The Journal by EXEC

JANUARY 2, 2023

Unfortunately, these social initiatives don’t come with a low price tag. As of 2019, the global impact investing market has reached close to $505 billion — considerable, right? However, there are layers of issues with this narrative.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

Unless you plan events for a booming industry, your reality working for professional and trade associations is that revenue from your 2022 and 2023 meetings is 15 percent (or more) lower than 2019. Price increases. That net income is often what funds an association’s year-round member programs and services.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 18, 2019

A classic marketing mantra (about pricing) is flawed. The entry deadline is coming up on February 6, 2019 for the ASAE Gold Circle Awards recognizing extraordinary marketing, membership, and communications efforts in 15 different categories. An Insider’s Perspective: 5 Can’t-Miss Association Events of 2019.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The price point usually tells you,” Ondrla said. It’s not crossed off by the price tag,” she said. Although Cleveland wasn’t her first choice for the ACRL 2019 Conference, Ondrla was visiting a friend in the city and decided to check out the convention center.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 27, 2020

The pricing and margins that facilities and suppliers enjoyed in 2019 will not fly in a world where conference organizers are only realizing 70% of their revenue goals. It’s unclear whether or not these occupancy and ADR recovery predictions include declines in group guestroom demand due to: reduced attendance (especially globally).

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 7, 2018

How to Prepare for the 2019 Hospitality Market. Elevate Your Association: Tech Trends to Follow in 2019. It’s never too early to get a head start on 2019. After a year’s worth of association meetings and conferences, three avid event-goers will lead you through their top tech tips for 2019. Tue 12/11 at 4 p.m. –

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 8, 2021

Virtual conference pricing. At ASAE, Warren Hoffman of the Association for Jewish Studies explains how they priced their virtual annual meeting. This case study will help you make an effective argument for appropriate pricing. Case Study of EAIE 2019 Conference. Building new norms. Fri 1/8 at 12 p.m. 1 CMP credit.

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GrowthZone

MARCH 13, 2021

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on September 23, 2019. Pricing: Tiered based on staff users; starting at $149/mo. (1-2 Monthly pricing. Pricing: Tiered, starts at $49/mo. (<100 records). Pricing: Free (1 user, >50 contacts) and Tiered, starting at $40/mo. (<100 contacts) to $600/mo.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 14, 2021

It remains to be seen if hotels will adjust pricing to market conditions and be more flexible with partial performance and resulting liabilities. In the second half of the year, conference fees were about 35 percent of the in-person rates, according to extensive pricing research.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ride-share companies are employing surge pricing and other tactics that result in increased costs impacting event attendees. Some of our clients are experiencing up to 30% increase in prices over 2022. Planners should have back-up to present to leadership to help explain the price hikes you face. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8%

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Associations Now

AUGUST 13, 2018

Looking to make the most of a stabilized market where greeting cards are gaining in popularity again, the Greeting Card Association announced it would launch its own tradeshow in 2019. The willingness to engage like-minded entrepreneurs in this setting is certainly there.”.

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Mariner Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Back in November 2019, we used a post on how chapters could amp up their events to build a webinar on the topic with Billhighway. It’s even a commodity in some professions—whoever offers the lowest price wins the sale. To get away from the price game, you need to add the right ingredients. What’s behind this story?

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 3, 2022

The half who is pursuing hybrid knows that they can’t just go back to what worked in 2019 despite the return of in-person events. Associations who offer CE credits tend to be able to charge a higher price. Digital price — This varies, especially when it comes to CE. The Digital Simulcast + Social Experience.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Nearly every conference and trade show professional is searching for that perfect virtual platform or pricing model for replacing lost expo revenue. In the February 2019 issue of Convene, I wrote about Why the Sustainability of the Trade-Show Business Model is in Question. Virtual Expo Truths. I’ve got bad news for you.

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Associations Now

MAY 22, 2019

That makes 2019 the 10th straight year of growth. But, in general, higher demand for air travel isn’t translating to higher prices. The aviation trade group Airlines for America (A4A) reported this week that it expects a record 257.4 million passengers to board a plane in June, July, or August—nearly 9 million more than last year.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The North American Bikeshare Association’s 2019 Conference begins next week in Indianapolis. Meeting: 2019 NABSA Conference. Following an evening reception on Monday, NASBA 2019 starts Tuesday morning with a keynote by author and award-winning “placemaker” Jay Pitter. Rundown Attendees: 300 plus. Sponsors: 20 plus. Top topics.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 13, 2019

In a 2019 survey of high-tech companies, more than 40% of the respondents said they hire Customer Success Managers , according to an article in the Harvard Business Review. Now, other organizations are leveraging the unique strengths of open source to deliver world-class learning at an affordable price. Not anymore. More info/register.

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Associations Now

MAY 15, 2019

If 2019 has felt like a good year for meeting planners, that’s because it has been: Solid economic growth combined with increased demand for events has created a meetings boom. — Association Success (@assn_success) May 15, 2019. This year has been productive for planners. Also: Set up your board for governing success.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Garth will tell us how’s he has been preparing HFMA to launch a “one price, all access” Netflix model of membership. Improving Nonprofit CRM Data Management in 2019. Learn how to take your donor data management to the next level in 2019. Top Ways to Skyrocket Revenue in 2019 and Beyond.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 3, 2020

Okay, let’s lighten the mood a bit with these ten emerging trends that will unbreak your workplace in 2020 , according to work futurist Dominic Price at Atlassian. 4 on Price’s list: “Your ability to focus will determine your success.” Many trends lists are predictably meh, but this is a good one. #4

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Associations Now

MAY 22, 2019

— InStyle (@InStyle) May 21, 2019. The summit is essentially an experiential wellness sampler pack,” writes InStyle ’s Leslie Price. The success, Price notes, lies in Paltrow’s unwavering commitment to her brand—and the star’s acknowledgement that her tastes aren’t for everyone.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 20, 2018

If this is on your radar for 2019, here are a few tips to help the process go smoothly. The reality of any business venture is that sometimes you have to raise prices. Associations are no different—except higher prices often translate to increased membership dues. Communicating an increase in membership dues is never a fun task.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 9, 2023

In 2019, we did a deep dive on AI & Giving to look at the landscape of fundraising tools & platforms using AI and the implications. And SuperAI is mostly alive and well in the plots of science fiction books and biased documentaries.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Although most leaders might see innovation as disruptive, transformative change to a process or product, Michael Tatonetti, director of certification and education for the Professional Pricing Society (PPS), argues that there is more to innovation than its large-scale ventures. “I — Jeffrey Cufaude (@jc46202) December 16, 2019.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends Report [registration], from Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s Meetings & Events arm, says a lot of events will grow next year, with 14 percent larger group sizes in North America. “The Continuing industry consolidation means fewer options for buyers, and that will push prices up.”.

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Associations Now

APRIL 24, 2019

That price holds until someone goes to the bathroom. So, everyone does their best to “hold it,” because no one wants to be that person who caused the special pricing to end. 2019 is the time to start thinking about group ROI over individual outcomes and how it can benefit your event. beer night. Interested in more?

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

Objection 1: Price. Price is always a valid concern – but what you’re proposing is worth the investment. Example: “X platform is cheap/free. Why don't we use that?”. Inexpensive platforms are not likely to provide either the full suite of tools or the broad member benefits that a member engagement platform can.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

A new report from Michigan State University, Recruiting Trends 2019-2020 , offers some clues about how the job market will change. They just don’t want to get caught committed to some high-priced labor that they won’t be able to continue to employ if things got tight. So, will this slow down any time soon? Nonprofit Hiring Slowing.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 6, 2019

. — The Membership Guys (@membershipguys) August 6, 2019. “I Avoid the temptation to change your prices or offer an exclusive deal just so you can convince one person to join your site,” they say. I can’t afford your membership.” But don’t give in and offer a discount, say The Membership Guys.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 9, 2019

Chamberlain (@ChamberlainKR) August 8, 2019. This web relaunch was coupled with a bigger business decision to move to an all-access, one price membership as a way to boost engagement, but any association can tip the balance toward more content and less selling on their website to inspire trust.”. assnchat Thx @SmoothThePath !

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Coming in November, the tool will offer two pricing plans: one with donor-covered platform fees and one with no fees and an option for donors to leave “tips” for GoFundMe services. — SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 15, 2019. Are you considering crowdsourcing funds for your association’s next project?

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Associations Now

JUNE 7, 2019

So it’s worth noting what the 2019 Customer Lifecycle Report [registration], from Yes Marketing, has to say. Likewise, price becomes less a factor when loyalty kicks in. The report examines how consumers get pulled into loyalty programs, what they consider good value, and what keeps them coming back. The reason?

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

The conference, which included 200 entrepreneurs, executives, and investors, started off with a special United Airlines flight from Newark to San Francisco—complete with champagne, spa treatments, high-priced giveaways, and plenty of time to mingle. “By — Content Marketing Institute (@CMIContent) November 15, 2019.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 13, 2018

In other words, the program isn’t just a discount—and the company’s CEO, Calvin McDonald, even sees the potential to increase the price down the line. “We We actually feel we can increase the price to the value of the program and the additional services it offers,” McDonald said, according to Multichannel Merchant.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 22, 2019

— Eventbrite (@eventbrite) August 22, 2019. Grow attendance by offering early-bird ticket prices, says Ronnie Higgins on the Eventbrite blog. “By The words “sold out” are like gold for your class or workshop ticket sales. Hosting an upcoming class or learning seminar?

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) November 6, 2019. Pricing your event isn’t a science, but you might occasionally need some pointers. Eventbrite’s guide to pricing strategy offers quite a few. At Apple, privacy is built into everything we make. You decide what you share, how you share it, and who you share it with.

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Associations Now

MAY 6, 2019

In a reader survey on Smart Meetings , 51 percent of planners said attendee communication was the biggest challenge, with the price tag of tech solutions coming in at a close second with 48 percent. — Association Success (@assn_success) May 6, 2019. When it comes to event tech, what issues pose the biggest problems for planners?

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