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My top 10 insights from MemberWise’s Digital Excellence 2017 report

Optimist Consulting

I really enjoyed reading the latest insights and predictions on digital trends for the membership sector in Digital Excellence 2017 , the free annual research summary report from MemberWise. 2017 remains all about member engagement, operational efficiency and revenue growth. What are your priorities for 2017?

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A Critical Marketing Tool for Association Conferences

GrowthZone

It’s summertime and the 2017 association conference season is off to a great start. A key component of your overall conference marketing plan should be a letter/proposal template that can be used by potential attendees to pitch the idea to their boss/board, etc. Read the tip sheet: We’ve Got to Stop Meeting Like This and.

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How to Get Board Support to Attend a Conference

GrowthZone

This article has been updated since it’s original publication in 2017. A critical component to marketing your organization’s program should be a letter/proposal template that can be used by potential attendees to pitch the idea to their boss/board, etc. Get the Guide: Successful Association Event Planning.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.10.17

Reid All About it

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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Members Hire Industry Advocacy and Promotion

Potomac Core

Offerings that reflect the Industry approach includes advocacy, Industry promotion, consumer boat shows, market research, and a trade show. In October of 2017, the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, a Board Task Force, and members of the Staff Leadership team launched their Strategic Industry Business Planning process.

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Monday Buzz: How Employees Create Cybersecurity Risks

Associations Now

A recent survey by market research firm B2B International finds that 46 percent of cybersecurity incidents in the last year stem from careless or uninformed employees, reports BizTech Magazine. Facebook Is Now Letting Brands & Media Companies Create Their Own Groups Within Pages #marketing [link]. New Way to Engage.

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

million open jobs in this country and only 98,000 were added in March 2017. Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. What is the “Skills Gap” Problem? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in December 2016 there were 5.6

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