( MSTA) was the first Nimble AMS client to login and start the conversation. . “ We envisioned a future where associations were the superheroes at the forefront of innovation.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Or to reduce customer service costs by allowing customers to help each other? Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2013 has been updated for accuracy, relevance and freshness. Here’s a quick recap: Decide what your goals for community are. Why do you want to start a community?

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Associations Now

MAY 23, 2016

The “ Stop the Data Breaches ” campaign aims to draw attention to the costs associated with merchant data breaches and make the case that legislative action is needed. According to an NAFCU survey, the average cost of a merchant data breach in 2014 was $226,000. 2205 and S. 961) are up for a vote in the House and Senate.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Cost of Turkey Day Using data from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual, informal survey of the cost of a Thanksgiving Day meal for 10, here’s a look at the average total cost over the last 10 years: 2005: $36.78. 2013: $49.04. 2013 Price. per serving—less than the cost of most fast-food meals.”.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is taking stock of a troubling trend—one that’s costing patients dearly. Last week, the association released a resolution speaking out against the rising cost of insulin and released a companion petition to drive public interest in the issue.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

In 2013, he put his strategy out there with a series of press events that defined his mode of operation: T-Mobile, then the smallest of the four major carriers, would become the “Un-carrier.” A few strategies that worked for him: Give your strategy a name.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 10, 2013

They reduce printing costs while increasing engagement and fostering networking. 4, cloud storage, is also an incredible cost saving tool. So as 2013 comes to a close and you plan for 2014, will you incorporate mobile technology into your communication plan? And users can easily integrate apps into their social media platforms.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 29, 2015

That may not seem surprising until you consider that only 26 percent of employers were leveraging benefits to recruit employees in 2013. One-third of surveyed HR professionals also used benefits to help retain employees in the last year, as opposed to 18 percent who did so in 2013.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 6, 2016

In 2016, 21 percent of Americans ages 12 and older listened to a podcast in the past month—this is up from 12 percent in 2013. Because there’s not a lot of overhead costs associated with producing podcasts, they have the potential for acting as a great stream of nondues revenue for associations. Why should associations care?

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Associations Now

JULY 15, 2014

billion through fiscal 2013, based on receipts from the General Services Administration’s SmartPay charge-card program. The travel-spending stats come at a time when members of Congress are continuing to look at ways to rein in costs after a wave of conference scandals—including, notably, one that emerged from the GSA itself.

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Associations Now

APRIL 7, 2015

Among the issues: a failure to post information about high-cost conferences online and misrepresentation of expense cuts. “By including only certain categories, DOL could potentially manipulate its calculated cost reductions.” A recent IG report details gaps in the Labor Department’s conference spending disclosures.

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