Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Event- and conference-related takeaways from the holiday comedy classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and its lead character, Clark Griswold. And, as I was watching Christmas Vacation last weekend, I couldn’t help but notice the film has a lot of good takeaways related to conferences and events. Less is more.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2023

Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. 1 CMP credit. More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. If your association fits any of the five scenarios described by Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE, in his recent post, it’s time to review your strategic plan. Good enough” technology. Shrinking network.

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Reid All About it

MAY 29, 2020

Ellipsis Partners and Achurch Consulting have been burning the midnight oil on a virtual events ebook that’s definitely worth checking out. It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. During a virtual conference, attendee attention is more focused on the educational content.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 3, 2014

For this reason, brainstorm sessions at conferences are multiplying, as participants suspend disbelief and entertain new ideas. Imagine if we could capture that dynamic and embed it throughout the conference experience. Pitching Conferences As Innovation Labs. Cue attendee list published on the conference website.].

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Reid All About it

MAY 15, 2020

MemberSuite describes how to show virtual event ROI to sponsors and exhibitors by creating opportunities for them to achieve their marketing goals: increasing brand awareness, providing thought leadership, showcasing their products, and developing and deepening relationships. Virtual conference success story. Tue 5/19 from 9 a.m.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 11, 2023

I’ve always been an advocate of well-designed, interactive virtual events because many people don’t have the time or money to attend in-person events. But there’s no replacement for conferences. Yes, our conferences are places, but they’re also where we double-down on this feeling. Leadership pipeline. 1 CAE credit.

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APRIL 21, 2023

They describe the seven steps of starting a successful association mentoring program from pre-evaluation and research to planning, design, recruitment, matching, training, support and evaluation. They describe how webinars, blog posts, podcasts, YouTube, social media and influencer content can help you attract and retain members.

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APRIL 19, 2019

While listening to speakers and fellow attendees at digitalNow , I kept thinking associations are their own worst enemy when it comes to innovation. This week’s post at WBT Systems resonates with that line of thought: they explore nine barriers to association innovation. Dee McCurry, Ex Ordo ). Tue 4/23 at 1 p.m. More info/register.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Probably every reader of this blog is Gen N, a cross-generational consumer segment. Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Generation N. You’re Gen N. Email Address: Subscribe.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 19, 2020

Virtual events are responsible for some of the silver linings described by WBT Systems in their post this week. They see associations stretching their innovation muscle, learning new skills, reassessing assumptions, discovering ways to improve, and summoning up the courage to take tough steps forward. Virtual conference of the week.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. Wow, I impressed myself. Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. No plan, no progress. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Learning business. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Event safety. The team at Event Farm has been hosting a series of webinars about the safe return to in-person events. Conferences in 2021 (and Beyond): Is Virtual Here to Stay?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 28, 2023

Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Subscribe If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. More info/register. Tenenbaum, Esq. 1 CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Karim Guirguis, chief strategy and innovation officer at the American Bankruptcy Institute. The Invisible Workload of Event Planning. Follow Blog via Email. Host: Rogue Tulips LLC.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Earlier this year, Seth published his 5,000th blog post. Now Think About Your Conferences… These events have tremendous potential to spark deep learning surges for your community. Your conferences and trade shows are much like Seth’s books. Start With A Conference Blog. “A conference blog?”

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 17, 2013

Attendees are toting tablets at conferences and trade shows in record numbers. If your conference attracts mid or top-tier executives, it’s a safe assumption that nearly everyone will have access to a tablet. Savvy planners will observe how attendees utilize these devices to consume and interact with the conference.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Here are a few tidbits: 1% of participants report that registrations for their virtual conference either met or exceeded expectations. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future. Subscribe to Blog via Email.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

I’m looking forward to SURGE 2017, a virtual summit with a thesis: By joining together thousands of association professionals, we can collectively innovate and push our industry forward. Fostering a Culture of Innovation at Your Association. Have you ever wondered how your association’s culture impacts your ability to be innovative?

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SBI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

At SBI, we pride ourselves on providing innovative services and solutions to help nonprofits thrive. Developing a virtual event plan and program that provides return on investment to key stakeholders while providing an engaging digital experience for attendees.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2019

This deep dive on the strategies of applying Holistic Intelligence to event planning will help everyone be more effective at work and at home. Hear five innovative ideas to enhance connections at your next event. Follow Blog via Email. More info/register. Host: Smart Meetings. 1 CMP credit. More info/register.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Virtual conference communications survey. The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference communications. Conference attendee learning journey. Virtual conference experience.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi suggests how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. Data-informed event planning. Location: Chicago IL. More info/register.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 12, 2014

Many conference organizers are being asked to step up their content delivery game. One-way “Sage on the Stage” presentations to audiences held hostage for an hour or more won’t cut it in today’s conference environment. Have you incorporated Walk & Talks at your conference?

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Reid All About it

MAY 7, 2021

WBT Systems read through four recent research reports to discover what association execs and members are saying about the pandemic’s impact on associations, the future outlook, and their take of innovation—I especially liked those findings from Mary Byers. Conference Roadmap to Recovery ( Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia).

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

We interrupt this blog post with an important news bulletin: This just in… after months of hearings, the National Bureau of Stop Boring People has established new standards for audience engagement at conferences. How else can we dial up the interaction at conference learning sessions: 1. Audience Polls.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Tue 12/5 at 1 p.m.* – Fostering a Culture of Innovation at Your Association. Have you ever wondered how your association’s culture impacts your ability to be innovative? – After Appagedon: Your Event App and 2018. Leverage Webcasts & Livestream Events (#AssocEvolve Lunch & Learn – McLean VA).

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JANUARY 26, 2018

Their paper, Steal Like a Fundraiser: Innovations in Cause-Oriented Fundraising for Associations , shares the secrets to charity fundraising success: Building relationships with donors at all levels and how that relates to membership relationship building and management. The Right Tech for Your Event — On a Budget.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 13, 2014

The conference organizer keeps sending out surveys because they value my feedback. Most of the questions this particular conference organizer asks are about meetings logistics issues. Looking back at this same conference organizer, 99% of their survey questions were multiple choice or radio button satisfaction ratings.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Imagine that you’re a first-time attendee at a conference that draws thousands. After all, your company spent good money to get you to this conference. ” Soon, you’re planning your exit strategy. Such is the case for a growing segment of conference attendees. The Solo Attendee.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 6, 2014

Secret shopping conferences and trade shows is something we do regularly. One week, we’ll be at a medical conference, surrounded by doctors as we watch live stream of surgery being performed halfway across the world. The next, it’s a conference designed for engineers or teachers. Conference Secret Shopping Checklist.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Interesting, but as I reminisced about our family gatherings, I started to see similarities with the conference celebration. In the weeks leading up to our reunions, we’re all on the phone and swapping emails to plan for the big gathering. There’s the foodie calls to map out the game plan for meals. Anticipation.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 28, 2010

This is the 100th blog post on Reid All About It. I wrote this post not long after I started blogging. Although it focused on how to make the volunteer experience more enticing and meaningful for volunteers, it really was about kicking associations into the 21st century, making them more social, diverse, innovative and appealing.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Trade shows can be an effective event and sales and marketing tool, stimulating networking, innovation, and collaboration. In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know to host your own trade show in 15 key steps, including picking your venue, creating your marketing plan, essential tools, and other trade show ideas.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

While pre-printing badges is still a common practice, innovative event managers are discovering the many advantages of onsite printing. Another way is to send registrants a barcode in their email which they can scan at a self-service kiosk at your event. The onsite model for conference badge printing comes with many advantages.

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