Spark Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2018

You have to pay attention to the response rate you get from each communication. Open rate matters, and per the INFORMZ 2017 Association Email Benchmarking Report , you should be looking for an open rate of around 35%. But how do you know? – matter more. Image found here. The post Membership Q&A: How Much Is TOO Much?

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Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2017

SURGE 2017 is designed to bring all these challenges and voices together under one virtual roof to have a productive and meaningful conversation around innovation. SURGE 2017 participants will have exclusive access to sessions centered on transformative, forward-thinking solutions to the challenges we all encounter.

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Beekeeper Group

APRIL 13, 2017

Beekeeper Group Acquires Pivot Point Communications. Washington – April 13, 2017 – Beekeeper Group, a D.C. based public relations and marketing firm Pivot Point Communications. Washington – April 13, 2017 – Beekeeper Group, a D.C. Award Winning D.C. MEDIA CONTACT. Vanessa French. 703-975-3979. ###.

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Potomac Core

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In industries ranging from Food to Consumer Products, Associations are regularly challenged with legislative and regulatory activities at the Federal, State, and local government levels. Associations will need ongoing connectivity with Board Leaders in strategic discussions about current and emerging Industry challenges.

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Potomac Core

MARCH 3, 2020

It also helps transform Associations into Strategic Partnerships and helps position Industries and Professions for growth. Communicate Industry and Profession ROI. Foster and communicate solutions. At SEPA, energizing the Board to do big things happened through an “outside in” Industry insights and visioning exercise.

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Associations Now

MARCH 14, 2017

shares three trends that are transforming the events industry. Communicating w/ your members can be tough – unless you can identify messages they actually WANT to hear: [link] #assnchat. — MemberClicks (@MemberClicks) March 13, 2017. First is to make sure you’re communicating your mission. Member Messaging.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 2, 2017

The Automotive Social Portal allows tire industry associations and member companies to share product, safety, and dealer information with consumers through social media. The post Tire Association Rolls Out Social Portal to Communicate With Consumers appeared first on Associations Now. It’s also a valuable new member benefit.

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Slice-Works

JANUARY 11, 2017

What dominates the social media scene in 2017? Here’s what a few pros had to say: “I see ecommerce brands investing a lot more in paid social and I think that trend will continue into 2017″ says William Harris, Ecommerce Growth Consultant at Elumynt.com. “It’s not enough to simply pay for ads on Google Shopping.

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Potomac Core

JANUARY 4, 2017

in the third quarter of 2016 growth forecasts for 2017 remain mixed. What is becoming increasingly more clear is how Associations can accelerate their business impact for their members in 2017. Policy Priorities Mirror Industry Outcomes. They are doing so by communicating how Advocacy drives business outcomes.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Which association learning trends will still be important as we move forward into 2017? Associations are increasingly looking to social learning initiatives to help them connect with and develop an engaged community of members and learners. Looking Ahead to 2017. What will be the big association learning trends in 2017?

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Beekeeper Group

APRIL 13, 2017

Beekeeper Group Acquires Pivot Point Communications. Washington – April 13, 2017 – Beekeeper Group, a D.C. based public relations and marketing firm Pivot Point Communications. Washington – April 13, 2017 – Beekeeper Group, a D.C. Award Winning D.C. MEDIA CONTACT. Vanessa French.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

2017 is shaping up to be our best year yet! Last month we announced our acquisition of Socious, bringing the best minds in member engagement together to lead in product innovation and the community industry.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2017

2018 Industry Forecast: Strategies & Tips for the Year Ahead. Get a preview of the trends and predictions that will shape the hospitality industry in 2018 from the tenth edition of af&co.’s Less Talk, More Action: How to Turn your Communications Shortcomings into an Actionable Plan. Tue 12/5 at 2 p.m. s trends report.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 21, 2018

Our new 2018 benchmark report, the first of its kind strictly for associations , combines our traditional email benchmarking report with a new industry survey focused on marketing automation (MA). Did you know that the volume of emails sent through marketing automation campaigns in 2017 increased by 110 percent compared to 2016 email volumes?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 17, 2017

Fisk, director of public and science communications, Soil Science Society of America. The Canadian Anti-Spam Law: Are You Compliant in 2017? On July 1st, 2017 the Private Right of Action provision of the Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) takes effect. Webinar Benchmarks Report 2017. More info/register. Host: ASAE.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You can participate in person at the American Society of Anesthesiologists, 1061 American Lane in Schaumburg, IL, or online.orgCommunity was created to keep the excitement of our industry alive and growing. Navigate Industry 4.0 Back in 2017, we could see that business was changing. But Industry 4.0

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Originally, AACSB members connected through email listservs organized by affinity groups—networking groups based on industry topics or shared job responsibilities. The natural next step was to create a secure online community to streamline communication, build new engagement, and increase participation within affinity groups.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Drift Research Report) 79% of consumers prefer live chat for quick communication. By answering the most predictable questions, chatbots free humans for more important communications. The travel industry was quick to pick up on both the practical and promotional value of bots.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our goal was to help association professionals navigate a new technological era or Industry 4.0. When we began that project in 2017, we knew business was changing quickly. In an age when one innovation transforms entire industries, it has never been more hazardous to be at the head of a professional organization. Association 4.0

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

I took some time off on Tuesday to attend a few sessions of SURGE 2017, a virtual summit for the association community. Mon 11/13 at 2 p.m.* – What You Need to Know to Attract & Engage Young Members (Membership Growth Online Summit 2017). As 2017 draws to a close, let’s share what went right this year. 10 CAE credits.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2023

Host: Fridays@4 Speaker: Carolyn Nopar, former Chief Development Officer for the YWCA Metro Chicago and Director of Development & Communications for Family Focus Mon 6/26 at 8 a.m. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. Host: Sidecar Thu 6/29 at 2 p.m.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 27, 2018

This month’s Corner Office features Erin Sevitz, director of communications for the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). 6 chapters), industry (1?6 6 councils) and areas of interest (six communities). Association Adviser: Tell us about your career path toward becoming director of communications for IFMA.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

“A lot of people are trying to restart the car, but there is a rich base of methods to convene and grow community to draw on or build upon.”. Let’s take a look at what the history of virtual communities and the internet can teach us. We need to create industry standards. Industry standards are a sign of an industry’s maturity.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

million open jobs in this country and only 98,000 were added in March 2017. Competency Models: To some degree, many associations have already defined skill and competency models for their industry. However, many associations have been at the center of their industry, and awarding professional credentials, for 50 years or more.

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Portage Group

MARCH 2, 2017

Industry consolidation. Mobilizing members as change champions and/or using a “train-the-trainer” approach to consistently facilitate and communicate change across the organization can be extremely effective at generating wide-spread support. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 9:00 am – Noon in Toronto. April 03, 2017.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

They are direct quotes from Marketing General’s 2017 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , which lists new member acquisition as one of the top three priorities for associations. With an online program, mentors and mentees can connect and communicate regardless of location and time zone, providing more opportunities for growth.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

Marketing, membership and communications awards. Gold Circle Awards recognize excellence in marketing, membership, and communications in 15 categories. Guest: Mark Cooper, CEO, IACC, Chair, Events Industry Council. Join us to experience seven in-depth demos from industry partners that are standing by ready to help.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Back in 2017, McKenzie reported that: “By 2030, 75 million to 375 million workers (3 to 14 percent of the global workforce) will need to switch occupational categories. It goes without saying that any seasoned employee will have a greater understanding of your association and its industry than a newbie.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Since it’s the season to be merry, here are 99 reasons why 2017 was, in fact, a good year. The PCMA Digital Experience Institute will be streaming live the most talked about sessions including each day’s main stage, thought leaders from across the globe and business events experts focusing on the most pressing industry topics.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Seven years ago, a tragic incident in a hotel room mobilized the hospitality industry to change the way that its phone systems work. ” Hunt’s petition got the attention of Ajit Pai, then a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (now its chairman). We are all taught from a very young age to dial 911 for emergencies.

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Associations Now

JULY 1, 2019

A new report from Heinz Marketing and PAN Communications notes that even as content marketing programs mature, many organizations find issues like ROI and strategic integration hard to solidify. That’s a point that the 2019 Content Fitness Report [registration], from Heinz Marketing and PAN Communications, hits on. percent in 2018.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 22, 2017

Panelists and recently transitioned executives Nancy Green, Chris Busky, Alison Keane and Lawrence Sloan discussed the importance of onboarding as part of “Transition to CEO: Brace for Impact” at the 2017 ASAE Annual Meeting. Also, accelerate your learning about the industry. You also want to establish credibility early on.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 21, 2016

After completing the survey, you’ll have the chance to win one of five registrations to Learning • Technology • Design 2017 – and, if you win, I’ll be very envious. 5 Keys to Association Website Success in 2017 (Columbia MD Idea Swap). Guest: Greg Melia, CAE, VP of Program Development, ITN Productions US Industry News.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

According to Naylor’s 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey , print magazines have been the second most-valued communication channel (behind conferences and networking events) for two years now. If you want to reach your members with valuable industry information, you should consider the printed word.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Patricia Andrade, VP of Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations, ABTS Convention Services. According to the Community Brands’ 2017 Member Loyalty Study , there are four key measures that indicate member loyalty: member satisfaction, likelihood to renew, likelihood to recommend, and connectedness. SURGE 2017.

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AssociationChat

JUNE 15, 2022

She joined the team as an office administrator, was named Marketing & Communications Manager in 2010 and then became a Co-Director of Associations North in 2017. Kisskeys has worked for Associations North, which was formerly known as the Midwest Society of Association Executives, since 2007.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

This time, Sohini Baliga, a communications expert from the charitable fundraising world, joined Elizabeth to address three major areas where charities are way ahead of associations. Some quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s webinars: Eight industries being disrupted by Elon Musk and his companies. ( CB Insights ).

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