Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association boards. The survey results will give association staff and volunteer leaders a deeper understanding of how to strengthen board effectiveness for the long term. Association trends. But a few data points trouble me.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 1, 2021

One small association thought so, until last week when an unexpected event revealed a major flaw in how the group was communicating with its members. Could your organization get a message to all your members within 48 hours? This is a real-life example.

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Communications Organization Examples 336

The Association 100

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Discover the art of impactful association communications in our podcast episode as cohosts Colleen Gallagher and Christine Stay sit down with Frank Caliva, the national spokesperson for the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) and president of P.R. Quinlan , a leading B2B consulting firm in retail energy policy.

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Communications Tips 130

Association Adviser

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Although having an overall communications plan is one step in the right direction, there is value in having both an annual and long-term communications plan. The post The Value of Annual and Long Term Communications Plans for Associations appeared first on Association Adviser. Learn more.

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Communications Content Marketing 128

Higher Logic

JANUARY 25, 2023

The post How to Increase Member Engagement with Personalized Communication appeared first on Higher Logic. True personalization means using technology to learn and super-serve each of your members. The post How to Increase Member Engagement with Personalized Communication appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Member Engagement Communications How To Technology 177

Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Now that you’ve mapped out the changes you want to make to your membership program, and your board of directors is on board with those changes, how do you go about communicating them to the members who will be affected? In contrast to communicating with your board about changes, dues increases can be the hardest sell to members.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. Katrina Ciccarelli McAfee at Association Analytics shares a three-step strategy for improving new member acquisition. Member recruitment. Staff meetings.

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Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

Reid All About it

APRIL 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Chapter relations gathering. I loved it when local membership directors got together at our state association meetings. TopClass LMS explains how it works and shares examples of associations doing this now. AI for associations.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The post How to Actually Personalize Your Member Communications appeared first on Higher Logic. The post How to Actually Personalize Your Member Communications appeared first on Higher Logic. Creating truly personalized emails can be hard to do. But much of personalization comes down to the tech you’re using and how you’re using it.

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Communications How To Strategy 156

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. Make them aware (or remind them) of the positive impact association membership and education can have on their careers. TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. Event trends.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 30, 2018

This year’s Association Communications Benchmarking Study showed us that traditional forms of member communication – live events and print media – continue to be popular among associations and their members. The print magazine was the second most highly valued communication channel this year.

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Communications Social Media Newsletter Content 186

Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Your association's messaging must strike the right tone and frequency. Here's how to keep members interested while avoiding member communication fatigue. The post Prevent Member Communication Fatigue appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Communications How To Report Marketing 138

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Join or Die. Featuring Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone , it looks like a PSA for association membership. Bulletin describes how a member app helps nurture member engagement by providing a centralized communication channel for members.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

Association Strong

MARCH 5, 2024

Tom Morrison & Dave Will interview Amber Worthen, Founder of ASW Communications on EVERYTHING communications and email. Must listen for any association professional. Tom Morrison & Dave Will interview Amber Worthen, Founder of ASW Communications on EVERYTHING communications and email.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

even the past year), you know I’m a communications nut. Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. But not everyone knows how to communicate, at least not effectively. Last January, I wrote about Naylor’s 2015 Communication Benchmarking Study. Associations are still struggling.

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Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 223

Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Apply for a marketing/branding grant. While reading GrowthZone’s 2024 association survey report , I noted a few common problems. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. Seems like a good place to start.

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Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

Association Adviser

JUNE 29, 2020

In an effort to help associations understand how others in their community are navigating communications in the COVID-19 climate, Naylor Association Solutions and Association Adviser added questions specific to the pandemic to the recent 2020 Association Communications Benchmarking Study.

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Communications Report Survey Resources 147

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Mental health. People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? Mobile apps. Member app. Member retention.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Since webinars are winding down, this will be the last Association Brain Food for the year. In this post, they suggest questions to ask sponsors in the first quarter of 2024 and information you should share with them about your association.

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Analysis Software Education Strategy 291

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Marketing. Their advice seems so obvious, yet apparently most associations need to hear it. Unlike social media, a mobile app provides a cohesive and centralized communication channel to your members. Online community.

Maryland 272

Maryland LMS Revenue Strategy 272

Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

On October 21, Naylor and Association Adviser hosted “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: 10 Years of Association Communications.” In the hour-long webinar, we looked back at where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re headed through the lens of the 2021 Association Communications Benchmarking Report.

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Communications Review Report Industry 103

Associations Now

JULY 9, 2023

Generative AI can make communication more efficient but less trustworthy. While that gets sorted out, though, leaders and managers will likely be prone to doing some dumb things when it comes to communicating. The same thing goes for the kinds of everyday communications leaders send to their teams. I am not an AI catastrophist.

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Communications Recruiting Recruitment Technology 98

Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Education programs. When associations canceled their conferences during the pandemic, sponsors and exhibitors found other ways to achieve their marketing goals. Education and community are the top priorities for members. Sponsorships.

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Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association AI survey. TopClass LMS explains why you should keep the conversation going and the community gathering after a course, conference or educational program ends. Chief Communications Officer/Owner, CQbd Tue 1/23 at 1 p.m.

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Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 256

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Industry careers website. Once again, I’m asking for good examples of association (or association foundation) websites that feature an industry careers section. Association education in 2024. Association deathwatch.

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Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

Association Adviser

MARCH 30, 2021

Give us your input to shape the 2021 report about member communications into an insightful and relevant resource for the entire association community. The post Participate in the 2021 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Communications Survey Resources Report 78

Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

If there was ever a time to solidify your association as the “voice of the industry,” the time is now. Members are looking to their associations for accurate and thoughtful guidance in an ever-changing world. The post 5 Things You Should Be Doing With Your Communication Strategy appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Communications Strategy Member Engagement Industry 134

Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Free education. If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. More info/register (Executive Management Professionals Community). Inspiration. Dirty data.

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LMS Member Engagement Education Revenue 266

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Event recordings. TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. Also worth your time What people really remember about your association. Gen Z education.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. New association event.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

GrowthZone

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

GrowthZone recently released the 2022 Association Industry Survey results. Last November, GrowthZone surveyed over 300 association professionals across the U.S. The results showed trends in a number of interesting topics impacting today’s associations including: -New services and innovations. and Canada.

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Communications Innovation Directory Discount 78

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

One association CEO shares how his organization has created opportunities for board members to better understand member needs. Doing so has helped promote transparency and allowed the broader community to be heard. Every board wants to feel like they understand the association’s members and their needs.

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Communications Strategy Examples Leadership 115

Association Adviser

AUGUST 26, 2020

Five recommendations based on the 2020 Association Communications Benchmarking Report that will help associations communications move forward. The post How to Move Communications Forward in the COVID Era appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Communications How To Report Marketing 146

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials. If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. Generation Z. More info/register. Fri 2/2 at 4 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 24, 2019

Member engagement drives retention, and communication is the key to boosting engagement. Data-driven and unified communication strategies are the best way to ensure you and your members get the most out of your program. Ensure effective communication with member self-service options.

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Communications Software Member Engagement Event Planning 209

Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Gen Z membership. MemberSuite explores why new membership communities are so popular with Gen Z. They describe what associations need to offer to compete with these new membership groups. Employee retention. Non-dues revenue partners.

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Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205