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JANUARY 11, 2019

All the “most popular posts of 2018” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from MemberSuite , provide good intel. Even though WBT is a learning management system (LMS) provider, not one of the trends and opportunities they highlight is about technology. Technology Trends Round Table 2019. Wed 1/16 at 3 p.m.

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

Upfront, this means more investment in technology and time to determine the right operational adjustments. According to HIS Technology’s “Enabling the Internet of Things” study, 30.7 wearable technology, thermostats, smart speakers, collaborative cloud-based solutions, alternative banking through Bitcoin, 3D printing, virtual reality).

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Associations Now

JANUARY 8, 2020

percent) was the highest-performing day; in the 2018 report, Sunday (22.9 percent in 2018 to 2.60 VR Technology Creates Connections at CES. VR Technology Creates Connections at CES. Technology like this can help seniors combat social isolation, keeping them connected to their communities and to the world around them.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… ASAE members, check out the excellent GDPR resources and advice shared on Collaborate last week by the Technology Section Council. Association Coffee Talk: Web Usability Workshop: Strategies for Big Results (Alexandria VA). Who’s a technology geek? [By

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 31, 2019

If it’s the latter, it’s time to reshape your strategy. In its 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmark Report, Marketing General reveals that: 27% of individual member organizations have trouble attracting and/or maintaining younger members. Simply put: stereotypes are outdated and assumptions can’t be ground for your strategy.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 5, 2018

I wish you a very happy and healthy 2018! Here’s what I learned from looking over my 2017 professional journal: The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: In 2016, I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman. Year in Review.

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MemberClicks

MARCH 1, 2023

Benefits of an online community hosted by your organization You may have an online community set up through a Facebook group, LinkedIn group or other social media platform. These may include your organization’s website, social media channels, digital newsletter, mobile app, and in-person or virtual events.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

If you work in an association, I encourage you to think about content strategy for five minutes because the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Foundation is studying how associations use content strategy. This research will: Document which associations are developing and implementing content strategies.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 4, 2019

In order for your organization to achieve greater success this year, you have to avoid the activities that held you back in 2018. Also: developing a physical security strategy at events. But it’s hard to do that without looking back to the strategies, activities, and behaviors that didn’t work the year prior.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Yes, the ASAE Technology Conference is next week! If you see me there, please introduce yourself (even if we’ve met before because my brain is like a sieve when I’m in a crowd—high-adrenaline social introvert syndrome) and tell me you read Brain Food. GDPR stands for EU’s General Data Privacy Regulation which takes effect in May 2018.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 30, 2018

I know how badly you want to put your technology project (and all that heavy drinking) behind you, but before you move onto your next big project, heed Gretchen Steenstra’s advice at the DelCor blog: before moving forward, do a technology project close. Search engine ranking signals that matter in 2018. Search Engine Journal ).

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The majority of its users are on it daily, which provides businesses and brands with a great platform for implementing a social media marketing strategy.”. And that strategy starts with building out an in-depth profile for your organization. peggyhoffman explores in the latest blog post. Are chapters worth it?

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 25, 2019

1 in 2018, to be exact, according to the 2018 Association Communications Benchmarking Report. Information overload/communication clutter” resurfaced as the top communication challenge faced by associations in 2018, after temporarily being eclipsed by “inability to communicate member benefits effectively” in 2017. MHI Newswire.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Customization” has become a dirty word in association technology and for good reason. Ann McDermott at DelCor Technology Solutions discusses the many perils of customizing association software. Don’t let your eyes gloss over the news about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which takes effect in May 2018.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Meeting technology can go a long way in creating an exclusive event experience, but it can be expensive to implement. Most technologies have features that run from simple to complex, so start with simple add-ons. — Blue Sky eLearn (@blueskyelearn) December 4, 2018. So, start simple. Event tech can be, well, complicated.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Also: elements of a content strategy. This means that all communication happens virtually, but with so many applications and technologies in today’s marketplace, users are continuing to battle with a fractured user experience, creating a major hurdle for leaders to overcome and inspire their teams.”. Other Links of Note.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

People can alert the organization of long lines via its website or social media, and the group will then order fresh, hot pizzas to be delivered. — Eventbrite UK (@EventbriteUK) November 6, 2018. Your marketing strategy needs a mobile makeover. Developing a Robust Planning Process.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 22, 2019

As more evidence emerges around the link between vacation time off and productivity, more organizations are looking at strategies to ensure that employees actually take their vacation time. These insiders are the same engineers who designed and built different features in social media platforms that created our behavior addictions.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 27, 2018

— Adrian Segar (@ASegar) August 27, 2018. And if that strategy fails, well, there’s nothing wrong with being honest. Event Marketer breaks down five strategies for how to bring the technology to your conference. It’s no secret that social media is a key marketing tool. New post: Have I Met You Before?

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 9, 2020

Here’s what I learned from looking over my 2018 professional journal: The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman in 2016. I will continue to write about and teach workshops on digital strategy. Year in Review.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 16, 2018

Some quick hits before we get to the list of free webinars: Blogging is still alive and well in 2018—and for good reason. How does your content fit into your digital strategy and translate across your digital assets—website, mobile apps and social media? Digital Marketing Strategies for the Event Planner, Part 1.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 20, 2018

Social media metrics that matter. Sprout Social ). Join this Coffee Talk to share strategies to leverage Google Analytics to meaningfully measure success, generate revenue, and improve your users’ experiences. 3 Strategies to Future-Proof Your Association. Krebs on Security ). Quiz next week. ( 1 CAE credit.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 6, 2019

Chasing shiny new objects is never going to be a successful strategy in a downturn. As revenues began to trickle at associations and travel budgets tightened, there was much talk about what kind of technological fixes might help right the ship. Maybe these newfangled social media tools could be monetized somehow?

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of Artificial Intelligence to better understand what nonprofits need to know about artificial intelligence to future proof their programs, marketing, and fundraising strategies? Also, the chat bot has to be the response to a real problem.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 3, 2019

Here’s what I learned from looking over my 2018 professional journal: The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman in 2016. I will continue to write about and teach workshops on digital strategy. Year in Review.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 6, 2018

Some quick hits before we get to the list of free webinars: Got new technology on your mind? Get pointers on how to prepare a convincing business case for a new LMS or other technology. ( Learn the three specific cognitive strategies of “the high performance mind” and how to employ them in planning and executing event tasks.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 24, 2018

How do you differentiate your B2B technology company from competitors? Learn what type of results to expect from certain marketing strategies, how new technologies have changed traditional marketing strategies, and how membership marketing is different from marketing non-dues products, programs, services, and events.

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Reid All About it

MAY 18, 2018

Some quick hits before we get to the list of free webinars: Good advice: how to make your social media feed more interesting. ( How to Use Social Media and Event Technology to Grow your Event Community. Explore the best social media channels that resonate with your community. For The Interested ).

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

When you implement new technology, like an AMS or LMS, you don’t usually meet the brainiacs behind the scenes who created the software and map out the future of that software. The Power of Community: Why Social Media Isn’t Enough. Investigate the limitations of a social-media-only approach to online community.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 13, 2018

And if another type of technology is on your wish list, much of their guidance still applies. From social media outlets to email and telemarketing, hear what works for other associations and tips to determine what’s right for you. Director of Technology, New Teacher Center. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. CMP credit.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 6, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… At the Association Component Exchange (CEX) in 2018, I participated in a chapter member journey mapping exercise—that’s a lot of nouns, I know. Fri 3/6 at 12 p.m.* – How I Create Social Media Content for Association Chat.

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Beth Kanter

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. I was seeking a way to combine my interest in technology and helping people. Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2018

One thing we can predict about the future: implementing new technology will never stop. A key ingredient for successful technology projects is collaboration. Mike Guerrieri at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how technology and collaboration can be a virtuous cycle. Wolcott, Quartz ). Ernie Smith, Associations Now ).

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Learn what to expect from integrated learning experiences, why these solutions are so effective, essential elements for an integrated approach, common pitfalls to avoid when developing an integrated strategy, and how to measure, analyze and interpret results. Presenter: Brooke Homar, Director, Strategy & Data, Freeman. Host: PCMA.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 14, 2019

Learn how to create a content marketing strategy that generates qualified leads for your organization. Find out how to assess your current content marketing strategy and identify what you need, how to create content, and how to measure its success. Find out how to maximize social media exposure before, during and after the event.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Event MB also reports that, between 2018 and 2019 alone, all-in-one event management software adoption grew from 9% to 36% — tripling the number of users who are now harmonizing their business' software suites into a central platform. How can event planners sort through the crowd to pick the best pieces of technology for their business?

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Disciple Media

JULY 7, 2019

According to the 2018 Global Wellness Economy Monitor , the industry grew by 12.3 Modern technology has given rise to innovations like Fitbit, mobile workout apps and online courses. With a dedicated community space of your own, you can make that happen, all without having to worry about the many drawbacks of mainstream social media.

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