Associations Now

MARCH 19, 2019

Also: Finding a learning management system fit for your organization. What Should You Look For in an LMS? I know several #association leaders either developing their own system or trying to customize an out of the box LMS to fit their needs. — The Membership Guru (@MembershipGuru1) March 19, 2019.

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MARCH 22, 2019

WBT Systems says three years is too long between need assessment cycles. They advise associations to “ rethink how you approach needs assessments if you wish to develop and deliver relevant, useful education that meets existing market needs and anticipates future needs.”. Integrating Your AMS & LMS: Bridging the Gap.

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APRIL 12, 2019

Association professionals, please consider participating in the 2019 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. WBT Systems identifies ten traits of an innovation mindset to cultivate at your association if you want to turn innovative ideas and strategies into reality. Tom Whatley, Content Marketing Institute ).

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 11, 2019

WBT Systems [link] #assnchat #profdev #elearning pic.twitter.com/aHyIbEbAi6. — TopClass LMS by WBT Systems (@WBT_Systems) December 9, 2019. Embrace a sustainable approach, one that doesn’t rely heavily on in-person experiences and instead offers online learning experiences, WBT Systems recommends.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 2, 2020

16 strategies to improve focus, minimize busywork and find time for deep work | WBT Systems [link] #assnchat #associations #productivity pic.twitter.com/no3lA04aLZ. — TopClass LMS by WBT Systems (@WBT_Systems) December 31, 2019. Going Deep. How do you avoid procrastinating and filling your days with busywork?

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Companies are seeking a better ROI for their marketing dollars. Ever wonder what your association’s systems administrator or engineer does? Joey Tagert at DelCor unpacks the association system engineer’s mysterious IT Bag. Joey Tagert at DelCor unpacks the association system engineer’s mysterious IT Bag. Marketing Land ).

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Associations Now

JULY 16, 2019

How to spot emerging educational needs that your competitors aren’t noticing | WBT Systems [link] #assnchat #elearning #associations pic.twitter.com/lk2VrgCWjs. — TopClass LMS by WBT Systems (@WBT_Systems) July 15, 2019. But, if you wait too long to act, someone else will capture your market.

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Associations Now

JUNE 14, 2019

Associations provide an antidote to the loneliness epidemic | WBT Systems [link] #assnchat #membership #associations pic.twitter.com/k6Z8ixwFhq. — TopClass LMS by WBT Systems (@WBT_Systems) June 11, 2019. Associations are facilitators of human interaction and connection,” says the WBT Systems team on its blog.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

As the microcredential market booms, don’t forget the learner. (by — TopClass LMS by WBT Systems (@WBT_Systems) November 13, 2019. Nonprofit Marketing Guide shares where to find the best stock images. Put Learners First to Build Credibility. Other Links of Note. explains the findings.

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APRIL 19, 2019

This week’s post at WBT Systems resonates with that line of thought: they explore nine barriers to association innovation. Hosts: Billhighway and Mariner Management & Marketing. Presenters: Dave Bornmann, Chief Marketing Officer, Naylor Association Solutions. Hosts: Billhighway and Mariner Management & Marketing.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

Shopping for an LMS? You definitely want to check out the 2019 edition of the Association LMS Buyers Companion from the good folks at Talented Learning. WBT Systems (of TopClass LMS fame) explains how learning subscriptions help good intentions come to life. The next step after segmentation is personalization.

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Associations Now

MAY 20, 2019

The “ 2019 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis ” [registration], from the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center and based on anonymized data from the company’s Black Duck audit services, noted that roughly 60 percent of the code in the code bases it studied was open source.

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JULY 18, 2019

He said this approach is: “…inefficient, overly-expensive, a heavy burden on marketing and product development, and often results in a confusing and under-utilized array of products that are labeled as ‘member benefits’ simply because members get a price discount compared to non-members.”. Marketing education to non-members.

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JUNE 18, 2019

However, they will join and participate if they believe the ROI you offer is worth the short-term sacrifice to their budget—and you design and market programs that meet the education expectations of Millennials and Gen Z. Word-of-mouth marketing drives their buying decisions. The 4 Education Expectations of Millennials and Gen Z.

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AUGUST 30, 2019

In a recent webinar, WBT Systems and three other association tech providers discussed three big ideas from the 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting. MemberSuite shares eight ways you can use word-of-mouth marketing to increase membership. Rusty Weston, Content Marketing Institute ). Do you agree with their selection?

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JULY 19, 2019

WBT Systems looked into Depop and came back with some insight that could help associations attract Gen Z members and learners. Presenters: Brandy Keller, Director of Product Management and Product Marketing, Community Brands – MIP Fund Accounting. 2019 PCMA EduCon Rebroadcast. 1 CPE credit. More info/register. Host: PCMA.

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OCTOBER 25, 2019

Only 45% of the freelancers participating in the study do “skilled services”—like programming, business consulting, marketing and, ahem, writing. Is the freelance sector in your association’s market growing as well? At the 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting, Volunteering was debuted as a Foresight Works driver. Thinks small wins.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

WBT Systems channels Ralph Waldo Emerson in their post about the need for self-reliance in lifelong learning if you want to remain relevant in the workplace. Lifecycle marketing is where it’s at, says Julia McCoy at Marketing Profs. Is a new AMS, LMS or CMS in your future? Forget that. Locations: online and Washington DC.

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JUNE 21, 2021

Leveraging a robust membership management system enables chamber professionals to engage members and develop their chamber instead of focusing on mundane, repetitive tasks. To put it simply, an AMS provides chambers of commerce with an all-in-one member management system to: Streamline operations. Marketing automation.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

WBT Systems replies with an emphatic Yes. CDT – Digital Transformation 2019: Now, Next Year and Beyond (ASAE Technology Section Council Roundtable – Chicago IL). Turn Member Engagement and AMS Data into Effective Marketing. LMS Selection: Mastering the Process, Avoiding the Pitfalls. Tue 9/10 at 3 p.m.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

And that’s just one of the reasons why a learning management system (LMS) can be a game changer for members and associations , says WBT Systems. Chandar Pattabhiram suggests building a tribe by using evangelistic marketing, community intelligence and, my favorite, educational marketing. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Let’s stop talking about “soft” skills, says WBT Systems (and many others). Some quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free webinars: Excellent advice on content marketing for associations—advice that works for any organization. Presenter: Julia Campbell, Founder of J Campbell Social Marketing. Tue 2/19 at 2 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

WBT Systems explains how they work, how they benefit your association and members, and how to get them going. A few quick hits before we get to this week’s list of free webinars: Need to know info: the ultimate guide to Google ranking factors in 2019. Presenters: Natalie Cheney, CEO, and Shaun O’Reilly, VP of Marketing, MemberSuite.

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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. WBT Systems peels back the curtain to introduce the players on the LMS development team and explains how they decide which new features to develop.

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MARCH 6, 2020

WBT Systems explains why and how to map the learner journey at your association. At CEX 2019, many CRPs (that’s component relations professionals, in case you didn’t know) shared their chapter success stories. You can have the best content money can buy, but… (Jodi Harris, Content Marketing Institute ). Host: Altai Systems.

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GrowthZone

MARCH 13, 2021

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on September 23, 2019. Leveraging a robust AMS system engages members and helps you develop your association, while automating many mundane and repetitive tasks. This article will help you compare and evaluate the best association management software currently on the market. .

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Considering today’s consumer expectations, it’s not too surprising that the Association of National Advertisers voted “ personalization” the marketing word of the year for 2019. It’s a hot topic in the world of marketing and customer experience. Your members are no exception in our hyper personalized world. allows members?to

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on September 23, 2019. Leveraging a robust AMS system enables membership professionals to engage members and develop their association instead of focusing on mundane, repetitive tasks. It has been updated. Generate revenue. Manage membership data and communications.

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Thinking small isn’t going to turn your association into a market leader and innovator, but an educational moonshot will. At the 2019 digitalNow conference , Dr. Radhika Dirks, CEO and co-founder of XLabs , talked to an audience of association executives about her work with moonshots. It’s a disrupter—a project that invents a new era.

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.orgCommunity

AUGUST 29, 2019

Thinking small isn’t going to turn your association into a market leader and innovator, but an educational moonshot will. At the 2019 digitalNow conference , Dr. Radhika Dirks, CEO and co-founder of XLabs , talked to an audience of association executives about her work with moonshots. It’s a disrupter—a project that invents a new era.

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JUNE 14, 2019

WBT Systems explains how association membership can be an antidote to the loneliness epidemic. Learn how data from an LMS can help determine future decisions for education programming and audience engagement options. Why Content Marketing Is Key in B2B Lead Generation Efforts. . – 1 CAE credit. More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

He explains why you must start with business requirements and how they differ from system requirements. WBT Systems provides advice for getting your board’s approval (and budget) to develop online learning programs. Many of my content marketer friends, acquaintances, and clients will appreciate this one. It all makes sense now.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

If not, you’ll want to check out this post from WBT Systems about the benefits of a learning strategy , including an integrated approach to education. A few quick hits before we get to this week’s list of free webinars: What digital, tech and web trends are going to be hot or not in 2019? Sounds like a silo-busting idea! Host: BizBash.

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AUGUST 23, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Kaiser Insights and Dynamic Benchmarking invite your association to participate in the 2019 New Member Engagement Study. Wrong, says WBT Systems—and many instructional design experts agree. Edith Zimmerman, The Cut ). Wed 8/28 at 1 p.m.

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , WBT Systems describes how to close a conference in a meaningful way instead of ghosting your attendees. Change and uncertainty are unsettling, which is why, WBT Systems says, it’s more important than ever to practice empathy. Jodi Harris, Content Marketing Institute ).

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