Associations Now

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Everyone wants to make their event more engaging, output-focused, and fun. Everyone wants to make their event more engaging, more output-focused, and more fun. The Event Innovators Exchange is here to help! Want to hold your own idea jam at your next event? But it’s hard to know how to get started. Interested in more?

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

A few years ago, MSCPA communicated with its members solely through traditional methods like emails and events. Members connected with one another in the same ways, emailing friends and colleagues or meeting up at events. MSCPA partnered with Higher Logic to launch its private, members-only community, The Hub, in June 2016.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Fast forward: Naylor recently released the results of its 2016 Communications Benchmarking Study. While under staffing remains a top concern among associations, especially in the communications department, some positive trends emerged in the 2016 survey. In fact, only 6 percent reported having a communications strategy. you guessed it.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Where community fits in: Deepen member relationships year-round , not just at meetings or events. Online engagement tools open up a new world of advertising space and give you a new way to attract sponsors with compelling and diverse offers around events, community ad space, and member newsletters and mailings.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Chapter events. Billhighway talked to Aaron Wolowiec, CAE, CMP, of Event Garde about his outlook for chapter events this year and what chapters should consider before deciding to return to in-person events. Quick hits.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time for us at Event Garde to reflect on the many things for which we’re thankful. We look forward to spending 2016 with you, and can’t wait to see what’s in store! From Atlanta to Florida to Michigan, Aaron spoke at 25 events on a range of topics. The Event Garde Relay for Life team.

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Associations Now

MAY 1, 2019

If we aren’t taking good care of our events, then we aren’t as prepared as we should be for disruption. Because I’m an event planner, my obsessive control-freak side kicks in, and I try to analyze how exactly I got sick. Sometimes working on association events feel like having a cold. By Beth Surmont, CAE, CMP. I have a cold.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 18, 2019

Job postings are included in your newsletter, drive people to your job board, improve your site SEO, and automatically add non-member job seekers into your AMS for new-member marketing. membership growth, event attendance, certification enrollments). Create a map of all your content, communication channels and technology platforms.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 9, 2020

But the reality is that it takes dozens of people to make an event successful. And don’t forget how the city supports your event as well, from the airport to the transportation, to the special venues, to the stores and culture. One of the reasons we put on events is to be a part of something bigger than ourselves.

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Associations Now

APRIL 24, 2019

How to achieve the next level of engagement at your event. Events are made up of individuals who happen to gather in the same place. It goes beyond finding your people and increases loyalty to the event. Have attendees contribute ideas with the goal of publishing a book or a white paper after the event. beer night.

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Associations Now

JULY 10, 2019

To understand the true purpose of your event, continue to ask “why.” This is also a great tool for understanding the true purpose of your event. All events should have a purpose that is greater than just the “annual gathering of the so-and-so community.” In other words, why does your event exist? Try the 5 Hows.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 20, 2018

Only 1 in 5 associations say they have a good understanding of reader, member and advertiser needs, and associations are experimenting with bringing back traditional communication channels such as printed newsletters while investing more resources and effort in newer platforms like podcasts and apps. 2 spot on this list.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Non-dues revenue covers all other income sources for associations, including events and advertising. In 2016, that number fell to 45.4 By using their online community to improve the event experience and provide another way to register, however, they saw a 33 percent jump in attendance. Sponsored communities and events.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

I’m wondering if people drawn to be event professionals have a tendency towards depression. Imbalance with work and life, especially in the weeks prior to the event. At 360 Live Media, we look at what events provide through the 4 Dimensions: physical, physiological, emotional, intellectual. Very long work hours.

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Associations Now

APRIL 17, 2017

But this wasn’t the first time AFCI used Facebook Live, which launched in April 2016. Benefits of the platform and group include a place to share the schedule and speakers, automatic notifications of event changes and updates, and the ability to save the video for people to view later.

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ISAE

APRIL 4, 2024

Use this information alongside any direct engagement data you measure from things like event attendance, new gifts from donors, and email click-through rates to get a holistic picture of your stewardship strategy’s performance. It’s also a good idea to ask for testimonials or stories from your most engaged legacy donors.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 5, 2018

Since the EU approved GDPR on April 14, 2016, association technology firms have had lots of time to prepare for GDPR. Dual citizen of an EU nation and the US who registers for an event. An EU citizen with a Gmail address who signs up for a newsletter or downloads a PDF. By complying with GDPR, you’re ahead of the game.

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Association Adviser

JULY 16, 2013

A new @ASAE report examines the future of trade shows and identifies five scenarios for what they might look like in 2016. Visit Us at These Important Industry Events. Does your association have a magazine, newsletter, directory or website in need of revival? Best of the Web events networking trade shows'

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

I’ve worked in nonprofits for the last ten years, and I was introduced to membership organizations in my current role at the Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI), where I’ve worked since May 2016. Maybe you want to try running an entirely virtual event for the first time, or maybe you want to A/B test a bold change to your member newsletter.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Another Annual has come and gone, and I was reflecting on what has become one of my favorite events of the year. I’m currently incorporating this method into my event design workshops. We have to find a way to redesign events so that taking care of your introvert doesn’t mean you miss out on key networking opportunities.

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Achieve

MARCH 10, 2021

This can include event registrations or even volunteer work! Consider also embedding a form within your donation page where supporters can opt-in to email newsletters. . Inviting others to your events. . - Beyond monetary contributions, provide other ways people can contribute with their time or item donations. About the Author.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

Here’s what some organizers are asking for and getting: Pre-Event Content Marketing – Customized promotional video or interview, webinar, article contribution for newsletter, blog, podcast or magazine, social channel engagement. Post-Event Content Marketing – Participate in a scheduled replay.

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Associations Now

MARCH 17, 2016

Plus: How did your favorite newsletter get you to sign up? Twitter has always been an up-to-the-second social source of what’s the latest in news, sports, live events, and buzzing conversation. 3 E-Newsletter Sign-Up Boxes I Like https://t.co/AiPbQDLxUo — Chamber Dashboard (@ChamberDash) March 16, 2016.

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Association Adviser

JULY 28, 2016

The same members tell us they never know about events, professional development opportunities or other benefits to which they’re entitled. Source: Association Adviser and Naylor Association Solutions 2016. Edge Research 2016. . Edge Research 2016. Delivering the right value to the right members at the right time.

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Associations Now

APRIL 19, 2017

In 2016, 73 percent of survey respondents said retention was higher than 75 percent; this year only 65 percent could say the same. Only 35 percent of associations reported an increase in engagement, compared to 41 percent in 2016. A common target is 75 percent or higher. Grading Engagement.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

It was a good fit and a refreshing experience to complete the redesign in time for the Insight Exchange conference in May 2016. A lot of members that matched up in the first month of January were able to meet in person in May at CXPA’s annual event, the CXPA Insight Exchange, to further develop their relationships.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 16, 2016

It’s like Jeff Hurt, vice president of education and engagement at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting, said in the 2016 Meetings Issue of Associations Now : “[Attendees are] looking for experiences—ones that transform thinking, attitudes, behavior, skills. Brand guru.

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Socious

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

According to the 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report released by Marketing General, 49% of membership organizations are growing, and the other 49% are shrinking or remain stagnant. Let’s review four of the biggest shifts to help you get a broader perspective of what’s available and what you should look for in AMS software.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Percent of Associations agreeing that NDR is a serious challenge: 2016. ** 54%. Source: Association Adviser 2015-2016. When it comes to print magazines, directories, newsletters and live events Kalogeridis observed that she “wouldn’t label them legacy”. 2015. ** 11%. Jill Andreu, Naylor Association Solutions.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

— KiKi L'Italien (@kikilitalien) September 11, 2016. The A2IM Supporters Program, which is open to individuals or smaller organizations, hopes to fill the gap for those who might otherwise benefit from the group but can’t afford the higher-cost member dues. "Living Out Loud – Why this isn't the time to play it safe."

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Dwight Kines, 2016 board president of the Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association (TLPA), thinks it’s time for cab companies to take their fight with Uber beyond the courthouse and to the streets. “We The Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association’s new president is ready to take on Uber and Lyft, but with a new approach.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 26, 2017

Although some might think them old-school, email newsletters are having a renaissance. It doesn’t matter what the subject is, there is a newsletter out there for it. Perhaps newsletters are a way of making sense of all the information out there. Here are our top three favorite community manager-themed newsletters: 1.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

It’s early days yet—Sepp began at ACHCA at the start of 2016. But now that she’s running the show at an association—she’s president and CEO of the American College of Health Care Administrators—how has she helped support volunteers? You don’t know enough in the first 90 days to make sweeping changes.”.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 13, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Before we get to the good stuff… What do your “engaged” members not know about? Last weekend, I was catching up on ASAE Collaborate discussions, one of which was about year-round membership apps (as opposed to event apps).

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Associations Now

AUGUST 7, 2019

7) Journey map your event. 8) Get in a room with a few people and do rapid brainstorming – pick one aspect of your event and see how many ideas can be generated in 10 minutes. Fun and play and team building all lead to creativity, stronger relationships, and novel thinking. Bonus points for handwritten cards. Interested in more?

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 24, 2016

As some of you may know, Event Garde sends a monthly e-newsletter. The 2016 Association Email Marketing Benchmark Report analyzes nearly 2 billion emails sent by associations in 2015. Remember that newsletter I referenced? So every month, I jump into Constant Contact to look at stats. But do email campaigns work?

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 24, 2016

As some of you may know, Event Garde sends a monthly e-newsletter. The 2016 Association Email Marketing Benchmark Report analyzes nearly 2 billion emails sent by associations in 2015. Remember that newsletter I referenced? So every month, I jump into Constant Contact to look at stats. But do email campaigns work?

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