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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

eShow predicts five event trends for 2024 and describes how technology can help you stay on top of them. Greg Pollack at Association Analytics recommends three useful strategies to elevate your association’s impact in the new year. They describe how technology can help strengthen your organization’s culture. Event trends.

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JUNE 26, 2020

Now he’s sharing the “woes and wows” of his experience in an article at EdSurge as well as “three tips for virtual conference organizers to consider, based on hours of my life that I will never get back.”. Find out how to design for virtual-first experiences, satisfy the desire to network, and keep your members engaged.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Impexium recommends five strategies for a change management framework. A few of them might surprise you, but they’re essential for technology project success. Nick Wignall ) A moving article about women artists, with a focus on Emily Dickinson and Sinead O’Connor. Change management. Generational stereotypes.

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JULY 30, 2021

Combine a selection of articles, posts, videos, podcast episodes, session recordings and/or other content you already have into curated content bundles. Ten Ways to Futureproof Your Membership , a new report from Sequence Consulting, is a refreshing wake-up call with practical new ideas for a time of reset member expectations.

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JUNE 9, 2023

They also share change management strategies for change-fatigued association professionals. Some of these strategies are new to me but look very promising. This PCMA Convene article by Vanessa Page of mdg is essential and fascinating reading. AI and Tech Strategy. MemberSuite explores the reasons behind this resistance.

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Elevating Engagement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Amanda Lea Kaiser A version of this article was originally published by Lead Marvels. Elevating Engagement Elevating Engagement is singularly focused on one enormously important topic for association leaders: member engagement. Here Are a Few Ideas for You How Do You React to Negative Public Feedback?

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JUNE 2, 2023

You can also use this data to find gaps in your educational portfolio and improve member acquisition and retention. Technology decisions. Achurch Consulting provides guidance for deciding when to add new technology to your staff’s toolkit. Change readiness. Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m. CAE credit. . 4 CAE credits. . More info/register.

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JANUARY 7, 2022

I keep seeing articles advising managers to coach, not command. If you’re looking for more enjoyable and rewarding volunteer opportunities for members, WBT Systems suggests ways they can help with your online education programs , for example, as coaches. A site that lets you access articles behind paywalls. Chapter coaching.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 19, 2020

How you communicate with members and the opportunities you offer directly impact their experience with your organization and the chance that they’ll renew. With a dedicated and comprehensive engagement strategy, your member retention rate is much more likely to increase! In-person engagement ideas. Let’s begin!

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

MemberSuite suggests ways you can help your members (and yourself) deal with holiday stress. The 2020 predictions and trends articles are starting to appear. WBT Systems asks if associations need to think about providing a more sustainable professional development option to their members and market. You’re not alone.

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AUGUST 28, 2020

Topics will include the value of peer-to-peer networking, mentorship, developing and utilizing exemplary communication skills across genders, and proven strategies for career advancement at every level of the organization. More info/register (fee for non-MPI members). Hear about some major considerations for online engagement.

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APRIL 2, 2021

I followed a quasi-recipe from the late actor (and amazing cook from what I’ve heard) Vincent Schiavelli—the recipe is at the bottom of this article. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. I know I’ll make it again and again. 1 CMP credit.

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APRIL 21, 2023

After Tori’s article, read the open letter Jeff De Cagna, FASAE, executive advisor of Foresight First, wrote to the association community in which he shares six critical questions and six essential actions to take in response to the rapid adoption of generative AI. Hear about the key components of IIN’s successful digital transformation.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 19, 2017

There are countless articles describing how we need to change the way we deliver learning to attract and engage millennial learners, but many of these articles seem to forget that organizations must deliver learning to learners across multiple generational groups.

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APRIL 12, 2019

Now in its eight year, the results from this Naylor Association Solutions survey will highlight association communications best practices and identify improvements and challenges associations continue to face with member communications. In this post, he focuses on data management and digital strategy. More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

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JULY 10, 2020

But now, you must consider your attendees’ attention and engagement capabilities when planning virtual events. WBT Systems describes nine virtual event strategies that minimize Zoom fatigue. Fri 7/10 at 12 p.m.* – Contract Strategies for the Evolving Marketplace; Winning Contract Strategies – Tips for Success.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

6% have no formal, documented strategy for their virtual conference. Velocity Partners always publishes enlightening and entertaining articles like this one, A Stakeholder Through the Heart. Many associations have plans to revisit or implement a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy. Flexible work model.

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JULY 24, 2020

To get a sense of what your association is missing, take a few minutes to read Jeff’s article and then share it with your staff and board. I had never heard of “backcasting” until reading this article from the American Alliance of Museums. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Online learning myths.

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MARCH 19, 2021

This is one of the best articles about self-care I’ve read because it dismisses the usual tripe spewed out as self-care advice. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting.

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AssociationChat

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And its capabilities have led to an onslaught of articles and chatter about the generative AI tech darlings Midjourney, DALL-E, and ChatGPT. Generative AI: This is a special kind of intelligent robot that can create new things, like writing an article or composing music, instead of just following set instructions. Way different.

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Elevating Engagement

OCTOBER 20, 2023

You can find the first three articles in the series here , here , and here.) Roberta’s question is excellent because many associations notice that engagement is like a bell curve. Engagement can be low for both new and long-time members. Unfortunately, in the last stages of engagement, they might drift away.

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Tom Morrison

JULY 30, 2014

You see, in 2006 we decided the number one strategy in the strategic plan was to put members FIRST.do Look at our key numbers and the increase since 2006: Membership Increase: 13% Dues: 25% Revenue Per Member: 33% Non-Dues Revenue: 132% Associate Sponsorships: 68% Net Worth: 1,058% 98.5%

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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. Member Engagement Party. An engaging membership experience needs constant attention and interaction, just like any good party. 1 CMP credit.

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JUNE 5, 2020

Then I lose myself reading articles on Twitter or in newsletters, and, one of my favorite activities, compiling a list of more things to read. Kyle Lambert London (moderator), Manager, Association Leadership Engagement, National Association of REALTORS®. Ian Seidenberg, CSEP, Director of Event Technologies, Encore Event Technologies.

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JULY 23, 2021

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Seven Ideas to Leverage Your Association’s Data to Drive Member Engagement. Fri 7/23 at 12 p.m.* – EventTech Chat.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey. I’m seeing a wave of articles about the “bad science” of generationalism. I don’t think technology is to blame.

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JULY 21, 2017

Kai-Fu Lee debunks dystopian AI scenarios in a Wired article. A near-death experience has enabled him “to envision an alternate ending to the AI story —one that makes the most of this amazing technology while empowering humans not just to survive, but to thrive.” More info/register. Host: Smart Meetings. Wed 7/26 at 2 p.m.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

But as technology advances, you can’t help but think about the ways that your organization might not be keeping up with the times. Your association can even create a cycle of growth and career advancement by building a framework of valuable connections for new members. Boosting member engagement. Book or article clubs.

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JULY 16, 2021

Usability testing is the latest version of that phenomenon—and it’s a good thing to learn about over on the Fionta blog since it solves lots of problems and increases the value of your technology investments. How to create an editorial calendar that will streamline your content strategy. Hybrid advocacy. Young professionals.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

In this MIT Technology Review article , he said, “What they wrote was remarkable, and remarkably consistent.”. In this Wired article, Dr. Esther Ngumbi and Dr. Brian Lovett discuss the need for exhausting, expensive, and exclusive science conferences to modernize and provide some ideas for improvement. Elise Dopson, Databox ).

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MARCH 24, 2017

The subscription economy is booming—along with the technology needed to support it. I wonder how this consumer trend— described in this CIO article —will affect association membership. Mobile Learning: A Practical Strategy. Learn how to develop your education strategy to optimize mobile learning in your organization.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Members value different benefits throughout different stages of their career journey. Billhighway explains how some association chapters are engaging early-career members. Luring members/customers to your LMS. Hear about some major considerations for online engagement. Remote watercooler. More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

I must admit I exceeded 140 characters a few times already but only to add a bit of commentary to articles I shared. 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.

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APRIL 28, 2017

If you use Chrome, and you’ve recently updated it—this article tells you which version you should have—you’re okay. Read the article. If you’ve been avoiding articles about digital transformation because you’re sick of anything ‘digital’ and you’re not quite sure what you’re in for—stop it. The rest of you, I can’t help.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Thanks to subscribing to god-knows-how-many newsletters, my inbox is full of AI articles. – Knowledge Transfer and Succession Planning Strategies for Your Event Tech Don’t wait until people start resigning to implement a knowledge transfer strategy. Hear how these new technologies might change our ways of working.

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AUGUST 12, 2016

If you’re exhibiting at Annual, please read my article on post-show emails before you send out yours. – Estimating the ROI of Your Technology Projects. By the end of the hour, you’ll have the skills you need to confidently pursue the technology projects that make sense for your organization, constituents, and donors.

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MemberClicks

APRIL 12, 2024

In this article, we will take a closer look at membership churn and its common causes. We’ll provide insights into how to improve retention rates and how to keep members engaged. Increasing member numbers for any membership-based organization is far too difficult to allow churn to cause an organization to slow down.

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