Achieve

JUNE 21, 2015

in Chicago to experience MCON in person and over 20,000 people will stream the event online. Over the past few years, MCON has seen some incredible speakers, and the lineup for MCON 2015 is nothing short of inspiring. He’ll be leading a discussion on nonprofit technology and peer fundraising. Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 15, 2014

member renewals, events, volunteer recruitment, website and much more) off to a good start in 2015. membership-technology' Here is a list of resources to help you get your organization (e.g.,

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Associations Now

JUNE 16, 2015

The International Association of Conference Centres recently revealed a list of the top-10 meetings-related technology trends that are affecting venues and planners. Bottom line: Technology is enabling everything from site evaluation to connections with remote participants. What new technologies are you implementing at your meetings?

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.orgSource

MARCH 4, 2024

Blue Ocean Strategy has the ring of a concept shaped by technology. Technology has opened protected space. These developments, coupled with the impact of events like digital transformation, the great recession, and the pandemic, are churning an increasingly red ocean. Pricing is another factor contributing to rough waters.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Last January, I wrote about Naylor’s 2015 Communication Benchmarking Study. At the same time, nearly 80 percent of associations said their members ignore their communications – up from 59 percent in 2015. As such, Naylor advises associations to develop specific events, communications and mentoring opportunities unique to this group. “In

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 30, 2014

2015 is nearly here. Maybe not quite so exciting for event planners, however. Time to book all your conferences and events and finalize the budget. That’s understandable since it appears 2015 might be challenging for meetings and events. Thanks to rising costs, event planners are forced to be more creative.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

It’s never too early to start thinking ahead when it comes to conferences and events. Here’s what a few organizations and companies are predicting that 2015 has on tap for meetings. 5 % The amount air travel costs will increase in 2015, according to MPI’s quarterly “Meetings Outlook” report.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 23, 2023

After a few years away from in-person events, people are looking for something more from the meetings they travel to. Think About Aesthetics Do your events feel a little drab—a mixture of enclosed spaces and colors that run the gamut from brown … to beige? Focus on moments of joy. Here are just a few ideas worth considering.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Based on 2014 successes and trends, here are some things the association meetings industry may want to resolve to do in 2015. And with less than two weeks until the start of 2015, others are beginning to set goals for next year, whether that’s to find a new job, be healthier, or learn to play the guitar, among others.

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Associations Now

MAY 24, 2017

After a deadly bombing at an Ariana Grande concert took the lives of nearly two dozen people, event groups are pledging both to reinforce their safety strategies and sharing information with members, as the attack puts fresh attention on concert venue security. Security at such events has become more prominent as a result.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

A new survey sheds light on how hotels and restaurants are engaging their guests through technology tools. As meeting attendees rely more heavily on their devices and become more familiar with the technology tools those outside your industry are offering, they’ll expect your association to deliver that same level of service and experience.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Over the next few weeks, you’re going to hear a lot of hype about up-and-coming technologies to watch in 2015—including from me. The prognosticators—complete with pointy hats—were out in full force at the ASAE Technology Conference & Expo last week in National Harbor, Maryland. Let’s get real.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 22, 2015

A Boston accelerator brings community members together to discuss ways to improve and expand use of technology to improve education. Modern educators may have access to a wealth of technology resources, but many of these potentially groundbreaking tools have yet to achieve their full potential. The Week Ahead. Down the Line.

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GlowGlobally

JANUARY 31, 2015

Guy Bigwood, leads MCI’s Sustainability Services group which has produced a number of global chief executive events on sustainability to help to accelerate sustainable practices into corporate strategy around the world. Mobile event apps and digital technologies have already massively reduced pre and onsite printing.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 18, 2014

In keeping with these technologically-savvy times, one of our clients recently decided to test the effectiveness and adoption rate of a mobile event app at its largest annual conference. To Generation X’ers like me, the mobile event app is a no brainer: Handheld device in hand at all times – check. Samantha Tankersley.

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YourMembership

APRIL 24, 2015

Petersburg for Xperience 2015 , YM’s annual customer conference (you can view a recap video on our home page ). Reggie went on to add “There are a lot of technology companies in the association space right now and they’re talking the good talk; and I am really glad for you guys, because YM gets it. It was a huge hit.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The company’s association management software helped associations manage their member and operations data including event registration, committees, continuing education, directories, website data and reporting. Timberlake Membership Software became Timberlake AMS Solutions after Naylor acquired the company in early 2015.

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YourMembership

MARCH 26, 2015

All throughout March we focused on the state of meetings and events for associations. We’ve looked at tips for cranking up the engagement factor at a conference, featuring your online career center to add value to your meetings, and how creating an event microsite can help create a unique brand for your event. See you there!

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 21, 2015

But when telling the story of your event, both to current and prospective participants, you want your images to really stand out, right? Event management pro Kelli White brings her experience to the table in explaining the “ 7 Fundamental Rules of Event Photography ” on Event Manager Blog. Other Good Reads.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2015

But thanks to periods of economic stability, for the first time in a decade, these always-on-go folks will have time to take a breath and think strategically, according to Meeting Professionals International’s Meetings Outlook, 2015 Spring Edition. Budgets are increasing, but with a planned uptick in live events, resources won’t go as far.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 12, 2014

When it comes to association topics like technology, leadership, membership or social media, what''s on association leaders'' minds? Features 2015 advocacy Big Data careers data and metrics events leadership membership non-dues revenue social media technology young professionals'

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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

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Last January, I wrote about Naylor’s 2015 Communication Benchmarking Study. At the same time, nearly 80 percent of associations said their members ignore their communications – up from 59 percent in 2015. As such, Naylor advises associations to develop specific events, communications and mentoring opportunities unique to this group. “In

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Associations Now

JUNE 10, 2015

As associations get better at using technology to personalize products and services to each individual member, what happens to direct human engagement between the member and the association? See the Member Service Bot 5000 in Booth #1115 at the 2055 Association Technology Conference & Expo!). Let us know in the comments.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The foundations of your industry have a huge influence on your association’s events. Trade associations, take note: If you recently held an event that had underwhelming attendance, unimpressive engagement, or little post-event momentum, you should evaluate each and every part of your event-hosting process.

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YourMembership

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Sometimes I think we forget that as we run from place to place, trying to keep up with never ending demands on our time, trying to keep up with the direction our technological driven lives lead us daily. Transform Your Conference into an Unforgettable Event: Here’s How. Budgeting now for 2015 purchases both large […].

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Associations have to adapt to new member expectations, advancing technology and the shifting needs of their industries. Non-dues revenue covers all other income sources for associations, including events and advertising. By 2015, that had dropped to just 44 percent. Sponsored communities and events.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Are the events industry and the sharing economy a match made in heaven? Or is sharing putting a drag on events? But as sustainable event specialist Shawna McKinley notes, shared resources and spaces have been hallmarks of event planning for years. But are all of these changes a net gain for event planners?

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Freestone

AUGUST 17, 2023

Discover how PCNA leverages Freestone LMS to stream its annual conference and discover best practice tips to elevate your annual event to achieve similar success! Why PCNA chose Freestone to stream its annual conference Since 2015, PCNA has conducted its largest annual event, the Annual Cardiovascular Symposium.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 19, 2016

So it’s not really a surprise that associations continue to struggle with effective communication, according to Naylor’s 2015 communication benchmarking study. According to its survey, in 2015 respondents chose best practices and how-tos as the most important topics. Communication is everywhere. But let’s face it.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 28, 2018

The Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) used data from their AMS, netFORUM Pro, in their marketing automation platform to build targeted event campaigns to illustrate benefits for membership types, each with their different needs. Improve your event attendance. And do more with less. The takeaway.

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Associations Now

MAY 26, 2015

You may not be required by law to save your left over food, but you can still keep your event ahead of the sustainability curve. Mariela McIlwraith, president of Meeting Change, has some advice for cutting down on the waste at your events. — Amanda Kaiser (@SmoothThePath) May 26, 2015. Here’s how.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2016

TopClass LMS had previously been named the Best Association LMS in 2015. TopClass LMS provides turnkey integration with association management systems (AMS), ecommerce, digital libraries, globalization, audience segmentation, mobile responsiveness, social learning, virtual classrooms, webcasting tools, and event management features.

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YourMembership

MAY 22, 2015

In 2015, customers are looking for more than a transaction; they’re looking for custom solutions that can be constructed only through authentic relationships of the type, duration, and intensity they—not you—want. 
. For a long time, that’s mostly worked pretty well for us. Build Authentic Relationships.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The logical take-away from that statistic would be to reduce the amount of information sent to members, but associations reported they communicate more frequently , touching members four more times per month (on average 30 times) than in 2015. Survey highlights. Video jumped from 18 to 9, and, interestingly, Facebook jumped from 12 to 5.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Case in point, the “Super Bowl of Conferences” will be held here in 2015. I recently had the good fortune to tour several Detroit sites with her as a committee chair for the aforementioned event. We’re likely all feeling the pressures of time, competition, money and technology. What’s inhibiting attendance?

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Potomac Core

MARCH 4, 2019

Global uncertainty and technological advances are forcing Members to make more informed decisions on how to spend their precious time and money. Led by Lori Anderson, President & CEO, the organization delivers business value in measurable ways: The International Sign Expo – Business to business networking and emerging technologies.

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