Association Adviser

DECEMBER 20, 2017

This month we asked our readers what technology has made the biggest difference for your organization in 2017. The results: What technology has made the biggest difference for your organization in 2017? We’ll continue to monitor this topic throughout 2018. We’ll continue to monitor this topic throughout 2018. The post Did You Know?

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 20, 2017

This month we asked our readers what technology has made the biggest difference for your organization in 2017. The results: What technology has made the biggest difference for your organization in 2017? We’ll continue to monitor this topic throughout 2018.

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Association Adviser

MAY 25, 2017

There were many great education sessions at ASAE’s 2017 Membership, Marketing & Communications (MM&C) Conference, held earlier this month in Washington, D.C. It was even suggested both departments report to the same supervisor to ensure all parties have the same goal and incentives. Predictive analytics is the future.

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Associations Now

APRIL 27, 2017

A new report from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) and American Express Global Business Travel finds that safety and quality-of-life issues are at the top of passengers’ minds. Beyond safety, the report further highlights the challenges that home-sharing services will face in the corporate world.

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Associations Now

MAY 9, 2017

According to a new report from the Trade Show News Network, the biggest benefit technology has brought to the conference business is data—specifically, the ability to apply it to event planning. “The term event technology means a wide range of different things to convention and exhibition executives,” the report states.

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Associations Now

JUNE 26, 2017

A report from FlexJobs finds that while remote work remains a relatively small part of the work economy, it has seen significant growth in the past decade. According to “ 2017 State of Telecommuting in the U.S. The report lays much of this progress at the feet of evolving technology. at least half the time.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

We are all making personal and professional new year’s resolutions for 2017, setting goals and making promises to ourselves to keep them this year. Economies of Scale – reduce costs of delivering education programs. Expansion of Membership – beyond geographic boundaries.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The latest edition of an annual American Express report, predicting meeting trends for 2017, suggests that tradeshows and conferences in North America will see a decline in growth, with smaller events taking their place. The full report is available on the American Express Global Business Travel website.

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Association Success

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Foundation regularly reports on association sources and ratios. According to a November 2016 report , revenues from membership dues were down to 45% of total revenue for trade associations and a meager 30% for professional associations.

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GrowthZone

JULY 16, 2019

Does the thought of having to calculate retention, churn, or the cost of acquiring a new member make your head hurt? Example: At the end of 2017 there were 3,000 members (start count). SEE ALSO: 6 Steps to Generating a Brilliant Annual Report. RETENTION RATE: (the percentage of members retained over a given period of time).

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Higher Logic

MARCH 30, 2017

This combination of factors creates profound hurdles in identifying the cost of community and the monetary value of a registration, or a post, or an event. The 2017 Business Impact of Online Communities study shared the perceived connection between online communities and competitive advantage, per 271 marketing and community professionals.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 28, 2017

. “ This stark statement is the key finding of a new report by the World Economic Forum, Realizing Human Potential in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The report outlines practical measures for aligning education and training with future job requirements. How Associations Can Lead the Way.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Drift Research Report) Businesses that adopt conversational marketing are 80% more likely to retain customers. Drift Research Report) 79% of consumers prefer live chat for quick communication. Drift Research Report) Pamper Members Last week, I described the steps involved in adding a chatbot/s to your platforms.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 26, 2018

A news source recently reported that Microsoft has laid off twelve of its contracted Xbox customer support staff and is replacing them with these volunteers, supposedly in a cost-cutting measure. Microsoft’s decision to cut costs by moving to a more volunteer-heavy model is risky. Genius gamification or customer support chaos?

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Associations Now

JULY 22, 2016

After careful consideration, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the call to move the 2017 NBA All-Star Game out of North Carolina, in protest of the state’s controversial HB2 law. ” The decision is expected to cost the city more than $100 million in revenue, and the NBA did not arrive at it lightly.

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Potomac Core

AUGUST 2, 2018

In 2017 there were 3,283 transactions in the United States, totaling $511.66 According to PitchBook 2017 Annual PE and VC Fundraising report, Private Equity funds have almost $1 trillion in dry powder (investment capital) and that could foretell more company acquisitions. Private Equity Investment is Exploding. Lee Partners.

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Higher Logic

MAY 15, 2018

Marketing is the most common owner of online communities, according to the 2017 Business Impact of Online Communities Study. Every community should have three to five goals directly related to business impacts like bringing in new prospects or reducing customer support costs. Who Usually Owns Online Communities?

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 20, 2017

Inquiring minds want to know: where’s association management software heading in 2017? I’ve made other changes to my morning routine but I’m going to wait a few weeks until I report back on them. – How Much Does Membership Software Really Cost? Meeting Budget and Cost-Savings Strategies.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 27, 2020

With concerns over privacy and cost effectiveness, some organizations have cut Facebook out of their marketing strategies, Inc. The marketing cost was just higher than other channels,” he says. It’s more cost effective to invest in member retention efforts than member acquisition. Other Links of Note. Right on schedule.

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GrowthZone

MARCH 12, 2019

IT ALLOWS REAL-TIME REPORTING. Excel: Data analysis and reporting are painful and time-consuming because Excel doesn’t provide automated reports. You can enter data and manipulate it by copying, pasting and sorting, but it’s cumbersome and tedious for generating reports. IT ELIMINATES COSTS. Get it now ».

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Associations Now

APRIL 9, 2019

A 2017 report [PDF] by Vera and a number of collaborators, including cofounder Guillermo Creamer, changed the conversation by listing the congressional offices that were—and were not—paying interns at the time. But then came a push from a group called Pay Our Interns, launched by Carlos Mark Vera, 25, a former unpaid intern.

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Potomac Core

MARCH 3, 2020

Build nimble and cost-effective strategic solutions to address challenges and position members for growth. Once the process is complete, Associations regularly: Report to members on alignment with the metrics and KPIs that help them overcome uncertainty and succeed. Communicate Industry and Profession ROI.

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Association Success

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

If it was possible to have shorter meetings, take a paid day off every week, cut the overhead cost of operating your office building and increase overall productivity, would you do it? In another report, Business Insider rounded up some other examples, including: . Shake Shack.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 20, 2017

Inquiring minds want to know: where’s association management software heading in 2017? I’ve made other changes to my morning routine but I’m going to wait a few weeks until I report back on them. Meeting Budget and Cost-Savings Strategies. Find out the five key steps to assure measurable cost savings and ROI.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 13, 2017

Every year, I look forward to pouring over this report as soon as it comes out. Not only will this report help you benchmark your association’s membership marketing efforts against nearly 1,000 other associations, but you’ll pick up ideas for improving recruitment and retention tactics. More info/register. Host: NimbleUser.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 13, 2017

Every year, I look forward to pouring over this report as soon as it comes out. Not only will this report help you benchmark your association’s membership marketing efforts against nearly 1,000 other associations, but you’ll pick up ideas for improving recruitment and retention tactics. More info/register. Host: NimbleUser.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Two new reports suggest that Midwestern and Southern cities have a better balance of job openings and cost of living than their coastal counterparts. The city topped two recent surveys: Glassdoor’s “ 25 Best Cities for Jobs in 2017 ” and Apartment List’s “ Top 10 Metros for Millennials.”

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Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2017

Learn about Ocean Conservancy’s (OC) mobile app and its data visualization reporting system which have transformed and grown one of OC’s most important programs, the International Coastal Cleanup. Hear best practice in terms of reporting and the key figures you need to know. – HighRoad U 2016-2017 Wrap Up.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

Of all the benchmark reports released in the association community each year, this is one of my favorites. How Much Does an AMS Really Cost? Learn about pricing confusion, what you can expect to pay for an AMS, and how you can keep costs down. Keep learning! Last call to participate in Marketing General Inc.’s 1 CAE credit.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

It’s not just Giving Tuesday: There’s been a lot of momentum around fundraising lately, and in 2017, charities by and large hit some record donation totals. Giving in 2017 grew 2 percent, to $11.3 Organizations with more than $500,000 in gross revenue experienced 9 percent growth in donations in 2017. billion, but just 45.5

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The organization’s moves come partly as a result of efforts to help its members comply with the Safe Sport Act , a law passed in February that requires youth athletic bodies to offer training about and promptly report incidents of sexual abuse—an issue front of mind for many given the U.S. US Youth Soccer is working with U.S.

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Higher Logic

JULY 11, 2018

Our 2018 State of Marketing Automation: Association Benchmark Report recently revealed that 87 percent of associations consider marketing automation an important part of their current strategy. This can be complicated, increasing the cost of implementation over time. Core Challenges that can Result in Failure to (Effectively) Launch.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2017

Low-Cost Tools for Data Visualization. Learn about common pitfalls, transitioning from “historical” to “real time reporting” and how this helps an organization transition to BI, where to start, tips for being successful, and getting organizational buy-in. The Meeting & Event Planners’ Reporting and Analytics Journey.

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Processing reports and billing is easy and a time saver which equals money saved. Also, the reports are tools that give us information to use when planning for the future. The integration with our accountant for month-end billing and reporting is streamlined and detailed. Reports are easy to produce and accurate.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2017

s trends report. Hear about the communication challenges facing associations, according to the 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking study, and recommendations to help you improve your communications program as you head into 2018. New European Union Data Privacy Laws Could Cost Your Company Money. More info/register.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The Tech Town Index, a new report from the association, finds a surprising geographic diversity among tech hot spots, helped along by both booming college towns and maturing local tech economies. Yes, you’re probably aware that San Francisco or Seattle are tech hotbeds, but what about Huntsville, Alabama, or Lansing, Michigan?

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The rise of non-traditional meeting spaces has been supercharged in recent years, as meeting planners look to cut costs and attendees continue to seek unique, memorable experiences. percent in 2017, while demand for other spaces remained flat, according to an Eventbrite report.

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